I'm hoping that I can beat my showing last year in the Future Shop pool. I managed to come in around 2000th, which isn't as bad as it sounds considering there were around 30,000 people entered.
I like your predictions for who wins each series, but only a couple changes.
Eastern Conference
Buf/NYI : There is going to be at least one game when the Islanders come out flying, but it won't change the outcome of the series. Sabres in five.
NJD/TBL : Sorry, but I've gotta go with the Devils here. The Lightning goaltending is the weak spot and I don't think they'll be able to power enough past Brodeur to make up for it. Devils in six.
ATL/NRY : I like the Rangers and I think they'll be able to down Atlanta. Rangers in six.
Sens/Pens : Likely going to be one of the best match-ups in the first round. Senators in seven.
Western Conference
DET/CAL : Calgary has been pretty bad lately, but I do think they will be able to take the Wings in the end. They'll need a couple games to get going and Hasek will go down in game 4 with a groin injury. Flames in six.
ANA/MIN : Anaheim has been pretty bad lately while Minny has been hot and I think that momentum will carry over into the first round. Minnesota in seven.
VAN/DAL : I predict another choke job by the Stars and another first round exit. Vancouver in five.
NAS/SJS : This is a tough one to call, but I think the Sharks can do it. Sharks in seven.