STANLEY CUP BRACKET CONTEST, POST BRACKETS HERE!

Ok since the thread for people to join is getting a little long, please post your brackets here.

The rules:

1 point for each correct prediction for each Conference Quarterfinal matchup.

2 points for each correct prediction for each Conference Semi-final matchup.

3 points for each correct prediction for each Conference Final matchup.

4 points for picking the correct Cup champion.

Also, for each series, list what you think will be the outcome. Such as 4 games to 0, 4 games to 1, and so on. This is not going to give you any points, but will be used as a tiebreaker. If 2 people are tied for 1st with 23 points, then the person who had more series outcomes correct will get the tiebreaker.

Remember, the brackets in the NHL are based on seeding. The highest seed in each round plays the lowest seed in each round. PLEASE POST BRACKETS ONLY IN THIS THREAD. That way all the brackets are in one place. We will use the other thread as discussion/trash talk/whatever. I will post the standings after each round in that thread.

Of course your brackets will not physically look like a bracket, since that would be impossible to do on the boards. Instead it is a logical bracket. I will post a small example at the bottom of this post.

Here is the list of people who have signed up so far.

FlyFlyersFly
LEAFS4LIFE99
Cous4th
alfred41
bew0072
Wingnut 4life
gallagher87
Prevalance1
tarkus
Strange Brew
puckup
natedoggg9
BlackAndGold18
Ranga88
RC Philly
Gators Fan 38
NYs Finest
Derbylynn
ChesterPres
alabamaflyerfan
craigflorida
Burghie96
Pats Sox #1
BillSing
jake_canucks
Steve Brown
cmc18v
NFB

Example Bracket:

Western Conference

Conference Quarterfinals

1. Team 1

                    Team 1 wins series 4-2

8. Team 8

2. Team 2

                   Team 7 wins series 4-3

7. Team 7

3. Team 3

                    Team 3 wins series 4-0

6. Team 6

4. Team 4

                  Team 5 wins series 4-1

5. Team 5

Conference Semifinals

1. Team 1

                   Team 1 wins series 4-3

7. Team 7

3. Team 3

                   Team 5 wins series 4-1

5. Team 5

Conference Finals

1. Team 1

                  Team 5 wins series 4-3

5. Team 5

Then of course you do the East, then the last will be the Stanley Cup.

I think I covered everything, if there are anyother questions, feel free to use http://www.sportsline.com/mcc/messages/chrono/7566389/0/3
 that thread to post any questions, or PM me.

Good luck everyone and remember, please post brackets only in this thread!

Here are the first round matchups.

Eastern Conference:

#1 Montreal Canadiens vs. #8 Boston Bruins

#2 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. #7 Ottawa Senators

#3 Washington Capitals vs. #6 Philadelphia Flyers

#4 New Jersey Devils vs. #5 New York Rangers


Western Conference:

#1 Detroit Red Wings vs. #8 Nashville Predators

#2 San Jose Sharks vs. #7 Calgary Flames

#3 Minnesota Wild vs. #6 Colorado Avalanche

#4 Anaheim Ducks vs. #5 Dallas Stars

SoxCeltsPatsBs added to above list.

Western Conference<o:p> </o:p>

Conference Quarterfinals<o:p> </o:p>

<o:p>  </o:p>
1. <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> Detroit</st1:place> </st1:city> Red Wings

       <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> Detroit</st1:place> </st1:city> wins series 4-1

8. <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:city w:st="on"> Nashville</st1:city> </st1:place> Predators

<o:p>  </o:p> ***************************

2. <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> San Jose</st1:place> </st1:city> Sharks

       <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> San Jose</st1:place> </st1:city> wins series 4-2 

7. <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:city w:st="on"> Calgary</st1:city> </st1:place> Flames

<o:p> </o:p> ****************************

3. <st1:state w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> Minnesota</st1:place> </st1:state> Wild

         <st1:state w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> Colorado</st1:place> </st1:state> wins series 4-2

6. <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:state w:st="on"> Colorado</st1:state> </st1:place> Avalanche

****************************

4.  Aneheim Ducks

         <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> Anaheim</st1:place> </st1:city> wins series 4-1

5.  <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:city w:st="on"> Dallas</st1:city> </st1:place> Stars

<o:p>  </o:p> *************************

Conference Semifinals

<o:p> </o:p> 1. <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> Detroit</st1:place> </st1:city> Red Wings

         <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> Detroit</st1:place> </st1:city> wins series 4-1

6. <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:state w:st="on"> Colorado</st1:state> </st1:place> Avalanche

*************************

<o:p>  </o:p> 2.  <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> San Jose</st1:place> </st1:city> Sharks

         <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> San Jose</st1:place> </st1:city> wins 4-3

3.  <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:city w:st="on"> Anaheim</st1:city> </st1:place> Ducks

Conference Finals<o:p> </o:p>

1.  <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> Detroit</st1:place> </st1:city> Red Wings

         <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> Detroit</st1:place> </st1:city> wins series 4-2

2.  <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:city w:st="on"> San Jose</st1:city> </st1:place> Sharks

<o:p>
</o:p>

<o:p>  </o:p> Eastern Conference<o:p> </o:p>

Conference Quarterfinals<o:p> </o:p>

<o:p>  </o:p> 1. <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> Montreal</st1:place> </st1:city> Canadians

      <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> Montreal</st1:place> </st1:city> wins series 4-2

8. <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:city w:st="on"> Boston</st1:city> </st1:place> Bruins

***************************

2. <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> Pittsburg</st1:place> </st1:city> Penguins

       <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> Ottawa</st1:place> </st1:city> wins series 4-2 

7. <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> Ottawa</st1:place> </st1:city> Senators

<o:p>  </o:p> ****************************

<o:p>  </o:p> 3. <st1:state w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> Washington</st1:place> </st1:state> Capitals

       <st1:state w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"> Washington</st1:place> </st1:state> wins series 4-0

6. <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:city w:st="on"> Philade