Playoff Thoughts

-- The playoffs are underway and while nothing has been settled in the first round some teams are already in danger of falling out of the playoffs.

-- The Washington Capitals have been the most impressive team in the postseason if you ask me. The Capitals have gone from a entertaining run and gun team, to a solid 2 way team. Michal Neuvirth has been solid in net for the Capitals and has matched Henrik Lundquist of the Rangers. I also think the best move during the trade deadline season was the Capitals acquisition of Jason Arnott. Arnott has been the solid number 2 center the Caps have been looking for the last couple of seasons.

-- The Canucks have looked good against the Blackhawks. The Canucks have just been faster and have outhit the Hawks through 2 games. I think the Hawks need to become a more grittier team if they want a shot of beating the Canucks. It just seems like Chicago is missing guys like Dustin Byfuglien, Kris Versteeg, and Adam Burish. The physical, gritty guys that made things tough for the Canucks. If Chicago doesn't win the next 2 games, they're finished in my eyes.

-- Can I change my Coyotes-Red Wings pick? Phoenix has just looked flat way too much in their series with the Red Wings. To beat the Wings, the Coyotes need to play 60 minutes, not 20-30. And wouldn't it be ironic if the Coyotes final game as the Phoenix Coyotes is a first round loss to the Red Wings, since the Winnipeg Jets last game was a first round loss to the Red Wings.