April 30, 2013

2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Predictions




2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket:



Con. Quarters          Con. Semis          Con. Finals           Stanley Cup Finals     Champs



Western Conference:



1 Chicago 4

                            } Chicago 4

8 Minnesota 1

                                                        } Chicago 4

3 Vancouver  2

                            } San Jose 2

6 San Jose 4

                                                                                    } Chicago 4

2 Anaheim  4

                            } Anaheim 2

7 Detroit 3

                                                        } Los Angeles 3

4 St. Louis 2

                            } Los Angeles 4

5 Los Angeles 4



Eastern Conference:                                                                                  } Chicago



1 Pittsburgh 4

                            } Pittsburgh 4

8 NY Islanders 1

                                                        } Pittsburgh 2

4 Boston 4

                            } Boston 2

5 Toronto 2

                                                                                    } Washington 2

2 Montreal 4

                            } Montreal 2

7 Ottawa 3

                                                        } Washington 4

3 Washington 4

                            } Washington 4

6 NY Rangers 3



Game by Game Scores:



Western Conference Quarter-Finals:



#1 Chicago Blackhawks vs. #8 Minnesota Wild:

Game 1: MIN @ CHI; CHI 5, MIN 2; CHI leads the series 1-0. 

Game 2: MIN @ CHI; CHI 4, MIN 1; CHI leads the series 2-0. 

Game 3: CHI @ MIN; CHI 4, MIN 3 OT; CHI leads the series 3-0. 

Game 4: CHI @ MIN; MIN 5, CHI 3; CHI leads the series 3-1. 

Game 5: MIN @ CHI; CHI 5, MIN 1; CHI wins the series 4-1. 



#2 Anaheim Ducks vs. #7 Detroit Red Wings:

Game 1: DET @ ANA: ANA 7, DET 6 OT; ANA leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: DET @ ANA: ANA 5, DET 4; ANA leads the series 2-0.
Game 3: ANA @ DET: DET 2, ANA 1 OT; ANA leads the series 2-1.
Game 4: ANA @ DET: DET 4, ANA 2; The series is tied at 2-2.
Game 5: DET @ ANA: ANA 6, DET 4; ANA leads the series 3-2.
Game 6: ANA @ DET: DET 3, ANA 2 OT; The series is tied at 3-3.
Game 7: DET @ ANA: ANA 4, DET 2; ANA wins the series 4-3.



#3 Vancouver Canucks vs. #6 San Jose Sharks:

Game 1: SJ @ VAN; SJ 2, VAN 1 OT; SJ leads the series 1-0. 

Game 2: SJ @ VAN; VAN 6, SJ 5; The series is tied 1-1.

Game 3: VAN @ SJ; SJ 2, VAN 0; SJ leads the series 2-1. 

Game 4: VAN @ SJ; SJ 1, VAN 0; SJ leads the series 3-1.

Game 5: SJ @ VAN; VAN 4, SJ 2; SJ leads the series 3-2.

Game 6: VAN @ SJ; SJ 5, VAN 3; SJ wins the series 4-2. 



#4 St. Louis Blues vs. #5 Los Angeles Kings:

Game 1: LA @ STL; LA 6, STL 5; LA leads the series 1-0. 

Game 2: LA @ STL; STL 2, LA 0; The series is tied 1-1.

Game 3: STL @ LA; LA 5, STL 1; LA leads the series 2-1. 

Game 4: STL @ LA; LA 3, STL 2; LA leads the series 3-1.

Game 5: LA @ STL; STL 4, LA 3; LA leads the series 3-2.

Game 6: STL @ LA; LA 6, STL 2; LA wins the series 4-2. 



Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals:



#1 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. #8 New York Islanders:

Game 1: NYI @ PIT; PIT 2, NYI 1; PIT leads the series 1-0. 

Game 2: NYI @ PIT; PIT 4, NYI 1; PIT leads the series 2-0. 

Game 3: PIT @ NYI; NYI 4, PIT 3; PIT leads the series 3-0. 

Game 4: PIT @ NYI; PIT 3, NYI 1; PIT leads the series 3-1. 

Game 5: NYI @ PIT; PIT 5, NYI 4; PIT wins the series 4-1. 



#2 Montreal Canadiens vs. #7 Ottawa Senators:

Game 1: OTT @ MTL: MTL 4, OTT 3; MTL leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: OTT @ MTL: MTL 3, OTT 2; MTL leads the series 2-0.
Game 3: MTL @ OTT: OTT 6, MTL 5 OT; MTL leads the series 2-1.
Game 4: MTL @ OTT: OTT 5, MTL 4 OT; The series is tied at 2-2.
Game 5: OTT @ MTL: MTL 4, OTT 2; MTL leads the series 3-2.
Game 6: MTL @ OTT: OTT 5, MTL 3; The series is tied at 3-3.
Game 7: OTT @ MTL: MTL 6, OTT 5; MTL wins the series 4-3.



