[W.HI.P]

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(#1)Montreal Canadiens - Boston Bruins(#8)
.........................Candiens lead series 1-0
I have money on Montreal winning the East.
The Canadiens have speed and depth.
Two very important elements in advancing through the play-offs.
I would not be suprised if Boston won a couple, away and home.

Montreal in 6

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(#2)Pittsburgh Penguins - Ottawa Senators(#7)
..........................Penguins lead series 1-0
I have money on Pittsburgh winning the East and the stanley cup.
I did believe that their year would be next year and the year after that, but purchasing Hossa may have put them at that level sooner than anticipated. Of course, this is the east, and even without their best player, Ottawa may steal a few games in this series.

Pittsburgh in 6

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(#3)Washington Capitols - Philadelphia Flyers(#6)
...................Series tied 0-0

I have money on the Capitols winning the East and the Stanley cup at huge prices. Again, I believed this team would be competitive in the next 3 years. The invesments made at deadline advanced this team at least a year into the future.

Washington in 5

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(#4)New Jersey Devils - New York Rangers(#5)
.......................Rangers lead series 1-0
This one will be close.

New York in 7

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(#1)Detroit Red Wings - Nashville Predators(#8)
..............Red WIngs lead series 1-0

Nashville is not Prongers 2006 Oilers.
$$$ wise, the Predators at least get their 2 home games they need.
How great would a game 6 loss be for them?
Its not likely though.

Next round will be tough on the Red Wings.

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(#2)San Jose Shark - Calgary Flames(#7)
.....................Series tied 1-1
I have money on the Sharks winning the West and the Stanley Cup.
How long can Phaneuf and Iginla carry this weak team on their shoulders?
There are overwhelming differences here.

Sharks in 5

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(#3)Minnesota Wild - Colrado Avalanche(#6)
..............Avalanche lead series 1-0
I've already talked about this series.
If the Av's don't take it in 6, then the Wild will take it in game 7.

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(#4)Anaheim Ducks - Dallas Stars(#5)
...............Stars lead series 1-0
I kind of expected the Ducks to do what they did in game 1.
The punishment will continue, then they'll just play hockey against a depleted Dallas team.

Ducks in 5

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