Sens vs Penguins predictions

[nokids]

Penguins 4 - 1.

not my desired outcome, just being a realist.

[Chambokl]

Penguins 4 - 1.

not my desired outcome, just being a realist.

What about Wings vs Coyotes (if this happen)

[nokids]

What about Wings vs Coyotes (if this happen)

Tough call. I don't have high expectations for Detroit this post season. We match up well against Chicago and SJ, but the rest of the western teams scare me. Phoenix in 7.

[sensfan63]

This is one of the matchups where the Sens may have the edge in goal...Fleury was great last year, but has really struggled this year.

All things being equal, I believe that Elliott could very well outplay Fleury. And that's what needs to happen for the Sens to win. They are simply too banged up to try have an offensive-type series.

BTW, anyone see Matt Cooke eat a right hand from Evander Kane last night? Hope he's out for at least a few games.

[byerxa]

Stating the obvious, it depends which Sens team shows up. I have never seen a team win and lose in bunches like the Sens this year. I think the Pens could be had. Fleury has not been great and I think the toll of back to back Cup visits is starting to show.

Given all of that I think the Sens lose in 6.

[jeffc]

I agree. Too tough to call. It all depends on which Sens show up to play.

[nokids]

What about Wings vs Coyotes (if this happen)

Wings Coyotes confirmed. Blackhawks get the gritty Preds.

[nokids]

Philly wins a shootout to get into the postseason. that's weak.

[sillywilly]

why is that weak?? phi destroyed them in shots, its justice

[nokids]

why is that weak?? phi destroyed them in shots, its justice

if shots on goal = wins, my wings would have 10 consecutive Cups.

i just dont like shootouts determining a winner during a reg season game, let alone to decide who goes to the playoffs. i prefer tie games.

[brucestats]

Pitt will win this series 4-1. Fleury has been there...Sens goalies have zero history in playoffs.. and thats a big worry.

[Tullamore]

i like my hawks - have not sipped the cup sine 61 - been waiting for a while - the biggest quest to the holy grail is the man between the pipes! - who is going to show?
Red wings do put alot of scare in teams - they are jelling at the right time! they seem to do it the hard way - it now seems they play the Yotes - Wings will take them - this will be the must series to watch!
- as for the the poor ole Sens - too bad - as i said in previous posts - not a tight team - never been tight - they will never sniff Lord Stanley!
- Should do major house cleaining! Need a MAN in the PIPES!
plus a new GM - - need New Young blood - old school thinking and trading is long gone!!!! -
Brain it's been to long- hand it your resignation!!
that's my take - SMACK!

[davevandyk]

Come on have a little faith. I say Sens in 6 over Pens, nuff said

[Sakuraba]

I have a free round with cart wager with a buddy that the sens make it out of round 1. Am I going to lose??

[nokids]

I have a free round with cart wager with a buddy that the sens make it out of round 1. Am I going to lose??

Based on my first round predictions, yes.


Caps over Habs, why? too much firepower
NJ over Philly, why? Brodeur
Buff over Bos, why? Miller
Pens over Sens, why? Gary Bettman

Sharks over Avalance, why? Avs youth.
Hawks/Preds, My brain says Hawks, my heart wants Preds.
Canucks over Kings, why? Kings poor play to end the year.
Coyotes over Wings, why? Bryzgalov will play like the iron curtain and stone us. These Wings dont have the firepower of years past.

[jeffc]

Based on my first round predictions, yes.


Caps over Habs, why? too much firepower
NJ over Philly, why? Brodeur
Buff over Bos, why? Miller
Pens over Sens, why? Gary Bettman

Sharks over Avalance, why? Avs youth.
Hawks/Preds, My brain says Hawks, my heart wants Preds.
Canucks over Kings, why? Kings poor play to end the year.
Coyotes over Wings, why? Bryzgalov will play like the iron curtain and stone us. These Wings dont have the firepower of years past.

you should work for the globe

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...rticle1530864/

its easy to pick the favourites. Pick the upsets.

here's mine

Caps
Philly
Buffalo
Sens

Avs
Hawks
Canucks
Wings

[Cruban]

for the sens to win Clouston has to out-coach Bylsma, and I think it's very possible

[leftylucas]

The key is goal tending. Eliott is the key, he has to play tough and the D-men in front have to clear out the rebounds and never give up a crappy goal which even in his streak he would let one in. The Sens goal scoring is more well balanced this year so if the first line gets shut down then they can still score. Spezza has to play smart and not turn the puck over every single frikin shift. Its a good match up for the Sens, if they get passed this they may play Buffalo next and they will play well against them.

Pittsburgh had trouble toward the end of the year, if the Sens win the first game it will be a long series, if they lose it then things will be very tough from there.

[jonf]

Goaltending will be crucial for both teams, but more important than that will be Cory Clouston. If Cory Clouston can't get the Phillips/Volchenkov (or at least Sutton) out against Crosby, the Sens are doomed. Crosby on Lee = doom for the Sens.

[jonf]

for the sens to win Clouston has to out-coach Bylsma, and I think it's very possible

hadn't caught this post before i posted, but I agree 100%

[Shivas Irons]

for the sens to win Clouston has to out-coach Bylsma, and I think it's very possible

Not only possible, but probable.

Even though Clouston is one of the best coaches in the NHL it's going to be tough to get the match-ups he wants when they're playing in Pitt. Goaltending will of course be the rubber.

I'll be a homer and say Sens in 7 with Brian Elliot being the series star.

[maximus]

Penguins 4 - 1.

not my desired outcome, just being a realist.

Sens sweep it 4 - 0.

My desired outcome, not at all being realistic.

[nokids]

you should work for the globe

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...rticle1530864/

its easy to pick the favourites. Pick the upsets.

here's mine

Caps
Philly
Buffalo
Sens

Avs
Hawks
Canucks
Wings

it's easy to pick upsets when there are no consequences. wink wink nudge nudge.

you have 3 upset picks. Flyers, Avs, Sens. if any 2/3 of these picks come true, i'll give you a sleeve of Callaway tour i balls. new. a $10 value.

if only 1/3 or 0/3 materialize, what do offer in return?

[jeffc]

it's easy to pick upsets when there are no consequences. wink wink nudge nudge.

you have 3 upset picks. Flyers, Avs, Sens. if any 2/3 of these picks come true, i'll give you a sleeve of Callaway tour i balls. new. a $10 value.

if only 1/3 or 0/3 materialize, what do offer in return?

no need for bets...I do this for fun.

[Big Johnny69]

I don't think the Avs will beat the Sharks. The Avs struggled down the stretch. Youth is a great equalizer, in some cases, but I don't think it will this time. But the no matter who they play, the Sharks will have a tough time getting out of the second round.

[Shivas Irons]

I'll say Rinne stands on his head and Nashville beats Chicago.
If I'm right, I'll buy myself a sleeve of balls. If I'm wrong, I'll buy myself a bottle of Shiraz.

[Coreythebody]

That's my kind of betting!

[sillywilly]

I know its a long shot but i put $150 on the sens to win the cup haha.

pays $4950

[nokids]

only crosby gets that kind of bs holding call. bs penalty leads to a pens pp goal. 3-2.

[Sakuraba]

Sens sweep it 4 - 0.

My desired outcome, not at all being realistic.

1 game closer to realistic