OMG its the Stanley Cup Playoffs!

This is looking to be a very interesting post season! We have grudge matches in both conferences, could this get any better? In the East its Boston and Montreal, that whole Chara-Pacioretty incident still fresh in the minds of each team! In the West its Vancouver, who is first in their conference, against Chicago who's last AND defending Stanley Cup champs! Also you do remember this right?



I'm not saying there's going to be an empty bench kind of fight, I'm just saying there's history, and that's always a factor in playoff hockey.


Eastern Conference

Washington vs NY Rangers

I want Washington to do well. They are first in their conference but they were also first last year and were kicked out by Montreal in four games but NYR are not the habs. They seem to be this all or nothing kind of team, either they're amazing, kicking ass all over the ice, or terrible where, when offence collapses so does the defence and Lundqvist is left all by his lonesome. He deserves better but he's not giving up front row tickets to fashion week! So in short there's no middle ground with them.

Philadelphia vs Buffalo

Chris Pronger plays for Philly. So we're all in agreement that we want Buffalo to win, right?

Boston vs Montreal

Boston and Montreal, oh I will be watching! I'll be cheering for Montreal because I'm a patriot and other reasons, which is a shame, because if Chara never smashed Pacioretty's head into that barrier, I wouldn't mind if Boston moved on to the next round. I still feel badly for them about 2008, remember 2008? They were the best team in the entire league that year, they had such an amazing season, everyone pegged them for the Stanley cup champs and then it all fell apart in the playoffs and were kicked out in the first round. What a Greek tragedy!

Pittsburgh vs Tampa Bay

Don't kill me Pittsburgh fans but I kind of want Tampa to take this round. Its been a while since they've made it to the post season, and you guys had your shot 3 years in a row! Going to the final twice in 3 seasons, taking the cup home in 2009, is it so wrong that I want to shake things up? Obviously I won't be heartbroken if Tampa doesn't get through but it would be nice for Lecavalier to experience winning again!


Western Conference

Vancouver vs Chicago

When it comes to Vancouver vs Chicago, I'm cheering for Vancouver, even though they, as a club, have never wowed me with their hockey, Chicago had their shot, and struggled to make it to 8th place, just making it to the post season, I dunno, I just think there are more deserving parties, you know?

San Jose vs Los Angeles

UGH when San Jose is involved, what's the point? They're going to choke! Maybe not in the first round but they're not making it to the final. Why is this even a conversation anymore? Here's what I said last year:

Ok this is me being a jerk, but come on, its like clockwork with San Jose! They will choke! They're the best team during the regular season and biggest disappointment during the playoffs, why would I waste my time? Mark my words before they playoffs are through we'll see Joe Thornton cry, AGAIN! Moving on...

and NOTHING has changed. Los Angeles, please take advantage of the fortune bestowed on you. NEXT!

Detroit vs Phoenix

This is where I cock my eyebrow. How much money has been poured into Phoenix just to keep it afloat? Not two seasons ago this club was in danger of collapsing. Why are they still in Phoenix? Why not in an actual hockey market, you know somewhere that isn't a desert? All this to keep Jim Balsillie out of the Billionaire Boys Club, PLEASE! For this reason alone I want the Dirty D to take it.

Anaheim vs Nashville

Here's a match up I really don't care about. So I really don't have a preference. Oh wait Corey Perry still plays for Anaheim right? Alright I want Nashville to win!