04-05-2004, 08:24 PM
Bruins don't have the goaltending to make it in the playoffs. Raycroft is a great choice for rookie of the year, but he hasn't got the experience to get through such a grinding schedule. On that note, that's also the reason the Flyers (who are otherwise THE team to beat in the East) and the Senators are also toast. The devils are weakened on the blueline but have Brodeur, who almost single-handedly makes them a contender. If Stevens comes back, watch out.
Tampa Bay has a great team but their 100+ point season is just a little affected by the division they play in. Montreal has stumbled of late but will be fun to watch. The Islanders won't make it past the 2nd round but will also be very fun to watch.
That leaves the Leafs :D If they stay (get?) healthy, then they are the team to beat. 9 former captains on the team. One of the best primary pair defence duos in Leetch/Macabe. One of only 3 active goalies to have a cup.
I was hoping to Toronto/Montreal, but I'm also really going to enjoy watching the Leafs spank the Sens (how many games till they choke this year?). Maybe Habs/Leafs second round? Here's hoping!
gekko
Tampa Bay has a great team but their 100+ point season is just a little affected by the division they play in. Montreal has stumbled of late but will be fun to watch. The Islanders won't make it past the 2nd round but will also be very fun to watch.
That leaves the Leafs :D If they stay (get?) healthy, then they are the team to beat. 9 former captains on the team. One of the best primary pair defence duos in Leetch/Macabe. One of only 3 active goalies to have a cup.
I was hoping to Toronto/Montreal, but I'm also really going to enjoy watching the Leafs spank the Sens (how many games till they choke this year?). Maybe Habs/Leafs second round? Here's hoping!
gekko
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