Eastern Conference Predictions
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The new and improved NHL is set to kick off it’s new season in less than a month. At no point in the history of the NHL have we seen so many major changes happen at one time. Rule changes, economic changes, as well as major player changes were rampant as everyone tries to establish themselves under the new system. Divisional battles are highlighted this year as each team will face their divisional rivals 8 times. This will have major consequences on playoff drives. No one really knows what to expect this season, who will be succesful and who won’t? Former powerhouse teams are now on the same playing field with smaller market teams. The only certain thing is uncertainty. At Habs Blog, we try our best to see where the chips will fall this season in our pre-season Eastern Conference Prediction.
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Northeast
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Atlantic
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Southeast
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A strong Northeast division and the Atlantic veterans leave the state of New York and their fans crying until next year. Tampa has a cup hangover but manages to take the Southeast anyway due to its weak opposition. Atlanta’s defence slightly improves under Bob Hartley and their ability to win consistently against weak Southeast rivals is enough to barely squeek into the post season for the first time. Pittsburgh’s offensive core is enough to offset the lacking defensive skill and ability in goal, Crosby enters the playoffs in his rookie year. Toronto’s elderly core can’t compete with the potent Northeast rivals and find themselves on the outside looking in. Until April 06′. |
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