Personally I like the Sharks. I think we play them well, and despite their deep run last year I think they're vulnerable as most of their best players are on the wrong side of 30, and I'm not sure they have a goalie that can steal a series.
That's in no way to say the Sharks aren't a good team, but I have reservations about playing anybody else.
Hawks: probably the best team in hockey, and obviously playoff proven.
Ducks: in our heads. Honda Curse. etc. etc.
Oilers: the McDavid coverage would make me want to barf, and it would only be worse if we lost. (That said, it would be epic if we won.) Plus the narrative of them sweeping the season series is not a positive note to go in on.
Wild: Boudreau has kicked our butts in the past. The Wild are seriously slumping though.
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