Can Ducks repeat? They've got their hands full in first round with Stars

[rinkrat]

The NHL hasn't had a repeat Stanley Cup champion since the Detroit Red Wings won their second straight league title 10 years ago.

But don't even think about pointing that out to the Anaheim Ducks.

"For anyone on our team, starting from the manager right down to the backup goaltender, to talk about anything other than the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs would be silly, premature, ill-conceived and flat-out stupid," Ducks GM Brian Burke told The Canadian Press.

"You don't worry about the second, third and fourth series in a playoff ever," he added. "Dallas is far too good a team to even dream about looking past. And we know that, we know we're in a dog fight here."

The Hockey News: Headlines: Can Ducks repeat? They've got their hands full in first round with Stars

[ianmonsta]

2nd round exit

[Vernelli23]

Originally Posted by ianmonsta

2nd round exit

I agree. Stars have lacked that spark that they had not too long ago. They need to play like they did last night for every single game.

[Maverick]

They likely will get passed the Stars but I feel they will fall short this year. But as always, will root for them to all break their legs and get sent out in four games.

[Maddogg420]

Dallas wont beat em thats for sure.