Regarding our current series vs others. When the 8 series started some fans were chirping how this one was among the least intense and "boring". Well we all know that was lame trolling, but so far take a look at the rest of these 'intense" and "exciting" series.
West:
Already a 4-0 sweep; Sharks 3-0 vs Ducks; Jets 3-1 vs Wild (anyone think Minny has much of a chance to come back); Preds 2-1 vs Avs is the only close series and is there much doubt which team will prevail in that one?! There have been close games but overall the WC series have been awful.
East:
Better than the West, but not by much. Bolts 3-1 vs NJD, 3 blowouts and one competitive game; Bs 2-1 vs TML, 2 blowouts and one competitive game; Pitt 3-1 vs Philly,
four straight no doubt about it blowouts;
oh and the low intense
series Cbus 2-1 vs Caps,
3 straight OT games.
Aside from this series, the Bs-TML series has a reasonable chance to go 6-7 games. Maybe one or two others go 6 tops. Hope at least a few of these series become closer. We'll see.
For the NHL I hope the 4 second round series - at least on average - are better