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HEEEERE'S STANLEY!

NHL PREVIEW BY JOSH BREWSTER

 

The Cup lives in Southern California, and the Anaheim Ducks say, "Come and try to take it."  Hockeytalk picks the winners as the NHL heads into its 90th season.  We see big things for the Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers and San Jose Sharks.  The Ducks are a real threat to repeat, which hasn't happened since the 97/98 Red Wings accomplished the feat.

 

Since the host of this site also hosts the Ducks' postgame show, we'll stay away from picking the Ducks, although we feel that they could very well repeat.  We'll go with a toothy champ (see below).

 

See the various division pages for team-by-team previews.  Enjoy!

 

Predictions:

 


East:

Playoffs -

1. Pittsburgh Penguins

2. Ottawa Senators

3. Carolina Hurricanes

4. New York Rangers

5. Buffalo Sabres

6. Florida Panthers

7. Atlanta Thrashers

8. Philadelphia Flyers

Non-Playoffs -

9. Tampa Bay Lightning

10. New Jersey Devils

11. New York Islanders

12. Toronto Maple Leafs

13. Montreal Canadiens

14. Washington Capitals

15. Boston Bruins
 


West:

Playoffs -

1. Anaheim Ducks

2. Detroit Red Wings

3. Minnesota Wild

4. San Jose Sharks

5. Colorado Avalanche

6. Vancouver Canucks

7. St. Louis Blues

8. Los Angeles Kings

Non-Playoffs -

9. Dallas Stars

10. Calgary Flames

11. Nashville Predators

12. Columbus Blue Jackets

13. Chicago Blackhawks

14. Edmonton Oilers

15. Phoenix Coyotes
 

 

Eastern Conference Final:
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers
 

Western Conference Final:
San Jose Sharks vs. Anaheim Ducks

 

Stanley Cup Champion:

SAN JOSE SHARKS

 

 

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