Predictions: Best in the West!

[PsychoticPondGoons]

Alrighty then. Who wants to start this thread off? What, No one? Alright. I might as well throw my predictions out there for best teams in the West this year.


PPG's TOP 8 WESTERN CONFERENCE TEAMS THAT MAKE THE PLAY-OFFS

8. Will need to keep up this year
7. Turned a corner this off-season and will contend
6. A new owner makes big difference, so do a few key trades.
5. New ownership makes huge difference, rebuild happens fast. 
4. talented line-up always in it annually.
3. Always in the mix with Quick!
2. Lundqvist only made these guys better, Thanks Papps! 
1. What did you expect?! Obviously my Hawks will be 1st in line! LOL

My Wildcard team with the potential to spoil it for a contender and sneak into the post season is but only if they land a starting goalie!

Nothing personal men! Just my 2.5 cents! LOL


BTW how many teams make the playoffs per conference now that we've been realigned!?

[snugerud]

hmmmm no love for the isles.   our depth will surprise. 

[izaman3]

hmmmm no love for the isles.   our depth will surprise.

hahaha, the Isles are so good, they should be included in the Western Conference predictions. I think the Wings, should have been up there too, at least we used to be in the Western Conference.

 

[snugerud]

    I am in the west now!!

[cloud91]

haha  ....my already raises the white flag for Goalies long ago haha   

[jackdaniels]

I think is there and gets shutout!

PPG what are your thoughts on why the other teams miss the playoffs? I'm curious.

[JohnnyWeissflog]

Oh, no

Well, that's fine by me, especially given the monster of a Bryzgalov contract.
Being an underdog definitely suits me. But watch out, I may come and surprise you! 

[PigsRule]

I think will be in the playoffs in FNHL.
needs Vokoun back and Lehner to start 50% of Sens games.
is a strong team and should have easier time reaching postseason.

There will be a big race in the FNHL Western conference this season. Lots of determined teams with good owners!

[PigsRule]

Alrighty then. Who wants to start this thread off? What, No one? Alright. I might as well throw my predictions out there for best teams in the West this year.


PPG's TOP 8 WESTERN CONFERENCE TEAMS THAT MAKE THE PLAY-OFFS
...
My Wildcard team with the potential to spoil it for a contender and sneak into the post season is but only if they land a starting goalie!
...

haha  ....my already raises the white flag for Goalies long ago haha   

So now that has a starting goalie in Craig Anderson, sit 1st in the competitive Pacific Division (tied with last yr's champ and ), and have the 4th highest scoring team in the Western Conference... I'd say is now more than just a wild card team vying for a Play-off spot.

The Ducks are now legit contenders in the West!    Good job rebuilding, Cloud! 

[Burkes Boys]

PPG's TOP 8 WESTERN CONFERENCE TEAMS THAT MAKE THE PLAY-OFFS

8. Will need to keep up this year
7. Turned a corner this off-season and will contend
6. A new owner makes big difference, so do a few key trades.
5. New ownership makes huge difference, rebuild happens fast. 
4. talented line-up always in it annually.
3. Always in the mix with Quick!
2. Lundqvist only made these guys better, Thanks Papps! 
1. What did you expect?! Obviously my Hawks will be 1st in line! LOL

My Wildcard team with the potential to spoil it for a contender and sneak into the post season is but only if they land a starting goalie! [/quote]


I think now's a good time to revisit this prediction by PPG.
and having a tough year.
was in somewhat tough shape until Dickie bought them and now the Kings are on my Sharks' heals.
is kicking butt in Pacific with 2 great goalies in the line up.
is totally in there too.

Not bad PPG.

Would've been cool to see your predictions for the East and compare them to the current standings. Oh well maybe next year.