DANGLES78 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 What team do you think will come in first and which one will fall flat on its face here are my predictions of the standings for the NHL 2014-15ATLANTIC1.BOSTON(115 pts.)2.TB\MONTREAL(102-109 pts.)3.MONTREAL\TB(101-107)4.Detroit(89 pts.) 5.Ottawa(84 pts.)6.Toronto(81 pts.)7.Buffalo(60 pts.)8.Florida(58 pts.)METROPOLITAN 1.PITTSBURGH(112 pts.)2.WASHINGTON(100 pts.)3.NYR(97 pts.)4.NYI(WC 91 pts.)5.NJ(WC 89 pts.)6.Columbus(85 pts.)7.Philadelphia(80 pts.) 8.Carolina(62 pts.)CENTRAL1.CHICAGO(117 pts.)2.ST.LOUIS(113 pts.)3.DALLAS(107 pts.)4.MINNESOTA(WC 100 pts.)5.Nashville(83 pts.)6.Winnipeg(82 pts.)7.Colorado(77 pts.)PACIFIC1.ANAHEIM(118 pts.) 2.LA KINGS(112 pts.)3.SAN JOSE(105 pts.)4.VANCOUVER\CALGARY(WC 89-102 pts.)5.Calgary\Vancouver(78-89 pts.) 6.Arizona\Edmonton(67-76 pts.) 7.Edmonton\Arizona(57-65 pts.)Reasons Calgary is tough and is made up of players who won't give an inch on the ice to another team without grinding them into mulch with that and Bob Hartley they could make a wild card spotprobably not going to happen but hey they're getting there.Colorado was not the best team on paper last year and I think this year they will regress as they lost a few key pieces and gained a few old slow guys as well.To much talent in NY and NJ that soon people might refer to that as the trio of death in the east.Detroit's to old and frail and will barely miss the playoffs due to that the roster is good but not good enough situationRest of reasons coming soon post your standings\predictions if you'd like. NOT THIS GUY AGAIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANGLES78 Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 My Atlantic standings are based upon how little room to move in the Atlantic there is henceforth my point predictions except at the bottom. NOT THIS GUY AGAIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I'm not doing points. PACIFIC 1. Anaheim 2. Los Angeles 3. San Jose 4. Vancouver 5. Edmonton 6. Calgary 7. Phoenix CENTRAL 1. St. Louis 2. Chicago 3. Dallas 4. Minnesota 5. Colorado 6. Nashville 7. Winnipeg METROPOLITAN 1. Pittsburgh 2. Columbus 3. Long Island 4. New York 5. Philadelphia 6. Washington 7. New Jersey 8. Carolina ATLANTIC 1. Tampa Bay 2. Boston 3. Montreal 4. Toronto 5. Detroit 6. Buffalo 7. Florida 8. Ottawa ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanic Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 pacific1: LA2: San Jose3: Anaheim4: Vancouver (TOTALLY unbiased)5: Arizona/Phoenix/Seattle/Portland whatnot6-7 there's no point in explaining that.central1: Colorado2: Chicago3: Dallas4: St. Louis5: Minnesota6: Nashville7: Winnipegmetropoopitan1: Rangers2: Pittsburgh3: Philly4: Columbus5: Walgreens Washington6: NJ7: Carolina8: Islandersatlantic1: Montreal2: Boston3: Tampa4: Detroit5-8 everyone else sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Too much talent on the Isles now for them to finish last, plus they've gotta have more fight in 'em than the puppy-soft Hurricanes who just wither and die whenever you so much as bump into one of them. Except, of course, for Chad LaRose, who put a headshot on Josh Gorges in retribution for the Jordan Staal injury, which Staal caused himself by trying to tackle Gorges. They can't even goon right. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still MIGHTY Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Pacific: San Jose, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Arizona, Edmonton, CalgaryAllow for Edmonton/Calgary flip (Goaltending is throwing me off. Hiller is either going to get Swiss-cheesed, or win them some unwinable games.)Central: Chicago, St. Louis, Colorado, Dallas, Minnesota, Nashville, WinnipegAllow for Nashville/Winnipeg flip. (Obviously huge split in goal. But if Budaj is serviceable, I like Winnipeg a little more with their forwards.)Allow for Colorado/Dallas flip, if only just because. Playoff teams won't change though. West is set barring something weird.Metropolitan: Pittsburgh, NY Rangers, Columbus, Philadelphia, Washington, NY Islanders, New Jersey, CarolinaAllow for Rangers/Columbus/Philadelphia/Washington/Islanders flow movement. There are so many variable floating around in the space below Pittsburgh (Rangers center depth, Columbus with Johanssen/Horton, Philadelphia in net, Washington with Trotz, Islanders coalescing or not). I'm almost tempted to throw New Jersey into the flow, because if Schneider can replicate last year and they stay out of/win more shootouts, they'll be right there just