Stanley Cup Playoffs Options

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I know we've got some hockey fans on this board; who is going to win it all this year?



I hope my Stars don't disappoint again this year. It is time for Turco to be a playoff netminder.

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Shifty, I can't tell you how much I agree w/your assessment. Some of that stuff I told some guys at work the other, almost word for word. Maybe we're watching or reading the same stuff.

I'd love to see the Wings go all the way but I think they're relying too much on Datsyuk who's pretty horrible in the playoffs. But the only upside to that was they had so many other great vets that took more ice time in previous years, so maybe this is his year? I'd love to see Zetterberg get back into his previous form, mostly cause I grabbed him for my fantasy playoff team.

I think the Ducks will go far for exactly the same reasons you posted. Two great goalies, great all-star defense, smart coaching, and a talented offense... even after Selanne they have quite a few guys that can put the bisquit in the net.

The Sabres... hmmm.... been looking great all season and I'm completely impressed how they overcame all the injuries and stayed par w/backup players. I'm just not sure they can get past NJ. The Devils have remained consistent throughout the years with great D, all star goalie, and they now have a decent offensive slap... I won't say punch... more of a shove or slap. I will say Buffalo if NJ can't score goals and I'd actually prefer to see the Sabres go to the finals and win. The deserve it and got screwed in the finals vs Dallas years ago... they're due.

Nashville will sink. They do have vets, but most of their players are young and don't have the experience needed to haul all the way through multiple series. Only way they can make it is with a few quick series and lot's of rest and ofcourse good coaching and goaltending.

Not much else to mention. NY, CAL, and PITT have a good possibility of sucking hard. My wildcard picks that could possibly go all the way without anyone noticing... TB and VAN.