NJSikkbreed Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I think both New Yawk teams (the Devils only PLAY in NJ, but they are another NY team, to me) handle their business tonight.....I like the Devils to upset Florida 4-2..... they really, really outplayed the Panthers in Game 6.I dont like the Rangers --- but they've been too solid all year to choke away at home after capturing Game 6 w/ their backs againstthe wall --- so I see them winning a tight, close one 3-2 tonight, as well.....which means --Rangers play CapitalsFlyers play DevilsI know Brodeur is old -- but I fear he finds the fountain of youth out of past flashbacks of all the times he's stone-walled us!Still we are 5x deeper than the Devils..... just need Bryz to show up partially for us to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 @NJSikkbreedI'm inclined to agree, but you never know. Rags have had a hard time scoring at even strength. If they don't get the PPs they need, they could be in trouble.Can't take any team lightly, but I like us against the Debs. We have had Brodeur's number for awhile now and they don't have great depth at forward or D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJSikkbreed Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I really dont mind any of the 3 matchup possibilities..... but it would be much better if NY was taken out for us along the way.We'd have as clear a path as possible for another Cup appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertmega Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Devils I think would be a good match up as well. They lack depth and to take Kovy out of his game makes it much easier on us. I would almost be inclined to put Kubina in if he is healthy as he has the most experience with Kolvachuk.After watching the the 1st round across the NHL, I am willing to say no one is safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digityman Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Devils I think would be a good match up as well. They lack depth and to take Kovy out of his game makes it much easier on us. I would almost be inclined to put Kubina in if he is healthy as he has the most experience with Kolvachuk.After watching the the 1st round across the NHL, I am willing to say no one is safe.Cooter on Kovy? Let the kid do his thing and not worry about Kovy at all. After that, the Flyers depth should be able to take over.The only thing that scares me a little is Flyers ability to be down 1 or 2 goals in the 1st. Devils will full back into a trap which might prove tough to beat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakanekimiwa Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 @NJSikkbreedI'm inclined to agree, but you never know. Rags have had a hard time scoring at even strength. If they don't get the PPs they need, they could be in trouble.Can't take any team lightly, but I like us against the Debs. We have had Brodeur's number for awhile now and they don't have great depth at forward or D.brodeur has not been great. he's very beatable. i like our chances in that matchup. cooter on kovy. we out depth them on forward. but, on the other hand... we'll most likely play the rags for the conference title. while that will be hairy, it could be an instant classic. winner will be favorite for the cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 @DigitymanCooter on Kovy is a different animal than Cooter on malkin. Malkin and Cooter are essentially same height (6'3) and nearly identical weight. Kovy is 30 lbs heavier (230) and when he wants to can be a beast. The upside of that matchup is that if Kovy gets frustrated, he will try to cheat and that bodes for turnovers and odd-man rushes the otherway with Cooter leading the charge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terp Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 @NJSikkbreedI'm inclined to agree, but you never know. Rags have had a hard time scoring at even strength. If they don't get the PPs they need, they could be in trouble.Can't take any team lightly, but I like us against the Debs. We have had Brodeur's number for awhile now and they don't have great depth at forward or D.I like the Flyers against anyone in the league if they have Timonen, Coburn, Carle, Grossmann, and Mezsaros in the line up and Bryzgalov is 80% or better of what he was in March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbulb Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Just keep Schenn away from Kovalchuk! Things didn't go so well for Brayden last time they tussled :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinorama Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Just keep Schenn away from Kovalchuk! Things didn't go so well for Brayden last time they tussled :-)haha, I still can't get over that fight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyS Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Would not surprise me at all to see both Ottawa & Florida win tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activestick Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I think both New Yawk teams (the Devils only PLAY in NJ, but they are another NY team, to me) handle their business tonight.....I like the Devils to upset Florida 4-2..... they really, really outplayed the Panthers in Game 6.I dont like the Rangers --- but they've been too solid all year to choke away at home after capturing Game 6 w/ their backs againstthe wall --- so I see them winning a tight, close one 3-2 tonight, as well.....which means --Rangers play CapitalsFlyers play DevilsI know Brodeur is old -- but I fear he finds the fountain of youth out of past flashbacks of all the times he's stone-walled us!Still we are 5x deeper than the Devils..... just need Bryz to show up partially for us to win.I hope so. We'll destroy Jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activestick Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I hope so. We'll destroy Jersey.Actually, I think we would destroy Jersey, Fla, Ott or Caps. Rangers are my only concern and hopefully they die tonight. With the Rangers gone, I see a clear route to the finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingswede Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I prefer Devils. You just dont know where you have Florida. We have been playing bad against them this season but good against the Debbies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 @DigitymanCooter on Kovy is a different animal than Cooter on malkin. Malkin and Cooter are essentially same height (6'3) and nearly identical weight. Kovy is 30 lbs heavier (230) and when he wants to can be a beast.The upside of that matchup is that if Kovy gets frustrated, he will try to cheat and that bodes for turnovers and odd-man rushes the otherway with Cooter leading the charge.I did not realize Kovy was that big. Kind of ridiculous with that speed. As far as cheating up is concerned, if Kovy gets free, it's a goal every time against the space cadet. It would actually work in their favor, as our guys aren't great at finishing yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 @doom88Someone pointed out on chat that Kovy is LW and Coots won't get that assignment. I think I would put it to Voracek as his size matches up well. Simmonds may get smoked a bit more- not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevluk Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 winner will be favorite for the cup.Whoa, I wouldnt go that far. If Blues or Preds make it to SCF they may be favored. Those are 2 very strong teams over there, dont lose sight of that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHI Flyers10 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Neither team that won tonight, should have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevluk Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Neither team that won tonight, should have.Maybe so, but Rags/Caps and Flyers/Devils is good playoff hockey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHI Flyers10 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Maybe so, but Rags/Caps and Flyers/Devils is good playoff hockey!Definitely is. I've got Flyers in 5, maybe 6 and Caps in 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevluk Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) Definitely is. I've got Flyers in 5, maybe 6 and Caps in 7.If all goes well, that sounds about right. You gotta figure Marty is gonna steal at least one game so lets just hope Bryz does not give away more than that.I think Caps/Rags could be decided in 6 and it will come down to who ever gets the better goal tending. Money is on Hank but this kid Holtby is playing beyond his years. Edited April 27, 2012 by trevluk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHI Flyers10 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 If all goes well, that sounds about right. You gotta figure Marty is gonna steal at least one game so lets just hope Bryz does give away more than that.I think Caps/Rags could be decided in 6 and it will come down to who ever gets the better goal tending. Money is on Hank but this kid Holtby is playing beyond his years.Plus the Rangers can't score goals. They didn't look too great in the first round and Lundqvist stole several games for them. It can't last forever against a good team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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