The obligatory 'predict the standings' thread

[internetdotcom]

Since the lockout is FINALLY over, and we know that it is likely a 48-game season playing only within your conference, here comes the obligatory 'predict order of finish 1-15 for both conferences' thread. For extra fun, you can predict the matchup in the Cup final and Cup winner.

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[benjiv1]

Eastern Conference:

1. Penguins
2. Hurricanes
3. Boston
4. Rangers
5. Flyers
6. Capitals
7. Senators
8. Buffalo

9. Lightning
10. Leafs
11. Panthers
12. Islanders
13. Jets
14. Leafs
15. Canadiens

Western Conference:

1. Blues
2. Canucks
3. Kings
4. Sharks
5. Red Wings
6. Wild
7. Predators
8. Avalanche

9. Oilers
10. Blackhawks
11. Ducks
12. Coyotes
13. Flames
14. Stars
15. Blue Jackets

Round 1:
Penguins in 7
Senators in 6
Capitals in 5
Rangers in 7

Blues in 4
Canucks in 6
Wild in 7
Sharks in 5

Round 2:

Senators in 7
Rangers in 5

Wild in 6
Sharks in 7

Round 3

Rangers in 7
Sharks in 6

Stanley Cup Champions: New York Rangers in 5

 

[guyzeur]

Still a bit too early to predict: a good 20 signings/trades will change the make up of some teams.

 

[internetdotcom]

Eastern Conference:

1. Penguins
2. Hurricanes
3. Boston
4. Rangers
5. Flyers
6. Capitals
7. Senators
8. Buffalo

9. Lightning
10. Leafs
11. Panthers
12. Islanders
13. Jets
14. Leafs
15. Canadiens

Western Conference:

1. Blues
2. Canucks
3. Kings
4. Sharks
5. Red Wings
6. Wild
7. Predators
8. Avalanche

9. Oilers
10. Blackhawks
11. Ducks
12. Coyotes
13. Flames
14. Stars
15. Blue Jackets

Round 1:
Penguins in 7
Senators in 6
Capitals in 5
Rangers in 7

Blues in 4
Canucks in 6
Wild in 7
Sharks in 5

Round 2:

Senators in 7
Rangers in 5

Wild in 6
Sharks in 7

Round 3

Rangers in 7
Sharks in 6

Stanley Cup Champions: New York Rangers in 5

Wow, very detailed! And so quick! I think its an overestimate of the Sens' fortunes though.

 

[internetdotcom]

Still a bit too early to predict: a good 20 signings/trades will change the make up of some teams.

Yeah, but we have a good idea of the only major trade that is likely (Lu), and minor signings/trades aren't likely to have a significant impact on a team's fortunes. That may change this summer when the buyout period opens.

 

[guyzeur]

Yeah, but we have a good idea of the only major trade that is likely (Lu), and minor signings/trades aren't likely to have a significant impact on a team's fortunes. That may change this summer when the buyout period opens.

If for example the Pens acquire Gonchar or another top 4 D, it would be a major acquisition for them.

It depends of the state of the team. Pens are surely looking at NYR right now and are saying: we need to improve.

If Luongo is traded to the Leafs or Florida, I would consider this a major trade only by looking at the return Vancouver gets.

Sure Luongo is a markee player but him going to Toronto/Florida won't make either one a contender.

Major trade doesn't equal impact in standings IMO

 

[benjiv1]

Wow, very detailed! And so quick! I think its an overestimate of the Sens' fortunes though.

I think the Sens will play with a ton of heart this year, and find a way to win, even in the post season.

Alfredsson announces that this will be his last playoff run, and trailing 3-2 in the series, game 6 at home in Ottawa could be his last home game ever. He scores the triple overtime winner as SBP chants his name. He is named the teams 1st star, and the crowd erupts into a "Thank You Alfie!" chant whe he takes the ice.

We lose out to the Stanley Cup champions in 7, and Alfie has no regrets because unless he was traded to the Rangers, he couldn't have faired better.

 

[CanadianHockey]

East
PIT
BOS
WSH
NYR
PHI
BUF
CAR
NJD
TBL
TOR
WPG
OTT
MTL
FLA
NYI


West
VAN
LAK
CHI
STL
MIN
SJS
NSH
PHX
ANA
EDM
DAL
DET
CGY
COL
CBJ

 

[Xspyrit]

If the Sens don't have to play against Western teams on the road, it will be a great advantage.. We always struggle on West coast trips

Damn, if only we had Cowen (who was going to break out)... Let's see what happens though, this team never give up

 

[General Granny*]

Sens 3rd in the east, first in division. Book it we are going all the way.

 

[The Waffler]

I think they'll finish 1st in the East and 3rd in the division, but hey, nobody has ever complimented me on how good my math is.

 

[Benjamin]

I think they'll finish 1st in the East and 3rd in the division, but hey, nobody has ever complimented me on how good my math is.

Hey, your math is decent.

 

[saskriders]

We will be 7th in the east

 

[Philoops]

I had the sens as the 7th seed last year, was pretty close. Though anything can happen with this team, I'm not overly optimistic when I look at our defense without Cowen... Ill go with 11th or 12th in the east, significant injuries dropping us even lower. Still above the Leafs hopefully.

