I'm going to give posting my picks a shot. I haven't really been that active in making posts, but want to try my luck.
New York Islanders vs. New Jersey Devils
A heated rivalry will see both these teams come out hitting. It is quite clear who the better team is and who made the better off-season acquisitions. Brodeur is in better shape than last year and the devils will take this one easily. I'm thinking a 5-1 or 5-2 score.
Pick: Devils -1.5 (+151)
Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres
Both of these teams are icing squads that are stronger than last years. The Canadiens have a clear powerplay edge and putting Tanguay on the point with Markov will increase puck movement (if that's even possible) when up a man. Buffalo has a number of young stars, but just don't have the depth the Canadiens have.
Pick: Canadiens ML (-106)
Nashville Predators vs. St. Louis Blues
I really like the Blues team this year and think Boyes will have another unbelievable campaign. The addition of MacDonald will provide additional help on the top line and I really see Kariya having a break-out season. Nashville on the other hand is a decimated squad with ownership issues. The loss of Radulov will be huge and they don't have anyone who can fill his shoes. This will be a woeful year for the Preds.
I'm going to give posting my picks a shot. I haven't really been that active in making posts, but want to try my luck.
New York Islanders vs. New Jersey Devils
A heated rivalry will see both these teams come out hitting. It is quite clear who the better team is and who made the better off-season acquisitions. Brodeur is in better shape than last year and the devils will take this one easily. I'm thinking a 5-1 or 5-2 score.
Pick: Devils -1.5 (+151)
Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres
Both of these teams are icing squads that are stronger than last years. The Canadiens have a clear powerplay edge and putting Tanguay on the point with Markov will increase puck movement (if that's even possible) when up a man. Buffalo has a number of young stars, but just don't have the depth the Canadiens have.
Pick: Canadiens ML (-106)
Nashville Predators vs. St. Louis Blues
I really like the Blues team this year and think Boyes will have another unbelievable campaign. The addition of MacDonald will provide additional help on the top line and I really see Kariya having a break-out season. Nashville on the other hand is a decimated squad with ownership issues. The loss of Radulov will be huge and they don't have anyone who can fill his shoes. This will be a woeful year for the Preds.
What I was getting at is that he has been in a slump for a long time and I think that ends this year. It would be tough for him to put up the numbers he did in his 95-96 campaign, but I think that he'll be one of the most improved players this season.
What I was getting at is that he has been in a slump for a long time and I think that ends this year. It would be tough for him to put up the numbers he did in his 95-96 campaign, but I think that he'll be one of the most improved players this season.
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