Who will win this year? I'm guessing the Mooseheads, the Ice, or the Thunderbirds.

Second round matchups for OHL and WHL are in. Can't believe the Spitfires are already eliminated. Does this mean we see Shane Wright in the playoff lineup for the Kraken?

I think he'll go to Coachella Valley to make a run in the AHL

Winnipeg Ice is my pick.

I expect Seattle to make it out of the W and Quebec to win the Q. The OHL seems wide open.

Second round matchups are in! Which series looks the most exciting? I am excited for the Knights vs. Rangers series, to see if Kitchener is able to knock another great team out of the playoffs. I'm also excited for Moose Jaw vs. Winnipeg. Benson vs. Yager will be legendary, if Benson is in the lineup.

GO MOOSE GO

Which players are you watching for this upcoming draft (that are still in the playoffs)?

12 teams left. Anyone surprised about some of the series outcomes?

I was shocked that the Petes were able to beat the 67s.

kitchener sending windsor to the void in 4 games is likely the biggest upset this season

A little late here but I was curious to see how the Seattle players would show there. Minio, I think raised his draft stock the most. He didn't make too many errors through the playoffs or the Mem Cup. Usually a nice first pass out of the zone.

Sawchyn may have hurt his stock by trying to do too much. I know he wasn't happy about his reduced ice time after the trade deadline but that may also be a bonus. He'll be one of the top 2 centers next year. Will be interesting to see if his brother de-commits from college and comes here.

Hanzel also helped his stock as an OA in the draft. I could see a team taking him in the 7th round like Davidson last year.

Milic, still not sure what he needs to do to get drafted. I'm expecting him to be traded before next season in the dub if he's still in the league. I think a team may take a flyer on him.