These are my thoughts on the opening round of the NHL Playoffs for the Western Conference. Tell me what you think.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Los Angeles Kings
The Canucks won the Presidents Trophy for most points in the regular season. The Kings won two of the four games against the Canucks during the regular season. The Canucks have alot of talent. The Kings can play with the Canucks since they are a tough team. However, the Kings best player Richardson had an emergency appendectomy yesterday. He will probably miss the series. The Canucks win 4 games to 1.
Richardson is playing. The Canucks in 7.
Boston College Influence:
Corey Schneider is the best back-up goaling in the NHL. Tuukka Raask may not agree. He will probably not play much in the playoffs. He will probably be traded in the offseason. The Canucks signed another Hockey East phenom goalie Joe Cannatta from Merrimack College. So Schneider is expendable. Rob Scuderi of the Kings played for Boston College in the late 90's. He is an experienced Defenseman who won a Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh.
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St. Louis Blues vs. San Jose Sharks
St. Louis won all four games against the Sharks in the regular season. The Blues have a tough experienced team with Langhenbrunner, Backes, Jackman, and Oshie. They have a superior goalie in Halak. The Sharks are not close to as tough or as talented in the net. The St. Louis Blues win in 5 games.
Boston College Influence:
Minimal. The Sharks have Benn Ferriero who has not played since March. The Blues have no former Eagles.
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Phoenix Coyotes vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Phoenix won three of the four games against Chicago in the regular season. The Blackhawks are my favorite team, besides the Bruins. Blackhawks win in seven games.
Boston College Influence:
The Hawks have Ben Smith and Jimmy Hayes. Smith was in AHL Rockford for the season. Hayes played in 31 NHL games however, I am not sure he is on the playoff roster.
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Nashville Predators vs. Detroit Redwings
Nashville won three of the six regular season games that these two teams played. Detroit has the pedigree. Detroit wins in seven games.
Boston College Influence:
Nashville has no Eagles. Detroit has Patrick Eaves on the roster but he is out of the playoffs injured.
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