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It would probably be wise to make predictions closer to September 30th but with the bulk of FA over with and few if any impact players in the entry draft, team rosters are rounding out.
If anyone would like to take a stab, it's always good chatter to see early predictions.
Can Boston repeat?
Will LA have a cakewalk to another finals birth?
Is the Metro going to be the most dominant division?
Will Vegas be a playoff team in its inaugural season?
Are any non playoff team's from 2016 getting in?
I think the 8 Western conference playoff team's can accurately be picked right now, and almost the exact seeding.
I think 12 of 16 Eastern Conference team's are in the hunt for a playoff spot in the East, and the other 4 team's would all challenge for a playoff spot out West.
The season starts in just a few weeks. Anyone want to take a stab at predictions on the record? Here is your chance.
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Montreal and Philadelphia are much improved from last year and should make the playoffs in the East. I'm not sure who drops out from the east though. I'd say top three in the Atlantic will be Florida, Boston with Montreal/Tampa battling for third. Not sure on the Metro but it looks like a really good team or two will miss the playoffs from the East
The west should be similar to last year in the Central. Hawks, Preds, Avs, Blues and Stars all make it.
Pacific I have the Kings and Oilers as locks with Vegas, Arizona and Calgary batting for the last playoff spot.
Florida is the favorite to come out of the East
Nashville is the favorite in the West.
Final 4 will be Preds-Kings and NYR-Florida
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Boston Florida and then Toronto in Atlantic
Rangers and then its wide open after that in Metro
Kings, Flames and then the rest for 3rd playoff spot
Nash, Chicago and then Colorado/Blues
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Pacific
VGK
LAK
EDM
Central
CHI
NSH
STL
WESTERN WILD CARDS
CGY
DAL
Atlantic
FLA
BOS
MTL
Metro
PIT
NYR
NYI
EASTERN WILD CARDS
CAR
TBL
As the teams and roster stand at this moment in time, this is what I predict. We all know things can change dramatically over the course of the season especially new owners and their ability, time and willingness to make necessary changes.
Buffalo, Winnipeg, Anaheim and Philadelphia have a chance to contend but are all a work in progress.
I am sure I will update my views once the season begins.
- DD
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Buffalo Sabres expect to be better this year.
I haven't looked at all the rosters to understand the big picture but will say last year's final four of Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, NY Islanders, and Nashville Predators look very good again.
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Not so sure Florida is a lock to make the postseason. I'd love to think we can but there's serious competition in the East and especially the Atlantic ... teams have to watch out for. Plenty of new owners in tge Atlantic looking to make a name for themselves in 2017-18.
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Seems like everyone is sleeping on Detroit. My team is great. The boys are going to go out and play hard this year. We're definitely a lock for the playoffs.
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Detroit is good but who are you leaving out from the Atlantic? Seems like There are at least 6 teams with legitimate playoff hopes in that division but only three guaranteed spots. Metro is also tough so I think it would be a stretch to think that the Atlantic would get more than four in imo.
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Well I say lets start the season and find out
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Detroit is good but who are you leaving out from the Atlantic? Seems like There are at least 6 teams with legitimate playoff hopes in that division but only three guaranteed spots. Metro is also tough so I think it would be a stretch to think that the Atlantic would get more than four in imo.
Who do you have top 3 in each division?
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Good question it's hard to say cuz teams are still making moves.
I'll predict every division 1-8 after the roster freeze assuming I get some screw off time at work next week haha.
What's your prediction daddy?
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Good question it's hard to say cuz teams are still making moves.
I'll predict every division 1-8 after the roster freeze assuming I get some screw off time at work next week haha.
What's your prediction daddy?
