Lightning finishing last in southeast, I don't know about that.

I understand all the negativity towards the Habs this year, but its all because of last year results. I believe the Habs have a great chance at the playoffs if these 4 things happen

1. P.K Subban is signed within a week
2. NO INJURIES-never gonna happen - LESS INJURIES looking at you Markov/Gionta
3. Powerplay is better


Lets get something straight here,
1. people say Montreal has a AHL compared defense... Last year the Habs finished 11th best i believe in GA/G. They lost Hal Gill and Chris Campoli this year. Does the loss of the players make us that much worse?

2. The Habs had 2nd best PK in the league last year

3. 16!! yes 16!! Overtime/ Shootout losses, split that in 1/3 and its big difference

4. Last year was the worst year i can remember for our bleu, blanc et rouge, They played a large portion of that without there leader, Brian Gionta, if he can get back to his regular stats then the habs will have more scoring.

5. A.GALLY!!

6. 3rd/4th line depth. Moen/B.Gally,Eller,Bourque
White/Moen,Prust,Armtsrong

7. Did I mention that Scott Gomez is gone! wooohoooo

I predict the habs in 7-10th this year. Maybe I'm being biased, but have any of you seen the lineup??

MP,Little D, Cole
A.GallY , Pleks, Gionta
Moen/B.Gally,Eller,Bourque
White/Moen,Prust,Armtsrong

Gorges, P.K
Markov, Emelin
Diaz, Kaberle

Okay Kaberle's a wuss, another P.G era mistake, but where the hell is awful D
How do you have awful D and have 11th best GA/G.

you knw what i think??


LEAFS TONIGHT GET
NANANANAAA,NANANANAAA, HEY HEY HEY, GOODBYE'D

I understand all the negativity towards the Habs this year, but its all because of last year results. I believe the Habs have a great chance at the playoffs if these 4 things happen

1. P.K Subban is signed within a week
2. NO INJURIES-never gonna happen - LESS INJURIES looking at you Markov/Gionta
3. Powerplay is better


Lets get something straight here,
1. people say Montreal has a AHL compared defense... Last year the Habs finished 11th best i believe in GA/G. They lost Hal Gill and Chris Campoli this year. Does the loss of the players make us that much worse?

2. The Habs had 2nd best PK in the league last year

3. 16!! yes 16!! Overtime/ Shootout losses, split that in 1/3 and its big difference

4. Last year was the worst year i can remember for our bleu, blanc et rouge, They played a large portion of that without there leader, Brian Gionta, if he can get back to his regular stats then the habs will have more scoring.

5. A.GALLY!!

6. 3rd/4th line depth. Moen/B.Gally,Eller,Bourque
White/Moen,Prust,Armtsrong

7. Did I mention that Scott Gomez is gone! wooohoooo

I predict the habs in 7-10th this year. Maybe I'm being biased, but have any of you seen the lineup??

MP,Little D, Cole
A.GallY , Pleks, Gionta
Moen/B.Gally,Eller,Bourque
White/Moen,Prust,Armtsrong

Gorges, P.K
Markov, Emelin
Diaz, Kaberle

Okay Kaberle's a wuss, another P.G era mistake, but where the hell is awful D
How do you have awful D and have 11th best GA/G.

you knw what i think??


LEAFS TONIGHT GET
NANANANAAA,NANANANAAA, HEY HEY HEY, GOODBYE'D
- JesusPrice31

Yowzer. That was a hell of a rant!

1. NYR 1. VAN
2. BOS 2. LA
3. CAR 3. STL
4. PIT 4. MIN
5. PHI 5. NSH
6. BUF 6. PHX
7. TB 7. DAL
8. OTT 8. EDM
9. TOR 9. SJ
10. FLA 10. DET
11. WSH 11. CHI
12. NJ 12. CGY
13. MTL 13. COL
14. WPG 14. ANA
15. NYI 15. CBJ

I understand all the negativity towards the Habs this year, but its all because of last year results. I believe the Habs have a great chance at the playoffs if these 4 things happen

1. P.K Subban is signed within a week
2. NO INJURIES-never gonna happen - LESS INJURIES looking at you Markov/Gionta
3. Powerplay is better


Lets get something straight here,
1. people say Montreal has a AHL compared defense... Last year the Habs finished 11th best i believe in GA/G. They lost Hal Gill and Chris Campoli this year. Does the loss of the players make us that much worse?

