Playoff Predictions - Stanley Cup Finals

And then there were two...

The Stanley Cup finals begin tonight in Anaheim between the Ducks and the Ottawa Senators. I'm not going to go over how the teams got here, as I'm sure that if you found my blog, you already know...

I am a little bit split on this series (but only a little), as I have factors pushing from both sides...

I'd like to see the cup come North of the 40th parallel again (or even the 35th), so I like Ottawa for that reason, and I'd also like to see a Canadian team win it again (it has been 14 years)...

Of course, I'd also like to see a Western Conference team win it, as it would help to reinforce my personal idea that the Eastern Conference is not as strong (although it could still be argued that its stronger from top to bottom)...

To see Pronger lift the cup would also reinforce my own personal schadenfreude when it comes to the Oilers fans suffering, but I would have rather had him bow out a little sooner so the Oilers didn't get another first round draft pick...

I grew up in a town that is about equal distance from both Toronto and Ottawa, and my dad likes the Senators (he is also a lifelong Blackhawks fan, but he doesn't get to watch them on television very much), so I'd like to see the Senators to win for that reason...

And finally, living in the heart of Leafland, I would have no problem seeing all the Leafers get disheartened to see Daniel Alfredsson lifting the Stanley Cup over his head...

Senators in 6

Playoff Predictions - Round 3

You just can't see me...

I know I haven't posted in a couple weeks, but I have still been around...

I will try to post some thoughts and such this weekend or something, but for now, here is my quick analysis on the third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs that start tonight...

Only two series this time, so it should be a lot easier...

(1) Detroit Red Wings Vs. (2) Anaheim Ducks

In all seriousness, when you type it out, Mighty Ducks actually rolls off the tongue easier... and yes I do know what I just said (typed). I think Anaheim is a much more well rounded team than Calgary or San Jose were, so I think they will take this one. And they have their own little pain in the ass player in Sammy Pahlsson, so I'm very curious to see how the Wings respond to that type of player... Anaheim in 7

(1) Buffalo Sabres Vs. (4) Ottawa Senators

Ottawa has looked really good all playoffs against tough competition, while Buffalo had some tough games against the other two Empire State teams. I've never thought that Miller was all that solid of a goaltender, although that may be a bit of my Canadian bias. I say that the Senators keep rolling and carry Canada's Stanley Cup hope to the finals... Ottawa in 6