LGHL S28 Stanley Cup Finals Preview

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    After another convincing series win for Pittsburgh and a nail-biter for Winnipeg it has come down to this. The two favorites to reach it this far have arrived to duke it out for the Stanley Cup and all the virtual glory. I'll be doing line breakdowns and a prediction for the series.




    S28 Western Conference Champions :team391: Winnipeg Jets: 4-0 over :team28:, 4-1 over :team77:, 4-3 over :team15:

    Winnipeg comes in after being given a reality check by San Jose by being shown that no game is a gimme in NHL17. They know they can't come out asleep like they did last week if they want to win this series.


    1st Line:

    @GB521, @Gilleh, @l1l Bones l3l, @FlowMaster Joe, @Prowsey8

    The best line statistically in the regular season has continued to impress in the playoffs with a 6-1 record among most of the line. Although Prowsey isn't technically a first liner, he fits into the scheme this line runs and doesn't drag their performance down. While they may not be the line to match the PIT first line until game 7, they will be KB's best line to use to secure wins against the weaker PIT depth lines.

    Grade: A


    2nd Line:

    @PureRippin, @SoY LoS 19, @zPxcman, @Kbsmith37, @T1 Clamps

    To have to call this a second line is really showing the depth this team has when it comes to talent and experience. A forward line with months of chemistry and the thumbs to back it up along with KB and CLAMPS on the back-end makes this the line that should be pitted against the PIT 1st line. If this line gets hot you might as well pack it up for those games.

    Grade: A


    3rd Line:

    @Sitful, @Galleh, @im just a squid, @TKOxHelocentric, @xBenji G

    When you look at most teams' in the summer season you expect to see some weakness. But looking at their performances in the playoffs you wouldn't see it. They are winning at the same clip as their other lines, and even going out and beating superior talent.

    Grade: B+


    Goalies:

    @Vague Being @bgoldy020

    Both have had their struggles at some point during the playoffs either by giving up weak ones or just being beat up from bad line match-ups in front of them. Expect a different showing from them this week though.

    Grade: A-



    S28 Eastern Conference Champions :team78: Pittsburgh Penguins: 4-0 over :team1:, 4-0 over :team4:, 4-1 over :team5:

    Unlike Winnipeg, Pittsburgh has handily dispatch any and all competitors. Philadelphia and Montreal weren't pushover teams either, both teams had some of the league's best talent to throw out for at least one of the games. This may be the Pens' best lineup they've had to throw out to win the Cup.


    1st Line:

    @Hxndry, @D4N USA, @PureFiishin, @dcshoe, @Bren Dotty

    The Hendry/Dan duo is a pairing that has existed for so long they are playing on the same wavelength. Add Fisher and Bren into the equation and you have a very potent top line. Unlike Winnipeg's method of throwing in a weaker Dman they use Dcshoe who is one of the more undervalued players in the league. Whatever games this line plays in are a must watch.

    Grade: A+


    2nd Line:

    @DeeSa Ali, @Big Tony 16, @Karmuh x 86 , @BALLZY15, @x Neal x 18 x

    This line hasn't been truly tested yet in the playoffs but they've handled all the games they've been thrown so far. The forwards has plenty of thumb skill to make things happen if they are given the opportunity, but if they get matched up against the WPG 1st or 2nd will they be able to make that space? This line will determine whether or not Pittsburgh wins the series.

    Grade: B+


    3rd Line:

    @Josh55777, @Speedy x 93, @DIXON l35l, @brandovedo, @ImxMrxSoLoDoLo

    Another PIT line which comes in undefeated but hasn't really been challenged by the depth deprived opponents they have faced. This isn't saying that they aren't skilled as this is one of the better third lines that one could really assemble in a summer season, but it may be hard for them to overcome a WPG 1st or 2nd line. Expect to see Brando try to get the 3rd lines matched up as much as possible.

    Grade: B


    Goalies:

    @SteveB9211, @Tex243

    SteveB is the likely Vezina winner for this season and his impressive performances haven't stopped in the playoffs either. Tex on the other hand started out the season on a horrific LA team, arriving in Pittsburgh hungry to win and prove that he was easily the best 500k pickup of the season.

    Grade: A


    GAME 7 LINES (Predicted)

    :team391: @GB521, @Gilleh, @l1l Bones l3l, @T1 Clamps, @FlowMaster Joe, @Vague Being

    :team78: @Hxndry, @D4N USA, @PureFiishin, @dcshoe, @Bren Dotty, @SteveB9211

    Prediction:

    Winnipeg comes in with the home ice advantage, and expect them to use it for every bit it is worth. KB may try to get the Rippin line out against the PIT 1st line, expecting them to split 1-1 at the very least through 6 games. On nights where WPG doesn't get the later line submission, expect to either see the 1st or 3rd line. Brando is going to have to trust that his lines can beat potentially superior talent if they want to win before game 7.

    :team391: Winnipeg Jets win in 6 games
     
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    S27 Taco, sheesh.
     
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    Rip WPG your prediction wasn't good Taco ;)
     
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