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2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions: Western Conference and Stanley Cup Final

For my money, the Western Conference is far more clear cut than the east. Almost every playoff series in the east could be decided by a coin toss. The West is far more top heavy.

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2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions: Western Conference and Stanley Cup Final

Now that the Eastern Conference path has been predicted, it’s time to take a look at the West. Certainly a new-look west without Los Angeles or San Jose, but an intriguing one nonetheless. Western Conference Central Division: #1 St. Louis … Continue reading

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Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview-Eastern Conference and Stanley Cup Final Predictions

Unlike the ridiculous depth in the Western Conference, there are a few teams that are on top of the East and they will control the playoffs. I expect that it’s going to be a lot chalk this year. Atlantic Division: … Continue reading

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Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview-Western Conference

This year is the first year with the new AHL playoff model as the NHL playoff format. I am by no means a fan of this new format and would much prefer to have the old format back. I understand … Continue reading

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Detroit Red Wings last Western Conference playoff series filled with disappointment and hope

After Game 4 the Detroit Red Wings boasted a 3-1 series lead and I was hopeful the Red Wings would advance, yet, not hopeful enough to declare the series over.  This was, after all, a Red Wings team that with … Continue reading

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Stanley Cup Playoff Preview-Eastern Conference and Stanley Cup Final

Unlike the Western Conference predictions these are on time, albeit barely.  This is one of the few years where I love all of the matchups and short of the Edmonton Oilers making the playoffs in the West or the Philadelphia … Continue reading

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Stanley Cup Playoff Preview-Western Conference

Yes, this is a day late, but it’s still worth reading because a series is not decided after one game.  The shortened season made the regular season like a sprint and now they have rolled right over into the playoffs … Continue reading

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Playoff Update #2

Well there’s a shocker, none of my predictions have come to fruition, except for the Blues winning in five games.  As much as I like to talk about sports and think I know everything, when it comes to the playoffs … Continue reading

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Stanley Cup Playoff Preview-Western Conference & Cup Final

The Western Conference is certainly the less-flashy of the two conferences.  Most of the time the top point-getters are in the East, and the more complete and dominant teams are in the West.  I mean, this year the Central Division … Continue reading

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The NHL Trade Deadline

The Trade Deadline came today without any major players moving around.  The Red Wings made their big move a few days ago trading for Kyle Quincey from Colorado.  This was a great move by them to add depth to the … Continue reading

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