Saturday, May 30, 2009
SBP's Stanley Cup Final Predictions!
I would like nothing more than to see the young, energetic Pittsburgh Penguins rebound from last year's disappointing finish and raise Lord Stanley about their heads as Marian Hossa thinks to himself, "Why did I pick the Red Wings?" But I just don't think it's going to happen. The Red Wings have walked all over their opposition, and they just seem unstoppable. Johan Franzen continues to elevate his play, and, even though they didn't really need it, Hossa has stepped it up and Zetterberg is continuing to play strong. Nicklas Lidstrom continues to prove he is one of the best d-man in NHL history...I could go on and on. Detroit is a banged up bunch and it's uncertain if Lidstrom and Datsyuk will play or if they are at 100%. This might be where the Penguins can pick up some ground.
If you look at last year's finals taking six games, it should at least go that long given the extra experience the Pens have picked up from last year. But I'll take Detroit in seven for my money. Here's hoping for a good series.
# posted by SBP : 12:11 PM
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