Boston/Carolina in the East
Calgary/Vegas/Sharks in the West
Kinda hedging my bets
Boston is tough to cheer for as a team (division rival, 06, semi recent cup winners, Jack Edwards) but I love most of their players (Pasta may very well be my favourite player in the league). It certainly helps they are playing the Leafs in Round 1 and then will be big underdogs in Round 2.
I'd be more committed to the 'Canes if I thought they had a chance, but the Caps will be a tough out. Was really hoping they could sneak into that 2/3 matchup in the Metro.
Vegas and Sharks for the obvious Sens connections (probably leaning towards the Sharks a bit because I'm a bigger EK fan than Stone, but I could hop on the bandwagon of either team once that matchup is done).
Calgary because they are the only Canadian team left standing that I don't hate.