Im a bit late and my predictions thus far have been *ahem* a little off, but why watch the post season if you can't be wrong about who's going to win?
DET vs. CHI
Im nothing but impressed with the Blackhawks thus far. That said, they're playing the team they can only hope they grow into. Detroit has looked every bit the Stanley Cup champion in these play-offs and I fully expect them to make the finals again. CHI has the upper hand in net, but so did CBJ and ANA.
Wings in 6.
PIT vs. CAR
The Canes have really messed up my predictions this year. I thought they were a better team than they showed during the regular season (their percentages were crap for a long time) but I honestly don't know how they've gotten to this point.
The Penguins on the other hand beat the crap out of the Capitals, which is no small feat. The turn around under Bylsma is a real one, making the Pens a legit contender.
Pits in 7.
Whatever the outcome, I expect whoever comes out of the West to beat whoever comes out of the east this year; neither EC club has the sort of forward or defensive depth boasted by Chicago or Detroit. It'll take a run of injuries or a great run of bounces to deliver the cup to the East this season methinks.
