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Originally posted by Top Shelf:
heh...same ole Claus. smile

What do you think of your 'nucks? Since I'm not living on the left coast any more, I don't get to see their games at all. Do they have enough grit to make it a few rounds? I know Luongo has been impressive.

I used to think the Ducks were a lock to come out of the west, but I'm not so sure any more. I don't expect much from my Wings. I do think the Sharks could get far, if Nabby and Toskala continue their hot play.

I'm not so sure about the Sabres in the east too. Trading Biron might not have been the best idea. Miller just hasn't stood out this year to me. Too streaky.

My darkhorse is Atlanta. I guess a first place team can't be a darkhorse, but I think most hockey fans expect the Thrashers to bow out in the first round. Getting Tkachuk really helped them.

New Jersey is a team nobody wants to play in the post-season. All that experience, and Brodeur in net. I'm not a believe of the Pens. No defense, and streaky goaltending. They'll be playing golf after the first round.
no mention of the preds?

Canucks are solid, whether they win by a goal or 3 goals (who am i kidding, they never win by 3) they always seem to find a way to win. I have not been more confident in a Canucks team ever.

2-1 tonight, it was a little too close for such a poor calibre non-playoff team, but a win is a win. and wow did Bobby Lu ever play solid in net.