I really.. really.. really wish Toronto got Montreal round one..
But even as a die hard Toronto fan, I knew the playoffs would be painful. They have some solid talent this year, but they're so young, so inexperienced. They're just shell shocked out there against Boston. Literally a turnover ever .8 seconds last night. I think they have a solid foundation now, but they still need some integral pieces and to drop some dead weight. I think game 2 will be a lot better and I don't necessarily think they'll get swept. Even if they make it 5 games I'll be satisfied they got the experience.
Then pick up a piece or two in the off season, drop one or two players and be that much stronger and maybe even be a threat next year. Not a contender, but a threat.
As for you, you have a solid team. Good luck, wouldn't bet that they have any chance to win the cup this year, but they might make a decent run.
I'll have a good chuckle if Ottawa eliminates you though.
Logically I'd put Pittsburgh and Chicago in the final.. not just because they're No.1 but I think they are also 100% the most talented teams and deserve to be No.1 in their conferences.
My gut says Ducks/Caps final.