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NHL Playoffs: Who Owns The Cup

thats right TA's whos gonna win the cup this year.. we have some pretty serious first round matchups too this year. my habs are out.. the leafs are out. so whats your pick? here's the first round brackets.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Buffalo (53-22-7, 113 pts)
vs.
(8) NY Islanders (40-30-12, 92 pts)

REGULAR SEASON SERIES
Sabres lead 3-1
Oct. 26: Sabres 3 at Islanders 0
Jan. 1: at Sabres 3, Islanders 1
Jan. 27: at Islanders 5, Sabres 3
Mar. 30: at Sabres 6, Islanders 4


(2) New Jersey (49-24-9, 107 pts)
vs.
(7) Tampa Bay (44-33-5, 93 pts)

REGULAR SEASON SERIES
Lightning lead 3-1
Jan. 18: Lightning 3 at Devils 2 (OT)
Jan. 26: Devils 2 at Lightning 0
Feb. 11: Lightning 4 at Devils 1
Mar. 22: at Lightning 3, Devils 1


(3) Atlanta (43-28-11, 97 pts)
vs.
(6) NY Rangers (42-30-10, 94 pts)

REGULAR SEASON SERIES
Thrashers lead 3-1
Nov. 10: Rangers 5 at Thrashers 2
Nov. 28: Thrashers 5 at Rangers 4 (OT)
Jan. 20: Thrashers 3 at Rangers 1
Mar. 16: at Thrashers 2, Rangers 1 (OT)

(4) Ottawa (48-25-9, 105 pts)
vs.
(5) Pittsburgh (47-24-11, 105 pts)

REGULAR SEASON SERIES
Penguins lead 3-1
Nov. 10: Senators 6 at Penguins 3
Mar. 6: Penguins 5 at Senators 4 (OT)
Mar. 18: at Penguins 4, Senators 3 (OT)
Apr. 5: Penguins 3 at Senators 2


WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Detroit (50-19-13, 113 pts)
vs
(8) Calgary (43-29-10, 96 pts)

REGULAR SEASON SERIES
Tied 2-2
Nov. 1: at Red Wings 3, Flames 2
Nov. 17: at Flames 4, Red Wings 1
Feb. 11: at Red Wings 7, Flames 4
Mar. 20: at Flames 2, Red Wings 1

(2) Anaheim (48-20-14, 110 pts)
vs.
(7) Minnesota (48-26-8, 104 pts)

REGULAR SEASON SERIES
Tied 2-2
Oct. 20: at Ducks 2, Wild 1
Oct. 27: at Wild 3, Ducks 2 (OT)
Nov. 12: at Ducks 3, Wild 2
Dec. 31: at Wild 4, Ducks 3

(3) Vancouver (49-26-7, 105 pts)
vs.
(6) Dallas (50-25-7, 107 pts)

REGULAR SEASON SERIES
Tied 2-2
Oct. 23: at Stars 2, Canucks 1
Nov. 6: at Canucks 2, Stars 1
Jan. 3: at Canucks 2, Stars 1 (OT)
Feb. 25: at Stars 2, Canucks 1 (OT)

(4)Nashville (51-23-8, 110 pts)
vs.
(5) San Jose (51-26-5, 107 pts)

REGULAR SEASON SERIES
Predators lead 3-1
Oct. 26: at Predators 4, Sharks 3
Dec. 9: at Sharks 3, Predators 1
Feb. 14: at Predators 5, Sharks 0
Feb. 28: Predators 4 at Sharks 3 (OT)

Sabres...no contest

looking at reg. season stats, the first round should be interesting. lots of pairs have 2-2 in reg. season!

quote:

Originally posted by exstasie Sabres...no contest

Oh man, I'm fuckin praying! Goooooo Buffalooooooooooo

I would have loved to see a first round series against Toronto.

quote:

Originally posted by DigitalMP Oh man, I'm fuckin praying! Goooooo Buffalooooooooooo I would have loved to see a first round series against Toronto.

Buffalo Vs. Leafs would've been a great series!

But honestly though, I think Buffalo deserves to win it...They got such a great team...it makes me jealous being a Leaf fan haha

I guess I should pull for my Flames as well...but don't think they'll be able to pass Detroit.

Sabres... About time too.

Unless they muck up majorly, they should win.

Dark Horse teams
Tampa Bay: Any team with Lecavalier/St. Louis combo deserves a serious consideration
Anaheim: Funny how I'm considering a 2 seed as a dark horse team but with the sketchy goaltending the Ducks have, should be interesting. Though when one goalie goes into slump, the other seems to pick it up. Play offs might be different

1st round
east:
Buffalo in 5
New Jersey in 6
NY Rangers in 7
Ottawa in 7

west:
Detroit in 7
Anaheim in 5
Dallas in 7
Nashville in 7

2nd round
east:
Buffalo vs NY Rangers (Buffalo in 5)
New Jersey vs Ottawa (Ottawa in 7)

west:
Detroit vs Dallas (Detroit in 7)
Anaheim vs Nashville (Anaheim in 7)

east final:
Buffalo vs Ottawa (Buffalo in 5)
Detroit vs Anaheim (Anaheim in 7)

stanley cup final:
Buffalo vs Anaheim (Buffalo in 7)

quote:

Originally posted by exstasie I guess I should pull for my Flames as well...but don't think they'll be able to pass Detroit.

That's right

quote:

Originally posted by mecha 1st round east: Buffalo in 5 New Jersey in 6 NY Rangers in 7 Ottawa in 7 west: Detroit in 7 Anaheim in 5 Dallas in 7 Nashville in 7 2nd round east: Buffalo vs NY Rangers (Buffalo in 5) New Jersey vs Ottawa (Ottawa in 7) west: Detroit vs Dallas (Detroit in 7) Anaheim vs Nshville (Anaheim in 7) east final: Buffalo vs Ottawa (Buffalo in 5) Detroit vs Anaheim (Anaheim in 7) stanley cup final: Buffalo vs Anaheim (Buffalo in 7)

a little wild on the 7 gamers there. and no sweeps?

bye bye, NYI.

the play offs are going to be exciting!

quote:

Originally posted by DigitalMP a little wild on the 7 gamers there. and no sweeps? bye bye, NYI.

lol, nah not this year, I think some teams will be able to steal a game or 2.

I'm gonna cheer for all canadian teams!!

Dont' think any canadian teams will be able to make past the second round...

The only team that might have a chance is Vancouver..but that all depends on Luongo now...

I hope Buffalo makes it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs!

TOTA Stanley Cup Playoffs ROAD TRIP!!

I'm hoping for a March of the Penguins...

Can we have just one hockey playoff thread instead of four?

I'll throw down some predictions for first round:

East
Buffalo vs. New York ... Buffalo in 6
New Jersey vs. Tampa Bay ... New Jersey in 4
Atlanta vs. Rangers ... Rangers in 7
Ottawa vs. Pittsburgh ... Ottawa in 7

West
Detroit vs. Calgary ... Detroit in 7
Anaheim vs. Minnesota ... Anaheim in 5
Vancouver vs. Dallas ... Vancouver in 5
Nashville vs. San Jose ... San Jose in 6

im going out on a limb with this one but i am predicting nashville and pittsburg in the finals. maybe its just cuz im hoping for that because those 2 teams are really fun to watch.

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Originally posted by electro funk im going out on a limb with this one but i am predicting nashville and pittsburg in the finals. maybe its just cuz im hoping for that because those 2 teams are really fun to watch.

LOL. B/c both are unpredictable as hell?

quote:

Originally posted by exstasie Sabres...no contest

hahah, no contest? Don't be so sure.

East
Buffalo vs. New York ... Buffalo in 5
New Jersey vs. Tampa Bay ... Tampa in 7
Atlanta vs. Rangers ... Rangers in 7
Ottawa vs. Pittsburgh ... Ottawa in 7

West
Detroit vs. Calgary ... Detroit in 5
Anaheim vs. Minnesota ... Anaheim in 6
Vancouver vs. Dallas ... Vancouver in 6
Nashville vs. San Jose ... San Jose in 6

quote:

Originally posted by EvilTree LOL. B/c both are unpredictable as hell?

kinda....more because i feel the style of hockey they play is what the nhl wanted when they made the rule changes. fast paced, lots of goals, exciting hockey...u know what i mean?

quote:

Originally posted by harcourt hahah, no contest? Don't be so sure.

Well, the Sabres should be able to win it...no contest.

If they don't win the Stanley Cup then its because they lost it, not because they didn't have the team to win the cup.

quote:

Originally posted by electro funk kinda....more because i feel the style of hockey they play is what the nhl wanted when they made the rule changes. fast paced, lots of goals, exciting hockey...u know what i mean?

I agree that open ice hockey is fun to watch (hmmm... NHL looking like European hockey every yr goes by) but both teams have irratic defence and goaltending therefore don't have the team to win the cup. (unless the refs protect Crosby like he's the new god)

I've been a Wings fan longer than most of you have been alive.
Gotta support my team, even if they don't have Yzerman
Go WINGS GO!!

The worst part is having to watch the Wings play Calgary in the first round. I really really like Calgary, always did. It's a shame to have to cheer for your #1 team to beat out another one of your faves

quote:

Originally posted by exstasie Well, the Sabres should be able to win it...no contest. If they don't win the Stanley Cup then its because they lost it, not because they didn't have the team to win the cup.

Wow, so you don't think the same applies to teams like Anaheim, Detroit or Nashville?

p.s. Eviltree, the refs don't have to protect Crosby like he's a new god, but I do expect them to call each and every game fairly. Imagine a missed/blown call that determines the outcome of a game/series???...*coughkerryfraserin93cough*

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