Fearless Playoff Predictions (Rounds 1-3)

Can you believe it?? The season starts tomorrow. We are ready for another great season, and will be moving over to FanHuddle tomorrow. I am excited for this opportunity as it will increase viewership, etc. I’ll have a new link for everyone to go to once the site launches. Yesterday I revealed by division-by-division predictions. Now for some fearless predictions!!

EASTERN CONF. PLAYOFF SEEDS (pts)
1. Philadelphia (109)
2. Boston (108)
3. Washington (102)
4. Pittsburgh (108)
5. Carolina (98)
6. New Jersey (97)
7. Ottawa (94)
8. Montreal (92)
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9. Toronto (90)
10. Buffalo (89)
11. NY Rangers (86)
12. Tampa Bay (82)
13. Florida (73)
14. NY Islanders (69)
15. Atlanta (66)

EASTERN CONF. QUARTERFINALS
1) Philadelphia over 8) Montreal in 4
The Flyers’ firepower and grit would be too much for the Habs.
2) Boston over 7) Ottawa in 5
Tim Thomas > Pascal Leclaire… enough said.
3) Washington over 6) New Jersey in 7
Ovie & the Caps struggle to advance against Lemaire’s trap system.
4) Pittsburgh over 5) Carolina in 5
Like last year, too much skill for the ‘Canes to account for.

EASTERN CONF. SEMIFINALS
1) Philadelphia over 4) Pittsburgh in 7
Third time’s a charm for Mike Richards & company.
2) Boston over 3) Washington in 5
B’s frustrate the Caps as they get past last year’s stopping point.

EASTERN CONF. FINALS
1) Philadelphia over 2) Boston in 6
This is the series where Pronger & Coburn take over defensively. Too many weapons in Philly for Boston to overcome.

WESTERN CONF. PLAYOFF SEEDS (pts)
1. Detroit (111)
2. Vancouver (107)
3. Anaheim (106)
4. Calgary (105)
5. San Jose (104)
6. Chicago (100)
7. St. Louis (96)
8. Edmonton (93)
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9. Los Angeles (91)
10. Columbus (90)
11. Dallas (88)
12. Nashville (86)
13. Minnesota (83)
14. Colorado (70)
15. Phoenix (68)

WESTERN CONF. QUARTERFINALS
1) Detroit over 8) Edmonton in 5
Osgood & the Wings take over the series from the get-go.
2) Vancouver over 7) St. Louis in 6
Blues give the Canucks a better series this time around, but it’s the same result.
3) Anaheim over 6) Chicago in 6
Top line of Getzlaf/Perry/Ryan just enough to give Ducks advantage.
4) Calgary over 5) San Jose in 7
The Flames now have an answer for Heatley & Thornton.

WESTERN CONF. SEMIFINALS
4) Calgary over 1) Detroit in 6
Iginla & company take advantage of weary Detroit and move on.
2) Vancouver over 3) Anaheim in 7
It comes down to Luongo vs. Hiller/Giguere. I’ll take ‘Bobby Lou’.

WESTERN CONF. FINALS
2) Vancouver over 4) Calgary in 7
This Western Canada battle would be an awesome series. In the end, the Canucks have more depth in all areas than the Flames.

Later today, I'll reveal my Stanley Cup winner. Will it be Philly or Vancouver???? Come back to find out!