Blackhawks vs Sharks predicament

[SomeStrangeSin]

whose your winner and how many games?

I got san jose in 6.

[buzzguy]

I take the Sharks. Niemi is too green for this level, but you never know. Seems like it's easier than ever for inexperienced goalies to step-in and get results.

[SomeStrangeSin]

Quote: Originally Posted by buzzguy

I take the Sharks. Niemi is too green for this level, but you never know. Seems like it's easier than ever for inexperienced goalies to step-in and get results.

I dont think nabby has been to great so far hes been decent but not as good as he usually is I think hes the x-factor. Then again every playoff series you have to wonder how the sharks are gonna play hopefully they keep the style of play they had against the wings.

[Anavar]

I have the Sharks in 5.

No way we skate with those guys and I'll take Nabakov over Niemi any day of the week.

[Money99]

I'd love for the Hawks to go to the Cup, but the Sharks have been the most consistent team in the playoffs. I don't see anyone stopping them at this point.

[Scottdau]

Two things, if the Sharks play physical they will not get beat and if Nabby can stay strong they will not get beat. The biggest factor is playing physical though, the Sharks forwards will wear down the Defense and that should give them the edge to take the series. If Marleau and Joe and Heatley play like they did against the Wings and Joe P line still plays good the Sharks will be tough to beat. Should be a good series, and anybody can win, but even if I wasn't a Sharks fan I would still say the Sharks in 5 or 6. But the Hawks are real good too. Either way it should be a fun series to watch.

[SkiMaster]

The Hawks will steamroll the Sharks and Nabikofv the same way they steamroll the Chunukleheads and 5uongo. They're going to play a physical brand of hockey and dismantle the Sharks offensive attempts. I believe the Hawks outplayed them on several occasions during the reg season. The talk here in Chicago is we're glad we're playing the Sharks as opposed to the Wings. The Hawks match up better and the Sharks pound for pound (except Goalie) are no where close talent-wise compared to the Hawks. Good luck, you'll need it.

[slickdtc]

Quote: Originally Posted by Money99

I'd love for the Hawks to go to the Cup, but the Sharks have been the most consistent team in the playoffs. I don't see anyone stopping them at this point.

That seems so odd considering the air of negativity surrounding everything the Sharks do (and don't do), but it's true. They've played better then the opposition pretty much every game in these playoffs.