Round 2
2. DET- 8. ANA
The defending champs made a rookie goalie look like a rookie. Very few of the Jackets had played playoff hockey, other than game 4 they put up little resistance. Anaheim will be different. Anaheim may have been able to sharpen their skills against the Western Conference’s playoff whipping boy, San Jose. This is for all intents and purposes the first team either team will face legitimate resistance.
Offense-
The Wings are deeper, and more dangerous. They are a scary team up front. The Ducks RYAN Connection (Bobby Ryan, Ryan Getzlaf, and D man Ryan Whitney) have been the motor that drives this playoff engine. The Ducks have some depth, but it’s not producing right now.
Defense-
Both teams can generate from the back side. The Ducks get the edge on star power, but the Wings are solid.
Goaltending-
This is the only area where either team can claim a distinct advantage. Osgood looked like his old self in the first round, but Jonas Hiller stood on his head; not to mention the fact that guy watching from the bench for the Ducks has a Cup ring, and a Conn Smythe trophy in a Final he lost.
Series-
Ducks in 7
3. VAN- 4. CHI
Chicago looked good in round one but by the time game 4-5 rolled around the Flames could barely dress a NHL roster. It should be interesting to see how Chicago looks starting on the road.
Offense-
Is there a team in the world that wouldn’t want Jonathan Towes? Chicago has the edge offensively. They are deeper and more productive. The Sedins are good, but with Mats Sundin and Pavol Demitra, they lack a proven supporting cast.
Defense-
Vancouver may have the most underrated defense in the league. They can shutdown anyone anytime. Chicago’s D can play but Vancouver has the distinct advantage.
Goaltending-
This series could be a goaltending duel. The Bulin Wall has a Cup ring, and looked sharp in the last round. Luongo could earn tie if the game was played 5-on-0. It’s a tough call but Luongo doesn’t have the experience Khabibulin does, if it’s a regular season game I’d pick Bobby Luo, playoffs I’m going witht the Bulin Wall.
Series-
Chicago’s inexperience will show since they have to play on the road.
Vancouver in 6
The defending champs made a rookie goalie look like a rookie. Very few of the Jackets had played playoff hockey, other than game 4 they put up little resistance. Anaheim will be different. Anaheim may have been able to sharpen their skills against the Western Conference’s playoff whipping boy, San Jose. This is for all intents and purposes the first team either team will face legitimate resistance.
Offense-
The Wings are deeper, and more dangerous. They are a scary team up front. The Ducks RYAN Connection (Bobby Ryan, Ryan Getzlaf, and D man Ryan Whitney) have been the motor that drives this playoff engine. The Ducks have some depth, but it’s not producing right now.
Defense-
Both teams can generate from the back side. The Ducks get the edge on star power, but the Wings are solid.
Goaltending-
This is the only area where either team can claim a distinct advantage. Osgood looked like his old self in the first round, but Jonas Hiller stood on his head; not to mention the fact that guy watching from the bench for the Ducks has a Cup ring, and a Conn Smythe trophy in a Final he lost.
Series-
Ducks in 7
3. VAN- 4. CHI
Chicago looked good in round one but by the time game 4-5 rolled around the Flames could barely dress a NHL roster. It should be interesting to see how Chicago looks starting on the road.
Offense-
Is there a team in the world that wouldn’t want Jonathan Towes? Chicago has the edge offensively. They are deeper and more productive. The Sedins are good, but with Mats Sundin and Pavol Demitra, they lack a proven supporting cast.
Defense-
Vancouver may have the most underrated defense in the league. They can shutdown anyone anytime. Chicago’s D can play but Vancouver has the distinct advantage.
Goaltending-
This series could be a goaltending duel. The Bulin Wall has a Cup ring, and looked sharp in the last round. Luongo could earn tie if the game was played 5-on-0. It’s a tough call but Luongo doesn’t have the experience Khabibulin does, if it’s a regular season game I’d pick Bobby Luo, playoffs I’m going witht the Bulin Wall.
Series-
Chicago’s inexperience will show since they have to play on the road.
Vancouver in 6
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