If you read my division previews you have an idea of who I think will be in the post-season and who I think has a great chance to become Stanley Cup Champions. If you missed a preview you can click on the links to check out what I wrote about each division.
Without further adieu, Here are my predictions.
Eastern Conference:
Atlantic Division Winner:
Pittsburgh Penguins- Crosby & Malkin continues to be the best 1-2 punch in the NHL in leading the Penguins to their 3rd division title in four years and the number one seed in the Eastern Conference
Northeast Division Winner:
Buffalo Sabres- Ryan Miller in goal is good enough to keep Buffalo on top of this Division and a number three seed in the East.
Southeast Division Winner:
Washington Capitals- The Division is slowly improving but with Alex Ovechkin the Capitals remain the class of the Southeast. Number two seed in the East
Next Five in the East: New Jersey, Philadelphia, Boston, Carolina & Tampa Bay.
The rest of the East: NY Rangers, Montreal, Atlanta, Ottawa, Toronto, NY Islanders, Florida
Western Conference:
Central Division Winner:
Detroit Red Wings- A healthy roster plus numerous player departures in Chicago return the Wings to the top of the division and a number two seed in the East.
Northwest Division Winner:
Vancouver Canucks- Talented roster plus a weak division gives the Canucks their 1st President's Trophy & the number one seed in the West.
Pacific Division Winner:
Los Angeles Kings- A young and up-coming roster takes it's next step and wins their 1st division title since 1990-91 and gets the three seed in the West.
Next five in the West: San Jose, Chicago, St. Louis, Nashville, Minnesota.
The Rest of the West: Calgary, Phoenix, Anaheim, Colorado, Dallas, Edmonton Columbus.
Washington- Capitals outlast the Penguins in a tough seven game series to reach their 1st Stanley Cup Final since 1998.
Vancouver- Canucks defeat Los Angeles in six games for the 2nd year in a row to reach their 1st Stanley Cup Final since 1994
Vancouver- Canucks beat the Capitals in a high scoring six game series allowing the Cup to return to Canada for the 1st time since 1993.
Henrik Sedin- Last season's MVP continues his brilliant play and takes home the Conn Smythe as playoff MVP.
Other Awards:
Hart Trophy (MVP)- Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh
Norris Trophy (Best Defenseman)- Drew Doughty, Los Angeles
Vezina Trophy (Goalie)- Ryan Miller, Buffalo
Calder Trophy (Top Rookie)- Tyler Seguin, F Boston
Jack Adams (Top Coach)- Barry Trotz- Nashville
1st coach fired: John Tortorella, NY Rangers
These are my predictions as we start the season. If you disagree with anything I wrote please feel free to leave a comment. Thanks for reading & enjoy the hockey
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