Stanley Cup Playoffs

My name is Ryan. I am 8 years old and I love hockey.

There's a couple of weeks left in the regular season, so let's look at the teams who haven't clinched a playoff spot yet...

The teams that are on the bubble right now are Montreal in the East and Colorado in the West.  I don't think that Atlanta's got what it takes to bump off Montreal even though they're only 2 points back.  Without Illya Kovalchuk anymore I'm not sure they can do it.  The Thrashers recently called up Chris Chelios from the minors, but I don't think he'll make a big difference since he's the oldest player in the league (48 years of age).   I think that the Rangers have a better chance with the offensive guns of Marian Gabrik and Sean Avery. 

In the West, look out for Calgary, Colorado!!  They're only four points behind the Avs.  I'd like to see Colorado make it all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals (since the Leafs have been eliminated).  C'mon Adam Foote...you can do it!  You're a good Toronto boy!

If the Avs can't make it to the finals I'd like to see a Vancouver/Pittsburgh final. 

Talk to you next time here in the Neutral Zone!

Ryan