Eklund: Predicting The Flyers vs. Rangers and Hawks vs. Blues....

your question about is Ryan Miller ready to carry a team in the playoffs is silly. He carried the Sabres to back to back Eastern Conference Finals and carried helpless teams to the playoffs. He's def ready, is the St. Louis offense ready to put up more than a goal a game like this last stretch?

your question about is Ryan Miller ready to carry a team in the playoffs is silly. He carried the Sabres to back to back Eastern Conference Finals and carried helpless teams to the playoffs. He's def ready, is the St. Louis offense ready to put up more than a goal a game like this last stretch?
- Carrsrkewl9

That 2007 Sabres team was loaded at forward. I think you are confusing that 2007 Sabres team with the 1998 & 1999 Sabres teams, that went far, mainly because Hasek had two of the best seasons a goalie has ever had in the NHL.

your question about is Ryan Miller ready to carry a team in the playoffs is silly. He carried the Sabres to back to back Eastern Conference Finals and carried helpless teams to the playoffs. He's def ready, is the St. Louis offense ready to put up more than a goal a game like this last stretch?
- Carrsrkewl9

I think it is OK to question if a goalie is ready when he puts up a sub .900 save% over a few games heading into the playoffs.

That 2007 Sabres team was loaded at forward. I think you are confusing that 2007 Sabres team with the 1998 & 1999 Sabres teams, that went far, mainly because Hasek had two of the best seasons a goalie has ever had in the NHL.
- MidnightMarauder

The 2006 team came out of no where and Miller had a lot to do with it

wow surprised Ek picked the Rangers.

i think NY wins this series handily. better goaltending, better defence.

The 2006 team came out of no where and Miller had a lot to do with it
- Carrsrkewl9

Fair enough, forgot they went to the conference finals, in back to back seasons.

I stand corrected, sir.

Fair enough, forgot they went to the conference finals, in back to back seasons.

I stand corrected, sir.
- MidnightMarauder

Even that 2006 team was one of the highest goal scoring teams in the league, however.

Ek you say you feel the Flyers need to win two of four at msg if they want to beat the Rangers?

Its not mathmaticly possible any other way.

I have a feeling the Flyers will lose 4 straight.

Rangers and Hawks will win in six games most likely.

Rangers in 7

Ek you say you feel the Flyers need to win two of four at msg if they want to beat the Rangers?

Its not mathmaticly possible any other way.
- hereticpride

Hypothetically:

NY - W
NY - L
PHI - W
PHI - W
NY - L
PHI - W
NY - L

That's winning 1 at NY and all 3 in PHI, resulting in 4-3 win in series....

Devils Fan: absolutely no love for either of these teams. Hope the Flyers take it as they are"less evil" in my book, but think the Rangers win in 6. I hope I'm wrong!

Tarasenko is back! Really good news for the blues. He looks well rested thanks to his injury. Oshie could be back by game 2. I like our chances. LGB!

I feel very strongly that EK is a poor hockey thinker and analyst. Constantly rehashed cliche headlines without substance. Making statements about the Blackhawks defensive propensities while illustrating them against teams "like the blues..." How about comparing them to the Blues? A team who's forecheck has been frustrated against the Hawks all year, particularly the last three games. The Blues are better this year than they've been in over a decade, congratulations to the River Scum... I can't wait to see the "sorta disappointed Cardinals fans" hanging up a sweater that looks like a fruity track suit and taunting the Cubs because there is so little spirit in that fanbase and it basically serves as an off season rivalry proxy for baseball fans.

I feel very strongly that EK is a poor hockey thinker and analyst. Constantly rehashed cliche headlines without substance. Making statements about the Blackhawks defensive propensities while illustrating them against teams "like the blues..." How about comparing them to the Blues? A team who's forecheck has been frustrated against the Hawks all year, particularly the last three games. The Blues are better this year than they've been in over a decade, congratulations to the River Scum... I can't wait to see the "sorta disappointed Cardinals fans" hanging up a sweater that looks like a fruity track suit and taunting the Cubs because there is so little spirit in that fanbase and it basically serves as an off season rivalry proxy for baseball fans.

Rangers in 7, winner likely losses the next round from kicking the crap out of each other in this series.

I feel very strongly that EK is a poor hockey thinker and analyst. Constantly rehashed cliche headlines without substance. Making statements about the Blackhawks defensive propensities while illustrating them against teams "like the blues..." How about comparing them to the Blues? A team who's forecheck has been frustrated against the Hawks all year, particularly the last three games. The Blues are better this year than they've been in over a decade, congratulations to the River Scum... I can't wait to see the "sorta disappointed Cardinals fans" hanging up a sweater that looks like a fruity track suit and taunting the Cubs because there is so little spirit in that fanbase and it basically serves as an off season rivalry proxy for baseball fans.
- WJDiedrich

You really know how to keep it classy! Most hardcore hockey fans in stl could care less about the Cardinals. I know I don't!

I feel very strongly that EK is a poor hockey thinker and analyst. Constantly rehashed cliche headlines without substance. Making statements about the Blackhawks defensive propensities while illustrating them against teams "like the blues..." How about comparing them to the Blues? A team who's forecheck has been frustrated against the Hawks all year, particularly the last three games. The Blues are better this year than they've been in over a decade, congratulations to the River Scum... I can't wait to see the "sorta disappointed Cardinals fans" hanging up a sweater that looks like a fruity track suit and taunting the Cubs because there is so little spirit in that fanbase and it basically serves as an off season rivalry proxy for baseball fans.
- WJDiedrich

You mad bro?

Hypothetically:

NY - W
NY - L
PHI - W
PHI - W
NY - L
PHI - W
NY - L

That's winning 1 at NY and all 3 in PHI, resulting in 4-3 win in series....
- Streit2ThePoint

so they'd just play game 7 for the hell of it in your scenario?

so they'd just play game 7 for the hell of it in your scenario?
- DoubleDown

Yes

My point was that they don't need to win 2 out of 4 games in NY

Ek you say you feel the Flyers need to win two of four at msg if they want to beat the Rangers?

Its not mathmaticly possible any other way.
- hereticpride

Well it is..they could win 1 at home and 3 at MSG or 3 at home and one at MSG.

Just saying.

I have a feeling the Flyers will lose 4 straight.
- Scooby_Doo

I have a feeling the Canucks are an absolute mess, and need to hit the rebuild button.

Flyers in 6.

Ek you say you feel the Flyers need to win two of four at msg if they want to beat the Rangers?

Its not mathmaticly possible any other way.
- hereticpride

You must be the guy who told Ek Simmonds has the highest point per minute %