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(first post of my blog)

I will update this as much as possible, but not promising a lot.

I'm pretty excited about the Penguins getting home ice in the playoffs. They are playing the Flyers. Another interstate rivalry, I see the Penguins winning it in 5. The way that they turned the season around after getting Chris Kunitz and Bill Guerin is great to see.

Also, Malkin won the Art Ross scoring title. Congrats to Geno!

Here is how I see the 2009 1st round of the playoffs going through. I will start in the west. Tomorrow I will finish the East. I will also be hopefully posting a mailday.

(8) Anaheim Ducks vs. (1) San Jose Sharks
Winner:Sharks in 5
Reason: Even though the Ducks have the "hot" line of Getzlaf, Perry, and Ryan. The Sharks are an all around better team.

(7) Columbus Blue Jackets vs. (2) Detroit Red Wings
Winner: Red Wings in 6
Reason:Mason might "steal" a game, but overall the depth of the Red Wings will get them through this round. Even though it might be harder for the Wings in later rounds, due to goaltending.

(6) St. Louis Blues vs. (3) Vancouver Canucks
Winner: Canucks in 5
Reason: The Canucks have the advantage at goldtender with Luongo.

(5) Calgary Flames vs. (4) Chicago Blackhawks
Winner: Blackhawks in 6
Reason: This series will be a long hard fought out one. The youth of the Blackhawks get them through this.

Thanks for reading.
Zack