Well folks, this Series should be a dandy. I remember when I was a youngster, living the classic between the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins, that went seven games. Sorry Don Cherry, but that was when you had too many players on the ice and Guy Lafleur scored the goal that killed you.With the talent on both teams, we may just relive a similar kind of emotional roller coaster, as we did in 1979. It will be a barn burner folks.
I will go with Ottawa in 6 games. Why the Sens in 6 you ask ? It's simple, you look at both teams in the playoffs, the Sabres have been a so-so team, while the Sens have shown progression and the team chemistry is at it's best, and the best is yet to come. The Sens can play a defensive game as well as a an offensive one.
Even though I chose Ottawa to win, it could come down on how both benches are managed in key situations and how the guys between the pipes play in games 1 and 2. Defence will also be a factor, I feel that Ottawa has the advantage in that area. Both Coaches will experience what was legendary Scotty Bowman's biggest fear was, having the right players on ice at the right time. Any hesitation by either Murray or Ruff, could cost them the Stanley Cup.
Stay tuned! Game 1, will be here before you know it.
