Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 29, 2011 Just got done watching the NHL Overtiime program before the Skills competition and the Panel selected Detroit to play in the Stanley Cup finals, but they were split on whether we'd face the Bruins or Flyers. In either case, they picked Detroit to lose. Red Wings getting some Stanley Cup run love. I guess we don't need to toughen up So what do you guy think, are we making the Stanley Cup? Who do you think we'd face? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 One of them predicted Vanc out of the east. But 3 of 4 gave us the vote. We certainly have a good chance to make it, but alas, strange things can happen in the playoffs, so you never know. I do tend to agree about Philly making it though, they are just so stacked at every position. I don't see the Bruins making it all the way, you can't simply rely on goaltending for every game, and Thomas will probably get a little burned out by the spring. A Detroit vs. Vancouver conference final would be a lot of fun to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selliria 76 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 (edited) A Detroit vs. Vancouver conference final would be a lot of fun to watch. I'm actually hoping that this ends up being the case. I can't think of another team in the West that would be as exciting to watch the Wings face. As for the Stanley Cup finals thing, I think the Wings definitely have a shot at it... but they MUST tighten up defense before any hope of that happening can come to fruition. Edited January 30, 2011 by Selliria Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 I think our chances are good, that's if our goaltending becomes hot. If Jhoww can get hot in the playoffs like he did after the all-star break last year, I feel our team is better than any other team in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 I don't trust the goaltending of Boucher and Bob. The rumor is, the Flyers are going to be relying heavily on Bob down the stretch and I don't think the rookie will be able to take it in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 I don't trust the goaltending of Boucher and Bob. The rumor is, the Flyers are going to be relying heavily on Bob down the stretch and I don't think the rookie will be able to take it in the playoffs. They made it last year, and with much worse goaltending than they have this year. Even if Bob struggles, I still think they'll be able to do well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted January 30, 2011 Don't like either matchup. Both of those teams are a lot more physical than us. And before some idiot brings up the '97 Finals, this Wings team isn't nearly as physical on paper as that Wings team which matched up to the Flyers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
