Share your opinions on the final 4

[The General]

NHL Hockey Game		Spread	Money Line	Total Points
Thursday
5/8/2008 03:00PM PREVIEW MATCHUP INJURIES STANDINGS
53	Dallas Stars	+1½ -168	+175	Over 5 +100
54	Detroit Red Wings	-1½ +148	-210	Under 5 -120
Friday
5/9/2008 03:00PM PREVIEW MATCHUP INJURIES STANDINGS
51	Philadelphia Flyers	+1½ -195	+155	Over 5½ -115
52	Pittsburgh Penguins	-1½ +165	-175	Under 5½ -105
* Game Note: NHL Playoff

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[The General]

You think both fav PL's would be a good try for game 1's?

I wish they were playing tonight.

[4625]

Don't tail me by any means, but playing both dogs is a winner if only one comes through. I don't believe that home ice in the NHL is as meaningful as home court in the NBA. Stars are tired, but they are playing well, and have a scorching-hot goalie.

[munson15]

The time off should help the Stars, but Detroit was hitting on all cylinders vs. Colorado. I think they solve Turco and take Dallas in 5 or 6 games. Pittsburgh took down a veteran, determined Ranger squad, while Philadelphia feasted on a slew of soft goals vs. Montreal. I see the Penguins firepower and tremendous power play giving the Flyers fits, and have them winning in 6 or 7 games in the East.

[SSI]

Pitt Over Philly

Dallas Over detroit

Pitt wins it all.

just my opinion and ill probably bet the series accordingly.

[The General]

Thanks guys.

Should be some great action.

[winkyduck]

Originally Posted by munson15

The time off should help the Stars, but Detroit was hitting on all cylinders vs. Colorado. I think they solve Turco and take Dallas in 5 or 6 games. Pittsburgh took down a veteran, determined Ranger squad, while Philadelphia feasted on a slew of soft goals vs. Montreal. I see the Penguins firepower and tremendous power play giving the Flyers fits, and have them winning in 6 or 7 games in the East.

agree on Dallass. The Wings did look impressive vs the Avs but as banged up as the Avs were I think the Senators woulda looked impressive vs the Avs. Give the Wings credit for quickly disposing them but as banged up as the Avs were if that series went more than 5 we woulda killed the Wings

as for the battle of PA - hard to bet against a team that has yet to lose a homie and has 4 of them in this series if need be. To me this all comes down to ONE person............Biron. If he stands on his head like he has done so far the Flyers have a chance. if not - this series will be a VERY SHORT one. this series will be a fairly long one but i do think the Pens have a TAD too much for the Flyers although if I am the Flyers I've already beaten the hottest team heading into the playoffs and the #1 seed in the East so i am NOT afraid of the Pens at all

The NHL is PRAYING for a Wings/Pens series so they can get their glamour team vs (one of) 2 of is brightest stars in Crosby and Malkin

[NoNewbieca]

Dallas will give the Wings all that they can handle. They will be physical and will get in their face. Wings had some rest against the Avs and haven't played a physical series yet. This will be the start. Dallas has been HUGE on the road winning in BOTH series on the road going 2-0 in Anaheim and San Jose. Not sure that they can duplicate that feat in Detroit, but they could. This to me is a long tough tight series. Dallas has better goalie, Wings have better defence and fire power up front. Detroit in 6 or 7.

PIT has young guns playing well and confident. Fleury has played better than expected. Pens win at home, and I agree that unless Biron stands o his head the Flyers are in trouble. I think that the Pens top line skates all over the slow Flyers defence. Hopefully Flyers offence shows up and contributes well. I am cheering for the Flyers but have to expect Pens to in this series.

[boomerbust]

Pitt

[boomerbust]

I think dallas(s) was wearing down against sybils machine the last two games. Dallass' m.o.in the postseason is towin game 1 on the road as a big dog then ride that momentum on to the next round. I love the guts and grits of the stars, but I cannot possibly see them winning game 1,nor the series after having to play catchup. Even with the full 3 days rest, game 6 had to use any fuel left in the tank, I see the stars taking a blow to their psyche with a big loss in game 1.

[The General]

Getting there.

[The General]

Dallas and Detroit Square action play over 5 Ev for me

Good luck

[The General]

Best of luck to you guys/gals on the Wings PL.

The acion is kewl as can be. These 2 series will be good, IMO.

[The General]

Wings blew em' out, but I hope Dallas makes a series of it.

[NoNewbieca]

Who would have guessed that Dallas would have a parade of players to the penalty box and give the Wings all the advantage that they need. I did not see the game, but with a 5 on 3 PP early in the first with the Wings getting the early lead the tone was set. Dallas has had a HARD road here with the Ducks and Sharks. It would wear down any team. 6 periods of hockey has the same problem. Detroit takes the early lead but I expect Dallas to give a better disciplined effort in Game 2.

Frankly I just hope that the Eastern Final is a close series.

[NoNewbieca]

3-0 lead with Detriot looking every bit like the regular season Champs that they were. Everyone is contributing including unheralded Frantzen. Good for him. Osgood has steadied them between the pipes and is only facing 18 shots or so a game. Face it, you MUST if you are Dallas get more shots and chances on Osgood. Penalties and undisciplined play have killed Dallas, but that too may come from being overmatched up front. Dallas defence just can't handle the playmaking and speed.

[munson15]

I was right on the teams, but wrong on the length of each series. Never thought it would be this easy, the Finals should be more competitive, but I like the Wings there as well.

[SSI]

Munson, we disagree as ill continue to back the kids in steel town.

[munson15]

Originally Posted by SSI

Munson, we disagree as ill continue to back the kids in steel town.

Respect your opinion as always, but I like the Stanley Cup experience of Osgood, and the way the Wings have rallied around him.

[SSI]

i suspect the wings to be favored. ive back the penguins in every round, so i cant stop in the finals.

[munson15]

I think you'll get generous odds to step in front of the Wings. May be good value there, but I will stay on the sidelines and hope I'm wrong.

[SSI]

Munson check my thread today, ive got some info you may want... interleague dogs and a horse for saturdays preakness..