[Lil_G]

first and foremost, shame on siobhan for giving the false playoff matchups...blah...
speaking of blah, how the hell can you guys cheer for detroit?

I hope they get knocked off by the canucks who tied the devils for most points in the final 20 games with 29 (of playoff teams, obviously). I don't see it happening, but i took them in the work pool anyways. If cloutier doesn't stand on his head, it won't even be close.

other matchups...
Avs vs Kings
i'm not really big on the avs (or their 'honeymooner' fans), but i can't see the kings pull off anything here - col in 6.

Sharks vs. Coyotes
San Jose in 6, unlike the folks in denver these fans are loyal to their team which is on the 'cusp of joining the elite. Coyotes haven't won a playoff series since 1987, sorry you'll have to wait another year again.

Blues vs. Blackhawks
Blues in six, i'll go with my die-hard blues fan chum on this one.

Eastern Conference: wha, if this ain't wide-open then miami1839 ain't a stalker.

Leafs vs. Islanders
T.O. in 6, although i love toronto almost as much as detroit i don't see the isle winning this series. Too many holes in their roster.

Devils vs. Hurricanes
One of the top 3 teams in the east turned on the after burners and is playing by far the worst team in stanley's crib in carolina.
Jersey in 5.

Bruins vs. Habs
Nice original 6 matchup, can anyone geuss who Cherry will be rooting for? Like the West, i'm staying consistent and picking the other #8 team to upset the bs in 7 due to an emotional lift with the comeback of audette and saku.

Sens vs. Flyers
I left the best for last, this matchup probably has the most implications because both teams have a lot riding on this and cannot go out in the first round. Ottawa fans will not tolerate another first round exit, if they go martin will be gone. Philly shelled out some big bucks in the off season (payroll of $56 mil.) and gave up a lot for Oates, so there's a sense of urgency among coaching and management to go deep. Either way i'll be watching each game closely, Sens in 6.