>Boston was really let down by its top line and best offensive
>players. If those guys put in even half the results they did I
>doubt the Habs beat them.

yeah and they were on fire late in the year. i didnt expect that. i just think montreal had a good mix, like they don't have a No. 1 center but they are real strong up the middle. just have something going on with every line/pairing.

>I still don't respect this NYR team as constructed. No visible
>offense (still waiting for Nash or MSL to show up). Decent
>defense. Largely rely on probably the best goalie in the NHL.
>Same formula for years.

they have had 55 power plays, wow, more than anyone in the playoffs. imagine if their PP was just adequate right now. they'd have played less games. some guys are getting it going. nash is not one of them. i always thought richards was pretty overrated, to me he is a good No. 2 center but he gets paid like an elite No. 1.

>They might make the finals like NJD two years ago and get
>cleaned up by the WC champion.
>
>I had PIT beating them, but then again, I didn't expect
>Crosby's massive choke job.

he seems to be making a habit of it, whew, how stinky was their offense against boston last year?