I actually liked Milbury as an analyst, and think it's excessive that he got dismissed over comments that were misconstrued, and not even that bad to begin with. He brought a crotchety realism without trying to be humorous or edgy - trading Milbury for Bissonette is as bad as some of the trades Milbury made as a GM.
This Bruins dream season has been a blast, but there is truth in what he says. Maybe I didn't phrase it that well a couple of games ago about the B's possibly peaking too early. But the playoffs will not be a cakewalk, no matter what goal differential and points percentage say.
First Round - Pittsburgh is also trying for one more Cup with their aging core, and always adds at the TDL. Similar with Washngton.
Second Round - Tampa or Toronto, it likely goes seven either way.
Third Round - Carolina eliminated them last year in a series in which the home team won every game. Likely goes seven, as well.
Final - Right now the West looks the least threatening, should they get this far.
So I'm enjoying this historic run, but am keeping expectations in check. They will be favored, but the ease with which they are winning won't happen in the playoffs.