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Post by anthonyrocks on May 26, 2017 3:54:56 GMT
Which Team does everyone here think will Win the 2017 STANLEY CUP FINALS and in How Many Games ?
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Post by sdm3 on May 26, 2017 4:30:48 GMT
It's hard to say, Tom. On one hand, the Predators are playing so well. Their handling of Chicago was a series for the ages, and they've beaten a real impressive Ducks team without their first line center for two games. Their defensive core is truly excellent and I love their coach. However the fact remains that due to injury, their forwards are shockingly average on paper with the exception of Forsberg.
The Penguins meanwhile have a top offense with two of the best players in the world and great depth. Yet they have a host of injuries themselves, particularly on defense which is decimated right now. So it's a patchwork offense and great defense versus a patchwork defense and great offense.
Both goalies are superb. That may just be the difference. But I'll have to think about it. I'd love the Predators to win but it's really hard to look past the defending Champions who are supremely well coached.
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Post by sdm3 on May 26, 2017 5:27:46 GMT
Eh, I went for the Pens in 6 Tom. I just don't see Crosby, Malkin and Kessel being denied by Jarnkrok, Sissons, Gaudreau and Fiddler, regardless of how great Subban, Josi, Ekholm and Ellis are.
If I'm wrong, great.
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on May 26, 2017 11:28:52 GMT
i'm out. i had the senators winning it all. and also had no idea there was a hockey team in nashville.
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Post by NJtoTX on May 26, 2017 12:03:03 GMT
I was so bummed. Taped OT2 and watched it first thing this morning. Ottawa looked like they were punch drunk. Deleted the recording the second Pittsburgh scored.
I think they'll win with Johansen out and I'll be triple bummed.
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Post by NewtJorden on May 26, 2017 16:51:32 GMT
Nashville (hopefully) in 6
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Post by anthonyrocks on May 26, 2017 20:02:32 GMT
Tom is actually Not my Name, It is Anthony!
My brother's name is Tom and "Tom_Rocks" on IMDB used to be his account but for some reason he no longer became a fan of IMDB and so he just gave the account to me.
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Post by sdm3 on May 29, 2017 11:39:04 GMT
You'll always be Tom to me, Tom.
Game is 12 hours away, people. It's kind of a big deal!
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Post by NJtoTX on May 29, 2017 14:14:11 GMT
Tom is actually Not my Name, It is Anthony! My brother's name is Tom and "Tom_Rocks" on IMDB used to be his account but for some reason he no longer became a fan of IMDB and so he just gave the account to me.
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Post by granny on May 29, 2017 16:01:01 GMT
I'm confused by the question...
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Post by anthonyrocks on Jun 1, 2017 12:52:33 GMT
anybody else ?
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Post by sdm3 on Jun 1, 2017 13:27:21 GMT
Still leaning towards Pittsburgh, Tom.
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Post by NewtJorden on Jun 1, 2017 16:58:17 GMT
Only a miracle can make my Nashville in 6 prediction happen now...
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Post by tristramshandy on Jun 1, 2017 18:00:49 GMT
Nashville is largely outplaying the Penguins . . . but when the Penguins are outplaying the Predators, they are doing so VERY effectively.
If this is as well as Rinne can play, the series is Penguins in five, six at the most. I'm guessing he'll be better at home.
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Post by anthonyrocks on Jun 2, 2017 5:38:01 GMT
Well just because Nashville lost the first 2 Games, that doesn't mean that the series is already over. I remember that Pittsburgh lost the first 2 Games of the 2009 FINALS and Boston lost the first 2 Games of the 2011 FINALS and in the end, both of those teams ended up Winning the Stanley Cup in those 2 FINALS.
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Post by sdm3 on Jun 2, 2017 11:16:21 GMT
This is very true, Tom. Series isn't over yet; I could see the Preds winning the next two at home.
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Post by granny on Jun 3, 2017 0:27:38 GMT
Shutup, Tom.
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Post by anthonyrocks on Jun 4, 2017 3:43:30 GMT
This is very true, Tom. Series isn't over yet; I could see the Preds winning the next two at home. Well, Nashville just took Game 3!
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Post by shadyvsesham on Jun 4, 2017 4:18:23 GMT
Eh, I went for the Pens in 6 Tom. I just don't see Crosby, Malkin and Kessel being denied by Jarnkrok, Sissons, Gaudreau and Fiddler, regardless of how great Subban, Josi, Ekholm and Ellis are. If I'm wrong, great. Im with this guy, Crosby is a beast, and I just cant see them losing. I went Pens in 6.
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Post by granny on Jun 4, 2017 18:42:54 GMT
Goddamnit, Tom.
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