Published 4/8/2008
by Bryan Thiel
at Bleacher Report - NHL
Well, here on Bleacher Report we’ve got our own little “playoff pool” going. It includes Derek Harmsworth , Danielle Marchell (if I’m pronouncing this right in my head then it rhymes—that’s beside the point though), Thayne Hallyburton , and myself. Each of us will publish an article detailing our playoff choices for each round, with the winner being determined through some strange system that Derek is making up. Needless to say, if I want to win I can’t do it on my own, so here to help is Frank Drebin from police squad! Note: If you aren't familiar with the Naked Gun series , then shame on you—you should be. After you read this go and rent all three of them. If you are, some of the references may require a quick trip to IMDB or a re-watching all three movies. 1st Montreal Canadiens vs. 8th Boston Bruins Bryan Thiel: Personally, I’m worried for Carey Price. Yes he had a great regular season (24-12-3, 2.56 GAA, .920 Sv%), but ...
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