Dallas, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Edmonton
Florida, Toronto, New York, New York
There's always one upset in the first round and I think it will be Islanders knocking out Carolina with Brind'amour being fired if that happens (Leafs should then hire him regardless how well they do this year).
I can see the Leafs making it as far as the ECF but not being able to get past a real contender like the Rangers (Boston isn't a real contender and I'm not convinced Florida is either). Anything short of a finals appearance and I hope Keefe is fired (preferably replaced by Brind'amour).
Vancouver and Rangers are my picks to meet in the finals, with my second favourite team, NYR, winning it all (even though I would be just as happy, maybe even more actually, with Vancouver winning it).
Winnipeg is my dark horse pick strictly because of Hellebuyck.
Go Leafs Go