Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) Nashville Wins 4-2 VERSUS This will be an interesting series. I'm gonna go with Anaheim in 7. Edited April 25, 2011 by Hockeytown0001 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 I just sense/feel that Anaheim has this one but I'm interested in hearing from anyone who thinks Nashville is going to win this series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenrebellion 415 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Depends on goaltending, they aren't winning with Ellis. I guess if Emery is 100%, they have a shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray1905 18 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Duck in 7 If Ellis plays well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate94gt 134 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Great matchup imo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Is it gonna be Ellis or Emery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyRules 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 The Ducks will win this series easily. I'm a Red Wings fan here in SoCal so I see them play quite a bit. They're coming in with a lot of momentum and they're going to be extremely, extremely tough. Don't be surprised to see them get past the first two rounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat 44 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Nashville in 5. Ducks don't have the goaltending to make it far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 I actually think this could be a really good series. The Ducks have the more talented team but more questionable goaltending. The Preds match up really well against talented teams and can wear them down. If they can contain Anaheim's top line, who knows. I still agree with others though, I think Anaheim will take it, but I'd love to see the Preds finally get a series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F2B&G 15 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 This is Nashville's best chance to finally win a playoff series. Preds in 5 or 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyRules 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Since being in Anaheim, Emery and Ellis are a combined 15-5-1 and I see them as streaky goalies--extremely tough to beat if they're on. Also, my understanding is that Emery has been somewhat of a model citizen since being here (my son plays youth hockey in the Jr. Ducks club). They've got some young players that have really stepped it up (e.g. Fowler), and with guys like Perry, Getlaf, Selanne, and Ryan offensively, they could go deep into the playoffs. Ducks in 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 That's what I think of this series and these teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyRules 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 That's what I think of this series and these teams. Hmmmm, and yet you entered into the discussion... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Hmmmm, and yet you entered into the discussion... Well, that was my opinion about the excitement level that this series will generate. Just being honest about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 I think that Anaheim is going to really do well in this series. They have 3 big guns in the series, Perry, Getzlaf, and Ryan. I am taking the Ducks in 7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 For some reason, I see this not being Teemu's last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyRules 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Well, that was my opinion about the excitement level that this series will generate. Just being honest about it. Honesty's good. For local hockey fans it will generate a lot of excitement. The fan base is growing out here and hockey fans, no matter where they are, are loyal to their sport. Hockey needs teams like the Ducks who are dedicated to growing the sport and the Ducks organization does a lot in the community to do just that (including starting a High School Hockey League). Also, it doesn't hurt having someone like Teemu Selanne on your team. Very well liked and takes whatever time his young fans require of him to say hello or sign autographs--class act all the way. Now when you say the name Perry, I cringe--don't care for him at all. Getzlaf, just a beast. I'd love for him to be a Red Wing. My 2 cents... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Will Lilja be playing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MulesWillFly93 199 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Heck, other than our series (which doesn't really count because I'll watch whether it's exciting or not), Pens-Lightning, and Bruins-Habs, this is the series I'm most looking forward to. Ducks get a little of their own medicine? Yes, please! Weber vs. Getzlaf? Sure! Works for me... The Preds can grind it out, but if Anaheim's goalies show up, I'm going to give it to them. No idea how many games it'll take. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MGreenberg 105 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Pekka Rinne with some solid goaltending helps Nashville win in six games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 The Getzlaf line vs Weber/Suter and Anaheims goaltending will be the story of this series, I think Anaheim will win in 7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8 Legged RedWing 367 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 I have been waiting all season to bring this up. Remember this post HoH? If you even see this... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 ducks in 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 I have been waiting all season to bring this up. Remember this post HoH? If you even see this... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/bernsy005/LGWpost.jpg I see you there. It was funny at the time. Unfortunately a rotating cast of jackasses have decided that they're really good at hockey (and making me miserable). I would love for Nashville to beat them, but I doubt it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8 Legged RedWing 367 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 I see you there. It was funny at the time. Unfortunately a rotating cast of jackasses have decided that they're really good at hockey (and making me miserable). I would love for Nashville to beat them, but I doubt it. Haha yea, they were playing pretty bad at the time so I was kinda going out on a limb but I still think there is a chance we play them these playoffs. Nashville wants to win a playoff series though so they won't go quietly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
