The second season

Well now that the regular season is over in the NHL now we get down to business here in the second season which is the playoffs. As promised here are my picks for the upcoming playoffs.

Buffalo vs. Philadelphia  - This is going to be a tight matchup one in which I think can go either way; but I think that Philadelphia has way too much talent for Buffalo I see this series going 6 games with Philadelphia winning it.

NY vs. Washington - Washington learned things the hard way last year I truly don't see them making the same mistake twice Washington in 5.

Boston vs. Montreal - This series is going to be a war, these two teams don't like each other and from the way things have been this past season I don't see things any differently other then Boston is the more physical team Boston in 7.

Tampa Bay vs. Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh in all likelihood will be without Crosby. During the season they owned Tampa Bay this series I truly think will come down to goaltending and whichever coach can will there guys to win. Pittsburgh is the more seasoned team and Blysma knows how to coach in these situations so I see Pittsburgh in 6.

Chicago vs. Vancouver - This sereis intrigues me only because Chicago having won the cup last year and Vancouver winning the president's trophy this past year really to me isn't going to mean much I see an upset here Chicago in 6.

Detroit vs. Phoenix - A reapeat from last year with the same result Detroit is too veteren laden and has been there before Detroit in 6.

San Jose vs. Los Angeles - LA is without one it's top player in Kopitar so the dust will settle on this rather quickly LA is still young, and San Jose is experienced SanJose in 5.

Nashville vs. Anaheim - This series is interesting and could either way coach Trotz for Nashville has always found a way to get his team ready to play, and Aanaheim has some serious playmakers so I will go with the playmakers Anaheim in 6.

So there you have it my selections for the first round.....