(1) vs (8) Pittsburgh Penguins Congrats to @hoyucky and @Nuge for building a great team all-around and winning the Presidents trophy. Don't think they were predicted by many to lead the league. The only big name players I recognize are @Nuge and @AG7859 but the rest of the roster is quality depth. Nonetheless, I expect them to make a deep playoff run considering their season success. @BTW8892 - @Chrispy8120 - @Get Acedd @DeDemiGod - @Beagle l83l - @AG7859 @GrumpyRatbagz - @dooglare - @Enzoren- @Nuge - @WingelsDGC @hoyucky - @General Jobo @CalderCubs14 - @Luh Tonkaaaa @Nealerr @IORIO EMPIRE Game 7 Line @BTW8892 - @Chrispy8120 - @AG7859 @Nuge - @hoyucky @Nealerr Montreal Canadiens @Melvin x 94 has built much better teams in the past than this one but as expected, his team is in the playoffs with @Sitful . This team has a really good 1st line and some solid forwards but the D core is thin and offensive-minded. Unless Melvin makes some smart roster swaps to spread out his forward talent, I don't see this team doing well. @Reidxrs - @Sitful - @Coreymac27 @Landamov - @Crafted l95l - @Moyrr @ScawtyPippen - @l Glass 9 l - @Jurco x 13 @Melvin x 94 - @Cavy l53l @Nicky Moose 69 - @l Hobbs l @Card0ni - @Fleury l8l @Bizaye @cmyyl Game 7 Line @Reidxrs - @Sitful - @Coreymac27 @Melvin x 94 - @l Hobbs l @Bizaye Offense: EVEN PIT 281 GF MTL 277 GF Defense: PIT Advantage PIT 167 GA MTL 228 GA Goalies: PIT Advantage PIT .799 SV% 2.03 GAA 10 SOs MTL .752 SV% 2.79 GAA 6 SOs Game 7 Advantage: EVEN I feel the difference in this series will be the defensive play from the Penguins. But only as long as their forward group can match the explosive offense on the Habs. wins in 5 ----- (2) vs (7) Toronto Maple Leafs @PureRippin and @Dangs92 have built the only team that stands out in the Atlantic division to me. Their top 2 line can be 1sts on most teams in the league and the 3rd line is decent as well. However, despite all the good teams Dangs has formed and been apart of, he finds a way to choke. But I respect the grind as he is back again chasing that 1st ring. @Barzy x 13 - @PureRippin - @LoKO CRuStY @Dangs92 - @BigLizzo_69 - @Olmer19 @The Treestone - @Skoxnzy - @lPastrnak 88l @Doranz- - @Kroneez @Po1andsFinest - @mfSandin @Forseh - @Crowe x 43 @Th3 l AnD 0n1y @TealCypress3011 Game 7 Line @Barzy x 13 - @PureRippin - @Dangs92 @Po1andsFinest - @Kroneez @Th3 l AnD 0n1y New Jersey Devils @Karmuh x 86 and @McFleuryyy are both amazing skill wise but management wise their decision might be questionable when it comes to playoffs. They focused on stacking their top 2 lines on offense with a bunch of QC buddies. The rest of the roster looks ass. All of the D men are just 3rd pair or AHL caliber guys who are just getting carried by the offense. @Boevas - @McFleuryyy - @MaGiK x96x @Gabseh - @Karmuh x 86 - @Rampage l79l @Tb ToXiC - @Bruins37 - @FrimZyy @SNP Frank 93 - @Dats xx @GONGxSHOW - @Elite x 18 @KD Riggs - @wT Karma @JerDubzz @Groulxz Game 7 Line: @Gabseh - @McFleuryyy - @Karmuh x 86 @SNP Frank 93 - @Dats xx @JerDubzz Offense: NJD Advantage TOR 281 GF NJD 310 GF Defense: TOR Advantage TOR 197 GA NJD 235 GA Goalies: TOR Advantage TOR .782 SV% 2.52 GAA 7 SO NJD .759 SV% 2.86 GAA 4 SO Game 7 Line Advantage: NJD As long as Leafs management line matches well and contains the offense from the Top 2 lines of the Devils, they should have a pass to the 2nd round. in 6 ----- (3) vs (6) Philadelphia Flyers The Flyers are only the 3rd seed because NYI had to FF 3 games this season. However, @Leveskii still has built a competitive team with veteran @BRIEREx . This team seems to run their offense through their D as their forward core doesn't seem that strong. And it is quite evident considering 4 of their D men have +42 points for the season. The Golden OneT trait is unfair on thia roster with the QBs they have. Nonetheless, that has helped them find success this season and a top 5 team in the league. @LNDxGeorgio - @Leveskii - @IM Toto 24 @Im 4thLine - @Tjhdp11 - @Blades l59l @PerryI10I - @Jcfox x 92 - @WeddingJUN @RawJuiice - @friser x 10 @Auggy98 - @Clamonttt @ZubTV - @BRIEREx @zBernatchez @Askarov x 30 Game 7 Line @LNDxGeorgio - @Leveskii - @IM Toto 24 @Auggy98 - @BRIEREx @zBernatchez Tampa Bay Lightning @DDezo and @CT 66 have put together a solid playoff team here. The lines are very interesting because both management have out themselves with the 3rd line to try and carry them. That might be questionable during the playoffs of course but isn't a bad a idea if you plan to roster swap. However, I don't expect them getting far as they don't have a great D-core outside of @Yuh Perf . @Shockz - @Focus TF - @Tayyyzzzz @The ziz88 - @Hubert x 89 - @the rocket05 @GETP1ZZEDON - @CT 66 - @Oakua @Yuh Perf - @BlueLineKing7 @A2 ARMY GUNZ - @FromZz @DDezo - @Sargent2411 @Sexton I23I @x welsh 16 Game 7 Line @Shockz - @Focus TF - @CT 66 @Yuh Perf - @DDezo @Sexton I23I Offense: PHI Advantage PHI 276 GF TBL 265 GA Defense: TB Advantage PHI 217 GA TBL 204 GA Goalies: EVEN PHI .777 SV% 2.69 GAA 7 SOs TBL .751 SV% 2.63 GAA 5 SOs Game 7 Advantage: Flyers The Flyers' have a clear advantage when it comes to Defensemen who can control the puck and that might be the reason what helps them edge their way to the next round. The only way the Bolts can overcome that is if they play smart defensively, force a lot of turnovers, and grind their way through each game. in 7 ----- (4) vs (5) New York Islanders First off congrats to @l Doughty l and Entourage for winning the CBJ tourney. Now help this sexy team win the cup Thank you and @LemeIin for keeping me for another playoff run as well. Anyways, this team is deep from top to bottom, inside and out, only love and good vibes from everyone. I love you guys ❤️ I ain't showing our lines because fuck you Sabres. Do your own research. Buffalo Sabres Longtime owner @sycch has built a solid team again, this time with some notable PSN guys like his GM @AyoMoran . Moran used to be a top G on PSN until he grinded his way to be a top C/LW. He definitely has gifted thumbs. Nonetheless, this team has a solid group of talent but I feel the fact that they have some PSN guys, it may affect how they put lines together. They seem to have mixed lines a lot this season. @Portcenter - @AyoMoran - @PieR Talent @Not Greggy - @Oppi x 14 - @ICJI 17 @Koho - @Archon Assassin - @Mxtthyyy @sycch - @JC Enterprise @NT F0X - @Pandaleupagus @xPICKARDx54 - @Spacelessbark @lHuskie @Hautein Offense: NYI Advantage NYI 251 GF BUF 245 GF Defense: NYI Advantage NYI 175 GA BUF 206 GA Goalies: NYI Advantage NYI .791 SV% 2.26 GAA 8 SOs BUF .766 SV% 2.72 GAA 5 SOs Respectfully no prediction. Good luck to the Sabres. ----- Thanks everyone for the read and good luck in the playoffs. I apologize in advance if lines, stats, or anything seems inaccurate.
