Three Degrees Of Pat Caputo

Three reasons I think the Red Wings have at least a 50-50 shot of advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals:
1. With pretty much their entire team intact for the first time this season, the Red Wings have the best depth in the Western Conference and are peaking at the right time.
2. Mike Babcock has by far the best track record of any coach in the conference.
3. While Jimmy Howard isn't a playoff-proven goalie, name another who will be in the playoffs in the Western Conference?