Gretzky Conference Quarterfinals (Best of 7)
1. Toronto Maple Leafs vs 8. Tampa Bay Lightning. in 6. Lightning push hard, but TML too strong
2. Atlanta Thrashers vs 7. Carolina Hurricanes in 6, Thrashers always tough
3. Buffalo Sabres vs 6. Florida Panthers--defer
4. Washington Capitals vs 5. Pittsburgh Penguins. pick'em in 7
Howe Conference Quarterfinals (Best of 7)
1. Minnesota Wild vs 8. Edmonton Oilers in 3
2. San Jose Sharks vs 7. Nashville Predators in 7, could be the wacky SIM upset of round 1
3. Chicago Blackhawks vs 6. Detroit Red Wings in 6, despite the Wings newfound depth
4. St.Louis Blues vs 5. Anaheim Ducks again, pick'em in 7
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