2. The Habs had 2nd best PK in the league last year

3. 16!! yes 16!! Overtime/ Shootout losses, split that in 1/3 and its big difference

4. Last year was the worst year i can remember for our bleu, blanc et rouge, They played a large portion of that without there leader, Brian Gionta, if he can get back to his regular stats then the habs will have more scoring.

5. A.GALLY!!

6. 3rd/4th line depth. Moen/B.Gally,Eller,Bourque
White/Moen,Prust,Armtsrong

7. Did I mention that Scott Gomez is gone! wooohoooo

I predict the habs in 7-10th this year. Maybe I'm being biased, but have any of you seen the lineup??

MP,Little D, Cole
A.GallY , Pleks, Gionta
Moen/B.Gally,Eller,Bourque
White/Moen,Prust,Armtsrong

Gorges, P.K
Markov, Emelin
Diaz, Kaberle

Okay Kaberle's a wuss, another P.G era mistake, but where the hell is awful D
How do you have awful D and have 11th best GA/G.

you knw what i think??


LEAFS TONIGHT GET
NANANANAAA,NANANANAAA, HEY HEY HEY, GOODBYE'D
- JesusPrice31

hey more power to you. season starts today and there is nothing wrong with being optomistic. good luck to ya.

1. NYR 1. VAN
2. BOS 2. LA
3. CAR 3. STL
4. PIT 4. MIN
5. PHI 5. NSH
6. BUF 6. PHX
7. TB 7. DAL
8. OTT 8. EDM
9. TOR 9. SJ
10. FLA 10. DET
11. WSH 11. CHI
12. NJ 12. CGY
13. MTL 13. COL
14. WPG 14. ANA
15. NYI 15. CBJ
- Jawallstar1

i would love this. gives us a chance to have 7 home games against carolina in the playoffs....again.

i would love this. gives us a chance to have 7 home games against carolina in the playoffs....again.
- joshs

What exactly do you mean?

1. NYR 1. VAN
2. BOS 2. LA
3. CAR 3. STL
4. PIT 4. MIN
5. PHI 5. NSH
6. BUF 6. PHX
7. TB 7. DAL
8. OTT 8. EDM
9. TOR 9. SJ
10. FLA 10. DET
11. WSH 11. CHI
12. NJ 12. CGY
13. MTL 13. COL
14. WPG 14. ANA
15. NYI 15. CBJ
- Jawallstar1

Man, seeing the Leafs above NJ is just a blow to the ego.

Man, seeing the Leafs above NJ is just a blow to the ego.

- WayneZ

I think the Leafs are going to be better than everyone else is giving them credit for...and (no offense) the Devils worse

1. NYR 1. VAN
2. BOS 2. LA
3. CAR 3. STL
4. PIT 4. MIN
5. PHI 5. NSH
6. BUF 6. PHX
7. TB 7. DAL
8. OTT 8. EDM
9. TOR 9. SJ
10. FLA 10. DET
11. WSH 11. CHI
12. NJ 12. CGY
13. MTL 13. COL
14. WPG 14. ANA
15. NYI 15. CBJ
- Jawallstar1

Just like Ek predicting All 5 Atlantic teams getting in it will be virtually imposssible for Van to finish 1st overall with the improved standings you have for Edm and Minny. Van may win the NW still, but I dont think theyll be higher than 3 seed.

I think the Leafs are going to be better than everyone else is giving them credit for...and (no offense) the Devils worse
- Jawallstar1

None taken. We hear it at the beginning of every year for as long as I can remember.

Just like Ek predicting All 5 Atlantic teams getting in it will be virtually imposssible for Van to finish 1st overall with the improved standings you have for Edm and Minny. Van may win the NW still, but I dont think theyll be higher than 3 seed.
- Iggysbff

That would just mean that they did better against out of division teams

East:
1.Bruins
2.Rangers
3.Hurricanes
4.Penguins
5.Senators
6.Sabres
7.Capitals
8.Flyers
9.Leafs
10.Islanders
11.Canadiens
12.Panthers
13.Lightning
14.Jets
15.Devils(goaltending screws them this year, brodeurs been lazy during lockout)

West:
1.Predators
2.Ducks(rebound year)
3.Wild
4.Blues
5.Sharks
6.Kings
7.Oilers
8.Blackhawks (still fail in goal).
9.Canucks (too much missing that will derail them)
10.Red Wings
11.Avalanche(close, but not yet)
12.Coyotes
13.Flames
14.Stars
15.Blue Jackets(will this team have a 10 goal scorer?)

