Do you think Pronger is the MVP to this point in the playoffs?
546242
Close but no.  Pronger has been great, but as a team the Oilers were consistent and Roloson was HOT.  He is actually third this year so far behind:  Joe Sakic and Scott Neidermayer.  Colorado would not be in the 2nd round but for the leadership of Sakic.  This is his team and he shows up every night and leads the charge.  Neidermayer was the best player in the Ducks-Flames series and stabalizes the whole team.  So my top 3 are all out West.  Which means someone from the East will win the Cup.  My pick as of today: New Jersey
837927
all 3 teams are doing great right now, but you know what there are many other teams that are playing great hockey right now not just them 3, look at Dallas 10-2-2, Anaheim 9-0-4, Minnesota 10-2-0, My Habs 7-2-3, all these teams are playing great hockey and there are a few more, but this are the most consistent teams right now in the NHL. and it doesn't really matter what happened the regular season sure you do need to win to make the playoffs but once your in the playoffs its an all new season, and nobody can tell who will win the cup, it doesn't matter if you went 10-0-0 in the first 2 weeks or went 0-10-0 all that matters is how well you perform in the biggest and best sporting event in the world yes babe the NHL PLAYOFFS THAT'S WERE IT COUNTS THE MOST.\n\nwh-a.t!!>>> read the question correctly and loOK at what room your in before you make your self look like an idiot, this is the hockey room that means hockey questions, this is not the football room ok.\n\nGO HABS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!1
543167
I asked Gary Thorne (ESPN commentator and USA Today columnist) a couple of weeks ago regarding this on a USA Today chat.  He mentions Daniel Briere but goes on to say it was way too early to determine the Conn Smythe winner.  It's probably still a little early to guess until we have the finals set this evening (or tomorrow morning).  If I had to give my answer right away, I'd go with either of the following:  Daniel Briere, Eric Staal, Cory Stillman, Cam Ward, Dwayne Rolosson or Ryan Miller.
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I'd say he is but the problem is, there are too many players out there who fill in the role that Konerko plays right now.  For instance, I would equate him to a healthy Scott Rolen right now.  He does his job but other people around him set things up to do what he does, drive in runs.  Konerko is good, he'll always be considered an elite player and an MVP is certainly within his future but I think people like Pujols ruin any possibility of him actually winning the award.
596314
Yes, I do. I'm actually impressed that Anaheim has made such a close series of it (the only seven-game series of the playoffs so far) but I feel sure Calgary will wrap things up at home tonight. The Flames are the better team and they play great in their own building. These Stanley Cup Playoffs have been superb so far (my Sabres did the job proper on the dread flyers last night to wrap up their series -- WOO HOO!) and I can't wait for the next round to begin. Let's play hockey!
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I think that it has little to nothing to do with hockey.  Edmonton is a great hockey city, and they were obviously successful this year.  Pronger didn't have a great regular season, but was a beast in the playoffs, and a legitimate Conn Smythe candidate.\n\nHis family was in St. Louis (a large metropolitan American city) for a while, and probably had some ties to that area.  Rumor is that his wife didn't like living in Edmonton.  I'm sure that it is nothing against Northern Alberta; it's just a different area than the midwest USA.\n\nHas anyone heard if there was any issue with his contract?  Sometimes the Canadian / US dollar exchange and taxes end up being a contractual issue (i.e. the player wants more money to play in Canada).
805805
I wouldnt jump to any conclusion about gerber just yet, as he did help the canes win most of their games last seaon. the sens really need to work on their goaltending, which has always been one of their downfalls, i was dissapointed that lalime didnt work out, as i am a fan of lalime. I think it all biols down to chemistry and finding the right fit. The flames were in a similar situation when they brought in Kipper, turek had turned out to be a bust and had gone down with an injury, Mclennan  a porven, vetewran back up goaltender, could not be the number one guy, kipper was brought in to back up turek when he returned, however this was the seasn which kipper broke the GAA record and he was nominated for the viezna and they went to stanley cup final, Its all about finding the right fit,and i hope the sens do it soon, Go SENS GO!!
