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Western Conference
Detroit in 6
Calgary will give them a fight to the finish but the fire power and strength of the Wings will definately out do the Flames. The Flames are full of talent but it all needs to come together at the right time to beat the Flames.
Anaheim in 5
Minnesota has no strength, they were in a division where is was the old NHL still and they're all battered and broken. Anaheim will win decisively.
Vancouver in 7
Luongo needs to step up big time in this series in order for his team to be successful. Shot for shot, Dallas has more talent, more firepower but lacks overall defense.
Nashville in 4
San Jose will lose no matter what. Nashville is only 4th because a better team got more points than them. They're a powerhouse to be reckoned with and San Jose is just the first.
Eastern Conference
Buffalo in 5
Islanders made a huge move at the end of the trade deadline but Ryan Smyth will not carry them far at all. Buffalo is one of two teams, that I think is their year to win or to lose the cup (the other is blasphmy to me).
New Jersey in 6
One of the best offenses versus the best goalie. Brodeur is clutch and he'll be the star of this series if not, the playoffs for carrying the Devils.
Rangers in 7
Atlanta was in a weak division, to me, they have a ton to prove in the post season. The Rangers have playoff experience and I think if Jagr and Shanahan step up to the plate both leader and point wise, they're going to turn some heads.
Ottawa in 6
Ottawa has a ton of guns on their team but a shaky defense at best will not carry them far. Pittsburgh, though I would really like to see Crosby become a playoff MVP, they have very little experience and need all their youngsters to click at the right time. Fleury will be the determining factor for this series.
Thats it for the first round.
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