Western Conference
#3 Chicago Blackhawks vs. #1 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Both of these series basically worked out the way I thought. Not that the thinking was logical, but whatever. Something that should be known about me: I’m actually anti-parity and usually root for dynasties. It is a big reason why I’m a big NBA fan.
How does me being anti-parity relate to this? Well the Blackhawks are as close as we are probably going to get in terms of a “dynasty” in hockey these days. Conference Finals loss in 2009, a Stanley Cup win in 2010, a 2nd Cup Win in 2013 and they lost in the Conference Finals last year. I like the Ducks, but the Blackhawks need to continue their legacy!
Chicago in 6.
Eastern Conference
#2 Tampa Bay Lightning vs. #1 New York Rangers
Ugh at the Lightning. Just ugh.
The Rangers just came back from down 3-1 in another Washington Capital meltdown. I mean, it’s obvious who I am picking here, right?
New York vs. Chicago baby!
Rangers in 4.
Note: Yes, I realize I just made these predictions without naming one NHL player.