Buffalo Rick

Boston will win this series. But the sledding will be much tougher when they see the Leafs

Leafs show up and now its on. I still like Toronto to win this series and maybe go to the finals.

If those Bruins are sick, that explains game 2. Boston will win the series.

Well its the truth. That crybaby bitch ass coach of the Isles is pathetic

It good but even if it costs them game 3 I still think they beat these Florida Turkeys

An all Canadian final? You should bet a couple bucks on it. The return would be huge. It’s possible. I like Leafs chances more

I’ll take Seattle for the upset

Never. Florida and Islanders are toast

Ok. I am all in on Vegas in the West. I certainly do not like the idea of Jack Eichel winning but its real and its going to happen. They have proven how good they are to me. They also have Alex Pietrangelo. So, I am taking Vegas over maybe Dallas in the West final. If thats possible? Not sure due to these brackets. In the old days it was best record vs worst down the line. The winner of Edmonton and Kings also has a shot to get to the West finals. So Vegas over one of them perhaps. The East is tough after Boston. Or is it? I believe its either Boston or Toronto to come out. Solidly. Toronto knows how toL beat the Devils also. So do not think they can beat the Leafs. I like Vegas vs Leafs or Boston. So Ill take a Vegas vs Toronto final. I want the Leafs to win. Of course it can be Boston vs Vegas also. Hmmmm. So Vegas vs Boston or Toronto??? I so much want to pick the Leafs to win it all. But Ill take Vegas because they wont have quite as difficult a road to getting there.

Seattle was pretty good on the road and very good at home. Who saw this coming? The West was far weaker than in past years. That may have helped. This is another coaching job that deserves a long look. Colorado has been ripe all year. Seattle has a real shot here. Im taking them in 6 or 7.

Florida has to know its a long shot to beat this Boston team. They wont. Boston in 4

Ah, memories of 1994. Talk about classics. Whether you are a fan of either team or not, that series was one of, if not the best I have ever seen. Messier guaranteed victory in game 6 and delivered. The Rangers would win the Cup vs Vancouver and Bure, and that was far scarier than most had assumed, myself included. The series between the Devils and Rangers was one for the ages in 94. Maybe some of the old Bruins vs Montreal series were right there with it? When Don Cherry coached and when Cheevers was in the nets. But that series in 94, the Presidents trophy winning Rangers vs a battle tested , and previous Cup winning Devils team that was loaded. Stevens on defense, one of hte all time best. Now the new era matchup. Same old Devils playing their good defense. But no longer the classic trap team they were back then. I believe the Devils have too much defense and they win this series in 6. Lindy Ruff , I still have a hard time seeing him behind that bench. The longest tenured coach in Sabres history and one of the longest ever. Now he is up in age but still working his magic. He knows how to get players to like him. He is the type that has a sense of humor. Always. But he also has a tough side. This may be the finest job he has ever done along with 1999 when he almost pulled it off with the Sabres. Devils win, too much defense.

If defense wins, then take LA. This is McDavid and the Edmonton offense vs a pretty good shut down defense that is up there with Devils and Tampa. I am going to stick my neck out and pick the Kings to beat them. Edmonton has had its problems keeping the puck out but as of late they have been far better. I could be very wrong, as I do not understand for the life of me how the Kings had the season they did. If you look at them, just their roster, it doesn't strike fear in you like McDavid can. But they are tough to score on. If they themselves can score in this series, they can win.

This is maybe the toughest battle along with Devils and Rangers in round one. Mayne Seattle too? I just do not think Tampa are as good as they were even last year. The Sabres beat them last two, and Toronto was very tough opponent. I really fear Toronto as they have Matthews and Tavares and Marner. They can score

I agree with some of what you say. I have your Stars as my second pick behind Vegas in the West. Seattle I am cheering for but I am not sure they can beat Dallas or Vegas

I hope Seattle beat the hell out of them

Indeed. Carolina wins this easily

I’m blaming the crap goalies . The first loss to Philly the Sabres did not show up mentally and it was almost a protest to Luuk being sent to Rochester after he beat the Wild. The Wild then we’re tough

Grubaur and I’m picking Kracken and certainly cheering for them

No Tage Thomson yet they still won. Last visit here was a 9-4 Sabres win with Thompson scoring at least 4 as I remember. So they win 42. 9 Games above 500 and the garbage Islanders squeezed by us. If only Adams had realized he needed a netminder far earlier. Now they have Levi. I wonder what he will do with Luukenen? I think if worst comes to worst, he is ok as the backup but I would prefer a battle tested veteran. As for who is moved? Not sure how much Okposo has left? But Greenway and Stillman are head scratchers to me. The guy is 6'6" or 6'8"? I forget which. But he does not play like it that often. His highlight was that one handed goal he scored. I just cant see him landing a spot on a young talented team but we do need guys like this that are big and gritty to go with the speedy skilled guys. Its hard to say what Adams does with him and Stillman. As for Stillman? I really have no idea. But he is not Dahlin or Power. Has not the skill to get points on a consistent basis. Samuelson is a keeper. I never thought Id say this but maybe Jokuharu stays? I am not sure if they are even in the draft lottery? For now i move on to follow my Orioles. 6 months until the Sabres play again. I expect this team to be better next year as the young guys here should do well. Guys like Jack Quinn and Paterka and Owen Power. I am really not sure where Olofsson fits in? I think he was a bit of a disappointment. More was expected of him. Have to be delighted with the line of Thompson, Tuch and Skinner. All three had great seasons. Only injury kept Thompson from scoring 50. And Tuch and Skinner are in the mid 30's. Not bad. Cozens proved his worth as did Quinn and Paterka. Adams has work to do.

What would you guys do without me? LOL.

Boston. Sweep

Leafs should win

Something is very wrong here. CBS has Colorado vs Seattle? So who is correct? And Dallas vs Minnesota. So the matchups are incorrect?

Colorado is far from the team they were last year. ill take the Kracken to oust them