The Eastern Conference Playoffs

[Nasty_Magician]

I'm thrilled to have the pick, but I can't help but think we would've done some damage had we managed to sneak into the playoffs. None of the teams in the East have looked overly impressive, and we would have been perfectly capable of beating any of them in a 7 game series.

On another note, it's amazing how much more enjoyable the playoffs can be when you have no dog in the fight. My heart doesn't hurt nearly as much and you can appreciate the superstars of other teams, rather than finding reasons to hate them.

 

[nj_cup]

i agree i mean if the caps can only muster 2-3 goals against the rangers i wonder how we would have held up against them. i still think the flyers are the team coming out of the east but the devils played them pretty good this year. i do disagree though i have casual at the most interest in the playoffs when the devils arent in it. i do enjoy watching the overtime games though

 

[nj_cup]

also i bet the pens get bounced in the 1st round....so your telling me tampa with roloson in net can make it to the second round? yikes!

 

[devs30rko]

I'm usually having hour long heart attacks this time of year I feel...... healthy

 

[MCDevils]

I can't see how anyone's going to stop Vancouver. This is definitely their's to lose.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

I can't see how anyone's going to stop Vancouver. This is definitely their's to lose.

Agreed. The only way they lose is if they screw up. The West is certainly much stronger this year than the East. I thought maybe Boston had the team to compete, but they're asleep at the wheel and don't have the go to guy when they need a goal.

 

[SJ20]

I think Washington can make a serious run. Vancouver is very good. And don't sleep on San Jose.

 

[devs30rko]

To me I'm sorry san hose Is just not built for the playoffs they play as sloppy as you can and still manage to win game in and game out

 

[TheSgtDabbs]

Vancouver did their best to blow it, though, and I wish they would have. Either way, honestly, it seems like anyone's cup at this point with the teams left except for Tampa. They may beat the Pens, but I can't see them getting any further. Honestly, I'm thinking it might finally be Washington's year. If their goaltending can hold up, they will do it.

 

[Indian Chief]

Vancouver did their best to blow it, though, and I wish they would have. Either way, honestly, it seems like anyone's cup at this point with the teams left except for Tampa. They may beat the Pens, but I can't see them getting any further. Honestly, I'm thinking it might finally be Washington's year. If their goaltending can hold up, they will do it.

Agree with everything you said. If I had to bet on anyone though, it would be the Wings. There is so much experience there, and that makes a huge difference this time of the year.

 

[MadCaptain]

Yes I'm liking Washington in the east but thats not saying much.

The B's have CJ and are destined to fail. The Flyers may draw the bolts and have struggled against them all season. Meanwhile, the Pens are missing their 2 centers. It really is Washington's year to win the east.

I'm finding the west games to be the most exciting this year around with the exception of phoenix laying down and letting detroit roll over them.

 

[MadCaptain]

Is anyone else excited that they don't have to hear Stiegerwald anymore in these playoffs?

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Come on Boston!

 

[nj_cup]

amazing that a 40+ year old roloson is 2 wins away from the conference finals. life after marty isnt going to be bad. whats the ufa goalie class look like 2 years from now

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Lightning have been taking a page out of Lemaire's book with their gameplan. Realized they wouldn't stand a chance in a run and gun series against the Caps so they sit 4 guys back on D with one guy pressing. Bruce Boudreau sucks.

 

[SJ20]

Someone tell the Caps that the second round has started.

 

[Indian Chief]

I have to admit, I have been completely off with these playoffs. Nothing makes sense anymore.

Cats and dogs, living together!

 

[nj_cup]

insane if you were to tell me the cup runs through tampa or boston? YIKES! this was the year for the devils for sure such a missed chance

fuck you mac