Congratulations to as you were bang on!


http://www.espn.com/nhl/s...-second-round-predictions



Hope you're right again. http://www.espn.com/nhl/s...erence-finals-predictions


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- D0PPELGANGER

bang on???? he was 1 for 4. everyone except one other person on their panel was better. all v7t one. he was among the worst.

bang on???? he was 1 for 4. everyone except one other person on their panel was better. all v7t one. he was among the worst.
- prock

I looked and thought the same thing

Wow he picked 1 team right out of 4 . Bang on

I looked and thought the same thing

Wow he picked 1 team right out of 4 . Bang on
- senstroll

Well, all you leaf fans picked Boston in the first round and the Rangers in the second round ............ so you're all O for 2.

who are you picking in the ECFs?

Well, all you leaf fans picked Boston in the first round and the Rangers in the second round ............ so you're all O for 2.

who are you picking in the ECFs?
- D0PPELGANGER

Boston probably wins that series healthy. Almost a sure thing really.

The senaturds upset the Rags. Good for them.

I've said in other threads, and will say it again. The Caps/Pens series is the de facto Stanley Cup final. Washington is the best team in the league, and the only team capable of beating them is the Pens.

I expect this next series to be a sweep. Sweeps are rare in the NHL, but this is one series that the prediction fits for.

Washington and Pittsburgh are a step above every team in the NHL this year.

Well, all you leaf fans picked Boston in the first round and the Rangers in the second round ............ so you're all O for 2.

who are you picking in the ECFs?
- D0PPELGANGER

Pittsburgh and Nashville

it didnt surprise me they beat NYR, didnt see them as a real contender

Well, all you leaf fans picked Boston in the first round and the Rangers in the second round ............ so you're all O for 2.

who are you picking in the ECFs?
- D0PPELGANGER

Your myopia in all subjects is fascinating.


Pittsburgh and Anaheim.

Great feature by Travis Yost on Sens and Pens.

http://www.tsn.ca/talent/...lem-for-senators-1.749012

Well, all you leaf fans picked Boston in the first round and the Rangers in the second round ............ so you're all O for 2.

who are you picking in the ECFs?
- D0PPELGANGER

I had Sens over Bruins. Then Rangers over Sens.

Considering how Rangers and Sens played out, it wasn't a dumb pick.

I say Pittsburgh and Nashville final... although if games 5 and 6 Fleury shows up, the Pens could be ripe for an upset.

Great feature by Travis Yost on Sens and Pens.

http://www.tsn.ca/talent/...lem-for-senators-1.749012
- spatso

What was great about that feature.

It said absolutely nothing of any interest or surprise. As far as providing insight into the series goes, there was near zero value in that article.

Here is a better feature breaking down the series.

Best goaltending wins.
The end.

Boston probably wins that series healthy. Almost a sure thing really.

The senaturds upset the Rags. Good for them.

I've said in other threads, and will say it again. The Caps/Pens series is the de facto Stanley Cup final. Washington is the best team in the league, and the only team capable of beating them is the Pens.

I expect this next series to be a sweep. Sweeps are rare in the NHL, but this is one series that the prediction fits for.

Washington and Pittsburgh are a step above every team in the NHL this year.
- prock

I dunno Prock. How long can Fleury keep up hie level of play. Pittsburgh is missing a HUGE piece in Letang. How long can the defense hold up? How healthy is Crosby, I doubt he is as healthy as Karlsson is. Karlsson has some pain. Crosby's brain might not be right... HUGE difference.

I don't see this series as a sweep at all. If Ottawa gets the same kind of bounces they did against the Rangers and Fleury plays like Lundqvist did, there could be an upset there.

Great feature by Travis Yost on Sens and Pens.

http://www.tsn.ca/talent/...lem-for-senators-1.749012
- spatso

my take away is.. Holy hell the sens are trash without Karlsson on the ice

my take away is.. Holy hell the sens are trash without Karlsson on the ice
- senstroll

Amazing how quick spazzy is to cite an article that uses advanced stats to form an argument when it benefits the Sens.

