2009 Stanley Cup Final Prediction

Pittsburgh vs Detroit

Hossa left the Penguins because he thought Detroit had a better shot of winning a cup. Pittsburgh doesn't lack the experience anymore and even though Detroit doesn't have any glaring weaknesses they are the underdogs in this series. Crosby and Malkin are the league's two most dominant centermen and both of them are on separate lines.

Pittsbugh in 7.

2009 Round 3 NHL Predictions

Eastern Conference

Pittsburgh vs Carolina

The Penguins have the advantage over the Penguins in every category accept Carolina's cluth performers. If the Penguins can't end the series early Cam Ward won't let the Penguins win a Game 7. Pittsburgh is on a mission after the coaching change and the team to beat this year.

Pittsburgh in 4.

Western Conference

Detroit vs Chicago

This could be the more exciting series. In the playoffs experience usually trumps youth. The Hawks were able to defeat Luongo and could also beat the wings defense and make Osgood look human. This series will look like last year's Cup final where the inexperienced pens played the seasoned Wings.

Detroit in 5.