So-called hockey experts...

[hitmansb]

Well, let me start off by saying that most of em' are AMERICAN, so their credibility where hockey is concerned takes a hit right off the hop. Anyways, several are not only picking the Lightning to beat the Canadiens, but are picking them to do so decisively. Some are giving the Lightning the edge in goaltending, in spite of the fact that Jose Theodore has a Hart and Vezina trophy to his credit.

Some are claiming the Lightning have more firepower...

Habs have Koivu (1st in playoff points), Kovalev (tied for 1st in playoff goals 3rd in points), Richard Zednik (tied for 1st in =/- rating and in the top 10 scorers), Mike Ribeiro, and Michael Ryder

This is compared to the Lightning forwards, led by Frederik Modin (who?) at 7th in scoring. Next Tampa forward is Martin St. Louis, who is 19th in scoring, and then Brad Richards in 27th. Vincent Lecavalier hasn't done jack, and Dave Andreychuk is a fossil.

So tell me, who do you think has more firepower?

Experts my ass!!!:rofl:

[Shibby]

I've heard those ice ponds in tampa breed some amazing talent.

[Tinfish]

Vegas has TB at -240 for the series. Not saying that they are hockey experts, but you can see where they feel the money is at.

[hitmansb]

If I were in Vegas right now, I'd put down a grand on the Canadiens. Slightly different numbers at thegreek:

907 Montreal Canadiens +195
908 Tampa Bay Lightning -225

[lordikon]

I live in Colorado, so I'm hoping Avalanche all the way. Although they haven't had the best year, so I wouldn't put my money on them.

[pucknutz78]

Montreal also played more games so obviously they may have more scoring. ;)

[pucknutz78]

but...i hate tampa, and i really thought they would choke in the 1st round, so i hope they choke here to montreal.

[Shibby]

Damn Hitman, I bet this is one of those theads you wish you could just take back :rofl:

[hitmansb]

Actually, no. The Lightning only deserve one of the games they've won. Khabibulin pulled a rabbit out of his ass in game 2, and the Habs beat themselves in game 3. With the exception of game 1, Montreal has been the better team in spite of the score. Sometimes, a good streak by a hot tender will cancel everything else out....Giguere last year comes to mind. It sucks, but it happens.

BTW...Go Flames Go

[pucknutz78]

Originally posted by hitmansb
Actually, no. The Lightning only deserve one of the games they've won. Khabibulin pulled a rabbit out of his ass in game 2, and the Habs beat themselves in game 3. With the exception of game 1, Montreal has been the better team in spite of the score. Sometimes, a good streak by a hot tender will cancel everything else out....Giguere last year comes to mind. It sucks, but it happens.

BTW...Go Flames Go

still, the experts were RIGHT :D doesnt matter if montreal outplayed them, all that matters is the Bolts SWEPT!!!!...lol


BTW....Go Wings Go!!!!:D