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nuxfan
PickupHockey All-Star
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 Posted - 05/09/2011 : 20:16:56
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Poll Question:
VAN is through, they'll face either DET or SJ. Which team does VAN have the best chance of beating?
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nuxfan
PickupHockey All-Star
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Posted - 05/09/2011 : 20:18:33
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I like DET myself - similar style skill game, evenly matched opponent with similar strengths in every area on the ice. I think VAN holds a slight edge in goaltending and in defense, but not by much.
Plus, I just like watching DET play. |
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semin-rules
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 05/09/2011 : 20:55:08
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I would pick Detroit as well.
Just because I hate the sharks and I want van city to win the cup |
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FutureKesler
Rookie
Canada
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Posted - 05/09/2011 : 21:01:08
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San Jose would be a huge challenge. I don't think the nux would be able to handle the physical play of Thornton, Heatley and Marleau.
So I also like Detroit. |
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Alex116
PickupHockey Legend
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Posted - 05/09/2011 : 22:18:08
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I've said Detroit all along. The Canucks did well vs both of them from what i heard (recently), but for some reason, i still always find they struggle with SJ in big games (at least they have in the past 5 years).
I'm not sold on Detroit's goaltending either. Then again, anyone not named Rinne surely can't prove to be as tough to beat as that guy was? |
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Posted - 05/10/2011 : 05:20:23
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Rinne was, by far, the best goalie this playoffs. Crawford, who they beat in the first round, was probably a close second.
Vancouver might finally roll over a team next round, IMHO. Detroit's older D and mediocre goalie would be exposed; and San Jose would be tougher, but also doesn't have a D that measures up to playing against what amounts to two top lines (the Sedins and the Kesler line). Vancouver's D has shown themselves to be superior, and Luongo is better than both other goalies.
So I voted it doesn't matter - they'd beat both. Detroit in 4 or 5, San Jose in 5 or 6. Whether they can win in the finals against TB is another matter; but they will make it there, I am sure of it.
"Take off, eh?" - Bob and Doug |
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Best opponent for VAN in round 3 
