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2nd Half Questions
by Paul on 01/07/10 at 11:29 AM ET
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Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun answer some questions related to the 2nd half of the NHL season…
Which of these teams will most likely fade out of the playoff picture: Colorado, Phoenix or Nashville?
Burnside: I’m not sure any of them will, but I think the Preds are most susceptible to falling just below the Mendoza Line when the dust clears in mid-April. They are currently dealing with the loss of team goal-scoring leader Martin Erat and have historically struggled to score.
LeBrun: Keep an eye on the Avs. Hopefully I’m wrong, because I love the way coach Joe Sacco has this team playing, but I worry about the durability of twin 18-year-old centers Matt Duchene and Ryan O’Reilly. Sacco’s system asks a lot of the centers. Craig Anderson’s numbers have dipped a bit after a torrid opening two months, and I think it’s because he’s been a bit overtaxed. The rest during the Olympic break should be beneficial to him.
What jersey will Ilya Kovalchuk be wearing at the end of the regular season?
Burnside: We’re guessing now it won’t be an Atlanta Thrashers jersey, so will go with a dark horse, the Philadelphia Flyers. Second choice? Chicago Blackhawks.
LeBrun: Just for kicks, how about the Montreal Canadiens?...
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