They have one of the most talented teams in the nhl and not to mention one of the most depth teams in the nhl. If thier power play is on i don't see anyone beating them in the playoffs.
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I think they have a chance--everyone does.  I don't want them to win, but it's impossible to predict how well they'll perform. (I think back to my favorite Western Conference Quarterfinals--2003--and everyone said the Wings would run over the Ducks easily and it didn't happen!)
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all 3 teams are doing great right now, but you know what there are many other teams that are playing great hockey right now not just them 3, look at Dallas 10-2-2, Anaheim 9-0-4, Minnesota 10-2-0, My Habs 7-2-3, all these teams are playing great hockey and there are a few more, but this are the most consistent teams right now in the NHL. and it doesn't really matter what happened the regular season sure you do need to win to make the playoffs but once your in the playoffs its an all new season, and nobody can tell who will win the cup, it doesn't matter if you went 10-0-0 in the first 2 weeks or went 0-10-0 all that matters is how well you perform in the biggest and best sporting event in the world yes babe the NHL PLAYOFFS THAT'S WERE IT COUNTS THE MOST.\n\nwh-a.t!!>>> read the question correctly and loOK at what room your in before you make your self look like an idiot, this is the hockey room that means hockey questions, this is not the football room ok.\n\nGO HABS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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They are the best and shall win the Stanley Cup!\n\n\n\nLet's Go Buf-fa-lo!!!\n\n\n:)
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well they have been in the playoffs for a few years now.  they have been a top threat since 2002. they worked hard to get to where they are with few superstars.  no one understands how they win.  they are a blue collar team who can play as a good solid unit when they are playing as a team. i love my detroit pistons and red wings.  the wings are as hated as the pistons outside of detroit for obvious reasons like the ones stated by others who answered your questions.  i am from the detroit area and love all of my teams except the  lions.  GO  DEEEEEETROIT PISTONS
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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.
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I believe there's always a possibility to beat any team on any given night, but in a 7 game series? I don't think they could beat the reigning champion...
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The Raiders?  They finished DEAD LAST in the AFC West last season. That organization is in disarray- it's a good thing they re-hired Art Shell.\n\nThe Penguins?  They nearly finished dead last in the entire NHL this season! They're future with Crosby looks promising, though.\n\nPortugal is a contender, though not a front-runner for the World Cup this year by any means.\n\nIt's good to have favorite teams out there- but not good to have dilusions about how good they are.
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I'm not satisfied!!\n\nI'm a Duck's fan and I wish they could win the cup this year; however after game one I told my girlfriend... "My prediction is either Edmonton will sweep us or the series will go to seven games."  After tonight it looks like (sadly) I will get it right with the first guess.  \n\nEdmonton is not a true Cinderella, they finished eight but the bottom three teams were playing musical chairs at the end of regular season... it won't a big surprise if they go all the way.  Too bad for the NHL and tv ratings.\n\nAs consolation to all Duck fans out there we can say the Ducks are mightier than at least 26 other teams in the NHL (by virtue of actually making it to the conference finals).
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I myself am not a Wild fan, but I just watch the Sharks beat them on national tv. They didn't play good, but they also didn't play bad... so I get what you're saying. They almost let in a goal when the Sharks took a penalty and Manny left the net, except it hit the post. I guess the most exciting part about the Wild is Manny Fernandez, I love watching him grab saves out of nowhere (it can get frustrating when playing against him). But yeah, they never seem to keep any sort of momentum and when they got some today (a late power play down by a goal) the power play dismantled. Still though, the Wild are one of my favorite teams to follow and I hope that they can get more exciting to watch for you. Best regards.
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Sharks. They're winning and without much help from Thorton or Cheechoo. Marleau is a beast in the playoffs.
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Picking up those three defencemen doesn't seem to have been the solution.  I think that this season is a lost cause for them.  However, Mika Noronen is an improvement over Cloutier.
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No, there are too many other good teams out there (Wisconsin, Minnesota, Miami, Vermont, etc.) for them to make it to the Frozen Four.  However, I have to admit they will definately play spoiler in the tournement, just as they have been doing all season.  They lack the great talent and consistency to make it to Milwaukee this year.  Keep up the good work though.
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Nobody will ever say they suck, they just fail under pressure.  1-14 is no good any way you slice it.  The Yankees, Toronto have the best shots, Mets, maybe.  Jones, Chipper and Smoltz cannot carry a team of no names into the series.
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they have a chance, but are in a tough division. Pitt, Cinci and Balt are all looking like above 500 teams this year. if they can beat each tof these 3 teams, they'll have a chance
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Good enough to contend, they'll win their division, a game or two in the playoffs- but I don't think they will win it all unfortunately
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I would have to think that people are surprised that the Senators aren't doing "better". They have great players, a lot of talent, speed - all needed ingredients in today's NHL. \n\nThe fact that they are at the bottom has a lot of people talking... however the Sabres and Sharks both started that way last year and finished well.\n\nI think last night's win will shake things up.
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HABITANT...how old are you?....for a guy that hates the Leafs so much...you seem to talk about them a whole lot.\n\nThe Leafs have just as good a chance as any team.  How many surprises have we seen in the playoffs over the last 3-4 years????\n\ni give it 52%