"The time has come," the Walrus said...
Well, round two is now in the history books and round three is upon us. After going three for eight in round one (see Lord Stanley's Cup), I went zero for four in round two (And Then There Were Eight). As you may remember, I picked:
So, let's turn our sights to the semi-finals. I think we are getting to the point where I need to discuss my picks, as opposed to just picking them.
(2) Carolina vs. (4) Buffalo - Okay, I know what you are thinking- I picked both these teams to lose in both round one and round two. But I think I have a feel for both of these teams now and feel confident with this pick. Up until now, I think that both teams have reached this point because of their goaltending. Both teams have young goalieswho have played beyond themselves and their opponents. Whichever of these goalies can keep this upin this series, their team will win. Personally, I think that Cam Ward will be the one who can accomplish this - nothing against Miller, but I just think that Ward has a better supporting cast immediately in front of him (i.e., better defence). Carolina in 6
(6) Anaheim vs. (8) Edmonton - It would be easy, as a Canadian to simply go with the hometown pick and select Edmonton, but it isn't that simple. Anaheim have a hell of a team and a goalie that is peaking at the right time. However, Edmonton has found a way to win leading up to the end of the regular season just to get into the playoffs, in round one against ateam favoured to challenge for the Cup, and in round two after going down two games to none. I can't see how Edmonton won't be able to fight and scratch and claw their way to a victory in this series as well. Edmonton in 6
See you in two weeks to see how I did this time around...
Tags: hockey, Stanley Cup, NHL
- (1) Ottawa vs. (4) Buffalo - Ottawa in 6 [Reality - Buffalo in 5]
- (2) Carolina vs. (3) New Jersey - New Jersey in 6 [Reality - Carolina in 5]
- (5) San Jose vs. (8) Edmonton - San Jose in 6 [Reality - Edmonton in 6]
- (6) Anaheim vs. (7) Colorado - Colorado in 5 [Reality - Anaheim in 4]
So, let's turn our sights to the semi-finals. I think we are getting to the point where I need to discuss my picks, as opposed to just picking them.
(2) Carolina vs. (4) Buffalo - Okay, I know what you are thinking- I picked both these teams to lose in both round one and round two. But I think I have a feel for both of these teams now and feel confident with this pick. Up until now, I think that both teams have reached this point because of their goaltending. Both teams have young goalieswho have played beyond themselves and their opponents. Whichever of these goalies can keep this upin this series, their team will win. Personally, I think that Cam Ward will be the one who can accomplish this - nothing against Miller, but I just think that Ward has a better supporting cast immediately in front of him (i.e., better defence). Carolina in 6
(6) Anaheim vs. (8) Edmonton - It would be easy, as a Canadian to simply go with the hometown pick and select Edmonton, but it isn't that simple. Anaheim have a hell of a team and a goalie that is peaking at the right time. However, Edmonton has found a way to win leading up to the end of the regular season just to get into the playoffs, in round one against ateam favoured to challenge for the Cup, and in round two after going down two games to none. I can't see how Edmonton won't be able to fight and scratch and claw their way to a victory in this series as well. Edmonton in 6
See you in two weeks to see how I did this time around...
Tags: hockey, Stanley Cup, NHL
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