Any Bold Predictions for the Playoffs?
Apr 1, 2004 13:34:09 GMT -5
Post by razor on Apr 1, 2004 13:34:09 GMT -5
Hi Guys,
I figured with the playoffs just around the corner, it would be interesting to hear what everyone thinks might happen this year.
Technically, this could be under Discussion as the Habs are going to be in the playoffs. But right now I'm not that optomistic about their chances. There are teams that the Habs seem to match up well against, and Jose might decide to give us championship goaltending, but anything past the second round would require the everything in the heavens to line up.
My favourite in the East is New Jersy. I always say defense, and in the case of hockey - goaltending, wins championships. If they come into the playoffs healthy, with Stevens back and well rested, I would not be surprised if they go all the way again, never rule out the defending champs.
In the West, I have to go with the top place Red Wings. And I think they are going to do it with Legace between the pipes. This guy could easily be a number one elsewhere.
Out of the 16 teams to make the playoffs, it looks like only 3 have goaltenders who have won a cup. I think last year we started to see a changing of the guard, is this the year we see someone step up?
I know, really sticking my neck out by picking the defending champs and the team 1st overall.
I figured with the playoffs just around the corner, it would be interesting to hear what everyone thinks might happen this year.
Technically, this could be under Discussion as the Habs are going to be in the playoffs. But right now I'm not that optomistic about their chances. There are teams that the Habs seem to match up well against, and Jose might decide to give us championship goaltending, but anything past the second round would require the everything in the heavens to line up.
My favourite in the East is New Jersy. I always say defense, and in the case of hockey - goaltending, wins championships. If they come into the playoffs healthy, with Stevens back and well rested, I would not be surprised if they go all the way again, never rule out the defending champs.
In the West, I have to go with the top place Red Wings. And I think they are going to do it with Legace between the pipes. This guy could easily be a number one elsewhere.
Out of the 16 teams to make the playoffs, it looks like only 3 have goaltenders who have won a cup. I think last year we started to see a changing of the guard, is this the year we see someone step up?
I know, really sticking my neck out by picking the defending champs and the team 1st overall.
