2009-2010 NHL Preview

By Scott Burks
The 2009 NHL season is upon us. I am
hoping the Carolina Hurricanes will get back to the Stanley Cup finals to
reclaim what was theirs' in 2006. GO CANES!
Meanwhile, here is how I think the NHL will
shape up this season...
Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division
1) Pittsburgh Penguins
2) Philadelphia Flyers
3) New Jersey Devils
4) New York Rangers
5) New York Islanders
Northeast Division
1) Boston Bruins
2) Montreal Canadiens
3) Toronto Maple Leafs
4) Buffalo Sabres
5) Ottawa Senators
Southeast Division
1) Washington Capitals
2) Carolina Hurricanes (Go 'Canes!)
3) Atlanta Thrashers
4) Tampa Bay Lightning
5) Florida Panthers
Eastern Conference Champion: Capitals
(yes, I am a sucker for Alexander Ovechkin)
Western Conference
Central Division
1) Detroit Red Wings
2) Chicago Blackhawks
3) Columbus Blue Jackets
4) St. Louis Blues
5) Nashville Predators
Northwest Division
1) Vancouver Canucks
2) Calgary Flames
3) Edmonton Oilers
4) Minnesota Wild
5) Colorado Avalanche
Pacific Division
1) San Jose Sharks
2) Anaheim Ducks
3) Dallas Stars
4) Los Angeles Kings
5) Phoenix Coyotes (have they relocated yet?)
Western Conference Champion: Red Wings
(do you see ANYONE beating the Red Wings in the West?)
Stanley Cup Champion: Red Wings (the
are the epitome of hockey excellence)

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