Who would like to take the challenge to get closer their predictions closer than mine below?
It’s that time. Everyone’s favorite Blog….except for the writers who are going to tick off fans no matter which way they go.
So 2021-22…..I took some chances. I went with some more gut feelings than I usually do. Why? Simple. After coming off of two VERY odd shortened/covid filled seasons, I am not sure we really know these teams as well as we think we do…I think some of these teams are further along than we might think, and some have gotten older than we truly yet understand.
So here goes…
Spoiler Alert: Eklund Tells you EXACTLY What will Happen in 21-22 Season.
The Metro Division.
1. NY Islanders 2. Carolina Hurricanes 3. NY Rangers 4. Philadelphia Flyers 5. Pittsburgh Penguins 6. NJ Devils 7. Washington Capitals 8. Columbus Blue Jackets
Atlantic Division
1. Tampa Lightning 2. Boston Bruins 3. Florida Panthers 4. Toronto Maple Leafs 5. Montreal Canadiens 6. Buffalo Sabres 7. Detroit Red Wings 8. Ottawa Senators
Central Division
1. Minnesota Wild 2. Colorado Avalanche 3. Chicago Blackhawks 4. Dallas Stars 5. Winnipeg Jets 6. St Louis Blues 7. Nashville Predators 8. Arizona Coyotes
Pacific Division
1. Vancouver Canucks 2. Edmonton Oilers 3. Vegas Golden Knights 4. Calgary Flames 5. LA Kings 6. Anaheim Ducks 7. Seattle Kraken 8. San Jose Sharks
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Playoffs
Round 1. Eastern Conference: Islanders Over Flyers (6 Games) Rangers Over Carolina (7 Games) Toronto Over Tampa (7 Games) Florida Over Boston (7 Games)
Western Conference Minnesota over Calgary (6 Games) Colorado over Chicago (7 Games) Vancouver over Dallas (6 Games) Edmonton over Vegas (7 Games)
<b>Round 2
Toronto over Florida (7 Games) Rangers over Islanders (6 Games)
Colorado over Minnesota (6 Games) Vancouver over Edmonton (6 Games)
Eastern Conference Finals: Rangers over Toronto. (5 Games)
Western Conference Finals: Vancouver over Colorado (7 Games)
Stanley Cup Final NY Rangers over Vancouver (6 Games) Playoff MVP: Shesterkin
NHL Awards: Hart: Panarin Art Ross: McDavid Richard: Matthews Vezina: Sorokin Calder: Caufield Norris: Makar Lindsey: MacKinnon Selke: Barkov Lady Byng: Matthews Adams: Travis Green Gregory: Bill Zito
I am sorry if these spoilers ruined your season…You were warned.