I voted top 4 get paid, due to believe it be harsh on whoever comes 4th, making the conference finals and losing then losing the 3/4th Playoff Game and getting no reward for getting to the final 4.
Plus easily prepared to pay $30 for a nhl league that requires good gm'ing to get to the last 4, due to good drafting and knowing who to trade or release when cap crunch sets in, which is needed in this type of league.