Playoffs 2011 Predictions | Witchcrafting Part Deux | April 28th, 2011

My Whimsical Playoffs Predictions - New & Improved

EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMI-FINALS & FINALS
[Caps vs Bolts]
I had Caps versus Pens, but alas, the Pens got booted out. I like this match-up. I think we might be in for a few good games. But the Caps will get this one. 4-2 Caps. {edit: as I posted this, some huge thunder bolts lit up the sky, maybe I am wrong ...}

[Flyers vs Bruins]
I predicted this match-up, so no changes here. In my original predictions I said Sergei Bobrovksy would settle in nicely and beat Thomas. Since then we have seen Leighton and Boosh in net. We have seen Sergei in the press box. I am glad that mistake has been corrected. So Leights is apparently injured, I hope he stays the hell away from our goal. He has no business there. I can live with Boosh being the starter and I am happy Sergei is once again on the bench. Whew. With that out of the way, let me see. It will be the most physical series. Both teams have a similar style and I think that at the end of the series someone should post a video with all the hits. It might make a fine movie! Flyers are on a roll now I think and it will not be easy, but my guys will win 4-2.

[Caps vs Flyers]
Caps, I love you guys, but my Flyers will sail right past you. I just do not want to say 4-2 again. I think I will consult The Coins. Well, at least they agree with me the Flyers will win, but it will take a game more: 4-3 Flyers.

WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMI-FINALS & FINALS
[Nucks vs Preds]
Had the Ducks here first. But the Preds ate my Duckling and are now in the Semi-Finals. I do not like it much. Yeah, I think the Nucks will make it. I just honestly do not think the Preds are a match for these guys. But as the Nucks like to make things tough on themselves I am going to say they are headed for another seven game series. 4-3 Nucks. No, I just cannot believe it. Not against the Preds. 4-2 Nucks.

[Sharks vs Red Wings]
Got this one right. Still no contest. Red Wings march through and quite easily too with lots of Datsyukian dekes. 4-1 Wings.

[Nucks vs Red Wings]
Ha! And now the Playoffs really are over for the Nucks. They are tired and the Wings will beat them in five games! Yeah! 4-1 Wings.

STANLEY CUP FINALS
[Flyers vs Red Wings]
My dream comes true. My Flyboys totally dominate and even Datsyuk cannot save the Wings. But good effort there! 4-2 FLYERS!!

Playoffs 2011 | Witchcrafting Revisited - Post QF | April 28th, 2011

I had much fun writing up my Playoffs predictions. It is time to see how I did. I do not think I had any of the series scores correct, but at least I got some wins right :D

EASTERN CONFERENCE
[Series A - Caps vs Rangers] - Hey, I got one right!!
My prediction: 4-1 Caps
Reality: 4-1 Caps

[Series B - Flyers vs Sabres] - Hahah, the 4-0 was one of my 'wishful thinking' predictions. I knew it would not happen, because the Sabres were excellent post-ASG. And I really paid close attention to them as my Leafies were trying to get to the final eight. But I truly wished my Flyers would obliterate them. But they chose to make it tough on themselves and go for a Game 7 ;) ... also, I already had no love at all for the Sabres, but their constant whining has made me utterly hate them, and Ryan Miller in particular.
My prediction: 4-0 Flyers
Reality: 4-3 Flyers

[Series C - Bruins vs Habs] - This was an intense one. Whew, glad the Bruins did it! The HABS GET TO GO HOOOOOME! And they were dispatched of quickly enough to be able to join my Leafies on the golf course. Hah. Not such a great Summer now eh?
My prediction: 4-1 Bruins
Reality: 4-3 Bruins

[Series D - Pens vs Bolts] - I was sure the Pens would come through. The Bolts were alright in regular season, but hardly impressive, whereas the Pens had a tough time without Sid & Malkin, yet still performed great. Hahah. When all is said and done, awesome that the Bolts got rid off the Pens :D
My prediction: 4-2 Pens
Reality: 4-3 Bolts

WESTERN CONFERENCE
[Series E - Nucks vs Blackhawks] - I honestly do not like the Hawks at all. Nucks I am very neutral about. So I wanted the Hawks out 4-0. Imagine my chagrin when the Nucks failed to capitalise on a 3-0 series lead and let the Hawks come back. Yuck, Nucks instantly lauded as potential winners. Oh well ...
My prediction: 4-0 Nucks
Reality: 4-3 Nucks

[Series F - Sharks vs Kings] - Hahah. Since I did not care about this match-up at all, I actually flipped coins and they were almost on the money - pun intended! ;) And I must say that whilst watching these guys plays I slowly got to like them a bit more. It was an interesting series in the end.
My prediction - or rather, The Coins prediction: 4-1 Sharks
Reality: 4-2 Sharks

[Series G - Red Wings vs Yotes] - The Red Wings are my favourite Western team and I think they are awesome, but even I did not expect them to sweeeeeeeep this series. Poor Yotes!
My prediction: 4-2 Wings
Reality: 4-0 Wings

[Series H - Ducks vs Preds] - Hmm, poor Ducklings. But the Preds got their first ever Round 1 win, so at least some history was made :)
My prediction: 4-2 Ducks
Reality: 4-2 Preds

The result:
I called 6 of 8 series winners correctly.
But only got one series result right: the 4-1 Caps win.

Actually I am a bit impressed with my Whimsical Playoffs Predictions :D ... did not think I would call much right at all! I like it so much that based on the series outcome I will redo my Semi-Finals predictions and post those in a bit!