Western Conference Semifinal Predictions

(1) San Jose Sharks Vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings
The Scoop San Jose defeated the Colorado Avalanche in six games in a series that wouldn't have gotten that far if it weren't for good goaltending on behalf of Craig Anderson. The Wings are coming off a grueling seven-game series against the Phoenix Coyotes, but most analysts thought that series would be a lot harder fought and closely contested. While the Sharks do have the higher seed, Mike Babcock groomed Todd McLellan to be a head coach and the Wings are starting to fire on all eight cylinders. Dave things the Wings will blow this one out; Mike thinks the Sharks will take a game or two but in the end, the big red machine is out to devour the competition.
Dave says: Detroit in four.
Mike says: Detroit in six.

(2) Chicago Blackhawks Vs. (3) Vancouver Canucks
The Scoop: Chicago's coming off a solid series against the Nashville Predators and the same can be said about the Vancouver facing the L.A. Kings. While both teams have an excellent set of forwards, Chicago has the better group of defensemen while Vancouver has a better goaltender (well, at least on paper, anyway.) Expect this one to be a physical contest with a lot of chippy play and even a fight or two (you know the stuff typically reserved for Eastern Conference series play.) Dave things Chicago's got the better stuff overall; Mike thinks the Sedin sisters Twins will put on a clinic when it matters most and will demonstrate more chemistry overall against the Blackhawks.
Dave says: Chicago in seven.
Mike says: Vancouver in seven.