[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

like I always say I am a Sharks fan, but a hockey fan first. I don't look at any series with homer glasses. To me you have 2 big strong skilled teams with shaky goalies at times.

with all that the Hawks to me just seem to have more grinders and Byfugly I think will be a huge factor in this one if he keeps his head. Nabby is not the headcase that luongo is though, make no mistake. I have watched him his whole time here he won't react like the stache. I just think over 7 the Hawks will get it done. That is provided that both big joe and little joes lines don't get hot. If that happens I see the Hawks getting into penalty trouble.

[IMG]

Nabokov has matured a lot over the last couple years...Definitely more of a "team first" guy now.

If both Joe lines are hot, Hossa and Sharp will have to pick it up and not leave the Toews/Kane/Buff line to do the scoring.

I think the Hawks won;t take "stupid" penalties, but may be forced to do some hooking and tripping if the Joe lines start skating circles around the Hawks.

I still think it will be a series, but I think if the Hawks keep playing the brand of road hockey they did the first two rounds, they will make it to the SCF.