I get a lot of emails where a reader will ask me how I think they're favourite team will finish. Though I am tempted to predict where I think each team will finish, I will save that for another. Here is a few of the teams I am most asked about.
Phoenix - After a rough start, the Coyotes are playing good hockey, and they should play themselves into the playoffs. They won't finish higher than 6th, but they will make the playoffs, and they will do well in them. Phoenix is one of the NHLs most dangerous teams, you don't expect that, but its true.
Boston - Boston will not make the playoffs, especially after dealing Joe Thornton. They will come close, but they won't make it.
Buffalo - The Sabres are red hot right now, and these wins now will prove to be huge in April. The Sabres will get back into the playoffs, in the seven or eight spot.
San Jose - They'll make the playoffs, and they'll be a top five seed.
Toronto - Somewhere between 4th-6th in the East...this is a team that will do well in the playoffs, as long as they somehow upgrade their D without loosing Allison or Lindros
Ottawa - This team is very good, and as long as they don't play Toronto in the playoffs, they could go all the way. Even if they do meet Toronto in the playoffs, the Sens are the team to beat
Detroit - After a quick start, they will cool down. They won't win the west, but they'll be top three.
Columbus - At some point this season, the Blue Jackets will go on a tear. Nash - Federov - Zherdev will light up the entire league. Wait till 06-07, and the Jackets will be in the playoff race.
Vancouver - Another strong season will be let down by poor goaltending...
Calgary - Ottawa/Calgary final is something I strongly believe in...
Edmonton - Will battle for the playoffs, will finish between 7-9 in the West.
Anyways, if you want an explanation on why I feel the way I do, or want to know how I think your team will finish, email me at cjohnson202@hockeyleaks.com
Scores from tonight :
Blackhawks 5 Thrashers 4 - Final (SO)
Coyotes 2 Bruins 1 Final (OT)
Devils 2 Blue Jackets 3 (OT)
Sabres 3 Wild 2 Final
Player Of The Night goes to Tyler Arnason who had three assists for Chicago today. Other's considered were Kovalchuk (2G), Savard (2A), Zherdev(2G) and Nagy (1G,1A).
One section of Hockeyleaks.com that has not been getting updated has been the fantasy page. None of us have had time to do it, and we are looking for someone to write a weekly hot and cold section for us. If you are interested, please contact me at cjohnson202@hockeyleaks.com. Expect some good rumours tomorrow.
