2025 Stanley Cup Bracket Predictions

[911 Rod]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Panthers sure looked solid last night !

Big time. As a Leafs fan I was hoping for a final score of 6-1!

[Hawkeye's-911T]

I think I'll go out on a limb here ... Break out the brooms!!

[Por_sha911]

Since I don't have the Bruins to root for, I'd be happy for Marchand to take the sweep and go to the finals. I was a Marchand fan before it was "cool" and still am one.

[Brian 162]

Florida looks unstoppable

[Por_sha911]

I've said this for many decades: usually, when down 3-0 the losing team amps up on adrenaline and takes game 4. After that the adrenaline doesn't recharge and they lose in game 5.

The first goal will probably determine the outcome of the game. We shall see.

p.s. Have I mentioned lately how much BRAD MARCHAND has added to the Panthers in these playoffs?

[Por_sha911]

I don't think I've said this for 2025 yet:
If you don't have an elite goalie, you won't survive the playoffs. The Hurricanes goalies have been "O.K." but not good enough. That was the downfall of the Caps this year.

[911 Rod]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

p.s. Have I mentioned lately how much BRAD MARCHAND has added to the Panthers in these playoffs?

Maybe I'm getting old and he's getting old, but I don's dislike mr. licky face as much as I used too.

[rfuerst911sc]

Panthers pulled off an impressive come from behind win last night . They look very strong to repeat . I read an article about commissioner Bettman , in his term as commissioner he has earned 166 million in salary . The highest earning players are Ovie at 162 million and Crosby at 155 million . I found that interesting .

[Por_sha911]

^ Yet another reason to 'boo' him.

5/26 I said "I've said this for many decades: usually, when down 3-0 the losing team amps up on adrenaline and takes game 4. After that the adrenaline doesn't recharge and they lose in game 5. " The Canes came out strong but really hung in there through the whole game. Once they gave up 3 in the second, the Panthers got the adrenaline rush and the better team won.

Marchand goes to the Cup finals.

[911boost]

I would like to see Dallas play well and win another game in this series. FLA does look very strong.

[rfuerst911sc]

So it's Panthers vs Oilers for the cup . Predictions ? I think Panthers repeat .

[stealthn]

As a Calgarian, anyone but Edmonton, but as an Albertan and Canadian, go Edmonton go!

[Por_sha911]

Baring an individual game, both teams have dominated their opponents in previous rounds. Both have had few injuries. Both are scoring. It could go either way. If it all looks even then I guess the win with the stronger goalie so I say Bob for the win in 6.

[911 Rod]

I'd give the edge to the Oilers if Hyman wasn't injured.
Bob has let in a lot of 5 hole goals and when Skinner is hot he is hot.

[recycled sixtie]

Living in Edmonton I say "Go Oilers Go".

[Por_sha911]

Bob has let in 35 goals (including empty netters) in 17 playoff games - not terrible

[Hawkeye's-911T]

As a Calgarian, anyone but Edmonton, but as an Albertan and Canadian, go Edmonton go!

As an ex-Calgary, Albertan - anyone but Edmonton; but as a staunch Canadian, go Earlers go! - McDavid & Draisaitl are due!!
I've been waiting since '72 for the Vancouver "Canuckleheads" to do something like this.

Cheers
JB

[rfuerst911sc]

As an American and a southerner I say go Panthers!

[Por_sha911]

Marchand scores a short handed goal!

[rfuerst911sc]

Crazy first two games .