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Travel distance between cities is always a factor in the NHL Western Conference playoffs. For the 2012 Conference Finals, however, travel will be a negligible factor.

Opne forum for fans following the Norfolk Admirals and the NHL playoffs,

Goaltending in Tampa is the hot topic just about everywhere; was Steve Yzerman shopping Ryan Malone? This, NHL playoffs references and the fate of Hockey Night In Canada all referenced in our weekly links post.

With the Detroit Red Wings early exit from the 2012 NHL playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning secures a mid-first round draft choice.