I like NYR, PITT, CAR, MTL, BOS, TBL, CBJ, NJ
LAK, VGK, EDM, COL, CHI, NSH, WIN, STL
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I'm not picking anyone because there is going to be an owner lockout. So no one wins, its a roll over of winnings. :bacon: :taco: :toast:
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Here's how I see it shaking out:
1) New York Rangers
2) Carolina Hurricanes
3) New York Islanders
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4) Philadelphia Flyers WC1
5) New Jersey Devils
6) Pittsburgh Penguins
7) Washington Capitals
8) Columbus Blue Jackets
1) Boston Bruins
2) Montreal Canadians
3) Florida Panthers
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4) Tampa Bay Lightning WC2
5) Ottawa Senators
6) Detroit Redwings
7) Toronto Maple Leafs
8) Buffalo Sabers
1) Nashville Predators
2) Chicago Blackhawks
3) Dallas Stars
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4) St. Louis Blues WC1
5) Colorado Avalanche WC2
6) Winnipeg Jets
7) Minnesota Wild
1) L.A. Kings
2) Edmonton Oilers
3) Calgary Flames
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4) Vegas Golden Knights
5) Arizona Coyotes
6) Anaheim Ducks
7) Vancouver Canucks
8) San Jose Sharks
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Here's how I see it shaking out:
1) New York Rangers
2) Carolina Hurricanes
3) New York Islanders
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4) Philadelphia Flyers WC1
5) New Jersey Devils
6) Pittsburgh Penguins
7) Washington Capitals
8) Columbus Blue Jackets
1) Boston Bruins
2) Montreal Canadians
3) Florida Panthers
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4) Tampa Bay Lightning WC2
5) Ottawa Senators
6) Detroit Redwings
7) Toronto Maple Leafs
8) Buffalo Sabers
1) Nashville Predators
2) Chicago Blackhawks
3) Dallas Stars
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4) St. Louis Blues WC1
5) Colorado Avalanche WC2
6) Winnipeg Jets
7) Minnesota Wild
1) L.A. Kings
2) Edmonton Oilers
3) Calgary Flames
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4) Vegas Golden Knights
5) Arizona Coyotes
6) Anaheim Ducks
7) Vancouver Canucks
8) San Jose Sharks
This is the kind of prediction I love to see, detailed and well thought out. Also before the season starts as to not have the upper hand of insight.
I may not have taken a good look at Columbus. I think NJ will be a sleeper, and I also believe Vegas gets in out West and even as a top 6 seed.
Can't wait to see how it all plays out but I can't knock this prediction especially coming from an astute GM like Halo. Well done sir, and time will tell.
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This is the kind of prediction I love to see, detailed and well thought out. Also before the season starts as to not have the upper hand of insight.
I may not have taken a good look at Columbus. I think NJ will be a sleeper, and I also believe Vegas gets in out West and even as a top 6 seed.
Can't wait to see how it all plays out but I can't knock this prediction especially coming from an astute GM like Halo. Well done sir, and time will tell.
Let me elaborate some:
Metro:
The NYR are the class of the division and probably the league.
Carolina is counting on a strong season from Nico and Keller but it's really a coin flip between them and the Islanders. I went with Carolina for second because it's my rankings haha. Isles have Great goaltending and superstar talent up front. They're a threat.
I thought Philadelphia was really good down the stretch and like the addition of Elliott. With their D they should be good enough for fourth.
New Jersey will be in a dog fight for the last wild card with Tampa, Ottawa and Detroit. If Stamkos gets hurt again and Varlamov stays healthy you could see NJ take that spot.
Pittsburgh I feel takes a step back. They won't be a bad team by any means but I really don't love the goal tending situation and I doubt Crosby scores 40 goals again. Malkin and EJ also are no strangers to IR either.
Columbus and Washington: Both Teams are improved. If they were in the Pacific they might be in the playoffs.
Atlantic:
Boston isn't as strong in goal but has enough depth to be the class of the division.
Montreal is probably a sleeper to win the whole thing. Probably the best goal tending in the league along with some nice additions.
Florida will take a step back but still has a lot of depth. They should still be a factor although no longer a favorite
Tampa: Lots of talent. I'd have them higher but I worry about Stamkos, Bishop and Halak's injury history. Could be a tough first round match up for someone if everyone is healthy.
Ottawa and Detroit are pretty even to me. They will both be in the mix for the last wild card and would both make the playoffs if they were in the West. I picked Ottawa to finish higher because I'm worried about my Blues after watching the preseason and wonder how good Allen will be for the wings.
Toronto: Great future. In a couple years they'll own this division.
Buffalo: First year owner the beef has just started to make his mark.
Central:
Nashville Easily the class of the Western Conference.
Chicago: Good deep team. Seems like owner Dickie Dunn is retooling a little bit with the recent moves.
Dallas: This team lacked a superstar up front but that problem has been solved with the addition of Seguin. If they could get another goalie they'd be a real threat.
St. Louis: The loss of smith will hurt them. They'll still be good but are probably no longer a cup contender.
Colorado: I'm never sure what Antman is doing. As the team stands now I'm not sure if they are a playoff team but I'm pretty sure more moves are coming so I'll pencil them in as a Wild Card
Winnipeg: Team on the rise. I could see them taking the Avs spot. It will be close.
Minnesota: Contenders in 2018-19
Pacific:
Kings: They're easily the deepest team in the division. I'd probably rank them as the third best team in the conference behind Chicago and Nashville though
Oilers: Is there a team with a better farm or more depth upfront? Their fans have been screaming for a big move to acquire a starting goalie the last couple of years but Jonathon keeps preaching patience. We will see if it pays off.
Flames: I really like the moves they made in the off season. They don't have a lot of depth but they should be able to get in because of the division they play in.
Vegas: Their depth is their strength. I'm not a huge fan of Smith or Griess so I have them on the outside looking in. Also this team lacks a big time star which is to be expected because they are an expansion team.
Arizona: They have McDavid to build around and a good farm. They are building for next year.
Anaheim: A lot of good young talent but are also building for next year.
Canucks: Also rebuilding
San Jose: Some of the moves baffle me but I love the enthusiasm. I hope they prove me wrong and win the cup.
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B's have opened a new hospital for its defensemen. Karlsson, Ellis, Krug, did I miss anyone else?
Going to be crawling out of the gate this year.
All of the new owners have have made great moves for their franchises. Looks to be wild race this season. Can't wait!
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B's have opened a new hospital for its defensemen. Karlsson, Ellis, Krug, did I miss anyone else?
Going to be crawling out of the gate this year.
All of the new owners have have made great moves for their franchises. Looks to be wild race this season. Can't wait!
Tampa holds the record for hospital visits in a season. Still made the playoffs.
Unfortunately injuries effect the sport and our clubs aren't immune. I think the league has evened out a little as well.
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finally we can cut the chatter and play the games
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ikr good thing the season lasts 6 months.
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I'm surprised some have rated the Rangers as high as they have. There are some issues with the Blueshirts that need fixing in the first half of the season.
The Preds should be similar to last year if not better with key players healthy though Hornqvist is a little banged up to start the season.
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Let me elaborate some:
Metro:
The NYR are the class of the division and probably the league.
Carolina is counting on a strong season from Nico and Keller but it's really a coin flip between them and the Islanders. I went with Carolina for second because it's my rankings haha. Isles have Great goaltending and superstar talent up front. They're a threat.
I thought Philadelphia was really good down the stretch and like the addition of Elliott. With their D they should be good enough for fourth.
New Jersey will be in a dog fight for the last wild card with Tampa, Ottawa and Detroit. If Stamkos gets hurt again and Varlamov stays healthy you could see NJ take that spot.
Pittsburgh I feel takes a step back. They won't be a bad team by any means but I really don't love the goal tending situation and I doubt Crosby scores 40 goals again. Malkin and EJ also are no strangers to IR either.
Columbus and Washington: Both Teams are improved. If they were in the Pacific they might be in the playoffs.
Atlantic:
Boston isn't as strong in goal but has enough depth to be the class of the division.
Montreal is probably a sleeper to win the whole thing. Probably the best goal tending in the league along with some nice additions.
Florida will take a step back but still has a lot of depth. They should still be a factor although no longer a favorite
Tampa: Lots of talent. I'd have them higher but I worry about Stamkos, Bishop and Halak's injury history. Could be a tough first round match up for someone if everyone is healthy.
Ottawa and Detroit are pretty even to me. They will both be in the mix for the last wild card and would both make the playoffs if they were in the West. I picked Ottawa to finish higher because I'm worried about my Blues after watching the preseason and wonder how good Allen will be for the wings.
Toronto: Great future. In a couple years they'll own this division.
Buffalo: First year owner the beef has just started to make his mark.
Central:
Nashville Easily the class of the Western Conference.
Chicago: Good deep team. Seems like owner Dickie Dunn is retooling a little bit with the recent moves.
Dallas: This team lacked a superstar up front but that problem has been solved with the addition of Seguin. If they could get another goalie they'd be a real threat.
St. Louis: The loss of smith will hurt them. They'll still be good but are probably no longer a cup contender.
Colorado: I'm never sure what Antman is doing. As the team stands now I'm not sure if they are a playoff team but I'm pretty sure more moves are coming so I'll pencil them in as a Wild Card
Winnipeg: Team on the rise. I could see them taking the Avs spot. It will be close.
Minnesota: Contenders in 2018-19
Pacific:
Kings: They're easily the deepest team in the division. I'd probably rank them as the third best team in the conference behind Chicago and Nashville though
Oilers: Is there a team with a better farm or more depth upfront? Their fans have been screaming for a big move to acquire a starting goalie the last couple of years but Jonathon keeps preaching patience. We will see if it pays off.
Flames: I really like the moves they made in the off season. They don't have a lot of depth but they should be able to get in because of the division they play in.
Vegas: Their depth is their strength. I'm not a huge fan of Smith or Griess so I have them on the outside looking in. Also this team lacks a big time star which is to be expected because they are an expansion team.
Arizona: They have McDavid to build around and a good farm. They are building for next year.
Anaheim: A lot of good young talent but are also building for next year.
Canucks: Also rebuilding
San Jose: Some of the moves baffle me but I love the enthusiasm. I hope they prove me wrong and win the cup.
Early season returns show just how hard it is to accurately predict pre season.
Injuries haven't really been mounting in a serious way, a fact that we all can enjoy for the time being.
The hockey year is off to a great start.
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I'd say Halo & Dickie had the best predictions for likely playoffs teams back in the Fall.
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Lots of owners pegged Florida, Pittsburgh and Calgary to make the post-season. All 3 had goaltending issues throughout the season.
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I also had my team in the playoffs but all my goalies had issues and my scoring was AWOL.
The teams that got in deserved it. A few other did too like NYI but its all about hardwork + luck!
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Montreal and Philadelphia are much improved from last year and should make the playoffs in the East. I'm not sure who drops out from the east though. I'd say top three in the Atlantic will be Florida, Boston with Montreal/Tampa battling for third. Not sure on the Metro but it looks like a really good team or two will miss the playoffs from the East
The west should be similar to last year in the Central. Hawks, Preds, Avs, Blues and Stars all make it.
Pacific I have the Kings and Oilers as locks with Vegas, Arizona and Calgary batting for the last playoff spot.
Florida is the favorite to come out of the East
Nashville is the favorite in the West.
Final 4 will be Preds-Kings and NYR-Florida
Look at this September 2017 prediction. It's not bad.
FLA missed and Canes got in.
Boston was there instead of NYR.
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I'm surprised some have rated the Rangers as high as they have. There are some issues with the Blueshirts that need fixing in the first half of the season.
The Preds should be similar to last year if not better with key players healthy though Hornqvist is a little banged up to start the season.
Good call by BB. His Preds broke through the Final Four and finally made it into the FNHL Finals.