Predictions West

[Cock Throppled]

Detroit over Nashville in six. Detroit is too strong, but they always take a while to get going.
San Jose over St. Louis in five. Everyone underestimates SJ. St. Louis has experience and talent, but they are a spent force.
Dallas over Colorado in six. Forsberg can't do it all and Dallas is hot.
The upset - Calgary over Vancouver in five. Vancouver has been inconsistent all year. The fans are over-confident and maybe the players are, too. Calgary was on fire the last half of the season and plays playoff hockey all the time. Hottest goalie in the league versus Cloutier and his stupid playoff tricks. Naslund has a habit of disappearing in the playoffs. Matt Cooke is their best player. Lack of scoring past Iginla might hamper Calgary, but they are used to 1-0 or 2-1 games.

 

[sirlickheralot]

Detroit over Nashville in 4 (Nashville has the worst GAA of the 16
teams that made the playoffs, facing
the most potent offence.)

Dallas over Colorado in 6 (Colorado's play has sucked heading
into the playoffs, suspect goaltending,
too many big egos in dressing room)

St Louis over SJ in 6 (St Louis's play has improved of late and
have a lot more playoff experience)

Vancouver over Calgary in 6 (Calgary hasn't been to the playoffs
in 8 years, they lack playoff
experience. Kiprusoff is hot so will
steal a couple for Calgary)

 

[kehoe]

Vancouver in 6

Dallas in 6

San Jose in 7

Detroit in 6

 

[kehoe]

I'll take V-L in 6 (reds that is).