Playing the role of a playoff favorite

[Al Bundy*]

Considering that it's been a while since Montreal was a favorite to win a playoff series, how are you guys going to get used to the fact that Montreal for once is not the series underdog?

[CrAzYNiNe]

not sure im going to like it. since the habs are usually out, i go for the underdogs because its a familiar feeling

[number 11]

the way i see it we're still an underdog since most predicted us to place last in the east.

[Beakermania*]

I don't think it affects too much... the big difference is home ice in game 7... but other than that its not too big a deal....

There is a reason they say the playoffs is a whole new season, anyone can win any given series, and I don't think it should be on the minds of the players that they are the favourite or the underdog.... you still have to play the games, and execute regardless... You don't get anything from being an so called expert's pick. We know this based on the regular season.

The fear is that this team is so young they may get overconfident, but i hope that Carbo, Gainey, Jarvis, Muller, Koivu, Kovalev, and others can keep them in check.

[Nobak]

Originally Posted by number9

the way i see it we're still an underdog since most predicted us to place last in the east.

Tell that to the media...