Gay Playoff predictions 2008

Well, it is finally that time! Time for all of us fags that think we are hockey experts to prove how random the game can be and make our predictions for the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
And without further adieu...



The Western Conference



Detroit (1) vs. Nashville (8) -
Despite the regular season being a virtual saw off the Wings are just too much for the Preds to handle. While the Wings have question marks between the pipes they have more then their share of depth throughout the roster. Wings in 6.
San Jose (2) vs. Calgary (7) - This is the series that intrigues me the most in the West. At first glance it should be a no brainer win for the Sharks. They have been unstoppable since the trade deadline. However the Flames did take 3 of 4 from them in the regular season, and are a team that was built for playoff success, not necessarily regular season banners. This one will go down to the wire. Kipper, Iggy and Phaneuf will prove too much for the Sharks. Flames in 7.
Minnesota (3) vs. Colorado (6) - A showdown of two NW Division rivals. As the season was winding down it seemed like everyone wanted to matchup against the Wild rather than face the Sharks or Ducks. I don't think the Wild will be the pushovers that many teams think. They will be deadly with the lead, and have the weapons to come back in a game. I think the Avs have all the tools to overcome the Wild. Look for Jose Theodore to re-emerge as a top goalie, if even for just a short time as the Avs take the series. Avs in 6.

Anaheim (4) vs. Dallas (5) - A tale of two teams heading in different directions. The Ducks started the season slow before hitting high gear. The Stars started the season off like world beaters before spiraling downward. The Stars don't seem to have anything to break this spiral. Brad Richards has been a bust thus far, and there is nothing to indicate he will be any kind of [Photo]difference maker in the playoffs. Ducks in 5.

The Eastern ConferenceMontreal (1) vs. Boston (8) - What is there to say about this matchup? The top team in the East vs. the worst playoff team in the East...but don't overlook the Bruins they were only 10 points behind the Habs. Ok, enough flattery for the Bruins. The Habs will win this one easily. Tempted to predict a sweep, but thing the Bruins will find something. Habs in 5.

Pittsburgh (2) vs. Ottawa (7) - The Pens go from having a shot at first in the east to facing one of the biggest question mark teams of this year's playoffs. On paper the Sens are far better then their 7th seed would indicate. I would be worried if the Sens had shown anything down the stretch, but they have the worst record of any of the playoff teams in 2008. This one has sweep written all over it. Pens in a cakewalk in 4.
Washington (3) vs. Philadelphia (6) - Interesting that a team that barely made the playoffs gets the third seed. An interesting quirk in the playoff format has the Caps with home ice advantage despite finishing with fewer points then the Flyers. Neither one of these teams really excites me in terms of having a long playoff run, but I think it is hard to bet on a team with a player like Ovechkin. Caps in 6.
New Jersey (4) vs. New York Rangers (5) - This series is a tough one to call. The Rangers clearly have the better team, but one can never count out a Martin Brodeur team. Sure his best years are behind him, but he still possesses that game changing ability. In the end however, I just don't think he can do that enough times to pull the Devils past the Rangers. It will be a close series, but take the Rangers in 7.

Final Prediction...Sure there is plenty of hockey left to go, and I reserve the right to change my opinion...but I pick the Pens to hoist Lord Stanley with Evgeni Malkin the Playoff MVP! I know, not exactly going out on too large of a limb, but with the many people picking the Habs or the Rangers it isn't exactly the common pick either.
There you have it. Now let 's go have some anal sex!!