My NHL Wishlist

In the spirit of thinking that I should get (or at least covet) what I want, I chronicle here my desired NHL bracket breakdown. To tether myself to reality, first are the current standings, and then what I'd like to see as a fan.

Current standing as of March 2:

Eastern Conference
Team- Pts
1. * Montreal- 81
2. * New Jersey- 80
3. * Carolina- 73
4. Ottawa- 80
5. Pittsburgh- 79
6. Boston- 76
7. NY Rangers- 74
8. Philadelphia- 73
9. Buffalo- 71
10. NY Islanders- 69
11. Washington- 68
12. Toronto- 68
13. Atlanta- 64
14. Florida- 64
15. Tampa Bay- 59
* = Division Leader

Desired Eastern Conference 1st round matchups:

(1) Montreal vs (8) Toronto... I know it likely won't happen given the hole the Leafs would have to climb out of, but doesn't mean I can't wish.
(2) New Jersey vs (7) NY Rangers... nice rivalry matchup.
(3) Washington vs (6) Boston... again, not likely the Caps will mount the comeback, but would much rather watch Ovechkin than... uh, the Carolina players.
(4) Ottawa vs (5) Pittsburgh... compelling simply due to the star power.

More likely matchups (but, still with personal hope in play):

(1) Montreal vs (8) NYR.
(2) New Jersey vs (7) Philly.
(3) Carolina vs (6) Boston.
(4) Ottawa vs (5) Pittsburgh.

Eastern Conference 2nd round matchups:

(1) Montreal vs (6) Boston... nice Original Six series.
(2) NJ vs (5) Pittsburgh... will reveal whether the Pens paid too much to get Hossa.

Eastern Conference 3rd round with hopeful result:

Montreal def Pittsbugh... if Cary Price does in fact turn out to be Patrick Roy. If he doesn't, then the Pens need Crosby and Malkin to be... Crosby and Malkin.

Western Conference
Team- Pts
1. * Detroit- 90
2. * Dallas- 87
3. * Minnesota- 77
4. Anaheim- 81
5. San Jose- 80
6. Calgary- 77
7. Vancouver- 74
8. Colorado- 74
9. Nashville- 74
10. Phoenix- 71
11. Columbus- 69
12. Chicago- 66
13. St. Louis- 66
14. Edmonton- 65
15. Los Angeles-56
* = Division Leader

Desired Western Conference 1st round matchups:

(1) Detroit vs (8) Colorado... actually, I think Dallas will finish first in the West, but would like to see this former "blood on the ice" rivalry.
(2) Dallas vs (7) Vancouver... Richards vs Luongo.
(3) Calgary vs (6) Minnesota... Chris Simon vs Calgary PD after he goes mental yet again.
(4) Anaheim vs (5) SJ... I know the result I would like to see.

Eastern Conference 2nd round matchups:

(1) Detroit vs (4) Anaheim.
(2) Dallas vs (3) Calgary.

Western Conference 3rd round with expected (not gonna say hopeful as that would imply liking one of these teams) result:

Dallas def Anaheim.

Stanley Cup Finals... GO EAST!!!!! (yes, that's more hope than expectation)