Playoff Matchups Announced - Stanley Cup Finals

[joeshmoe]

2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Eastern Conference

Round 1

#1 Boston
#8 Pittsburgh
                       
#4 Toronto               
#5 Florida                 

#3 Tampa Bay
#6 New York R

#2 New York I
#7 Buffalo


Western Conference

Round 1

#1 Dallas
#8 Detroit
                       
#4 Vancouver               
#5 Chicago                 

#3 Columbus
#6 Calgary

#2 Minnesota
#7 Colorado

[hockeyfreak6000]

excited for this. Anything from here forward is a bonus with a team stuck between a rebuild and a contender.

[Colby]

excited for this. Anything from here forward is a bonus with a team stuck between a rebuild and a contender.

My team has fallen off the map as I ride off into the sunset.  Chris, I am still in the league... and with the season winding down, I will stick with the league until further notice.

[Drew]

If Hiller can get over his vertigo, I'll be unstoppable.

[Drew]

excited for this. Anything from here forward is a bonus with a team stuck between a rebuild and a contender.

And rebuild, you were 1st in the conference. I don't think that classifies for a rebuild year. 

[joeshmoe]

My team has fallen off the map as I ride off into the sunset.  Chris, I am still in the league... and with the season winding down, I will stick with the league until further notice.

Dang...and I thought I almost had a bye-week for the first round.  I'm glad your sticking in there Colby.  I think with the season almost over it'll become less of a time commitment and you can stay onboard if youd like to

[joeshmoe]

And rebuild, you were 1st in the conference. I don't think that classifies for a rebuild year. 

The Pats were rebuilding in the NFL but they still dominated!  Although, i'd like to see what the finished product is if Dallas is planning on rebuilding!

[cheesesteak]

I didn't plan on winning the division and getting the 3 seed in a rebuilding year as well. I still don't regret trading Lecavelier though.

[Drew]

I didn't plan on winning the division and getting the 3 seed in a rebuilding year as well. I still don't regret trading Lecavelier though.

Ya I guess so it has lots to do with the activity of the GMs as well. Because in the west you could have been 6th. Or say you were in a different division with more active GMs or teams that have had GMs for the entire season (example in your div. CAR and ATL). It could all be a different story.

[joeshmoe]

2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Eastern Conference

Round 2
 
#8 Pittsburgh                         
#4 Toronto               

#6 New York R
#2 New York I


Western Conference

Round 2

#1 Dallas
#4 Vancouver               
               
#6 Calgary
#2 Minnesota