As much as Ovie and Lundqvist deserve a Cup, Kimmo deserves one even more and probably has the best chance he's ever had this year. The Hawks are arguably the deepest team left in the playoffs though probably the hardest path through to the Cup in recent memory. Crawford bounced back from his rough playoff start and reminded Hawks fans why he's one of the most underrated goalies in the league, they're getting balanced flavoring except for that Hossa guy who somehow hasn't scored yet so he's due. Plus that Kane kid is probably the hottest player in the playoffs. That being said Duck/Hawks is going to be a killer series and decide the Cup favorite. No offense to you East fans but I really question the consistency of the East teams this year

QuanticHawk

United States32159 Posts

May 13 2015 11:52 GMT

#2202

RIP Habs

Zdrastochye

Ivory Coast6262 Posts

May 13 2015 12:30 GMT

#2203

If the Caps win over the Rangers then it's already going to be decided that the winner of the West will be the champions. They most likely are anyways, but I don't see the Capitals nor Tampa Bay winning bo7s against Anaheim or Chicago.

QuanticHawk

United States32159 Posts

May 13 2015 13:12 GMT

#2204

TB has a pretty decent shot, though it's hurt without Callahan. That 2nd line is pretty dope and they've got depth and skill all around. Caps aren't as deep, but I think they'd have a good shot. But the Rangers are winning

Zdrastochye

Ivory Coast6262 Posts

May 13 2015 13:17 GMT

#2205

TB have to be at least 2:1 underdogs to either Anaheim or Chicago in a bo7. Them forcing it to a game 7 would be a phenomenal achievement for them. They have a lot of good young talent though so they can contend for a number of years as long as the organization doesn't go to shit. I see their core roster winning in the next 3-5 years, but this doesn't feel like their year despite all that they've achieved so far.

If I was going to wager a large amount of money, the West is where I'd put it on the line. Chicago just looks too damn good.

QuanticHawk

United States32159 Posts

May 13 2015 13:20 GMT

#2206

Oh yeah I think Chicago would be favorites over anyone. Anaheim would be over the Caps, maybe the Bolts, but probably not the Rangers.

Zdrastochye

Ivory Coast6262 Posts

May 13 2015 13:24 GMT

#2207

If the Rangers do stay in there's a chance they could grind down Anaheim or Chicago in 7 games. It's closer than a Chicago vs Bolts matchup for sure (which would be the most likely finals if the Rangers bow in this round).

fLyiNgDroNe

Belgium4130 Posts

May 13 2015 14:00 GMT

#2208

just a thought of a TB vs MD cup finals (florida vs california) is already frightening!

QuanticHawk

United States32159 Posts

May 13 2015 15:13 GMT

#2209

eichel chat: dude is goooooooooooood

http://www.wgr550.com/JW-Eichel-Watch-Possession-and-Power-Play/21505908

StarStruck

25339 Posts

May 13 2015 18:10 GMT

#2210

On May 13 2015 21:30 Zdrastochye wrote:
If the Caps win over the Rangers then it's already going to be decided that the winner of the West will be the champions. They most likely are anyways, but I don't see the Capitals nor Tampa Bay winning bo7s against Anaheim or Chicago.

I don't see the Rangers doing it either.

JimmiC

Canada22817 Posts

May 13 2015 18:50 GMT

#2211

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GolemMadness

Canada11044 Posts

May 14 2015 00:57 GMT

#2212

Anaheim would crush NYR. I think TBL would have the best chance against them.

oneofthem

Cayman Islands24199 Posts

May 14 2015 03:01 GMT

#2213

anaheim would get rekt vs rangers. tampa is still the biggest threat. but now that zuccarello isn't playing it will be tough for rangers.

LeeDawg

United States1306 Posts

May 14 2015 05:49 GMT

#2214

Rangers in 5
Ducks in 6

LGR!!!!

Blisse

Canada3710 Posts

May 14 2015 06:17 GMT

#2215

SICK COMEBACK GUYS~

RANGERS!

fLyiNgDroNe

Belgium4130 Posts

May 14 2015 11:01 GMT

#2216

God damnit Caps, way to choke. They really had it in game 5, Jesus Christ.
Holtby play was phenomenal, this kid is growing into a huge goalie, hope he stays with the team... I also think that Ward was playing really really well, their 2-3 minutes of aggression with Kuzy in the overtime was so fun to watch. Seems this Trotz guy did very well, building a powerful team out of couple of scorer and a bunch of no-names. I mean even Brower contributed!

Overall in the series Rangers did not look that scary...

QuanticHawk

United States32159 Posts

May 14 2015 13:25 GMT

#2217

GOD THAT RULED I STILL FEEL DRUNK

fLyiNgDroNe

Belgium4130 Posts

May 14 2015 13:30 GMT

#2218

lol Hawk

At least you are happy!

JimmiC

Canada22817 Posts

May 14 2015 13:41 GMT

#2219

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QuanticHawk

United States32159 Posts

May 14 2015 14:08 GMT

#2220

I do agree with what you are saying, I feel this is the best the Caps have looked in a while, primarily because a lot of those younger forwards started playing very well. It was weird watching OT. It seems like both teams opened up into a counter attack game, which is really weird since the last 3-4 games have been the Caps clogging the middle of the ice and the Rangers throwing perimeter shots for rebounds. Ironically, they kept plugging away with that crap and won off of it haha. I still think the Rangers would be better off trying to do a bit more carrying the line with control vs carrying and ripping around.