The Playoffs

Well its mid April and that can only mean one thing, the quest for the Stanley Cup is upon us. Now recently there has been some talk as to who will make it beyond the first round. People have been making their picks and recently I was mentioned on my good friends blog. Kyle posted my picks for the first round and I am here today to justify why I choose the underdog is almost every match up.
East
Bruins V. Canadians: Yes, I am going to pick the 8th seeded Canadians in this one for two basic reasons, the first is that history doesnt lie. The Habs have traditionally beaten the Bruins in the playoffs and I feel this year will be no different. The other reason is that Montreal did a great job at getting to Boston in their last regular season matchup this past week. They are in their heads and thefore they will cause Boston to take a lot of penalities. My pick stands at Canadians in 6.
Capitals V. Rangers: There is little doubt that I would pick any one but my home blue for this one. Being from New York and being a diehard Rangers fan all my life, what do you expect. The Rangers will need to shut down the offensively minded Capitals which I think they are more than capable of. My pick is Rangers in 6.
Penquins V Flyers: Ah, the clash of two teams I hate. Both teams have had impressive seaons but my pick goes out to the Flyers. I simply can stand them more and I would rather have them advancing to the next round because the Rangers can beat them, if that becomes an issue. My pick are the Flyers in 5.
New Jersey V. Carolina: There is little doubt that the Devils goaltender is one of the, if not the best goalie in history, but there is more to the game than that. Carolina is traditionally a great team, a fast team and a scoring team, the pressure will overwhelm the Devils. My pick is Carolina in 6.
West
Saint Louis V. Vancuver: The Blues have come from no where this year to make it to the playoffs yet again. They dont have the experience but they do have a great desire to win and great coaching. Because of this they are my pick in the first round, to win it in just 5 games.
Ducks V Sharks: The ocean will not be safe for this one. The sharks have had an amazing season and they will make quick work of the Ducks. The Ducks are floundering right now and despite being a great team in the past, will be swept under the rug. My pick, Sharks in 4.
Flames V. Blackhawks: Two teams who have been battleing for home ice for the better part of March into April will collide in Chicago for the first two games. I picked the Blackhawks after the third week of this season and I will sit by that pick. Blackhawks in 6.
BlueJackets V. RedWings: Ah, the clash of a team who either wins it all or is elimintated in the first round. Detroit has been over looking this match up and are not ready for the kind of determination that the BlueJackets are going to arrive with. The series will not be a sweep but I feel that the Redwings will blow this golden oppertunity and be out after the first round. My pick stands at The BlueJackets in 6.
Now, Im sure many of you may not believe me but thats your decision. Whatever happens the only important thing is that it is playoff season for hockey, and anything can happen.