Repeatedly most predictors copy cat last years results. Regular season ends up in changes down the stretch and on the playoffs while the more physical teams take charge. Last season I predicted the Sharks late season fall and also rise of one's Flames. Right here is the way the fresh season ought to go.EAST:1. Washington Capitals - Ovechkin is best and a lot of determined player inside the NHL. The Caps are ready to get a notch up.2. Philadelphia Flyers - If you cannot beat um' during the alley, feels em' about the ice. I've for ages been a Sabres fan in so doing disliked the Flyers. You just gotta' love using them. They are going to fun to watch and depending on how tight the calls are this current year, they are able to go totally.3. Buffalo Sabres - OK, I'm a homer. In the event the tight calls go one other way, locate the munchkin forwards to undertake some real damage. Ryan Miller and Thomas Vanek have standout seasons.4. Montreal Canadiens - With all the improvement from the Leafs, the Canadiens will feel pressured playing a far more steady game. They can be solid all over and only really need to regain their ability play. They are going to with Gomez, Gionta, and Cammaleri.5. Boston Bruins - Great goaltending of Tim Thomas will help keep them in it. I do think there're overrated. One or two injuries, a lessening of scoring, and big heads will continue them down.6. Pittsburgh Penguins - A lot of extra talent gives way for you to a lack of heart. Crosby will present an excellent season. Malkin will falter. The perfect room inside your home for anyone two. Bad start might take them down.7. The big apple Rangers - Similar to their baseball counterpart the Yankees, they only can buy a championship. This holiday season are going to more desirable though and may also surprise with the depth and talent.8. Toronto Maple Leafs - Yes, it finally happens. Tough Leafs will resemble young Flyers. Hockey Night in Canada might be virtually unbearable to enjoy as being the band wagon jumpers over hype the Leafs however they probably will make the playoffs.9. Nj Devils - Didn't you observe a little bit chink within the armor of Martin Brodeur last year? Can't hit the broad side belonging to the barn aided by the offense.10. Tampa Bay Lightning - If you do better defensive cast, it's not possible to hold down Vinny and Martin St. Louis for days on end. A few might rise even higher with a start.11. Ottawa Senators - Sorry Freezing loathe this band are brilliant. Lot's of talent. Dirty players and dirty GM.12. New york city Islanders - I enjoy them. The start of rise that the Islanders again. Many underrated players and Tavares to guide them.13. Carolina Hurricanes - OK, Eric Staal and Cam Ward are excellent. Nearly as dirty being the Senators, the Canes will need a dive this coming year. Getting old.14. Florida Panthers - The ghosts of Ollie and Jay will haunt them. Great AHL team.15. Atlanta Thrashers - Would not it be cool to ascertain Kovalchuck on a good team? Once every ten games they look great. Chicken fodder for your good defensive teams.WEST:1. Detroit Red Wings - I am aware, I do know, not again. Best managed team in hockey just gets in everyone's way. So talented and determined at every position. Most teams just chalk up a loss of revenue. Look for Zetterberg to fly extremely high this season.2. Calgary Flames - Finally, Canadian fans have something to cheer about. They're fast, rough, and seasoned. Jerome finally has some help in a very better defense. I picked these people to go far 2009 and they'll can quickly rise.3. Anaheim Ducks - If and when they were from NY City or Canada, they'd be picked by lots of sportswriters. Big Ducks quack the beaks of most teams. They'll be there at the end.4. Chicago Black Hawks - I wish I'm able to pick them first however they are missing something. Why not a veteran forward for leadership. Patrick Kane has big stones to get a little guy and tend to only get well. Great circling and hungry.5. St. Louis Blues - Keep in mind the expansion years? The Blues were all class. You know what? They are simply again. Will likely be most improved team while in the NHL.6. San Jose Sharks - What? The Sharks 6th in the western world? I knew what are the real receive a dive not too long ago and so i still think they're overrated. McLellan fired by mid-season. Ducks will crush em'.7. Chicago Kings - OOO deliver the offensive purple Kings again. This coming year they finally add up. Lots of scoring and good goaltending puts them on target.8. Vancouver Canucks - Best goaltender within the league can't save them from going on a dive. Burrows is incredible but not much respect for those Sedins.9. Dallas Stars - Chop Chop. Want to be some toughness and defense. Great forward corps and leadership. Inconsistent.10. Nashville Predators - Many teams wish among the their defense. They could surprise doubts they'd change their name for the Nashville Cats.11. Colorado Avalanche - Some players. Cool uniforms. Great fans. Insufficient.12. Phoenix Coyotes - Maybe the Hamilton Tiger Cats? Good young, tough team. Just poor management.13. Edmonton Oilers - This type of proud franchise, history, and great hockey fans. This is a shame. They may be officially worse as opposed to Leafs now.14. Minnesota Wild - Hey I will be Italian. I cheer for that Red, Green, and White. Bad Team Italy might beat them.15. Columbus Blue Jackets - They play like Ottawa south. Some players and there is but chippy play. Move the theifs to Winnepeg. Cool uniforms though.Ducks will beat the Flyers on the most memorable Cup Final in a long time. It can be a war.