None taken. We hear it at the beginning of every year for as long as I can remember.
- WayneZ

I guess you are just that type of team. Buffalo is every other year, or every other writer/analyst...One says make the playoffs, one says not

East:
1.Bruins
2.Rangers
3.Hurricanes
4.Penguins
5.Senators
6.Sabres
7.Capitals
8.Flyers
9.Leafs
10.Islanders
11.Canadiens
12.Panthers
13.Lightning
14.Jets
15.Devils(goaltending screws them this year, brodeurs been lazy during lockout)

West:
1.Predators
2.Ducks(rebound year)
3.Wild
4.Blues
5.Sharks
6.Kings
7.Oilers
8.Blackhawks (still fail in goal).
9.Canucks (too much missing that will derail them)
10.Red Wings
11.Avalanche(close, but not yet)
12.Coyotes
13.Flames
14.Stars
15.Blue Jackets(will this team have a 10 goal scorer?)
- jerseyleaf

East:
1.Bruins
2.Rangers
3.Hurricanes
4.Penguins
5.Senators
6.Sabres
7.Capitals
8.Flyers
9.Leafs
10.Islanders
11.Canadiens
12.Panthers
13.Lightning
14.Jets
15.Devils(goaltending screws them this year, brodeurs been lazy during lockout)

West:
1.Predators
2.Ducks(rebound year)
3.Wild
4.Blues
5.Sharks
6.Kings
7.Oilers
8.Blackhawks (still fail in goal).
9.Canucks (too much missing that will derail them)
10.Red Wings
11.Avalanche(close, but not yet)
12.Coyotes
13.Flames
14.Stars
15.Blue Jackets(will this team have a 10 goal scorer?)
- jerseyleaf

Your east is good but your west....not so much

I guess you are just that type of team. Buffalo is every other year, or every other writer/analyst...One says make the playoffs, one says not
- Jawallstar1

Some teams just aren't sexy. 5 finals appearances and 3 cups, and I can't remember ever being favored. It's ok. Thats why they play the games.

Some teams just aren't sexy. 5 finals appearances and 3 cups, and I can't remember ever being favored. It's ok. Thats why they play the games.
- WayneZ

Interesting way of putting it....But i guess that's right

Your east is good but your west....not so much
- Jawallstar1

Watch the Ducks return to form. There's no way they're as bad as they were last 2 years.....Hiller is healthy, Fowler another year improved. Getzlaf and Perry in contract years. All signs are pointing to a Ducks Predators West finals that I see. Ellis, once healthy IMO is just as good as Suter and is ready...Rinne is still a beast, and Trotz is one of the best in the league coach wise. They'll just nip St.Louis. I stand my picks, haha.

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

Watch the Ducks return to form. There's no way they're as bad as they were last 2 years.....Hiller is healthy, Fowler another year improved. Getzlaf and Perry in contract years. All signs are pointing to a Ducks Predators West finals that I see. Ellis, once healthy IMO is just as good as Suter and is ready...Rinne is still a beast, and Trotz is one of the best in the league coach wise. They'll just nip St.Louis. I stand my picks, haha.
- jerseyleaf

Nucks aren't going to miss

1. NY Rangers
2. Bruins
3. Capitals
4. Penguins
5. Flyers
6. Hurricanes
7. Senators
8. Sabres
9. Devils
10.Panthers
11.Canadiens
12. Lightning
13. Leafs
14. Jets
15. Islanders
- Thehabsfan93

TB is going to be better than Montreal or Florida, but other than that I like it!

Nucks aren't going to miss
- Jawallstar1

If they can get the Elephant in the room (Luongo) out of the equation, and get a healthy 2nd line, then they can make it. I think in a short year they're going to start slow, and narrowly miss.

If they can get the Elephant in the room (Luongo) out of the equation, and get a healthy 2nd line, then they can make it. I think in a short year they're going to start slow, and narrowly miss.
- jerseyleaf

I think the offseason is going to bring a Lu trade to Florida...My bold prediction (also, Toronto gets Bernier)

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