2010 Stanley Cup Finals Predictions

Two teams with a rich history and tradition will meet in the Stanley Cup Finals, as the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers have survived the first three grueling rounds of the NHL playoffs.

The Flyers might be a surprise participant in the Finals as the East's No. 7 seed, but no one can deny how impressive they've looked in bouncing the Devils, Bruins and Canadiens. They became just the third team in NHL history to rally back from a 3-0 series deficit to advance with their victory over Boston in the second round.

It's more natural to see the Blackhawks playing for the Stanley Cup. A team that already had a strong nucleus of young talented added two veterans with lots of playoff experience in the offseason in Marian Hossa and John Madden in a championship-or-bust drive. They dispatched the Predators and Canucks in six games before sweeping San Jose, the West's No. 1 seed, in the conference finals.

Below, the FanHouse staff makes their picks.

Blackhawks vs. Flyers Predictions


Christopher Botta	Blackhawks in 7
Chris Burke	Blackhawks in 6
Bruce Ciskie	Blackhawks in 5
Adam Gretz	Blackhawks in 6
Tom Mantzouranis	Blackhawks in 6
A.J. Perez	Flyers in 7
Kevin Schultz	Blackhawks in 6
Chris Sesno	Blackhawks in 4
Susan Slusser	Blackhawks in 5
Hal Spivack	Blackhawks in 5