I have no time to do the conference semi's, here's my picks:
EAST:
Boston vs Montreal - This is a no brainer, Bruins sweep the remanants of a once great hockey civilization away.
Washington vs NY Rangers - The Rangers don't have anyone to cover Ovechkin, who spots them 1 goal/game. Washington in 5.
New Jersey vs Carolina - Finally, King Richard starts showing his age and infalibility. Carolina in 7.
Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia - Pits proves you can win a playoff with just 2 guys if one of their names is "Crosby". Pitt in 5.
EAST FINAL:
Boston vs Pittsburgh - Boston in 7.
WEST:
San Jose vs Anaheim - Who cares. SJ in 4.
Detroit vs Columbus - This is a key series for Detroit, being an older team they need to finish their first round opponents quickly. Motown in 4.
Vancouver vs St. Louis - not even the great goal tending of one R. Luongo can stop the perennial choke that is Vancouver. Louie in 6.
Chicago vs Calgary Iginla is a fucking warrior, leading an experienced team against a much more youthful Chi-town. Calgary in 5.
WEST FINAL:
Detroit vs San Jose Detroit in 7.
THE STANLEY CUP
Detroit vs. Boston. I have been a Detroit fans for 15 years. But I have a feeling about this one ... mainly that Boston is overdue for the big enchilada; Boston in 6.