Stanley Cup Prediction Time!

I inadvertently missed putting up the predictions for the Conference Finals (odd because I remembered to turn in the picks for the playoff pool I'm in, which bombed, by the way).  Today, I will put up predictions for the Stanley Cup Finals (while hopefully remembering to send in predictions to the playoff pool, even though I'm mathematically eliminated from winning anything at this point).

(1) Chicago Blackhawks vs. (4) Boston Bruins

Both teams have had their share of adversity in the playoffs, yet both had relatively easy times in their respective Conference Finals matchups.  Offensive edge goes to Chicago, yet don't underestimate the Bruins and their knack for clutch goals, while defensively, the Bruins are ahead here, but it's closer than you think because Chicago has a pretty good defense, as well.  Goaltending edge goes to Boston, as Tuukka Rask has proven that he can be a great starter, but Chicago has a pretty good starter, too in Corey Crawford.

Prediction: Boston in 7