I really suck at these.
East:
Boston vs Les Canadiens: Not even close. Boston in five.
Washington vs NYR: NYR has a few Cup vets, the Caps have an aging Federov. Still picking the Caps in seven.
NJD vs Caroina: Tough series to pick, I have to balance out my hate for Brodeur with my love of Parise. And I hate the Canes for beating us back in '06. Canes in seven, I dunno.
Pens vs Flyers: I'm picking Philly this time around. This will be the nastiest first round matchup in the east. Six games, tops.
West:
San Jose vs Anaheim: Sharks in seven. Pronger will get suspended during the opening game for something vicious and stupid.
Detroit vs Columbus: I'm going with Columbus. I'm sick of the Wings winning all the time. Raffi Torres leads the Jackets in six games.
Vancouver vs St.Louis: 'Nucks in six. Two reasons: they're due to advance past the first round. And Mats Sundin.
Calgary vs Chicago. Tough to predict. Kids against vets. I hate the Flame with a passion, so I'll pick the Hawks in five. Cammaleri will score ten goals, but the injury riddled team behind him let in forty.