1. Edmonton’s Oilers could very well make it to the Final Round. Guess who’s coaching McDavid, Inc.? None other than Kris Knoblauch. He’s the fella who the Rangers bypassed for Peter Laviolette. (Chris Drury’s mistake of a lifetime.)
2. Tonight’s Game Seven between St.Louis and Winnipeg figures to be as exciting as last night’s amazing Dallas third period comeback that upset Colorado.
3. The demise of the Avalanche should persuade Brock Nelson to return to Long Island where he belongs.
4. Leafs vs. Panthers looks like another series that could go the limit.
5. Toronto has its strongest team – from coach Berube on out – since Auston Matthews signed on as captain.
6. Goaltending, which once was the Leafs’ weakness, is more than adequate with Anthony Stolarz between the pipes.
7. The Maven considers Brad Marchand Florida’s secret weapon.
8. In Vegas, the saying is “Never bet against the Champions.”
9. If Florida has any distinct advantage it’s coach Paul Maurice.
10. But the Champs’ invisible threat remains attrition. (Alias: too much hockey for too many seasons.)
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