Playoffs, round two.

And then there were two. Two Canadian teams left. Ottawa will have to get organized to beat the devils, and Vancouver is going to have a rough ride ahead against Anaheim ( I've updated my grid ).

I honestly hope the sens can keep it together against New Jersey, and not fall apart like Tampa Bay did. New Jersey, is an effective team, even though they are one of the more boring teams to watch play. New Jersey has much of the needed components for a playoff team 1) a reliable goaltender, 2) a good defense ( no one can play a trap defense like the devils ) and 3) players who can score the "ugly" goals. The goals that come from standing around the net and cleaning up the garbage rebounds,etc.

Having said this. Ottawa does have a decent goaltender, although not as reliable as Brodeur, their defense has been playing well, as well as their offense, and with some trade aquisitions they went and got a couple of players that can play in front of the net. So it should lead to an interesting round.


Go Sens Go. I found my sens flag this week-end while cleaning out the garage.

The playoffs are in full swing

Well it's once again time for the NHL playoffs to begin.

I've seen a couple of games so far, and i have to say, as usually the caliber has once again risen above regular season play.

I definitely like the look of the Ottawa Senators. Calgary has a chance if it can stay OUT OF THE PENALTY box. Vancouver's goaltender is playing like a stanley cup goaltender should. Anaheim is really going for it. But i am a firm believer that Lord's stanley's cup belongs in CANADA.

I've compiled my usual grid. viewed ( here ) for those of you who want just a quick glance of the standings.

may the best team win. ( that should read, may the best Canadian team win ).