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Actually there have been alot of surprises and alot of teams moving up. I think Chicago will break Detroits hold on the central division. Detroit looks really sluggish this season. I'm not happy with their play, but they'll pick it up to make it #4 seed against Calgary. Calgary is another surprise, not for good, I think for an improved defense, they've done sweet FA defensively and have lucked out ALOT to win 4. I hate Luongo BTW, considering he's my number 1 on my fantasy team. I'm surprised to see Heatley get such a nice start in San Jose, he's actually one of my favourite players despite what happened over the summer. Philly should be a powerhouse, Boston is moving down this season but will still challenge for top seed, the Central division will be the hardest division to win IMO, Leafs will be bottom in the NHL and Montreal is another surprise for not getting a good start, Gionta, Gomez, and Camileri, all good players but losing Markov will hurt them and Russia.
Here's how it'll go in the Conferences
WEST
1) San Jose
2) Chicago
3) Vancouver
4) Detroit
5) Calgary
6) Anaheim
7) Columbus
8) LA Kings
9) St Louis (1 point out)
10) Phoenix (1 point out)
11) Edmonton
12) Dallas
13) Nashville
14) Colorado
15) Minnesota
EAST
1) Pittsburgh
2) Boston
3) Washington
4) Rangers
5) Philly
6) Buffalo
7) Montreal (because its always Boston v. Montreal in the first round)
8) New Jersey
9) Ottawa (2 points out)
10) Carolina (5 points out)
11) Tampa Bay
12) Atlanta
13) Florida
14) Islanders
15) Toronto (worst in NHL)
Pittsburgh/Phildephia vs. San Jose/Chicago for the cup... too close to call for these teams.
I think Ovechkin will pass the 150 point mark this season with Malkin close on his tail at about 140. Ovechkin is too much of a competitor to let Malkin beat his point total this year.
And honestly, I think I'm more excited for the Olympics because; 1) its in Canada, 2) Russia/Sweden/USA/Canada look like strong teams and 3) I have a secret crush on the Olympics.
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