As I have said before and even before the playoffs began, the Penguins have the Stanley Cup locked up this year, and probably for several years to come.

The Penguins wilo take out the Flyers in four games, beginning tonight. The series will be a tough and physical one, but the Penguins outstanding ability on the power play and the penalty kill will determine the outcome.

Marc-Andre Fleury will continue to shine in goal, and the Penguins will exploit the Flyers' weaknesses, and those of goalie Martin Biron.

This is so because the Penguins cannot lose in Mellon Arena. There is no way any team will be able to beat them in Pittsburgh. They will take a 2-0 lead in games here, while Fleury steals a game for them in Philadelphia.

The Flyers won't be able to rebound after being down 3-0.

I have been right all along, and I will be right again. Mark my words and take them to the bank.

This series, despite the hype, is over before it even begins. Heck, the Penguins are so deep and talented, they can even mail in the four games it will take them to sweep the Red Wings or the Dallas Stars.

You can begin planning the Stanley Cup Victory Parade down Grant Street and Fifth Avenue, and tie it in with the groundbreaking for a new arena.

These are great days for hockey and Pittsburgh.