75958
Yes, and now is the time when Buffalo can get the most for him. He's the best he's ever been and has been in the league about 10 years. With the 13-game win streak he had in Nov.-Dec., and his good stats, now is when his value is highest. I hope Sabres don't just let him get away and get nothing, like Zhitnik and Satan.
993168
I think if the Canes' win it's Cam Ward\nIf Edmonton wins I think it should be Roloson, but since he got hurt, either Pronger or Markannen.  Markannen came filled in a big hole in the Oilers' lineup and this is first playoffs.
48358
Before the start of the 05-06 NHL season, Pronger was traded by St. Louis to the Edmonton Oilers for Eric Brewer, Jeff Woywitka and Doug Lynch.  The main reason for this move was that the Blues wanted to 'dump' Pronger's salary because of the salary cap restrictions in the new NHL and for the fact that the Blues were put up for sale in June 2005. It was high priority for the current owners to get rid of players with high salaries.\n\nAt the mid-point of the 05-06 season, is seems that the Oilers got the better deal out of the trade.  In 42 games, Pronger has 26 points (4 G, 22 A) and has been an important part of the Oilers success so far.  As for the Blues, this season has been a disaster, and Eric Brewer has not produced as expected with only 9 points (6 G, 3 A) in 30 games played.
381850
I think it was a slim chance before Jagr's injury...now, I think there is no chance.  Jagr carried the team all season and NJ has Elias, Gomez, Gionta and Brodeur.  Hard act to beat at the best of times.
381967
I think Kobe Bryant. I mean, making two carrer-high in one year is amazing. First was 62 then 81. And Kobe was able to bring the Lakers back to the playoff picture. He brought his young teamates to the playoffs. Even though they wont survive first-round, he still beat the odds and is back in the playoffs. So I say Kobe is deserving for the MVP award.
675187
I am ecstatic! My proud, young underdog Sabres weren't expected to even make the playoffs this year by the so-called "experts" and now they're crushing the top seed left in these glorious Stanley Cup Playoffs! Fantastic! :)\n\nWe now return to Buffalo for Games 3 & 4 at home, but no one expected us to be up 2-0 after the first two games in Ottawa. The Sabres are in complete control of this series and I believe they shall go on and win it (not sure about a sweep). I KNOW we can defeat Carolina because we've done it several times this season, and it's looking like they may beat New Jersey. \n\nI don't wish to get ahead of myself here but my Sabres are setting themselves up to WIN IT ALL! How awesome would that be for the long-suffering fans back home in Buffalo, eh? :)\n\nLet's Go Buf-fa-lo!!! =)
618331
Oh my god, you cannot believe that. \n\nBefore the playoff, I worried that he is not enough experience to handle playoff. However, after watching the Cav's match, my worry is nonsense. \n\nJames always played the game like god. In the playoffs, his stats even more well round and better than M. Jordan. \n\nDetroit was pushed to the corner. James, go to kill Priston in Game 6. \n\nI believe you.
412891
No. The NBA MVP award has yet to be given to anyone. It will be awarded later in the playoffs to... I think Nash or Kobe, after all the other awards have been given (Rookie of the Year, 6th Man, Most Improve, and Defensive Player. The Dallas coach took away the "Coach of the Year" trophy.
710694
There is something wrong if Derek Jeter does not win the MVP.  Yes David " The Baby" Ortiz had good numbers but Derek's numbers were just as impressive and they actually meant something.  Granted had Ortiz hit 70 Hr's he could be in the race but he doesnt play in the field and therefore only comtributes to the team half the time.  Derek hit over 300 and almost had 100 rbi from the 2 hole...that is no easy task.\n\nAs for the NL Ryan Howard has to take it. Pujols did have good numbers but he was injured for too long and Howards numbers are too impressive to ignore\n\nAL - Jeter\nNL - Howard
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Agreed about this being the greatest Stanley Cup Playoffs of all time (if not just because we've had to wait two long years for this).\n\nMy Buffalo Sabres will win Lord Stanley's Cup and make a great many long-suffering fans very happy!\n\nGO SABRES!!!