World Cup Predictions

After reading the in depth analysis piece I wanted to add this article laying out predictions for the tournament finalists and such

 

Gretzky Division

Sweden

United States

British Columbia

World

Canada

Ontario

Predictions: This is the powerhouse more competative division by far. I think Sweden, United States and Ontario are locks for the quarter finals. On paper Canada should hold that final spot BUT World and British Columbia both have promising rosters as well and nobody is a real bottom feeder. If one of those two teams can get behind a hot goaltender like Price or Andersen i think they can play the underdog role and beat out that Canada squad of the two i think BC has the better chance, i just cant get over that World blue line and just like he did for the Oilers and Wild this offseason Dubnyk will choke late in the run. I think quarter finals in order are....

Quarter Finals

Sweden (1) vs British Columbia (4)

United States (2) vs Ontario (3)

Division Finals

Sweden (1) vs Ontario (3)..... with Sweden advancing to final

 

Tretiak Division

Czech

Quebec

Finland

Alberta

Russia

Maritimes

Predictions: This division had two noticably weaker teams on paper which make this quater finals a lot more cut and dry. I dont think there is even a close race i think Russia, Czech, Quebec and Finland breeze to quarters barring a major injury or two. Of the two teams i have on the outside i can see the Maritimers led by Allen and the Crosby line having the better chance at an upset. Allen will have to go on a hell of a run to carry that team. but lets get straight to the matchups

Quarters

Russia (1) vs Quebec (4)

Finland (2) vs Czech (3)

Division Final

Russia (1) vs Finland (2).... Russia advances to face Sweden in Final

 

THE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

Russia vs Sweden. Cmon meow you know i got Russia to win.

 

 

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