#3 Washington Capitals vs. #6 New York Rangers:

Game 1: NYR @ WAS: WAS 5, NYR 3; WAS leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: NYR @ WAS: WAS 1, NYR 0; WAS leads the series 2-0.
Game 3: WAS @ NYR: NYR 5, WAS 4 OT; WAS leads the series 2-1.
Game 4: WAS @ NYR: NYR 4, WAS 3; The series is tied at 2-2.
Game 5: NYR @ WAS: WAS 2, NYR 1; WAS leads the series 3-2.
Game 6: WAS @ NYR: NYR 1, WAS 0; The series is tied at 3-3.
Game 7: NYR @ WAS: WAS 6, NYR 5; WAS wins the series 4-3. 

 

#4 Boston Bruins vs. #5 Toronto Maple Leafs:

Game 1: TOR @ BOS; BOS 5, TOR 4; BOS leads the series 1-0. 

Game 2: TOR @ BOS; BOS 2, TOR 0; BOS leads the series 2-0. 

Game 3: BOS @ TOR; TOR 4, BOS 3; BOS leads the series 2-1. 

Game 4: BOS @ TOR; TOR 3, BOS 0; The series is tied 2-2.

Game 5: TOR @ BOS; BOS 4, TOR 1; BOS leads the series 3-2.

Game 6: BOS @ TOR; BOS 2, TOR 0; BOS wins the series 4-2. 


Western Conference Semi-Finals:


#1 Chicago Blackhawks vs. #6 San Jose Sharks:
Game 1: SJ @ CHI; CHI 4, SJ 0; CHI leads the series 1-0. 
Game 2: SJ @ CHI; CHI 3, SJ 2 OT; CHI leads the series 2-0. 
Game 3: CHI @ SJ; SJ 5, CHI 4; CHI leads the series 2-1. 
Game 4: CHI @ SJ; SJ 5, CHI 3; The series is tied 2-2.
Game 5: SJ @ CHI; CHI 4, SJ 3; CHI leads the series 3-2.
Game 6: CHI @ SJ; CHI 1, SJ 0 OT; CHI wins the series 4-2.


#2 Anaheim Ducks vs. #5 Los Angeles Kings:
Game 1: LA @ ANA; LA 5, ANA 4 OT; LA leads the series 1-0. 
Game 2: LA @ ANA; ANA 3, LA 2 OT; The series is tied 1-1.
Game 3: ANA @ LA; LA 5, ANA 3; LA leads the series 2-1. 
Game 4: ANA @ LA; LA 6, ANA 4; LA leads the series 3-1.
Game 5: LA @ ANA; ANA 4, LA 3; LA leads the series 3-2.
Game 6: ANA @ LA; LA 1, ANA 0; LA wins the series 4-2. 

Eastern Conference Semi-Finals:


#1 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. #4 Boston Bruins:
Game 1: BOS @ PIT; PIT 4, BOS 3; PIT leads the series 1-0. 
Game 2: BOS @ PIT; PIT 6, BOS  3; PIT leads the series 2-0. 
Game 3: PIT @ BOS; BOS 6, PIT 4; PIT leads the series 2-1. 
Game 4: PIT @ BOS; BOS 4, PIT 2; The series is tied 2-2.
Game 5: BOS @ PIT; PIT 3, BOS 1; PIT leads the series 3-2.
Game 6: PIT @ BOS; PIT 5, BOS 2; PIT wins the series 4-2.


#2 Montreal Canadiens vs. #3 Washington Capitals:
Game 1: WAS @ MTL; MTL 3, WAS 2; MTL leads the series 1-0. 
Game 2: WAS @ MTL; WAS 6, MTL 5 OT; The series is tied 1-1.
Game 3: MTL @ WAS; WAS 4, MTL 2; WAS leads the series 2-1. 
Game 4: MTL @ WAS; WAS 2, MTL 1; WAS leads the series 3-1.
Game 5: WAS @ MTL; MTL 1, WAS 0; WAS leads the series 3-2.
Game 6: MTL @ WAS; WAS 4, MTL 3 OT; WAS wins the series 4-2. 

Western Conference Finals:


#1 Chicago Blackhawks vs. #5 Los Angeles Kings:
Game 1: LA @ CHI: CHI 4, LA 3; CHI leads the series 1-0.
Game 2: LA @ CHI: CHI 4, LA 3 OT; CHI leads the series 2-0.
Game 3: CHI @ LA: LA 5, CHI 4 OT; CHI leads the series 2-1.
Game 4: CHI @ LA: LA 4, CHI 2; The series is tied at 2-2.
Game 5: LA @ CHI: CHI 2, LA 1; CHI leads the series 3-2.
Game 6: CHI @ LA: LA 6, CHI 4; The series is tied at 3-3.
Game 7: LA @ CHI: CHI 6, LA 5; CHI wins the series 4-3.
Chicago Blackhawks are the 2013 Clarence S. Champbell Bowl Champions. 

