Duh! I don't think it is a realistic expectation for all five teams in one Division to make playoffs unless nearly every divisional game ends in a tie.

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

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.
- Aquaman_2400

I RECOGNIZE!!!

sens last in the northeast....

I'll have some of whatever you're smoking/snorting


AT WORST the sens finish 3rd

With the short season, the races will be ridiculously tight. The top 7 teams in the East will be seperated by only 6 pts and the top 7 in the West by only 4pts! My picks are as follows:
EAST
1. Carolina 63pts
2. Philly 62pts
3. Boston 61pts
4. Rangers 62pts
5. Pens 61pts
6. Caps 59pts
7. Buffalo 57pts
8. Florida 54pts
9. Jersey 52pts
10. Tampa 50pts
11. Mont. 49pts
12. Jets 48pts
13. Leafs 47pts
14. Isles 46pts
15. Sens 45pts
WEST
1. Canucks 61pts
2. Blues 60pts
3. Sharks 60pts
4. Preds 60pts
5. Wild 58pts
6. LA 57pts
7. Chicago 57pts
8. Detroit 54pts
9. Oilers 53pts
10. Yotes 52pts
11. Ducks 51pts
12. Stars 49ps
13. Avs 48pts
14. Flames 41pts
15. Jackets 40pts

PLAYOFFS
EAST
Carolina over Florida in 6
Philly over Buffalo in 6
Boston over Washington in 6
Rangers over the Pens in 7

Rangers over Carolina in 6
Philly over Boston in 7

Rangers over the Flyers 7 (man I hate typing that!!)

WEST
Detroit upsets Vancouver in 7
St Louis over Chicago in 6
LA upsets San Jose in 6
Nashville over Minnesota in 6

St. Louis over Detroit in 6
Nashville over LA in 7

St. Louis over Nashville in 7

FINALS
As a Flyers fan this hurts, but my head says:
Rangers over the Blues in 6

God, I hope I'm wrong!!!!

Last place in the Northeast for the Senators? That's depressing. And unlikely, I think that spot is Montreal's to lose (win?).
- Mr_Clean

Kind of funny he calls that 'falling off a bit'
Sens will be good.

St. Louis: The return of Halak and the combination of dynamic youth and grizzled vets means the Blues will win the Central Division.

So if you think the above will happen why not just pick them to win it.

With the short season, the races will be ridiculously tight. The top 7 teams in the East will be seperated by only 6 pts and the top 7 in the West by only 4pts! My picks are as follows:
EAST
1. Carolina 63pts
2. Philly 62pts
3. Boston 61pts
4. Rangers 62pts
5. Pens 61pts
6. Caps 59pts
7. Buffalo 57pts
8. Florida 54pts
9. Jersey 52pts
10. Tampa 50pts
11. Mont. 49pts
12. Jets 48pts
13. Leafs 47pts
14. Isles 46pts
15. Sens 45pts
WEST
1. Canucks 61pts
2. Blues 60pts
3. Sharks 60pts
4. Preds 60pts
5. Wild 58pts
6. LA 57pts
7. Chicago 57pts
8. Detroit 54pts
9. Oilers 53pts
10. Yotes 52pts
11. Ducks 51pts
12. Stars 49ps
13. Avs 48pts
14. Flames 41pts
15. Jackets 40pts

- BiggE

I don't for see the bottom teams getting 40 points, I definetly don't see the Leafs getting 47 Points.

1. NYR 1. VAN
2. TOR 2. L.A.
3. CAR 3. DET
4. SEN 4. ST.L
5. BUF 5. MIN
6. BOS 6. S.J.
7. PHIL 7. NASH
8. PITT 8. EDM



I THINK PITTSBURG IS A SQUEAKER I HAVE RANGERS WINNING THE CUP OVER L.A.

1. NYR 1. VAN
2. TOR 2. L.A.
3. CAR 3. DET
4. SEN 4. ST.L
5. BUF 5. MIN
6. BOS 6. S.J.
7. PHIL 7. NASH
8. PITT 8. EDM



I THINK PITTSBURG IS A SQUEAKER I HAVE RANGERS WINNING THE CUP OVER L.A.
- mike1975

This guy is obviously an Islanders fan on a fake name.

1. NYR 1. VAN
2. TOR 2. L.A.
3. CAR 3. DET
4. SEN 4. ST.L
5. BUF 5. MIN
6. BOS 6. S.J.
7. PHIL 7. NASH
8. PITT 8. EDM



I THINK PITTSBURG IS A SQUEAKER I HAVE RANGERS WINNING THE CUP OVER L.A.
- mike1975

I'd bet with anyone that Montréal will finish dead last in their conference and last in the entire league.

Several AHL teams have better D's.

Hockey kicks ass...

The Ranger top offensive scorer will NOT be one of the big three, but rather be a surprise.

Rupp?

I'd bet with anyone that Montréal will finish dead last in their conference and last in the entire league.

Several AHL teams have better D's.
- TimBits

columbus is worse. price will win games all by himself, while the jackets goaltending will likely manage to lose games all by themselves. habs are still a top 3 pick though, IMO

The Ranger top offensive scorer will NOT be one of the big three, but rather be a surprise.

Rupp?
- GioRock

Lundqvist?

Lundqvist?
- sensarmy_11

Any chance you will finish that All time greats NHL season and tell us all who won the stanley cup?

gretzky got 50 goals in 39 games....not 48.
and no, no one will even come close to matching this record.

sometimes i just have to shake my head at this website..

columbus is worse. price will win games all by himself, while the jackets goaltending will likely manage to lose games all by themselves. habs are still a top 3 pick though, IMO
- sensarmy_11

PIT
BOS
WAS
NYR
TB
CAR
OTT
NJ


DET
LAK
VAN
COL
STL
CHI
MIN
SJ

1. NYR 1. VAN
2. TOR 2. L.A.
3. CAR 3. DET
4. SEN 4. ST.L
5. BUF 5. MIN
6. BOS 6. S.J.
7. PHIL 7. NASH
8. PITT 8. EDM



I THINK PITTSBURG IS A SQUEAKER I HAVE RANGERS WINNING THE CUP OVER L.A.
- mike1975

Eklund,

your entire west predictions are nothing short of a complete joke.

NSH loses Suter and a few goal scorers and you think they will hoist the cup?!?!?!

none of you have any clue what's going to happen

I personally believe teams with guys that have played all year have the advantage for the first two weeks so predictions are out the window until everyone who hasn't played shakes off the rust