Playoff Predictions

[BuffaloSoldier2010]

Just thought this would make for some interesting predictions seeing as how we're not too far out. I'll probably make something up before the first round starts to get thoughts once the standings are set in stone.

 

Feel free to discuss matchups as you see them etc. I see Tampa dropping out early. Philly and Buffalo is concerning for me personally, but i gotta believe that maybe we can pull off an upset in the first round.

[wjag]

Until Vancouver proves they can beat Detroit in seven, I'll go with Detroit. I don't think the East is tough enough this year.

[Weave]

Detroit is going to be a bear to beat in a series but I think Vancouver has the defence and offense to pull it off.

 

Vancouver vs. Philly with Vancouver winning it all.

[wonderbread]

Vancouver eh.

[SabresMojo]

I'd LOVE Buffalo to win but I think Couver can get it done.

[thesportsbuff]

Buffalo over Chicago in 6 to win the cup! :unsure: :unsure:

[wjag]

Buffalo over Chicago in 6 to win the cup! :unsure: :unsure:

 

 

But hell would freeze over..

[Wyldnwoody44]

Im taking the nordiques over the seals in 5 : ) oh wait, im not harry neale : )

[Derrico]

I know it's not the question posed but I'm taking the Bruins to come out of the East. Philly and Washington are weak in goal. Wouldn't really want to play Montreal either.

[Eleven]

I'll be "that guy." Why not?

[Eleven]

But hell would freeze over..

 

Did it snow in NYC yesterday too?

[OverPowerYou]

Wow. So far 7 votes for Buffalo. Is this a joke or are people really that hyped up?

 

I voted for NY Rangers. They've been on a tear as of late, and usually the teams that play hard at the end of the season fare well in the playoffs. If not the Finals, I expect the Rags to make a deep run.

[JujuFish]

If Buffalo is eliminated, I'll be cheering for Vancouver, and I think they have a good shot at it.

[dumb_dumb88]

Philly and Vancouver in the finals with Vancouver emerging with the Cup in 5.

[SwampD]

But hell would freeze over..

Good. Then we'll be able to skate when we're there.

[dEnnis the Menace]

Good. Then we'll be able to skate when we're there.

 

:clapping: I'll make sure I bring mine! HA!

[LET"S GO BUFFALO]

Boston does not really have the shot everyone thinks...the playoffs are about a goalie getting hot late, Thomas was fantastic at the start of the season and although he had a shut out last night his second half statistics have been less impressive, thus why the bruins are in third...also Tukka has been much less then stellar when he hasnt gotten consistent starts, if Thomas goes down look for Boston to fall from grace...Personally the only team I fear for Buffalo is Washington, although they are usually a poor playoff team they have a chance this year to certainly get past the first round and they are not who you want to see round one...Philly's goaltending is very weak and their big slow defense will have trouble against speedy teams in the playoffs...tampa is getting cold at the wrong time as is montreal...surprisingly the rangers look like they may be a legitament threat in the playoffs

[Sabre Dance]

I have mixed feelings about Vancouver winning it all this year - I like the team generally, but as they are the Sabres' "sister" franchise (i.e., they both came into the league together in '70), it would be yet ANOTHER team winning the Cup before the Sabres. Of course, the solution to this is to have the Sabres get super-hot, get Roy back in mid-May and win the Cup first. (Yeah, I kind of like that scenario :clapping: )

[LabattBlue]

I have mixed feelings about Vancouver winning it all this year - I like the team generally, but as they are the Sabres' "sister" franchise (i.e., they both came into the league together in '70), it would be yet ANOTHER team winning the Cup before the Sabres. Of course, the solution to this is to have the Sabres get super-hot, get Roy back in mid-May and win the Cup first. (Yeah, I kind of like that scenario :clapping: )

You beat me to the punch. Vancouver winning the Cup before the Sabres would just be another massive punch to the nuts for long suffering Buffalo sports fans. I will not be cheering for the Canucks or any other team who is "Cupless".

 

 

Head scratching stat...The Canucks have only made it past the 2nd round twice in 40 years and both times they went all the way to the Finals before losing. :blink: