Ten days until the playoffs begin.
 

and the list of eligible teams is getting shorter by the day! Gone but not forgotten (although some had a forgettable mini-season):

Buffalo (they totally disrespected Miller after all he's done for them)
Calgary
Carolina
Colorado
Florida
Nashville (what a surprise after they sell off their best players!)
Philly (from the Bruin point of view, couldn't happen to a nicer set of guys)
Tampa

Several have one foot in the grave and another on a banana peel.
Does anyone think Detroit can make it?
Does anyone think the Rangers will hold on?

Detroit is almost even money to get in after Dallas lost last night.

National Hockey League Playoff Chances - Sports Club Stats

IMO, the real question is, will Toronto actually do something this year, or just fold like Superman on laundry day?

I think Toronto will make it but Detroit will miss it by a point.

In other news, the city of Boston took over singing the national anthem after the first line for Rene again today. I like it. I hope it becomes a tradition.