I dunno Prock. How long can Fleury keep up hie level of play. Pittsburgh is missing a HUGE piece in Letang. How long can the defense hold up? How healthy is Crosby, I doubt he is as healthy as Karlsson is. Karlsson has some pain. Crosby's brain might not be right... HUGE difference.

I don't see this series as a sweep at all. If Ottawa gets the same kind of bounces they did against the Rangers and Fleury plays like Lundqvist did, there could be an upset there.
- Aetherial

Crosby seemed alright the other night.
If Fleury falters, the Pens still have another good goalie (who was their starter this year).


Obviously losing Letang is a huge blow, he's one of the top Dmen in the league. Plays well at both ends of the ice. But they still have Crosby, Malkin, and Kessel, which are the top 3 forwards..... for either team. And their D aren't too far off, even without Letang. (i.e. way better depth. The sens 2nd and 3rd pairing are pretty bad).


As has been shown, the sens get decimated when their depth is on the ice. The Pens have 2 lines they can roll out, and it has always been the case that, if you focus on covering Malkin's line, the other one will roast you. If you cover Crosby's line, the Malkin line will roast you. I not only think that won't change this series, it's going to really show, due to just how thin the Sens are.

It's (frank)ing DELICIOUS how much it's bugging leaf fans that the sens are doing well.

I had Sens over Bruins. Then Rangers over Sens.

Considering how Rangers and Sens played out, it wasn't a dumb pick.

I say Pittsburgh and Nashville final... although if games 5 and 6 Fleury shows up, the Pens could be ripe for an upset.
- Aetherial

I thought I heard that Murray was healthy and ready to go.

I thought I heard that Murray was healthy and ready to go.
- D0PPELGANGER

I had not heard that.

What do you do though... Fleury has been playing well and Murray hasn't been playing for quite a while.

I think you stick with Fleury and have a very short leash.

Also if Fleury plays well they may be able to trade him. It was a much tougher sell before these playoffs.

bang on???? he was 1 for 4. everyone except one other person on their panel was better. all v7t one. he was among the worst.
- prock

my take away is.. Holy hell the sens are trash without Karlsson on the ice
- senstroll

I had not heard that.

What do you do though... Fleury has been playing well and Murray hasn't been playing for quite a while.

I think you stick with Fleury and have a very short leash.

Also if Fleury plays well they may be able to trade him. It was a much tougher sell before these playoffs.
- Aetherial

http://www.upi.com/Sports...for-Game-7/8761494447427/

Plan the parade
- Tumbleweed

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my take away is.. Holy hell the sens are trash without Karlsson on the ice
- senstroll

Karllson is the NHL mvp. Fans in Ottawa have known that for awhile. Welcome to our insight!

Amazing how quick spazzy is to cite an article that uses advanced stats to form an argument when it benefits the Sens.
- Feeling Glucky?

Amazing how advanced stats sometimes confirm what the casual hockey fan is able to see by watching a game.

Crosby seemed alright the other night.
If Fleury falters, the Pens still have another good goalie (who was their starter this year).


Obviously losing Letang is a huge blow, he's one of the top Dmen in the league. Plays well at both ends of the ice. But they still have Crosby, Malkin, and Kessel, which are the top 3 forwards..... for either team. And their D aren't too far off, even without Letang. (i.e. way better depth. The sens 2nd and 3rd pairing are pretty bad).


As has been shown, the sens get decimated when their depth is on the ice. The Pens have 2 lines they can roll out, and it has always been the case that, if you focus on covering Malkin's line, the other one will roast you. If you cover Crosby's line, the Malkin line will roast you. I not only think that won't change this series, it's going to really show, due to just how thin the Sens are.
- prock

Keep praying. I am sure your misery over this situation is probably at an all time low. Cheer up. In another three weeks we can begin summer talk on how the Leafs are ready to win the Cup.

It's (frank)ing DELICIOUS how much it's bugging leaf fans that the sens are doing well.
- haywoodjablome

I think what is even more upsetting is the realization that the Sens will be even stronger next year.