tinyE: California is a lot like Canada only difference is California has way better hockey teams.
Last year, definitely. This year I'd say it's a wash. Probably easier to advance to the cup out of the west vs. the east this year though.
I'm hoping the Bruins will realize sooner than later that they're meh and aren't making the playoffs and trade a few assets (Chara) towards rebuilding. Wonder how yogs feels about his Kings right now.
ps - and I know you were joking, I just wanted to talk about hockey more than whatever this thread is currently aboot.