With the qualification round behind us and the lottery drama all sorted out, we can sit back and enjoy some real playoff hockey. As you probably all know, last night marked the end of the draft lottery saga with the New York Rangers winning the first overall pick. This also means that the Leafs first round pick officially goes to the Carolina Hurricanes, and the selection landing 13th overall.
With the playoffs promising at least four games a day, it should make for an entertaining upcoming few weeks. Starting off the playoffs are some interesting match-ups, including a re-match of last year’s first round surprising upset between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Columbus Blue Jackets, as well as a test for the newly-charged Chicago Blackhawks as they face the Las Vegas Golden Knights.