Eastern Conference Finals:


#1 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. #3 Washington Capitals:
Game 1: WAS @ PIT; WAS 1, PIT 0; WAS leads the series 1-0. 
Game 2: WAS @ PIT; PIT 4, WAS 2; The series is tied 1-1.
Game 3: PIT @ WAS; WAS 5, PIT 4 OT; WAS leads the series 2-1. 
Game 4: PIT @ WAS; WAS 3, PIT 1; WAS leads the series 3-1.
Game 5: WAS @ PIT; PIT 1, WAS 0 OT; WAS leads the series 3-2.
Game 6: PIT @ WAS; WAS 4, PIT 3; WAS wins the series 4-2. 
Washington Capitals are the 2013 Prince of Wales Trophy Champions.


2013 Stanley Cup Finals:
West #1 Chicago Blackhawks vs. East #3 Washington Capitals:
Game 1: WAS @ CHI; CHI 3, WAS 1; CHI leads the series 1-0. 
Game 2: WAS @ CHI ; WAS 3, CHI 2 OT; The series is tied 1-1.
Game 3: CHI @ WAS; WAS 1, CHI 0; WAS leads the series 2-1. 
Game 4: CHI @ WAS; WAS 5, CHI 4; WAS leads the series 3-1.
Game 5: WAS @ CHI; CHI 2, WAS 0; WAS leads the series 3-2.
Game 6: CHI @ WAS; WAS 4, CHI 2; WAS wins the series 4-2. 
Washington Capitals are 2013 Stanley Cup Champions.
Alex Ovechkin is the 2013 Conn Smyte Trophy Winner.

April 25, 2013

2013 NFL Draft 1st Round Predictions



1. Kansas City Chiefs 
Eric Fisher
Offensive Tackle

Central Michigan University

2. Jacksonville Jaguars
Luke Joeckel
Offensive Tackle
Texas A&M University
3. Oakland Raiders
Sharrif Floyd
Defensive Tackle
University of Florida
4. Philadelphia Eagles
Dee Milliner
Cornerback
University of Alabama
5. Detroit Lions
Ezekiel Ansah
Defensive End
Brigham Young University
6. Cleveland Browns
Dion Jordan
Outside Linebacker
University of Oregon 
7. Arizona Cardinals
Lane Johnson
Offensive Tackle
University of Oklahoma
8. Buffalo Bills
Geno Smith 
Quarterback  
West Virginia University 
9. New York Jets
Barkevious Mingo
Defensive End 
Louisiana State University  
10. Tennessee Titans 
Kenny Vaccaro
Safety 
University of Texas at Austin 
11. San Diego Chargers
Chance Warmack  
Offensive Guard
University of Alabama

12. Miami Dolphins

Tavon Austin
Wide Receiver 
West Virginia University 
13. New York Jets (from Tampa Bay)
D.J. Flucker
Offensive Tackle 
University of Alabama
14. Carolina Panthers
Star Lotulelei
Defensive Tackle
University of Utah
 

15. New Orleans Saints
Jarvis Jones
Outside Linebacker 

University of Georgia
16. St. Louis Rams
Alec Ogletree  
Inside Linebacker
University of Georgia

17. Pittsburgh Steelers
Justin Pugh
Offensive Tackle  

Syracuse University
18. Dallas Cowboys 
Sheldon Richardson
Defensive Tackle
 

University of Missouri
19. New York Giants
D.J. Hayden
Cornerback
 

University of Houston
20. Chicago Bears
Tyler Eifert Tight End   
University of Notre Dame
21. Cincinnati Bengals
Keenan Allen
Wide Receiver
University of California, Berkeley
22. St. Louis Rams (from Washington)
Matt Elam
Safety
University of Florida

 
23. Minnesota Vikings

Sylvester Williams
Defensive Tackle
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  
24. Indianapolis Colts
Xavier Rhodes
Cornerback
Florida State University

25. Minnesota Vikings (from Seattle)
Manti Te'o
Inside Linebacker
University of Notre Dame
26. Green Bay Packers
Datone Jones
Defensive End
University of California, Los Angeles

27. Houston Texans
Justin Hunter
Wide Receiver
University of Tennessee, Knoxville

28. Denver Broncos
Bjoern Werner
Defensive End
Florida State University
 29. New England Patriots
Desmond Trufant
Cornerback
University of Washington 
30. Atlanta Falcons
Zach Ertz Tight End 
Stanford University

31. San Francisco 49ers
Kawann Short
Defensive Tackle
Purdue University  
32. Baltimore Ravens
Jamar Taylor      
Cornerback
Boise State University