TrueBlueGED Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Finals start tonight! Finally! It feels like ages since the last hockey game. I see LA taking it in 7. The Rangers were pretty much able to control play against NJ for the last 2 games, even though the Devils won them. LA is essentially a bigger and more talented version of the Rangers, so I see them giving the Devils a lot of problems with their forecheck. However, the Devils have by far the best and deepest group of forwards the Kings have faced so far. The Canucks were top-heavy (and without Sedin, not even), the Blues just have no star offensive forwards, nor did Phoenix. I think the Devils will be able to create the most consistent pressure the Kings have faced all post season with their aggressive forecheck and ability to roll 4 lines. I expect this to be a great series and I'll be really surprised if it's over quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Game 1 to Kings Game 2 to Devils Game 3 Kings Game 4 Kings Game 5 Devils Game 6 Kings Kings have a terrific road game. I wouldn't be surprised if the Kings took Game 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I do not usually do this but Kings in 5 First win tonight 1-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I still can't get over the fact that not only is there an 8 seed in the finals, but they also seem to be the consensus favorite to win it. This is one crazy league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Either way, Darcy was right about a bottom team winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Either way, Darcy was right about a bottom team winning. And here I was, hoping to avoid seeing that name for at least one thread :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 And here I was, hoping to avoid seeing that name for at least one thread :( Death and Taxes. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Kings in 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Dance Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Either way, Darcy was right about a bottom team winning. ...and with a coach that they didn't start the season with! Go figure! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I don't like to make predicitions per se, but I would be surprised if the Kings don't take this series in five games. I reserve the right to change my outlook on the series after the second period of game one. I think Brodeur is really the only player who can keep NJ from being swept - the team in front of him has its moments of slacking off. The Kings never seem to slack off, at least during the playoff series. NJ's offense is predictable - Kovalchuk always floats around the blue line, whether the action is in the NJ zone or the opponents zone, and he waits. His game is very much like OV's game in this regard. A lot of dumping into the zone and corner play for the rest of the team. It'll be interesting to see how this series plays out. I would like it to be interesting, but I expect the Kings to be able to clear their zone a lot easier than the Rangers did against NJ, and then be able to buzz around Brodeur with more consistency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 So do the Kings play Simon Gagne at some point this series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I think the kings take it in 5 and forecheck much harder than the devils expect. I think the kings will make brodeur look his age also. That is all ;) So do the Kings play Simon Gagne at some point this series? I read he and tallinder are both out for game 1 however both coaches wanted to utilize these players by game 2 or 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Devils in 6, The Kings are coming off of a 8 day layoff and have only played 5 games in 23 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbochan Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 ###### the Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnkirishone Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 NJ's offense is predictable - Kovalchuk always floats around the blue line, whether the action is in the NJ zone or the opponents zone, and he waits. His game is very much like OV's game in this regard. A lot of dumping into the zone and corner play for the rest of the team. I disagree on this. Kovalchuk has amped up his game this season imo. He seems to actually know where his defensive zone is at and how to play the wing there. Also his neutral zone play seems much better then previous years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Devils in 6, The Kings are coming off of a 8 day layoff and have only played 5 games in 23 days. Barely playing has yet to effect the kings. I have already made my call (called Kings about a month ago) and I am sticking with that. I think that this series comes down to 2 things: Quick and Brodeur, these two guys will dictate the winner. Broduer is a legend and a hall of fame golie playing in what is most likely his last Stanley Cup appearence. He is a great puck mover and at 40yrs old he is still one of the best in the league. Quick is on a special level right now. His stats for the playoffs are insane. People may say that he has not had much work but all season (even when LA was playing like crap) Quick kept his team in game after game. This guy is the real deal an can carry a team if needed. I am not saying how long this series will go but I can not be to upset no matter who wins. LA wins and I am happy because I have been pulling for them. NJ wins and I can respect Broduer winning 1 last stanley cup. Hope this is a great finals and we see some amazing hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I disagree on this. Kovalchuk has amped up his game this season imo. He seems to actually know where his defensive zone is at and how to play the wing there. Also his neutral zone play seems much better then previous years He's certainly more attentive in all zones. (after years of looking indifferent). He's becoming the second best LW on the team. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Finally, a game I can watch on TV again! Only downside is Mike Millbury (ugh). I'm pulling for LA since they ousted Phoenix, but really an entertaining series is all I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Anyone else realize that Hank Tallinder has a chance here to have his named etched on the cup? Having said that, Kings in 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 This will be the toughest series in the playoffs for LA. I'm excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Sweep ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Wow, Fraser left all alone there. 1-0 Kings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 oof. The Sabres really are far away from competing for the Stanley Cup. I'm sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 The kings up after 1 but honestly NJ was really buzzing around there. Should be a tight one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 NJ PP? :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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