Stanley cup prediction  

I have Vancouver over Washington in the Cup final. Luongo will shake off first game and rebound next game. Canucks ran into penalty troubles early in the first period and that was the game. They badly out shot the Flames after the first period.

I hate making predictions this early because I haven't seen all the teams play yet. I'm not going to pick my own team win the Stanley Cup. Being a Chicago fan I know it's not realistic with Huet in net. I do think Chicago will make the playoffs but they won't repeat the success they had last season. Detroit is still good despite losing key players. To me they're still the team to beat until someone proves otherwise. San Jose will still dominate the regular season and choke in the playoffs . Western Conference: Calgary, Nucks, St. Louis, Chicago, San Jose, Detroit, Dallas, Ducks. Winner: Ducks

Despite what I said about Detroit I think the Ducks win it. They have a strong team with experience and a lot of young talent. Probably not a lot of people are picking the Ducks in the media. They just look like a balanced lineup with players that know what it takes to win. Detroit is not as good as they were 2 years ago. Just my opinion.

Eastern Conference: Pittsburgh, Capitals, Florida, Boston, Flyers, Devils, Carolina, Montreal
Winner: Pittsburgh will repeat

Boston and the Flyers are the Pens only hurdles. They probably will only face one of them so I like their chances.


The Ducks win another Cup.