Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Who is gone after the first round in the western conference?

1) Nashville @ Detroit
I think Detroit should win this series in about 6 games. That being said they will be hard pressed to advance beyond the second round. Age and injuries will catch up to them.

2) Colorado @ Minnesota
Minnesota plays great defense under Jacques Lemaire and I think it will be a long series. If Colorado can stay healthy, they have more fire power and should win in 7 games.

3) Calgary @ San Jose
Calgary will have to play the sharks like they were in alley fight to win this one. It will depend on neutralizing Joe Thorton and Brian Campbell. They also need major traffic in front of the San Jose goal. Calgary will play them tuff but in the end I think San Jose is just too strong and will take it in 6 games. Besides San Jose is due and I can’t see them folding this year.

4) Dallas @ Anaheim
This one will be close to but Anaheim should prevail here. They are the defending champs and play tough hockey. Likely the best defensive corps in the league. Anaheim in 6 games

Sincerely Walt Webb

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