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. :DAL-NHL: Will need to keep up this year
7. :SJ: Turned a corner this off-season and will contend
6. :NAS: A new owner makes big difference, so do a few key trades.
5. :STL-NHL: New ownership makes huge difference, rebuild happens fast.  :thumbsup:
4. :MIN-NHL: talented line-up always in it annually.
3. :LA: Always in the mix with Quick!
2. :PHO: Lundqvist only made these guys better, Thanks Papps! 
1. :CHI-NHL: 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 :ANA: 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.

 :rofl:

[snugerud]

 :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:  I am in the west now!!

[cloud91]

haha  :rofl: ....my :ANA: already raises the white flag for Goalies long ago haha   :taco: :bacon:

[jackdaniels]

I think :EDM: is there and :SJ: gets shutout!

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

[JohnnyWeissflog]

Oh, no :WIN:

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!  :bacon:

[PigsRule]

I think :EDM: will be in the playoffs in FNHL.
:SJ: needs Vokoun back and Lehner to start 50% of Sens games.
:DAL-NHL: 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! :thumbsup:

[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 :ANA: but only if they land a starting goalie!
...

haha  :rofl: ....my :ANA: already raises the white flag for Goalies long ago haha   :taco: :bacon:

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

The Ducks are now legit contenders in the West!  :thumbsup:  :toast: Good job rebuilding, Cloud!  :winner:

[Burkes Boys]

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

8. :DAL-NHL: Will need to keep up this year
7. :SJ: Turned a corner this off-season and will contend
6. :NAS: A new owner makes big difference, so do a few key trades.
5. :STL-NHL: New ownership makes huge difference, rebuild happens fast.  :thumbsup:
4. :MIN-NHL: talented line-up always in it annually.
3. :LA: Always in the mix with Quick!
2. :PHO: Lundqvist only made these guys better, Thanks Papps! 
1. :CHI-NHL: 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 :ANA: but only if they land a starting goalie! [/quote]


I think now's a good time to revisit this prediction by PPG.
:PHO: and :DAL-NHL: having a tough year.
:LA: was in somewhat tough shape until Dickie bought them and now the Kings are on my Sharks' heals.
:ANA: is kicking butt in Pacific with 2 great goalies in the line up.
:WIN: 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. :thumbsup: