2010-11 NHL Season Predictions

The start of the 2010-11 NHL regular season is now one month away with training camps to start opening in the coming weeks. Here are my predictions for the new season, and below that, where I believe each team will finish in their respected conferences.

EASTERN CONFERENCE
ATLANTIC DIVISION

New Jersey Devils
Philadelphia Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins
New York Rangers
New York Islanders

NORTHEAST DIVISION

Ottawa Senators
Buffalo Sabres
Boston Bruins
Montreal Canadiens
Toronto Maple Leafs

SOUTHEAST DIVISION

Washington Capitals
Tampa Bay Lightning
Atlanta Thrashers
Florida Panthers
Carolina Hurricanes

WESTERN CONFERENCE
CENTRAL DIVISION

Detroit Red Wings
Nashville Predators
St. Louis Blues
Chicago Blackhawks
Columbus Blue Jackets

NORTHWEST DIVISION

Vancouver Canucks
Calgary Flames
Minnesota Wild
Colorado Avalanche
Edmonton Oilers

PACIFIC DIVISION

San Jose Sharks
Los Angeles Kings
Phoenix Coyotes
Anaheim Ducks
Dallas Stars


EASTERN CONFERENCE
1. Washington Capitals
2. New Jersey Devils
3. Ottawa Senators
4. Philadelphia Flyers
5. Buffalo Sabres
6. Pittsburgh Penguins
7. Boston Bruins
8. Tampa Bay Lightning
9. Montreal Canadiens
10. New York Rangers
11. Atlanta Thrashers
12. Toronto Maple Leafs
13. New York Islanders
14. Florida Panthers
15. Carolina Hurricanes

WESTERN CONFERENCE
1. Vancouver Canucks
2. San Jose Sharks
3. Detroit Red Wings
4. Los Angeles Kings
5. Phoenix Coyotes
6. Nashville Predators
7. Calgary Flames
8. St. Louis Blues
9. Chicago Blackhawks
10. Minnesota Wild
11. Colorado Avalanche
12. Anaheim Ducks
13. Columbus Blue Jackets
14. Dallas Stars
15. Edmonton Oilers