NHL Thread

[Thom Yorke]

It's always so much sweeter beating the Habs.

Round 2

Capitals in 5
Bruins in 6

Canucks in 6
Red Wings in 7

[Chumley]

Caps in 6.
Flyers in 6.
Sharks in 7.
Canucks in 6.

More great hockey on the way. Gotta love it.

[Burning Down]

Originally Posted by Chumley

Caps in 6.
Flyers in 6.
Sharks in 7.
Canucks in 6.

More great hockey on the way. Gotta love it.

I really don't see the Flyers taking the series against Boston.

[FRED HALE SR.]

Originally Posted by Chumley

Caps in 6.
Flyers in 6.
Sharks in 7.
Canucks in 6.

More great hockey on the way. Gotta love it.

Those are exactly my picks. I think Caps in 7 however.

[Chumley]

Originally Posted by FRED HALE SR.

Those are exactly my picks. I think Caps in 7 however.

Tampa is playing well. It wouldn't surprise me if it did go 7. I think it's the Cap's year this year. The team changed it's whole philosphy this year to a more of defensive scheme though they struggled adapting to it through most of the first half of season, the last half, basically since the Winter Classic they have been one of the best teams in the second half. Thier defensive scheme is more condusive to win in playoff hockey IMO. Also OV has become less selfish and is playing more of a team game. He think he learned alot over the last two playoffs as has his team. I think the Caps will go to the finals.

Once again, it comes down to the Flyers goaltending. Can Boucher, Leighton and Brobroski get the job done(?). Probably the biggest factor in this series is will Pronger be completely healthy to a regular shift? The Bruins powerplay is brutal. No PP goals vs. the Canadiens. I can't see the Bruins coming close in this series if thier PP doesn't pick up big time. Kaberle has been absolutely useless. Burke got the Bruins back on that trade.

San Jose goaltending is in question. Niemi and Nittimaki(sp)? Niemi struggled in the first round. I think the Sharks big guns will out shot the Wings gunners.

Being a Canucks fan...well, there going to win it all.

[Thom Yorke]

Originally Posted by Chumley

Once again, it comes down to the Flyers goaltending. Can Boucher, Leighton and Brobroski get the job done(?). Probably the biggest factor in this series is will Pronger be completely healthy to a regular shift? The Bruins powerplay is brutal. No PP goals vs. the Canadiens. I can't see the Bruins coming close in this series if thier PP doesn't pick up big time.

Thomas wasn't up to par in the first round (at least for him) and the PP was beyond brutal. At the same time, them winning despite that shows how well they do in other aspects of the game, and there's massive room for improvement.

Kaberle has been absolutely useless. Burke got the Bruins back on that trade.

This. I've always thought Kaberle was one of if not the most overrated player in the league, but it took me watching him on a more consistent basis in Boston to truly see how bad he is. Ridiculous overpayment for this guy.

[TheBig3]

the flyers? really? If the Flyers win, Boston gives it to them.

[Thom Yorke]

I wish I could be as confident, but nothing would surprise me after last year.

The Bruins and Flyers are very similar teams though. Both play physical styles and are built on depth. The Flyers have alot more firepower up front in terms of "star" players, but the Bruins have way better goaltending. Should be a great series.

[Thrice]

Wow that Tampa Game was a bit wild. Stamkos tying it up, then Malone finishing it up for a 3-0 series lead! Its been a very entertaining playoff this year.

[Thom Yorke]

^ I agree, it's been an excellent postseason so far. Very exciting.

Not that I'm looking passed the Flyers (I've learned not to do that), but IF the Bruins advance to the ECF, I can't wait to get at Tampa. The Bruins have absolutely owned them this year and historically. I think it would be a 4 or 5 game series with the Bruins coming out on top.