Thursday, May 04, 2006

Round Two

Alright, Round Two Starts On Friday. I'll provide my picks, and who knows, maybe they will work out.

East

Ottawa Vs Buffalo.
Crazy Series. Too much scoring from both teams. Difference? Goalies. If Miller plays great, Buffalo will win. If he doesn't, and Emery just plays good, Ottawa will win. That being, Ottawa should win, because Miller has just been "ok" so far.
Sens in 6

Carolina Vs New Jersey
Cam Ward vs Martin Brodeur. Brodeur has experience, while Ward has the hot hand. Scoring is about even, even though Elias is on a tear. This could turn out to be great series, but could flop if both teams play a boring defensive system. If Carolina takes drugs and puts Gerber back in, Jersey will win in 4. If not, and they go with Ward, he will just delay the Jersey win.
Devils in 7

West

San Jose Vs Edmonton
I'm a little bias here as I want the Oilers to win. I think they play good, hard, intense hockey and never give up. The Sharts do have Thornton and the Cheechoooooo Train which could change the series, and Marleau has been stepping it up. But I think the Oilers will believe in themselves after knocking off the Red Wings and will come though in the end. Plus, they have Roli. Enough Said.
Oilers in 6

Colorado Vs Anaheim
My second favourite team is still kicking around, after taking out the Flames in 7. The Ducks have been playing well, and have strong, balanced scoring to give the high scoring Colorado defense trouble. Colorado does have Sakic, who can changed a series on his own. But if the Ducks can stop Jarome, they can stop Sakic. Plus, Nidermayer is the best defenceman in the league.
Ducks in 6

Woo! Hockey playoffs are great!