 

[arglebargle]

This year is really difficult to predict because of the shortened schedule. An early losing streak could be too much for even the best teams to overcome.

I'd be very surprised if teams like BOS and NYR didn't make the playoffs, but outside of that I could see just about any teams in the East making it under the right circumstances.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Like someone said, a lot of trades will dictate a lot of different things. With that being said, IF this is Alfredsson's final year, he will be out to play strong hockey with a stronger Turris. We are not that much pieces away from being a strong playoff team, especially if Silfverberg has a solid rookie year.

I'll say this, if we struggles a bit on defense early and Murray makes a move to help out, we'll make the playoffs and surprise a lot of people. 4-5th in the east.

 

[GoSensGo6172]

EAST

1. NY Rangers
2. Washington
3. Boston
4. Pittsburgh
5. Philadelphia
6. Carolina
7. Ottawa
8. Buffalo
9. Tampa Bay
10. Toronto
11. New Jersey
12. Winnipeg
13. Montreal
14. Florida
15. NY Islanders


WEST

1. St. Louis
2. Vancouver
3. Los Angeles
4. Chicago
5. Minnesota
6. Nashville
7. Detroit
8. San Jose
9. Edmonton
10. Dallas
11. Colorado
13. Calgary
14. Phoenix
15. Columbus

 

[saskriders]

West
1: St. Louis
2: Vancouver
3: Los Angeles
4: Phoenix
5: Chicago
6: Nashville
7: Detroit
8: Minnesota

9: San Jose
10: Calgary
11: Edmonton
12: Colorado
13: Dallas
14: Anaheim
15: Columbus

East
1: NYR
2: Washington
3: Boston
4: Pittsburgh
5: Philadelphia
6: Buffalo
7: Ottawa
8: New Jersey

9: Tampa Bay
10: Carolina
11: Florida
12: Montreal
13: NYI
14: Toronto
15: Winnipeg


Conn Smythe: Daugavins

 

[GoSensGo6172]

West
1: St. Louis
2: Vancouver
3: Los Angeles
4: Phoenix
5: Chicago
6: Nashville
7: Detroit
8: Minnesota

9: San Jose
10: Calgary
11: Edmonton
12: Colorado
13: Dallas
14: Anaheim
15: Columbus

East
1: NYR
2: Washington
3: Boston
4: Pittsburgh
5: Philadelphia
6: Buffalo
7: Ottawa
8: New Jersey

9: Tampa Bay
10: Carolina
11: Florida
12: Montreal
13: NYI
14: Toronto
15: Winnipeg


Conn Smythe: Daugavins

Nice predictions man, we got almost the exact same teams in the west except I still think SJ finds a way to sneak in like they did last year. Still too much talent on that team. And with Phoenix, I don't think Smith will as good as last year and they'll take a hit from losing Whitney who was very important to the team.

For the East, we got the same predictions except Jersey is not making the playoffs. They will miss Parise big time and Kovy+Henrique+Brodeur won't be able to do enough. And why do you have Carolina so low? Not sold on the Staal+Semin additions to a team that didn't miss out by that much last season?

 

[guyzeur]

Still a bit too early to predict: a good 20 signings/trades will change the make up of some teams.

Like someone said, a lot of trades will dictate a lot of different things. With that being said, IF this is Alfredsson's final year, he will be out to play strong hockey with a stronger Turris. We are not that much pieces away from being a strong playoff team, especially if Silfverberg has a solid rookie year.

I'll say this, if we struggles a bit on defense early and Murray makes a move to help out, we'll make the playoffs and surprise a lot of people. 4-5th in the east.

So many things can happen that can have an impact:

1. Burky gone, MSLE want to make the playoffs this year?

 

[internetdotcom]

So many things can happen that can have an impact:

1. Burky gone, MSLE want to make the playoffs this year?

I would think so. I watched highlights of the press conference, and they talked something about having to move forward, this will not be a rebuild. Mind you, that could be just lip service.

 

[CR15]

West
1. Vancouver
2. St Louis
3. LA
4. Chicago
5. San Jose
6. Detroit
7. Nashville
8. Minnesota

9. Dallas
10. Phoenix
11. Colorado
12. Edmonton
13. Calgary
14. Anaehim
15. Columbus


East

1. NYR
2. Boston
3. Washington
4. Philly
5. Pitt
6. New Jersey
7. Ottawa
8. Buffalo

9. Tampa
10. Montreal
11. Carolina
12. Florida
13. Toronto
14. Winnipeg
15. NYI

 

[Tuna99]

Pitt
Boston
Carolina
Rangers
Philly
Washington
Ottawa
Buffallo
---------
Montreal
Jets
Florida
Isalnders
Tampa
Toronto
New Jersey


Chicago
La
Vancouver
St Louis
Detroit
Phoneix
San Jose
Edmonton
-----------
Nashville
Anaheim
Colorado
Minny
Dallas
Columbus
Calgary

 

[BlazingRoy]

Conn Smythe: Daugavins

Dont forget the rocket for 75 goals and the vezina for a 40 win season when our other 3 goalies are at Andersons house and burn their fingers eating soup

 

[Do Make Say Think]

The only thing I am comfortable calling is that Ottawa will be hard pressed to make the playoffs unless some of the d callups exceed expectations.

I'll go ahead and saying barring anything special the Senators will just miss the playoffs