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.
x Philadelphia 
x Ottawa 
x Tampa Bay 
New Jersey 
Montreal 
Boston 
Pittsburgh 
Atlanta 
Toronto 
Florida 
New York Islanders 
New York Rangers 
Carolina 
Buffalo 
Washington Northeast
- Ottawa
- Montreal
- Boston
- Toronto
- Buffalo
Atlantic
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Philadelphia
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New Jersey
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Pittsburgh
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NY Islanders
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NY Rangers
Southeast
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Tampa Bay
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Atlanta
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Florida
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Carolina
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Washington
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′.
Disagree? Post your own predictions in the comment section.
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September 7, 2005 am30 1:25 pm
Here they come ladies and gentleman. My Eastern Confrence picks are:
1.xPhiladelphia
2.xOttawa
3.xTampa Bay
4.Boston
5.Pittsburgh
6.Montreal
7.New Jersey
8.Florida
9.Toronto
10.Atlanta
11.Washington
12.New York Islanders
13.New York Rangers
14.Carolina
15.Buffalo
North East
Ottawa
Boston
Montreal
Toronto
Buffalo
Atlantic
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
New Jersey
NY Islanders
NY Rangers
South East
Tampa Bay
Florida
Atlanta
Washington
Carolina
Please take note: THE LEAFS DON’T MAKE IT, AND THE PANTHERS DO.
September 7, 2005 am30 2:38 pm
1.xOttawa
2.xPhiladelphia
3.xTampa Bay
4.Pittsburgh
5.Boston
6.Montreal
7.Florida
8.Atlanta
9.New Jersey
10.Buffalo
11.Carolina
12.New York Islanders
13.New York Rangers
14.Washington
15.Toronto
The Southeast is stronger than it looks — though I don’t think Mike Keenan’s style is going to benefit the Panthers in the long run (just the opposite — probably lead to the teams downfall - again). Atlanta is going to contend even without Dany Heatly… Of course, this prediction changes if Ilya Kovalchuk departs for sunnier pastures.
Washington is… Eh… Washington, worst team in the division (may bore you to death in order to beat you) and Carolina is treading water.
Toronto falls flat on their face and realizes the motto needs to become rebuilding instea dof retooling. They’ll try for young guns during the next offseason and that may or may not pan out for them — but will continue to put them in a tight Cap position.