My Crystal Ball of Truth : The East
I realise there’s a matchup missing from my awesome preview, but I need a day to let all the hate for the B’s get outta my body.
Washington Capitals/New York Rangers:
Will Jose Theodore finally carry a team on his shoul…hAAAAHaHAHAHAHAHAHA I’M SORRY! I’M SORRY! I couldn’t finish that sentence without cracking up. Ok be serious now! If Theo screws up like he’s so prone to, Washington may be in trouble. If Theo becomes SuperTheo and steals a game or 2, I just don’t think New York has the D to handle Washington. The Rangers have the more experienced team, so in that department they’re advantaged, but Washington is perhaps the most explosive team in the league. It’ll be interesting to see one of the best powerplays in the league against the best PK during the regular season. New York has the edge in goaltending, but I just think Washington has too much talent for New York to contend with. I will say this though: if the Rangers can steal a game in the capital city and rattle Jose, Caps might find it tougher than they anticipate. Caps in 7…unless Theo sucks the life out of them.
New Jersey Devils/Carolina Hurricanes:
There should be a rule to avoid a series like this. UGH! DO I REALLY HAVE TO PREVIEW THIS!? Well, Marty’s Marty. He’ll always give his team a chance to win, and if Parise/Langenbrunner etc. play the same way they did during the regular season when Brodeur was out, the Devils will be a very hard team to beat. Erik Cole/Paul Maurice/neither revitalized the ‘Canes after their respective arrivals back with the organizations, and they finished the season as one of the best teams in the NHL. Prediction: Tie… No? Not possible? UGH! I think New Jersey is built for the playoffs and they play too well in the postseasn. Even though Carolina will have their moments, I just don’t think they have enough to knock off the Devils. New Jersey’s too disciplined/organized/experienced/good to lose to this ‘Canes team. Brodeurs in 6.
Pittsburgh Penguins/Philadelphia Flyers:
The battle of Pennsylvania, yada yada yada. Sidney, Malkin, Guerin…you know the names. Penguins are birds that can’t fly, and that’s just wrong. Flyers fly, I assume that’s what their name means. Having said that, I think Philly will find it hard against the Pens’ speed. I also give Pittsburgh the edge in goal. Biron isn’t pulling off his heroics like he did last year against Montreal, YOU BETTER NOT! So yeah, Pens in 6.
Ok, Habs-Bruins preview coming tomorrow. Like I said, sun’s out and I gotta go clog my pores. See y’all.
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