Conference Standings Predictions

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.

504Heater wrote:I know! It's crazy. I'm thinking the Pens might be in a world of trouble.

504Heater wrote:I disagree. Injuries have demolished their backend. Gonchar and Whitney are 2 pretty huge pieces - especially Gonchar. And the fact that they lost Hossa and Malone and replaced them with Satan and Fedentenko will ultimately cost them a lot of valuable points IMO.

Not to mention replacing Ruutu with Godard...wow...barf...

Fleury has no time to prepare, he has to be almost perfect from here until March basically when their team might be healthy again.

Phoenix30 wrote:

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.