Round 2 Predictions
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 24, 2007 5:07 PM PDT
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After the first round I am looking like a real smartass. I only got the Flames-Wings series wrong. That was a shot-in-the-dark prediction anyway. Here is how I measure up to the 'experts' on the TSN Panel.
Dreger: 8 right out of 8
Zanstorm: 7/8
Duthie: 7/8
McKenzie: 7/8
Pang: 7/8
Roenick: 5/8
Maggie the Monkey: 4/8
Names pulled out of my hat: 4/8
On to Round 2
Canucks vs Ducks
It doesn't really concern me that the Ducks won the regular season series. What concerns me is the Ducks made it to the Semi-finals last season, dropped Lupul and added Pronger in the summer. That is an improvement. Don't get me wrong, I am cheering for the Canucks. But prior to Round 1, I picked a Ducks/Sharks Semi-final this year. I will stand by that and pray I'm wrong for the sake of Vancouver.
Ducks in 6.
Sharks vs Red Wings
The fact that it took the Wings 6 games to beat the Flames is surprising, considering the lackluster play of the Flames. thank Kipper for that. The Sharks disposed of the Preds rather handily and will prove a daunting task for Detroit.
Sharks in 5. Die Wings Die!!!!
Senators vs Devils
Every year I underestimate the Devils. I knew they'd beat the Lightning, but I don't think they'll beat the ready Ottawa Senators. The Sens are rolling right now, and their depth will prove to be too much for the Devils.
Senators in 6
Sabres vs Rangers
To me, this is the toughest one to predict. The Sabres are heavily favored, but the Rangers have all of their players going as well. It goes the distance.
Sabres in 7.
Pulling names out of my hat for the fluke-factor
Ducks in 6
Sharks in 6
Senators in 4
Sabres in 7
Huh...
SPORTSNET'S PICKS
Sabres in 6
Sens in 6
Wings in 6
Ducks in 7
Where the hell is the Cinderella team this season? Is it going to be the Devils or Rangers? I wouldn't really call them Cinderella's in the first place, even though the Rangers upsetting the Sabres would be a surprise to most.
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If the Ducks sweep the Canucks, Sleek will be truly unbearable. If it goes six games then I'll be happy. this season is already a success, in my opinion. Everything else from now on is gravy.
by Temujin on Apr 24, 2007 6:37 PM PDT reply actions
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 24, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions
I just hope the officiating is better in this series than it was in game 7.
by Temujin on Apr 24, 2007 6:58 PM PDT reply actions
BTW, temujin, you can look for your purchased green T-shirt on TV tomorrow. I'll be in the sometimes-seen Row B seats right next to the Ducks penalty box (cameras should be behind me, and usually the puck has to come near me to be seen).
by Earl Sleek on Apr 24, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions
HAHA
You going to take some pics then? You'll run out of film the way the Nucks take penalties.
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 24, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply actions
Y'know, the Ducks have been pretty strong in the 'going shorthanded' department also, shouldn't be so quick to claim that title yet.
by Earl Sleek on Apr 24, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions
or something to that effect.
If you get a chance, say "Hi" to Rob Niedermayer for me. We, errr... go way back. :-)
by Temujin on Apr 24, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions
I'll say hi to Rob, but if you want to know my gripe--I've been in those seats like six times this year and Chris frickin' Lady Byng Pronger NEVER comes over for a visit.
I've had like Selanne like 8 times (including that illegal stick and a dive), Scotty, Andy Mac, but Pronger only gets penalties when I'm watching on TV! I've been contemplating all year what I'd say to the guy (Edmonton misses ya?), but I never get a shot.
by Earl Sleek on Apr 24, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions
Confused yet? I kind of am...
But I knew I wasn't on crack when I said the Giants were automatically in as the host team the other day!
by Temujin on Apr 24, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions
I just don't like that structure though. But I shouldn't judge it until I actually watch a Memorial Cup.
If Vancouver would win the WHL Tourney, the losing team in that Final would get in a a WHL rep....why does that seem like it lacks some form of integity?
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 24, 2007 10:42 PM PDT reply actions
Back to the Ducks/Canucks series. I think a Photoshop of Nonis and Burke iks in order. The student is better than the teacher :-)
by Temujin on Apr 25, 2007 8:00 AM PDT reply actions
nice thinking, I'll get on it!!
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 25, 2007 8:32 AM PDT reply actions
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