While it may vary a little, the Stanley Cup playoffs (including the conference quarterfinals, conference semifinals, conference finals and Stanley Cup finals) usually last about 9 weeks. This can vary every year with distance to travel between venues, television scheduling and other "behind the scene" reasons. In 2011 the playoffs lasted from April 13th until June 15th, and in 2008 they played from April 9th until June 4th.
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NHL players do not get paid during the playoffs.
Every series in the NHL playoffs is a best of 7
The 2011 NHL playoffs began on April 13.
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16, 8 for each conference.
16 total, 8 in each conference
NBC sports, formerly Versus, carries the NHL Playoffs. Chanel 603
16 total, 8 in each conference
16, 8 from east and 8 from west.