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Who will win the Stanley Cup?

May 26, 2017, 10:33 AM ET [112 Comments]
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​In this edition of the hotstove we share our picks for the Stanley Cup Final.​

Todd Cordell

I think this series goes seven either way but I'm going with Nashville.

Their speed and relentless forechecking will cause some problems for Pittsburgh's patchy defense and lead to some turnovers and extra possessions.

Meanwhile, the Predators' defense core is as good as any we have seen in years. I've been very impressed with their ability to control the game and I think they stand as good of a chance as any to try and slow down Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and co.

I expect a back and forth series that goes the distance but, again, I like the Predators to get it done.

James Tanner

The Stanley Cup will be won by Nashville. It's just too good a story. The Penguins have made it this far in a very lucky fashion, and their defense is just so thin it's hard to believe they are still playing

This SCF is basically the best D in hockey (excepting possibly the Caps) vs the worst (with Letang out, not sure anyone else is even close to as thin).

It should be an interesting match, but look for P.K to ruin Marc Bergevin's summer.

Peter Tessier

This is a toss up, beating the Ducks is a far different cry than beating he Penguins if you are Nashville. By the same token beating the Preds, while inflicted with two key injuries is different than the Sens.

This series comes down to some luck, opportunity and between the pipes. Both teams are well coached and equally skilled and affected by injury. Flip a coin a few times, pick numbers out of a hat and you probably come up with Predators in six.

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