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Toronto native and WWE superstar Edge recently took time away from body-slamming and pile-driving to give TheHockeyNews.com his exclusive picks for the first round…

Canucks vs. Stars: The Edge goes to the Canucks
“Luongo was a huge pickup for the Canucks and he will be the difference maker in the series. I have to vouch for every Canadian team in the NHL playoffs because there are just so few teams representing Canada.”

Sabres vs. Islanders: The Edge goes to the Sabres
“The Sabres may go all the way this year. They have the most depth of any team in the playoffs.”

Thrashers vs. Rangers: The Edge goes to Thrashers
“I have a soft spot for the Thrashers. I like to see new NHL franchises make hay in the playoffs. The Thrashers are stacked with so many solid snipers that they will take out the Rangers. As a diehard Devils fans – there is nothing I like better than the Rangers exiting the playoffs early. I like Brendan Shanahan, but that is about it.”

Senators vs. Penguins: The Edge goes to Penguins
“This is the toughest series to pick. Dany Heatley got his 50th goal of the year on the last game of the season, which was amazing, but Ottawa has a tendency to choke in the playoffs. The Penguins are a grinding team and I don’t think the Senators can take the package of Crosby, Malkin and Marc-Andre Fleury.”

Predators vs. Sharks: The Edge goes to Sharks
“The Sharks put out the Predators in last year’s playoff and will do so again this year. Thornton and Cheechoo can rally the team, but it will be San Jose’s goaltending that will be the key to the series.”

Ducks vs. Wild: The Edge goes to Ducks
“The Wild could be the dark horse in these NHL playoffs, but the Ducks have the best defensive core in the NHL with Scott Niedermayer and Chris Pronger. Throw in Teemu Selanne and I can see the Ducks in the Western Conference final.”

Red Wings vs. Flames: The Edge goes to the Flames
“The Flames are my surprise team of 2007 and I foresee them taking out the Red Wings. I am going against the grain and going with Canada and the Flames. They have great heart and great goaltending and that is what you need in the playoffs.”

Devils vs. Lightning: The Edge goes to the Devils
“I like the Lightning because I own a home in Tampa, but I can’t go against Marty and my team. Martin Brodeur is an ironman and as I said before, goaltending is the key to the playoffs. Marty carries the Devils and they have a strong line of Elias, Brylin and Madden. From top to bottom they are a strong team and very similar to Buffalo. I just think they are the strongest team and it just so happens they are my personal favorite team. I am not just hopping on the bandwagon; I was rooting for the Devils during the lean years. I just feel that this

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