Isles fan here. Here are my Eastern Conference predictions.
Rangers over Caps in 5. UGH. I hate the Rags just as much as I do the Jets, Dolphins, Pats. Unfortunately, the Rags aren't losing here.
Canes over Isles in 5. I want to be wrong here but I know how this will end.
Bruins over Leafs in 7. Close series but I will go with the B's simply because they have the better goaltending.
Panthers over Lightning in 7. Coin flip here. This series could go either way. Just think FLA is the better team but it's close.
Good luck to the Sabres in hiring the next HC. They have talent as they proved last year with 93 points. The right coach can make a difference. It's been too long since playoff hockey was played in Buffalo. The Sabres need to end that 13-year playoff less streak.