Based on Joe's history in the playoffs it's hard for me to come up with a good arguement except for that I hope things change this spring. Joe, however did'nt disappear until the second round of the playoffs this year.(A sign of improvment?) I think a bigger concern of mine as far as San Jose goes is the depth of conference. Buffalo will most certainly have a easier road to the finals and Im worried by the time the Sharks get there (if they do) thier best will be gone. I really like teh Sabres to win it all for this reason. No matter who emerges out of the west. Ruff is also a big key. I just don't see him letting his team get ambushed in the playoffs. I cant see him letting the Sabres get overconfident or complacent. Only thing that could bite Buffalo in the a$$ is if the refs relax the clutch and grab for teh playoffs and teams can cheat thier way to a win over them. Much like they did last season when the Sharks got ground down by the Oilers.