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TXT · Post by **King_Nothing** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 2:05 am

So who here is ready for the NHL Playoffs??? I get real stoked this time of year. Great match ups in the first round, I'd say the West is almost wide open.

2nd Round

West:
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(1) Detroit Vs (4) Anaheim (Series Tied 1-1)
(2) Vancouver Vs (3) Chicago (Series tied 1-1)

East:
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(1) Boston Vs (4) Carolina Series tied 1-1
(2) Washington Vs (3) Pittsburgh (Washington Leads 2-0)

My YouTube Channel · Post by **hellawaits77** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:15 am

I can't wait, started growing the playoff beard a couple days ago

I agree w/ your asessment of the West. I think San Jose will take it, though.

NJ or Montreal in the East, huh? Gotta disagree. Go Pens!! But in all reality, Washington, Boston, and Carolina all scare me.

Post by **Metfan72** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:24 am

I actually didn't think Anaheim would drop down to 8th as that has 42 Wins but were tied with Columbus & St.Louis with 90 Points.

Jersey will take the East, but Boston might have something to say about it, either way watching either of those 2 teams is boring.

San Jose is the team to beat, new Coach, Dan Boyle has put put offense on the defensive side, something they lacked big time, even after acquiring Brian Campbell last year. Nabokov has had more rest this year than last, so burnout should not be a factor if they have to play a ton of OT like last year.

Overall top to bottom SJ is my pick.

And Nick, as much as I like Pitt, Philly has 6 25 Goal scorers on that team and a lot of depth, and Biron looks like he is coming on again late in the year just like last year. Mike Richards has that team feeling good about their chances as he has led teams to Championships since Bantam.

TheMechanixxx83 Channel · Post by **norbinho** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:16 am

i wish thomas vanek and the sabres would be in the play offs too

hopefully next year

Visit My YouTube Page · Post by **maidencolorado** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:12 am

King_Nothing wrote: As long as Detroit doesn't win again!

My feelings exactly. As a long time Blackhawks fan (yeah, I'll admit it), the only thing that made the run that the Red Wings had (have) was my respect for Yzerman, now that he's been retired, I can't give them that.

The East is going to be tough, can't write the Caps off with Ovechkin, the Bruins have had great goaltending all season and the Pens with Crosby and Malkin will be tough. The 'Canes have to face Brodeur in the first round, so who knows there.

In the West, I'm happy to see the Blackhawks not only in, but seeded 4th so they get home ice in the first round. Unfortunately for them, they have Calgary. As much as I'd like to see St. Louis go into the 2nd round, they have to get past Luongo, but he isn't known for a great post-season showing.

So I guess my picks for who goes into the second round are:

East:
Boston
Washington
New Jersey
Pittsburgh

West:
San Jose
Detroit
Vancouver
Calgary

Post by **dokkendude** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 3:34 pm

maidencolorado wrote:
King_Nothing wrote: As long as Detroit doesn't win again!
In the West, I'm happy to see the Blackhawks not only in, but seeded 4th so they get home ice in the first round. Unfortunately for them, they have Calgary. As much as I'd like to see St. Louis go into the 2nd round, they have to get past Luongo, but he isn't known for a great post-season showing.

I thought the blackhawks had beaten Calgary all year long every time they played them?

myself, I'd like to see the Blackhawks do something

Visit My YouTube Page · Post by **maidencolorado** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 3:45 pm

There's just something about Calgary that worries me about the Hawks chances. Iginla is an amazing player and Kiprusoff led the league in wins this year and the Hawks are young. If Chicago can keep Calgary's first line quiet and can limit the effectiveness on both ends of the ice of Phaneuf, they've got a good chance.

TXT · Post by **King_Nothing** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:07 pm

maidencolorado wrote:
King_Nothing wrote: As long as Detroit doesn't win again!
The only thing that made the run that the Red Wings had (have) was my respect for Yzerman, now that he's been retired, I can't give them that.

My thoughts exactly. I'm a lifer for Quebec/Colorado so its in my blood to hate Detroit (Not to mention they put the nail in the Winnipeg Jet's coffin) but Steve Y was a hell of a player and I respect him to the fullest. His goal against the Blues in the 96 WCQF still amazes me.

Post by **Metfan72** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:14 pm

Hell Yeah, we got some hockey fans.

Should be a great Playoffs.

We should try to set up a fun little Playoff Pool.

Nothing serious, just pick who you think would win and how many games and get points if you pick the right team and in how many games.

Visit My YouTube Page · Post by **maidencolorado** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:18 pm

Metfan72 wrote: Hell Yeah, we got some hockey fans.

Should be a great Playoffs.

Really looking forward to the playoffs this year, and yeah, nice to find some other fans of the game.

I've heard a rumor that there will be some Caps players at the Misery Index show I'm filming tomorrow night, I know they're friends with Donald Brashear, so it is a possibility, especially since the Caps play at home Wednesday night.

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