Do SJ sharks have a chance?\nDo SAC Kings have a chance?
136876
Hell yeah they do.  Sharks will go to at least conference semi's while kings will at least put up a fight against the spurs.
156547
Yes they have a lot to play for. Although they have clinched a playoff spot, it's possible for them to move up to 5th place depending on if they win and a couple of other teams lose. I hope they can move up. They've been playing really well over these last games.
141866
Yes, i'd say they're the biggest wild card in the West.  I bet nobody wants to play them in the 1st round.  If they keep getting solid play from Vesa Toskala and timely goals from Cheechoo, they can make a lot of noise.  Just gotta tighten the defense a bit.
126647
I agree 100% with cshskool! I honestly can't see the Spurs losing; them playing at the level they're playing. Detroit is good--but they haven't been dealt any REAL challenges this year. They haven't had any injuries to work through, and the GOOD teams they played were injured themselves, or coming out of a back-to-back. San Antonio has grown these past few months and I've watched them get better (if that's humanly possible..!). Ginobili, Parker and Duncan are at the top of their game; the bench is the deepest it's ever been; and Bowen can "legally harass" the best of them with his defense! My tuition says Spurs in 6!
206584
I think they do have a shot.  The AL West isn't that great this year.  If we can play the Angels tough all year, we might have a shot.  \nI like the M's line-up, but how bout giving Felix some run support, eh!  \nIf we are in it at the all-star break, I think they will need to go out and get a starter (like Zito) and a long middle reliever. \nGo M's!!!!!
16637
Do the Flyers have a chance? This question has been asked about the Flyers for the past several years, and of the question marks that keep appearing time and time again, only a few have been addressed. The key to all of it is their goaltending. They just don't have a 'stud' goalie that can take them into the late rounds.\n\nComing out of the east, Ottawa just looks too strong, and all the pieces seem to be in place. However, just like the Flyers, how many times has it looked like they would run away with it, only to flop early. I wouldn't be suprised to see Carolina or the Rangers go compete for the cup. Those two teams seem to have positioned themselves perfectly after the lockout.\n\nAs for the West, it really could be anybody. If I were to bet, I think another dog could make it, such as Nashville or LA.... but that's just my opionion.....
251898
Yes, they will make it to the finals....of course.\n\nAnd yes, LeBron and the crew have gotten the best of them the last 2 games, but not in the Palace!!!!\n\n**GO PISTONS**
210786
San Antonio will. They're the defending champs and have even done better than last year by just setting a franchise record 63 wins and they are showing no signs of slowing down. Duncan and Ginobili are all healthy now. Their playoff experience and deep bench will lead them to another championship this year\n\nI don't really care for hockey.
459143
Love the Sharks, Red Wings\nHATE the Avs.
218351
Great question!  My heart says Dallas since I live in Texas and am a Spurs, rather than a Mavericks fan, but if the Spurs don't take it then I would love to see Avery Johnson (former Spurs' point guard) win it as a coach.\n\nHaving said that, I think the Pistons are almost a lock this year and the Mavericks are a dark horse, at best.  The Spurs will give the Pistons a run for their money and might even take it provided Timmy Duncan and Ginobili stay healthy throughout the playoff run.\n\nAs for the NHL, I don't follow that as closely as I do the NBA.  But as far as I can tell, the Red Wings and Stars appear pretty evenly matched.  But NHL playoff hockey is sometimes difficult to predict.  A goalie can make or break a run at the Stanley Cup.
273312
don't get too upset with san jose.  at least they made to the second round.  they did not do too bad.  at least they did not choke like the red wings did in the first round.  i like san jose.  they will be a great opponent to play in the next few years.  the top teams in the west like detroit, dallas and colorado are getting too old to remain on top.  the sharks, oilers, flames, and ducks are the future top teams in the west.  these teams are young and speedy.  keep the faith and remain a fan.  someday san jose will win the cup.
295851
i think it is asked too much. why don't they ask something else instead?  as far as the odds of edmonton, buffalo, carolina and anaheim i'd say were pretty low.  no one predicted early in the season that there would be 2 lower seeds in the west battling in the conference finals.  in the east no one foresaw carolina or buffalo battling it out in the eastern conference finals.  i did some research and found some sites with the odds. the first site(vegas insider) edmonton was predicted to have a 25-1 chance, anaheim a 40-1 chance, buffalo a 75-1 chance, and carolina a 100-1 chance.  the second site (usa today) predicted buffalo odds at 30-1, carolina 45-1, anaheim 50-1, and edmonton 90-1.
358995
if san jose beats edmonton, then there will be a dog fight in the west between the ducks and the sharks.  i think the ducks might win.  buffalo is hot so whoever plays them in the finals better be hot too. their goalies get better every game.  i pick sharks or ducks to win.
600815
Hmm.. next year they're looking at getting Hardigan, possibly Platt, Tollefsen, Picard, and Fritsche from Syracuse (I'm from Syracuse and only missed 3 home game this season... I can tell you these guys can play!), their chances keep getting better and better.  I think as the organization matures, CBJ will be getting more and more talented players, and their chances will keep getting better and better... let's hope for a playoff run next season!
255084
DUDE!! of course!!! gotta have faith in our sharks
291435
Kg hear speculation Lakers..Al? The top teams Mavericks Spurs Cavs lot of things could happen in the east I think the better teams are on there way down.
52564
They're only 2.5 games out of the eight seed going into tonights games so it's possible.  I don't know if they have it though.  I'd have to say no.  They're just not that good this year.