Predators vs Oilers

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PREDATORS		OILERS
3-2		1-4

The Aesthetics
Normally, too much detail and too much color would kill a team pretty quickly, but I really don't like words in logos. The Oilers logo's main saving grace is its simplicity and color scheme. The Predators may have had it but for the minute detail in the logo.
Oilers

The Nickname
The Predator would totally eat the Oiler. The poor guy would never stand a chance.
Predators

The Analysis
Again, both logos are more than appropriate for their respective teams. I'm getting the Oilers here for their use of the team name in what should be more symbolic. That and I love the Predators logo. I actually bought a Predators jersey when I was in Nashville a few years ago just because the logo is so cool.
Predators

WINNER

2-1

 

Senators vs Canadiens

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SENATORS		CANADIENS
2-1		1-0

The Aesthetics
It's another all-Canadian match. And I don't think there should be much question that the Canadiens get this point. Simple design and great use of color. Not that the Senators logo really lacks that but here again I feel like a simpler design would work better. (Hint: Less of the thin lines.)
Canadiens

The Nickname
A Senator is a lawmaker. A Canadien is a citizen. Easy.
Senators

The Analysis
Here we have two logos, neither of which I can really complain about. But the rules of this competition state that only can take the point in each category. In the end, I'm going to give it to the Canadiens because executive decisions are my forte. Also that "H" gets me every time!
Canadiens

WINNER

2-1

 

Blues vs Canucks

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BLUES		CANUCKS
4-1		0-1

The Aesthetics
This is a tough one so we'll cut right to the end here. The color scheme in the Canucks logo is so much cooler. Give them a point, please.
Canucks

The Nickname
Hmm. We're going to say that Canucks are outdoorsy, lumberjack-types who could totally beat up a Blues-playing saxist. Right?
Canucks

The Analysis
As much as I like the Canucks logo, it just doesn't really seem to represent the team name very well. On the other hand, a musical note is the best way of symbolizing the Blues.
Blues

WINNER

2-1

 

Thrashers vs Penguins

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THRASHERS		PENGUINS
1-2		0-2

The Aesthetics
Neither team has been very strong in the tournament up to this point, but it's still early for them. Again we see a pair of logos which prominently feature hockey sticks. It's a hockey team so that is just too obvious for my taste. Regardless of that, in my humble opinion, the Thrashers logo is cooler.
Thrashers

The Nickname
The Thrashers is a bird of flight but the Penguin is a bird of non-flight. The Thrasher could taunt the Penguin if either ever made it into the same climate zone.
Thrashers

The Analysis
Neither logo does a good job of representing their city, but my eye is just more attracted to the Thrashers logo for its use of multiple colors. Don't get me wrong, I like the Vegas gold in the Penguins logo, but they aren't going to beat the Thrashers.
Thrashers

WINNER

3-0