to be honest, the leafs have the hardest route to make the cup final. They have to go through Bruins, Wash, Islanders, Tampa, Florida, Columbus on their side of the draw. I know they don't have to beat them all, but a good portion of them.
Edmtn and Vancouver realistically have to get thru Vegas, Colorado, Dallas and each other.
no matter which team it is, it's going to take a couple of good upsets along the way ie: like when the Kings placed 8th and then won.
Toronto and Edmonton have to prove that they can win ONE round first.