We’ll make it, I promise.

Let’s take a look and compare Derek and my picks for the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Eastern Conference
#8 NY Islanders vs. #1 Buffalo
Steve: Sabres in 6
Derek: Sabres in 5

#7 Tampa Bay vs. #2 New Jersey
Steve: Devils in 5
Derek: Lightning in 6

#6 NY Rangers vs. #3 Atlanta
Steve: Rangers in 7
Derek: Thrashers in 6

#5 Pittsburgh vs. #4 Ottawa
Steve: Penguins in 6
Derek: Penguins in 7

Western Conference

#8 Calgary vs. #1 Detroit
Steve: Flames in 7
Derek: Flames in 6

#7 Minnesota vs. #2 Anaheim
Steve: Ducks in 4
Derek: Ducks in 6

#6 Dallas vs. #3 Vancouver
Steve: Canucks in 5
Derek: Canucks in 6

#5 San Jose vs. #4 Nashville
Steve: Sharks in 6
Derek: Sharks in 7


Interestingly enough, we agree on every Western series’ winner, but no series length.

We’ll see how it works out.