Conference Standings Predictions

Interesting. I don't see Pittsburgh 1st in the Conference. They have lost a lot of grit and didn't replace it very well IMO. I think Pittsburgh will drop to 4th or 5th. I see Boston in the 4th or 3rd position and I see Carolina out and NJ in. I think the West is pretty close although I really hope SJ tanks, assuming Ottawa hangs onto that pick of course :D

who would u put 1 cap'n crunch

That's a really tough one. I'd have to think about that one for a while. I think the leading candidates are actually Philly, Boston, Montreal and Ottawa. I know Boston seems like a long shot but they have improved there D, they'll have another season under Julien and they are getting Bergeron back. I think they'll surprise a lot of people.

you're probably right with montreal

furiousgreg wrote:

Standings	Eastern Conference	Western Conference
1	Pittsburgh	Detroit
2	Montreal	San Jose
3	Washington	Calgary
4	Philadelphia	Dallas
5	Boston	Anaheim
6	Ottawa	Colorado
7	NYR	Minnesota
8	Carolina	Edmonton
9	NJ	Vancouver
10	Buffalo	Chicago
11	Toronto	Nashville
12	Florida	Phoenix
13	TB	Columbus
14	Atlanta	LA
15	NYI	St Louis

Seeing how strong SJ's division, I have this feeling Phoenix and Chicago push for a playoff spot this year so maybe SJ does not make it.

not alot of high expectations for SJ this year...

furiousgreg wrote:not alot of high expectations for SJ this year...

They've been all over the map the past 10 years on where they draft. As well, the lower end teams are starting to catch up. I think this is the year where they slide a bit as they havent done much to retool the team. From my part I am sort of hoping they slide so the pick would be worth a little more. I also suspect that the Sens are going to slip a little and where probably going to draft in around the 15 mark next year.

I'll try again. I have the Eastern Conference in here already, but I'll do it again for fun:

Eastern Conference

1.NJ Devils
2.Boston
3.Washington
4.Philly
5.Pittsburgh
6.Montreal
7.Ottawa
8.NY Rangers
___________
9.Buffalo
10.Florida
11.Carolina
12.Tampa Bay
13.Toronto
14.Atlanta
14.NY Islanders

Western Conference:

1.Detroit
2.Anaheim
3.Calgary
4.San Jose
5.Dallas
6.Minny
7.Chicago
8.Edmonton
__________
9.Phoenix
10.Colorado
11.Vancouver
12.Nashville
13.Columbus
14.St.Louis
15.LA

Darkhorses: Buffalo and Phoenix.

Dennycrane's Picks:

East:

1.Philly
2.Ottawa
3.Washinton
4.Montreal
5.NYRangers
6.Pittsburgh
7.Carolina
8.Florida

West

1.Detroit
2.SJ
3.Minny
4.Vancouver
5.Dallas
6.Anaheim
7.Chicago
8.Phoenix

504Heater wrote:I'll try again. I have the Eastern Conference in here already, but I'll do it again for fun:

Eastern Conference

1.NJ Devils
2.Boston
3.Washington
4.Philly
5.Pittsburgh
6.Montreal
7.Ottawa
8.NY Rangers
___________
9.Buffalo
10.Florida
11.Carolina
12.Tampa Bay
13.Toronto
14.Atlanta
14.NY Islanders

Western Conference:

1.Detroit
2.Anaheim
3.Calgary
4.San Jose
5.Dallas
6.Minny
7.Chicago
8.Edmonton
__________
9.Phoenix
10.Colorado
11.Vancouver
12.Nashville
13.Columbus
14.St.Louis
15.LA

Darkhorses: Buffalo and Phoenix.

really eh? Devils winning the conference?

smash88 wrote:
really eh? Devils winning the conference?

Yeah, I really like what they did in the off-season - and they were already strong. The issue the Devils have is defense and the suck factor, but in the grand scheme of things, they have the best defender in the history of the game in Martin Brodeur. I think with the additions of Zubruis, Rolston and Holik and the maturation of Zajac, Parise and the fact that now Elias can move to his natural wing position could mean the Conference for the Devils. And if Gionta doesn't start producing, they'll undoubtedly move him for a D-man - he's only a couple of years removed from scoring 48, maybe he just needs a change of scenery.

504Heater wrote:

smash88 wrote:
really eh? Devils winning the conference?

Yeah, I really like what they did in the off-season - and they were already strong. The issue the Devils have is defense and the suck factor, but in the grand scheme of things, they have the best defender in the history of the game in Martin Brodeur. I think with the additions of Zubruis, Rolston and Holik and the maturation of Zajac, Parise and the fact that now Elias can move to his natural wing position could mean the Conference for the Devils. And if Gionta doesn't start producing, they'll undoubtedly move him for a D-man - he's only a couple of years removed from scoring 48, maybe he just needs a change of scenery.

Could be... It's just so funny this year, because the East is so wide open... Really, there are teams who could win the conference just as much as fail to make the playoffs... It's crazy how there is no clear favorites in the East..

I know! It's crazy. I'm thinking the Pens might be in a world of trouble.

For the East:

1. Montreal
2. NYR
3. Philly
4. Pittsburgh
5. NJD
6. Boston
7. Caps
8. Leafs

9.*Ottawa beat out by one goal due to brutal giveaway by Spezza

Yes Leafs my friends. This is all based on the GAS factor seen on ice in the pre and current season.