Let's face it, this is a one-man show and that one man just doesn't have the time he used to...
Conference Quarterfinals:
Chicago Blackhawks - Last year's cup champions kept their high-salary guys and rode the heck out of them... and they eventually were too tired because the components couldn't do the job (unlike last season.)
Montreal Canadiens - Give Carey Price kudos for being astounding this season, the rest of the team wasn't as effective against the Bruins in their series.
Pittsburgh Penguins - I thought they'd be out of the playoffs without Malkin and Crosby, so kudos to them for even getting that far. Alas, missing those two guys going up against LeCavalier and Stamkos simply left Pittsburgh with the short end of the straw.
Buffalo Sabres - You can't blame the goaltending in this one; Buffalo was simply outworked by Philadelphia's offensive hustle. Hopefully a full season with their new owner Terry Pegula can see them go deep in the playoffs next season.
Conference Semifinals:
Washington Capitals - The team's still very, very young and there's questions about how coach Bruce Boudreau motivates the team. After their third early season, what will the team with the league's best player do in the off-season?
Nashville Predators - I gave these guys no credit and they still persevered. They came up short against a team who spent to the cap. Would more money in player personnel make them a Cup favorite?
Philadelphia Flyers - The goalie carousel didn't help matters, but it was largely injuries to Jeff Carter and Chris Pronger that deflated the air out the team during the second round.
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