(1) Detroit-This team is exactly like the Buffalo sabres just of the west and they have a good team that will score countless times but don't really have a solid goaltender.

( 8 ) Calgary-One of the 3 canadian teams in these playoffs and the one team that has the most heart throughout the playoffs, they also have the best home record in the NHL meaning if they play at home expect them to win.

I Think that Calgary is going to have there way with the Red Wings on alot of heart and determination.

(2)Anaheim-They will look to make there run that they have made over the last couple of years in going to the conference final and the stanley cup final, with the two top defensemens in the league and a young core team.

(7)Minnesota-They had the best defense in the NHL this season and had a fairly good offense with guys like Gaborik and Rolston they will look to make there own run in this years playoffs.

Minnesota will take this series because they have a very solid team and the last 9 seasons in the playoffs the 7 seeded team has upset the 2 seeded team.

(3)Vancouver-Will Luongo in his first ever playoffs and with a rejuivinated Canucks squad they will look to do some damage throughout these playoffs.

(6)Dallas-Also have a goaltender who different from Luongo has been in the playoffs alot but has had a tendecy to screw up so look for him to make a statement.

Vancouver will prove to be too much for Dallas and will capture the series.

(4)Nashville-One of the surprising teams this year and even more surprising when they picked up Peter Forsberg at the deadline and they will look to use there speed and determination.

(5)San Jose-With guys like Thorton, Guerin,Cheechoo and Boyes they will have an offense that very few teams in the playoffs will be able to stop.

I think San Jose will take this series just due to the fact that they have too much power for Nashville to handle.

So there you have it my picks for round 1 of th playoffs and after round 2 I will be picking as well so hope you agree.