jeff@dciem.UUCP (Jeff Richardson) (05/03/85)
Well, I was proud of myself for picking 7 of the 8 winners in the first
round of the playoffs, but then I bombed out in the second round, picking
only one out of four (though I missed the Montreal-Quebec series by only
one goal since I called Montreal in 7). However, I wouldn't have been
willing to put my money where my mouth was on any of those picks except
the one I got right (Chicago), plus I always like to pick a couple of
upsets even if I think their chance of occuring is a little less than 50%.
However, this time I see no chance at all for an upset, and I would
definitely be willing to put money on these picks:
CAMPBELL CONF.:
EDMONTON over CHICAGO in 4.
Edmonton is simply a much better team that Chicago, and they're well rested,
while Chicago had to fight for every win with Minnesota. The Oilers blew
away Winnipeg, who were the hottest team in the league and are a much better
team than Chicago anyway, so this one probably won't even be worth watching.
WALES CONF:
PHILADELPHIA over QUEBEC in 5.
As many have said, the Flyers are young and inexperienced, but they play
with the poise and confidence of crusty old veterans, but with the drive
and desire of youngsters. The Nordiques are physically beaten and worn out
from their series with Montreal, and they haven't got the consistency
needed to get very far with one of the league's most solid teams. However,
most of the games should be interesting, because the Flyers aren't a team that
overwhelms their opponents the way the Oilers do, and excellent goalies
Lindbergh and Gosselin will keep the score from getting too high.
I'll wait until the end of these series to pick the Cup winner, but I have
a feeling I won't be nearly as confident about that pick as I am with these.
--
Jeff Richardson, DCIEM, Toronto (416) 635-2073
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