The NHL's Playoffs Are Set

The Minnesota Wild might not be in the playoffs, but after Tuesday night's results around the league, the 16 playoff teams have been decided and there is certainly a wide array of ability to make a long run to the Stanley Cup.

Headlined by the goliaths of teams like the Avalanche, Hurricanes, Stars, Panthers, and Rangers, the playoffs are pretty damn full of teams who could realistically reach the Final. During some seasons, the results feel more than likely, but outside of the teams who most likely will be cannon fodder during the first round -- the Islanders, Capitals, and Predators are just some examples -- every team has some reason they could be lifting Lord Stanley's Cup in June.

Whether it is an elite goaltender between the pipes, some of the most skilled forwards, or the steadiest defenseman, these teams are going to be absolutely battling for the next couple of weeks. And we just get to sit back with zero ties to it all.

That's Wild

Have we seen the limit of what a good locker room can do? The Wild reportedly have a locker room full of good dudes who enjoy playing here, but how far does that get you? [Hockey Wilderness] Former Wild prospect Marshall Warren -- who spent his collegiate career with Boston College -- has signed with the New York Islanders. [The Hockey News]

Off the trail...

NHL Central Scouting has released their final 2024 rankings. [The Hockey News] Will the Presidents' Trophy curse affect the Rangers? [Daily Faceoff]

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