Reader Question: Who will be the best goalies in the second round?
It’s time for a little reader feedback on the first day of the second round. We’ve seen some stellar performances from goalies already (Luongo, Ward and more) and a few of the annual young goalie surprises (Hiller, Varlamov).
Who will steal the show in the second round? Whose star will keep rising and whose will fall?
Leave a comment below and let us know what you think. If we get enough feedback we’ll post some of the better answers in the next couple of days with links back to your own sites, if you have them.
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ZenGoalie Said,
April 30, 2009 @ 4:59 PM
I’m expecting Tim Thomas to really shine in this round. He was down with the flu a bit in the Montreal series, and made the stops he should have. His competative nature and hate for getting scored upon will hopefully show everyone in the league what we already know in Boston…he’s a winner.
Jeff Smith Said,
April 30, 2009 @ 7:21 PM
Luongo is on a roll and is due – it’ll be his show this year!
Tyler @NHL Digest Said,
April 30, 2009 @ 8:48 PM
I expect that Hiller will ahve to be outstanding for Anaheim to win. If Anaheim beats Detroit it will be because of him and thus, make him a decent Conn Smythe candidate if the Ducks eventually advance to the Stanley Cup Final.
Osgood always raises his game in the playoffs – but he only gets about a dozen shots/game and mostly from the perimeter.
Heather Galindo Said,
April 30, 2009 @ 8:58 PM
Hard to say but I’m rooting for Varlamov… love to see my AHL boys come out of nowhere and make good.
Ryan Panton Said,
April 30, 2009 @ 9:14 PM
My heart says Luongo, since the Canucks will only go as far as his play takes them. Canucks in six.
My gut tells me that Jonas Hiller is going to be the story of these playoffs and that there’s a chance, however unlikely, that he can get into the collective head of the Red Wings and steal that series. Ducks in seven.
But I think the best matchup will be Tim Thomas vs. Cam Ward. Thomas has done just about everything for the B’s this year, but he’s entering uncharted waters against a team that, on paper, is clearly inferior, but has a battle-tested goalie who never seems to get the credit he deserves. ‘Canes in seven in a dramatic upset.
As for the other series – if it’s as good as I’m hoping it will be, I feel sorry for Fleury AND Varlamov. Caps in seven.
Kris Said,
May 4, 2009 @ 7:10 AM
I think that Cam Ward is going to be a difference maker this round. His performance tonight was amazing. And Varlomov what can you say about him other than what an awesome story!