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Pete's Picks Rnd 1: forget models and data! |
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West
Chicago vs Nashville.
Oh the ones who want to love the Preds. I do to, I really do because I think they are a likeable group and so is the city but I also live in reality. Chicago in 6.
Minnesota vs St Louis
Remember last year when the Blues knocked of the Blackhawks? Remember how good that felt to finally get over the hump for them and see the Blackhawks out? Minnesota has that same chip and better goaltending. Wild in 6
Calgary vs Anaheim
The Flames can't win in Anaheim, they can't right? Never. Until this year but the Ducks are deeper and frankly way cheaper. Keep your head up Johnny Hockey, you too Tkchuk, Perry gonna take you boys to the woodshed. Ducks in 7
Edmonton vs San Jose
Who knows what will happen when the Oilers show up in the playoffs, it's been that long. Is anyone buying on either of these teams? Experience vs youth. McDavid vs Goliath. (when you see that elsewhere this playoffs you read it here first. McDavid vs Goliath) Yeah Sharks in 6
The East
Montreal vs New York Rangers
This is the everything moment for the Canadiens right? New coach and Shea Weber bringing leadership and heart. This is all about you Bergevin hope it works out and you better rub Price's belly for good luck. Rangers in 7
Ottawa vs Boston
Limping in vs surging rejuvenation. 4-4-2 vs 6-3-1. Experience vs appearance. Home ice advantage vs not. Boston in 6
Washington vs Toronto
Canada's team vs the Leafs. There are five Canadian teams in the playoffs and it's not unreasonable to suggest that more people cheer for the Capitals than any other Canadian team. That's pressure and they will rise up to it. Washington in 5
Pittsburgh vs Columbus
Probably the most intriguing series of the first round and this before anyone hopes for a Mt. Tortorella meltdown. All we can hope for is the games live up to the hype and expectations. Don't be surprised if an upset happens but also don't be caught if the Penguins handle this with grace and control. Pittsburgh in 6
I'm fully prepared to be wrong and expect to be so again, bet the mortgage.