Super Hans
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It would kinda suck for the Bolts, I'm sure they'd rather be getting BJs in the first round. Don't think they'll have a problem either way tho.
Pittsburgh will finish 2nd in the Metro behind Washington. The Islanders are fading and I think they fall to one of the WC spots while Pittsburgh and Carolina finish 2nd and 3rd in the Metro, respectively. Washington and Pittsburgh will meet in the 2nd round and the winner will represent the East in the Stanley Cup Finals.
I doubt Tampa cares because they should win either way, but Montreal would be a much easier matchup
Pitt isn't the same Pitt that won B2B cups so I could care less.
They would have beaten Tampa and Vegas if they got past the Capitals last year.
I think it will come down to either the Caps or Pens representing the East in the finals.
This can't be said enough. Especially with all the damn Tampa threads that get made daily. Just because we are good in the standings doesn't mean we are better than teams in the playoffs.With the amount of parity we are seeing, there's not that big of a difference between #2 through #8 in the East. Tampa, clearly #1 in the standings but that doesn't meaning any of the teams that make it will be a cake walk.
I know it feels that way, but playing Tampa in the third round isn't the "Stanley Cup Finals."Pittsburgh will finish 2nd in the Metro behind Washington. The Islanders are fading and I think they fall to one of the WC spots while Pittsburgh and Carolina finish 2nd and 3rd in the Metro, respectively. Washington and Pittsburgh will meet in the 2nd round and the winner will represent the East in the Stanley Cup Finals.
I know it feels that way, but playing Tampa in the third round isn't the "Stanley Cup Finals."
I heard you - but that round *after* you lose to Tampa is the actual SCF.I think either Washington or Pittsburgh represents the East, as I said. I'm aware there's another round between the 2nd round and the SCF but I think WSH/PIT beats whoever they play.
No team wants to play the Lightning in any round though...
This happened in 2016 and it went all the way to game 7. Since then, Tampa has gotten significantly stronger and Pit’s depth has been decimated. Claiming it would be over if 87, 71, and 81 play well is a bit over the top. It would make for a competitive series.If crosby malkin letang Kessel Murray go into playoff mode then it's over for tbay. But if stamkos doesn't choke for once then it could get interesting especially if kuch plays up to his potential
Pens would smack Tampa and it will be glorious.
i fear the caps more tbh. they have done it and won a cup.
This happened in 2016 and it went all the way to game 7. Since then, Tampa has gotten significantly stronger and Pit’s depth has been decimated. Claiming it would be over if 87, 71, and 81 play well is a bit over the top. It would make for a competitive series.