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Cup predictions

Some expert - and not-so-expert - picks to consider.

Eight-ball:

Will the Tampa Bay Lightning win the Stanley Cup? Outlook good.

Will the Tampa Bay Lightning sweep the Stanley Cup final? Yes.

Will Nikolai Khabibulin win the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP? Ask again later.

Will Vinny Lecavalier win the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP? It is certain.

Will Lightning owner Bill Davidson attend at least one game? As I see it, yes

Will Palace Sports & Entertainment say it made a profit for the 2003-04 season? Better not tell you now

Heads is Lightning; Tails is Flames.

Game 1: Lightning

Game 2: Flames

Game 3: Lightning

Game 4: Lightning

Game 5: Lightning

Joanne Korth: Lightning in seven -- The Cup stays in the United States.

Gary Shelton: Lightning in seven -- Can you imagine anything more fun than the Game Seven win over Philly? I can.

Damian Cristodero: Lightning in six -- Surviving the Flyers proves destiny.

Tom Jones: Flames in six -- Tougher road to the final pays off.