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they are the semifinals, for the conference. Technically they are the quarterfinals for the Stanley Cup Championship, but they have always been refered to as the conference semis, just like the next round is called the conference finals.
Anywho, anyone have any comment on Burke and the NHL colluding to eliminate the 500k fine on Neidermeyer for skipping training camp? IMO, its rediculous that every one, including Burke, agreed and signed off on the CBA which includes the clearly defined rule that Scott should be fined, yet now they wanna let him off with a slap on the wrist and tell all the other GMs they will enforce the rules from now on. If they wanna wave his fine, then they need to enforce the portion of the rule that states Neidermeyer's full contract counts against the cap, and crucify Anaheim for being over the cap. To me this is indicative of not only how far Burke's nose is up Betttman's ass, but the entirely inadequate management the NHL is under in general. This wishy washy attitude is the same way they approach league promotion, TV rights, officiating, ... you name it.
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