West is too hard, but as for the East, my predictions, with some surprises:

1. Pittsburgh
2. Carolina
3. Boston
4. Capitals
5. Rangers
6. Devils
7. Sabres
8. Jets
9. Senators
10. Flyers
11. Panthers
12. Canadiens
13. Leafs
14. Islanders
15. Lightning

West is too hard, but as for the East, my predictions, with some surprises:

1. Pittsburgh
2. Carolina
3. Boston
4. Capitals
5. Rangers
6. Devils
7. Sabres
8. Jets
9. Senators
10. Flyers
11. Panthers
12. Canadiens
13. Leafs
14. Islanders
15. Lightning
- _Zippy_

I think the East proved too hard for you also. Too much hometeam bias, not enough pepper.

#5 NY Islanders
The Isles will make the playoffs as a record 5 teams from the Atlantic get in




Come on, take time to think these things through. How can all 5 teams make it in a 48 game season when they play each other that many times?
- systemtool

One look at the Islander defense is all you need to tell you they will not make the playoffs. I love the Islanders and the future does look good especially when they get to Brooklyn but the playoffs are not happening this year.

West is too hard, but as for the East, my predictions, with some surprises:

1. Pittsburgh
2. Carolina
3. Boston
4. Capitals
5. Rangers
6. Devils
7. Sabres
8. Jets
9. Senators
10. Flyers
11. Panthers
12. Canadiens
13. Leafs
14. Islanders
15. Lightning
- _Zippy_

As far as 'surprising-prediction' projected standings goes, this one seems relatively plausible.

I think the East proved too hard for you also. Too much hometeam bias, not enough pepper.
- systemtool

I can just go along with everyone else and pick the obvious, but when is the obvious ever the case in an 82 game season? Top it off with an unpredictable 48 game season, and there's going to be a lot of changes to what people expect. Hell 11-15 can make the playoffs if the season starts off right for them.

As far as 'surprising-prediction' projected standings goes, this one seems relatively plausible.
- Mr_Clean

Yeah, it's all plausible. But it's also different from the norm (Flyers, Rangers, and Pens 1-4-5, Capitals winning division, etc.). Everyone's predicting the same thing, or close to it.

I'd be willing to be that either the Pens, Rangers, or Flyers don't make the playoffs this year. Each team, while solid, has it's flaws, and if the flaws are exposed or really hurt them, they'd have to recover real quick. Keeping the Devils out of this, but they can certainly miss the playoffs with their lackluster forward depth and scoring.

I can just go along with everyone else and pick the obvious, but when is the obvious ever the case in an 82 game season? Top it off with an unpredictable 48 game season, and there's going to be a lot of changes to what people expect. Hell 11-15 can make the playoffs if the season starts off right for them.
- _Zippy_

So true. Just (frank)ing with you buddy.

Yeah, it's all plausible. But it's also different from the norm (Flyers, Rangers, and Pens 1-4-5, Capitals winning division, etc.). Everyone's predicting the same thing, or close to it.

I'd be willing to be that either the Pens, Rangers, or Flyers don't make the playoffs this year. Each team, while solid, has it's flaws, and if the flaws are exposed or really hurt them, they'd have to recover real quick. Keeping the Devils out of this, but they can certainly miss the playoffs with their lackluster forward depth and scoring.
- _Zippy_

That's exactly what I'm saying. Both different from the norm, and plausible.

Good job!

#5 NY Islanders
The Isles will make the playoffs as a record 5 teams from the Atlantic get in




Come on, take time to think these things through. How can all 5 teams make it in a 48 game season when they play each other that many times?
- systemtool

Exactly.......unless they win every game, outside the division. Not gonna happen!

Eklund: Lockout Schmockout. Whole NHL Predictions/Whacky Predictions
- Eklund

It's like you and I are twins Ek. Your predictions are eerily close to mine.

islanders in 8th and carolina in 3rd

ive seen it all now.

islanders in 8th and carolina in 3rd

ive seen it all now.
- big_dion

I get the Islanders one, but what's the big deal about Carolina in 3rd? Definitely plausible, and might wind up happening.

I get the Islanders one, but what's the big deal about Carolina in 3rd? Definitely plausible, and might wind up happening.
- _Zippy_

the addition of staal is a good one, the addition of Semin could go either way, ward is still pretty solid, but the carolina D is not so hot.

top 6 fowards are good, bottom six are like leafs from last few years.

I gotta say I have the leafs making the play-offs with home ice alot of heads will turn this year!!!! I BELEAF!!!

I gotta say I have the leafs making the play-offs with home ice alot of heads will turn this year!!!! I BELEAF!!!
- mike1975

Are pigs starting to fly this year also ?

1. Boston
2. Rangers
3. Washington
4. Pittsburgh
5. Philadelphia
6. Carolina
7. Buffalo
8. Ottawa

I gotta say I have the leafs making the play-offs with home ice alot of heads will turn this year!!!! I BELEAF!!!
- mike1975

Poor bastahd

The only important prediction here is Preds win the Cup. Woohoo. It's about time.

The only important prediction here is Preds win the Cup. Woohoo. It's about time.
- R4Z0R

As long as its not the Rangers or Nucks, Im cool with that

There's always a cinderella team why not T.O. Might suprise some people would me too!!I Beleaf!!!!

Why would the Habs replace Therrien when they are in dire needs of establishing consistency within the organization? I predict he will be there for 5yrs minimum.

EK, if the isles make the playoffs as a 8 seed, I will DRIVE to PHILLY and take you out to lunch. Looks like our home opener tonight is just about sold out.

I Predict a Schrivens/Reimer Shut-out tonight!!!! Leafs 5 Habs 0!!!!GoLeafsGO

Some of these are just so dumb. Predicting a Cam Ward injury?

Christ, I wish someone would recognize the Leafs as a good team. They are going to destroy Montreal tonight and they are going to make the playoffs. Not just in eighth either.

Oh, and if the Devils start the season 8-0-2 I will buy season passes for 50 people.

The only important prediction here is Preds win the Cup. Woohoo. It's about time.
- R4Z0R

In your dreams.