[AbbyAk]

I on the Pens bandwagon. They need to win now as they most likely will not be able to keep Malone, Crosby, Malkin etc. long term in the current salary cap scenario.

Detroit will be tough. Depth and experience is in their favor--especially on D. Osgood has been solid--but he can be beaten. Fleury must continue to be excellent.

To me, Fleury is the best young goaler since Grant Fuhr--his lateral movement quick legs are unreal when he is "on".

I just got VS and it does suck-the announcers are pretty average. Just wish they would broadcast all of CBC's coverage and be done with it. This should be a fun series to watch.

I am biased as I played competitive hockey through college etc--but play-off hockey smokes Basketball (can't bear to watch that drudgery) and baseball for speed, excitement etc. Alas, it is a predominantly regional sport.

Too bad the NHL continually shoots itself in the foot promoting the game and perhaps more importantly--the players.