<Number 9 is out.> This is tood bad; I favor all the teams entering the playoffs. It also seems kind of "heartless" to leave out only one team. It makes it seem as if the #9 team is the "black sheep" of the league. If they are going to do this, I think they should only let the top six in the tournament. At least #9 won't be alone and really, what chance does #7 and #8 have anyhow. This would sort of mess up the final four at the FleetCenter. Maybe give #1 and #2 byes?? Oh, then we'll have the issue of a one-week layoff helping or hurting!! Arrrgggghhhh!! Anyone know who voted for the shootout? Was this an anomynous vote? Brian Gentry BU'95 1995 Beanpot, Hockey East, National Champs - BU