Hockey:ESPN Staff Predictions

On espn.com, Brian Engblom and Bill Clement break down each series offering their predictions. For the full breakdown, go to the site, but in short, the predictions are:

Blues-Hawks (Blues in 6 b/c Blues accustomed to adversity)
Wings-Nucks (Wings in 6 b/c experience and goaltenders)
Sharks-Coyotes (SJ in 6 b/c od "strength down the middle")
Avs-Kings (Avs in 7 b/c of Avs offense and shot blocking)

Bruins-Habs (B's in 6 b/c of too much firepower)
Isles-Leafs (Isles in 6 b/c of a "hunch") <-wtf
Flyers-Sens (Philly in 7 b/c of Cechmanek, PP, and offense)
Devils-Canes (NJ in 5 b/c of Brodeur and defense)

Their picks were pretty much on the safe side with all but 3 series going to 6 games. The Isles-Leafs prediction was a bit interesting since Clement gave the Leafs the edge as far as gameplay, but I agree with the prediction. Actually, the only prediction I don't agree with is Flyers over Sens in 7...I think 5 or 6 is more likely. Comment away.