seventieslord
Student Of The Game
Ramage has like one of the toughest names ever. It's essentially "damage" with "ram" thrown in for effect. Of course he is more physical than a guy called "Calle".
You should substantiate that. You didn't name a single advantage the Firebirds have, just ones the Sharks have that they're better depsite.
Myself, I don't see how anyone could vote for the Firebirds considering how much more offense the Sharks have, how much better the Sharks defenseman will move the puck up, how much better the Sharks powerplay is, and how much better the Sharks goaltending is. A good defensive top nine can't compensate for the fact that the Sharks will completely control the play and dominate the goaltending duel.
And to substantiate my drunken statement (that is something I probably shouldn't have said out loud and I'm sorry):
I like jkrx's top line, 2nd line, and 3rd line better. Cog has a massively offensively inclined team that will be able to be shut down by the solid two way play of the top two lines of the Falcons.
I think that jkrx's defense is better as a whole. Cog's gonna need Orr to play about 30 mins I think. Even though Winnipeg has in my opinion the second worst goalie in this, his solid defensive unit and great defensive forwards will be able to insulate him at least a little bit. Obviously Cog has the big advantage in goal.
I think that the series isn't nearly as one sided as I initially put it, but I still think jkrx wins. And agian I apologize for my somewhat rude characterization of the series intially.
Good point on the effects of Bobby Orr playing behind an offensive-minded team.
But how much ice time are you planning to give the Peca line if you are counting on them to shut down his scorers?