Tonight, the Leafs play game number 82 against the Ottawa Senators. A win could bump the Leafs into the 11th draft position, a loss could see them drafting as high as seventh. With the new lottery system, that's the difference between a 4.7% chance at the top pick and a 1.5% chance. So here's a discussion question for today's LL: Are you cheering for a win or a loss tonight?

Playoff Elimination Flowchart
Trying to figure out who to cheer for this year? This should help.

Dallas Stars Clinch Second Wild-Card Berth with Win Over St. Louis Blues
The Dallas Stars clinched the playoffs for the first time in five years. Celebration thread over at DBD.

Ryan Malone arrested on DUI, cocaine charges | Tampa Bay Times
Lightning left wing Ryan Malone was arrested Saturday morning on charges of driving under the influence and cocaine possession.

Flames sign Hobey Baker winner Johnny Gaudreau, Bill Arnold - Matchsticks and Gasoline
Good - get them the hell out of Hockey East.

Colorado Avalanche’s success is unsustainable (Trending Topics) | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
If you thought Avs fans understood "unsustainable winning" after their 09-10 playoff clinch and 10-11 second-overall-draft pick, you are mistaken.

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Nathan Horton has surgery, sidelined for 6 weeks
Horton started his year with offseason surgery, played 35 games, and now he's ending it with another surgery. Still, his first year could've been worse.

Rupp suspended four games for ‘late, illegal’ hit on Oshie | ProHockeyTalk
Got a video and everything.

Jason Demers hit to Tyson Barrie's Head
Oof.

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