1.
- The Champs have one year out remaining on key players to defend their title
2.
- I like what I see and team hasn't changed much from last season except age
3.
- Solid contributors at all positions, dependent on Smith having another good year
4.
- This ranking depends on the contributions of Theodore and Neuvirth
5.
- What happens if Luongo is actually traded to Philly, Bryz could be bought out, otherwise a solid lineup
6.
- Could have 3 starting goalies this season
7.
- Needs to land a defensemen or two to field a full lineup but solid
8.
- Benn needs to sign soon or the Ducks are in tough at LW
9.
- One more year out of Brodeur should make the Pens not a bottom feeder
10.
- Schneider is a starter! The young guns could come out firing this season
11.
- Ovie and Crosby will carry this team and could be better than this ranking
12.
- Will Elliott or Halak start, this effects where the Jackets end up
13.
- Young guys need to fire for the Jets to make waves this season
14.
- Core of Spezza/Ryan/Vanek/Yaku isn't bad
15.
- Crawford as the only starter caused this low ranking, center positon is strong but expensive
16.
- Will they put up a fight? Yes. Will it be successful? I have my doubts
17.
- Completely retooling the team to get younger, minor league team is developing into a strong future
18.
- No starter due to Thomas going crazy, rest of lineup average and minor league depleted. winter has his work cut out for him this season
I think this league has great parity. Other than a couple teams, I see there being a dog fight every night and games being very close and anyone can win. Everyone will be gunning to take down the Blackhawks due to them winning last year and fielding a solid team this year as well. I see some teams (depending on play) surprising us as well. There will be injuries this season that come into play as well that could change a team's season, especially in this shortened season.
Everyone should be looking to get about 6-7 wins to get into the playoffs and I see a perfect record of 11-0 taking the President trophy and we may possibly have multiple perfect seasons.
So this is my official welcome to the league. I wish everyone a good season but in the end you will all hail to your commissioner as the league champ!
