Some money, mostly bragging rights. I would have taken a chance on Pittsburgh/Chicago/Detroit type teams but surprisingly those were the players being picked first so I scooped up the top teams players. I would like to see some upsets and more exciting teams advance too.

My picks for the first round:

East
NY Rangers Vs Ottawa: Rangers in 5
Boston Vs Washington: Bruins in 6
Florida Vs New Jersey: Devils in 6
Pittsburgh Vs Philadelphia: Penguins in 6

West
Vancouver Vs Los Angeles: Canucks in 6
St. Louis Vs San Jose: Blues in 5
Phoenix Vs Chicago: Phoenix in 7
Nashville Vs. Detroit: Red Wings in 7

It's been a long struggle for florida getting into the playoffs, so I would like to see them advance, but don't think it's likely. Also wouldn't mind Sharks beating Blues, so many years at the top of the league without playoff success, it would be cool to see them take it all starting at the bottom this year. My only real "upset" is Phoenix over Chicago, goaltending and team defence being the main factors - not overly confident on this one but feel it's a good place to take a chance.

I am glad you know good will prevail over evil and Detroit and Philly will be down and out quickly.

Actually, this is the first year in a long time i see Detroit as the underdog in the first round and I certainly have no complaints.

East
Ottawa Senators vs NY Rangers - Rangers in 7
Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins - Bruins in 5
New Jersey Devils vs Florida Panthers - Devils in 6
Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins - Flyers in 7

West
LA Kings vs Vancouver Canucks - Canucks in 7
San Jose Sharks vs St. Louis Blues - Blues in 5
Chicago Blackhawks vs Phoenix Coyotes - Coyotes in 7
Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators - Predators in 7

East
Ottawa Senators vs NY Rangers - Rangers in 6
Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins - Bruins in 6
New Jersey Devils vs Florida Panthers - Devils in 6
Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins -Penguins in 7

West
LA Kings vs Vancouver Canucks - Canucks in 5
San Jose Sharks vs St. Louis Blues - Blues in 6
Chicago Blackhawks vs Phoenix Coyotes - Hawks in 6
Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators - Predators in 6   I wanted to say Preds in for, but I can only dream that possible.

No time or motivation to closely analyze the rest of the series. No matter as the real fun starts tonight the games. I will try to watch the phily, pittsburgh game and part of the Detroit game so I can talk trash if possible.

Have not made a chart as I think they are boring and would rather see people ideas written down. Will organize a chart before all is done.

It's like Christmas morning!

Sounds like you have been using that telescope for voyeurism already!  

Here are the best sites I have on the net I have used to watch rugby, ufc, football and rarely hockey when it is blacked out.

http://www.sportshunter.eu/

http://www.lshunter.tv/hockey-live-streaming-video.html

lifetime canucks fan but i think they're poised for an early playoff exit

If they get Danelle back soon the sister twins might dominate again. I see them as a favorite for the Western conference finals. I believe!!!

I do not think so Canada can only win in the olympics. The cup has officially become a citizen of the USA!

Flyers are taking the Pens out in 6. Unfortunately the Rangers own us this year, so poop, if we play them we are out in 5. Cindy Crosby and Evelyn Malkin better get the tissues out because they will be crying harder soon. And whining at the refs in Philly will only get them beat up in the parking lot. Shittsburgh is going DOOOOOOOOWN.