I agree. He's already they early favorite by a long shot. If the Bruins win the Cup and Tuukka is even mediocre, I think the body of work overall still gives it to him.I don't see any way the Bruins win and it's not Tuukka. Even if he breaks his leg in the first period of game 1 and Halak has 4 shutouts, Tuukka should win.
I think if 37, 63, or 88 goes off and Tuukka is only OK, one of them could steal it. But Tuukka is the leader in the clubhouse heading into Sunday.I went with Bs in 6. Special teams are the key difference. Tuukka will merit the Conn Smythe even if he turns in an average (by his standards) performance.
Ditto.Bruins in 6 and Rask.
I think whatever team wins, the goalie is gonna win, unless someone just absolutely goes off.
The lay-off hurts both teams momentum, but overall I think the Bruins needed the rest and should benefit from it. The first period of game 1 will be interesting as both teams feel each other out.The week off takes the wind out of the Blues' sails. The Bruins handle the layoff better. Bruins in 4. Keep Calm and Bergeron for the Conn Smythe.
This is similar to what Carolina did the second half of the season, but I feel the Blues are deeper offensively and more stable in net. I agree this is a 6-7 game series in most cases as the teams are very similar. It should be a great series.Not a popular choice here but Blues in 7. They have been the best team in the NHL the second half and are hitting on all cylinders. Jaden Schwartz for Conn Smythe.
If the Bruins win I find it near impossible that anyone but Tuukka is gonna win the Conn Smythe. Hell, Tuukka might win it even if they lose. Guy has had an unreal playoffs.I don't see any way the Bruins win and it's not Tuukka. Even if he breaks his leg in the first period of game 1 and Halak has 4 shutouts, Tuukka should win.
I'm okay with this pick, but it goes against the rest of the paragraph.If the Bruins win I find it near impossible that anyone but Tuukka is gonna win the Conn Smythe. Hell, Tuukka might win it even if they lose. Guy has had an unreal playoffs.
I'm officially picking Blues in 7. Blues are the best team the B's have played since Round 1. I think the Bruins are a slightly better version of them all around, hence why I'm tipping it their way, but it's going to be a tough series.
Yikes, brutal typo by me. Thanks. I don't see the Bruins losing a Game 7 at home.I'm okay with this pick, but it goes against the rest of the paragraph.
edit: quick check of the poll shows that yes, just a typo. Same pick I had fwiw and same reasoning.