like the rest.Atlantic: Boston, Montreal, Tampa Bay, Detroit, Toronto, Florida, Ottawa, BuffaloAllow for Detroit/Metro WC flip (If only because Detroit is Detroit, the Metro WC will most definitely be in flux, and if healthy, the Red Wings will be better than last year. Their man games lost was astounding. They'll be flirting on the edge.)Allow for Florida/Toronto flip. (The influx of rookies plus a full season of Luongo in net plus the crop of overpaid vets make Florida interesting, especially if they can earn those points from the dregs of the East. It could either all come together for something entertaining or be a big floppy mess. | ANA | LAA | LAR | LAL | ASU | CSULB | USMNT | USWNT | LAFC | OCSC | MAN UTD | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Metro1. guins2. Blue Jackets3. Rangers4. Islanders5. Capitals6. Flyers7. Devils8. Hurricanes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Why do I fear a Vancouver type season from Sharks where the team implodes and miss the playoffs plus trade players for below their value?It's gonna be Kings/ Hawks again in the WCF. BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGM13 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Edmonton's missing the playoffs. That's all I really care about this season. GO OILERS-GO BLUE JAYS-GO ESKIMOS-GO COLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJourney Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Why do I fear a Vancouver type season from Sharks where the team implodes and miss the playoffs plus trade players for below their value?It's gonna be Kings/ Hawks again in the WCF. Nah, Sharks will win the Pacific only to lose to the Kings in the first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still MIGHTY Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Why do I fear a Vancouver type season from Sharks where the team implodes and miss the playoffs plus trade players for below their value?It's gonna be Kings/ Hawks again in the WCF. Nah, Sharks will win the Pacific only to lose to the Kings in the first round.Kings as a WC? Bold prediction. | ANA | LAA | LAR | LAL | ASU | CSULB | USMNT | USWNT | LAFC | OCSC | MAN UTD | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Metropolitan: Pittsburgh, NY Rangers, NY Islanders, **Philadelphia, Columbus, Washington, Carolina, New JerseyAtlantic: Boston, Montreal, Detroit, *Tampa Bay, Toronto, Ottawa, Florida, BuffaloCentral: St. Louis, Chicago, Minnesota, *Colorado, **Dallas, Nashville, WinnipegPacific: Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Jose, Vancouver, Arizona, Edmonton, CalgaryPlayoffs: Pittsburgh over Philadelphia, Rangers over Islanders, Boston over Tampa Bay, Montreal over DetroitSt. Louis over Dallas, Chicago over Minnesota, Anaheim over Dallas, Los Angeles over San JoseRangers over Pittsburgh, Boston over MontrealSt. Louis over Chicago, Los Angeles over AnaheimBoston over Rangers, Los Angeles over St. LouisLos Angeles over Boston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorinK92 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Atlantic: Boston, Tampa Bay, Montreal, Florida, Detroit, Ottawa, Toronto, Buffalo- Top 3 should pretty much stay unchanged- Detroit will have a tough transition year and Florida will ride some hot streaks but fall just short- Sticking the Sens in the middle of the non-playoff teams because they're literally impossible to predictMetro: Pittsburgh, Columbus, Rangers, Washington, Islanders, Flyers, New Jersey, Carolina- Well why not Columbus?- I can't really see the Capitals or Islanders missing out again this year, maybe the Flyers creep in, but they were my odd man out.Central: St. Louis, Chicago, Dallas, Minnesota, Nashville, Colorado, Winnipeg- Colorado will drop off, not able to convince myself if they'll fall that far, but in this division it seems really likely to me- Last year I said Carolina, this year I mean Nashville, and it'll happen, trust me- Pavelec and Budaj will lead the Jets to the promised land of McDavidPacific: Los Angeles, Anaheim, San Jose, Calgary, Phoenix, Edmonton, Vancouver- Gap between Sharks and Flames will be huge, Hiller for Calgary being the difference in the bottom 4- Couldn't bear to put Edmonton last again, too many changes after a catastrophic season to see the 'Nucks climb up the hill- Another peachy year for California Playoffs because why not?Boston over NY Islanders -- Pittsburgh over Washington -- Rangers over Tampa Bay -- Columbus over Montreal St. Louis over Nashville -- Minnesota over Los Angeles -- Anaheim over Dallas -- San Jose over ChicagoBoston over Rangers -- Pittsburgh over ColumbusSt. Louis over Anaheim -- Minnesota over San JoseBoston over PittsburghSt. Louis over MinnesotaSt. Louis over Boston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still MIGHTY Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 You did the playoffs wrong.It'd be Boston vs Islanders/Pittsburgh vs Washington and Los Angeles vs Minnesota/St. Louis vs Nashville, correct. But then it'd be Columbus vs Rangers/Tampa Bay vs Montreal and Anaheim vs San Jose/Chicago vs Dallas.Then BOS/NYI vs TB/MTL, PIT/WSH vs CBJ/NYR and LA/MIN vs ANA/SJ, STL/NSH vs CHI/DAL | ANA | LAA | LAR | LAL | ASU | CSULB | USMNT | USWNT | LAFC | OCSC | MAN UTD | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorinK92 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 You did the playoffs wrong.It'd be Boston vs Islanders/Pittsburgh vs Washington and Los Angeles vs Minnesota/St. Louis vs Nashville, correct. But then it'd be Columbus vs Rangers/Tampa Bay vs Montreal and Anaheim vs San Jose/Chicago vs Dallas.Then BOS/NYI vs TB/MTL, PIT/WSH vs CBJ/NYR and LA/MIN vs ANA/SJ, STL/NSH vs CHI/DALeugh, just cross your eyes then the standings will change enough that it'll be correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 It's a little early to pick the Flyers to make the playoffs, since we don't know how they're going to butcher their roster over this next couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnWis97 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 The title, "NHL Standing Predictions" leads me to one "standing prediction" that is always correct.The Wild will be mediocre and their 7th/8th playoff seed will be in question with a few games to play. Disclaimer: If this comment is about an NBA uniform from 2017-2018 or later, do not constitute a lack of acknowledgement of the corporate logo to mean anything other than "the corporate logo is terrible and makes the uniform significantly worse." BADGERS TWINS VIKINGS TIMBERWOLVES WILD POTD (Shared) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerslionspistonshabs Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 PACIFIC1. Anaheim2. Los Angeles3. San Jose4. Vancouver5. Edmonton6. Arizona7. CalgaryCENTRAL1. St. Louis2. Chicago3. Minnesota4. Dallas5. Colorado6. Winnipeg7. NashvilleMETROPOLITAN1. Pittsburgh2. NY Rangers3. NY Islanders4. Columbus5. Washington6. Philadelphia7. New Jersey8. CarolinaATLANTIC1. Boston2. Montreal3. Tampa Bay4. Detroit5. Toronto6. Buffalo7. Florida8. Ottawa PLAYOFFSEASTBoston over WashingtonPittsburgh over ColumbusNY Islanders over NY RangersMontreal over Tampa BayBoston over NY Islanders (gives Nassau Coliseum a nice little playoff run for the swansong)Montreal over PittsburghEAST FINALS- Montreal over Boston WESTAnaheim over ColoradoSt. Louis over DallasLos Angeles over San JoseChicago over MinnesotaAnaheim over ChicagoLos Angeles over St. LouisWEST FINALS- Anaheim over L.A.STANLEY CUP- Montreal over Anaheim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanic Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 along with this:LA over Minnesota in 6Anaheim over SJ in 7 (SJ chokes a 3-0 lead once again)Colorado over StL in 5*Chicago over Dallas in 4Montreal over Detroit in 6Tampa over Boston in 7*Columbus over Rangers in 7Philly over Pittsburgh in 5LA over Anaheim in 5Colorado over Chicago in 7*Montreal over Tampa in 6Philly over Columbus in 4Colorado over LA in 7Montreal over Philly in 5Montreal over Colorado in 6*totally unbiased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnythingChicago Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 METROPOLITAN1. New York Rangers5. New York Islanders6. Washington Capitals8. Pittsburgh Penguins9. Columbus Blue Jackets10. Philadelphia Flyers14. New Jersey Devils16. Carolina HurricanesATLANTIC2. Boston Bruins3. Montréal Canadiens4. Tampa Bay Lightning7. Detroit Red Wings11. Toronto Maple Leafs12. Florida Panthers13. Ottawa Senators15. Buffalo SabresPACIFIC2. Los Angeles Kings4. Anaheim Ducks8. Vancouver Canucks9. San Jose Sharks11. Arizona Coyotes12. Calgary Flames13. Edmonton OilersCENTRAL1. Chicago Blackhawks3. Colorado Avalanche5. St. Louis Blues6. Minnesota Wild7. Dallas Stars10. Nashville Predators14. Winnipeg JetsPLAYOFFSEASTNew York Rangers defeat Pittsburgh Penguins in 5Boston Bruins defeat Detroit Red Wings in 6Montréal Canadiens defeat Tampa Bay Lightning in 5New York Islanders defeat Washington Capitals in 7New York Rangers defeat New York Islanders in 6Boston Bruins defeat Montréal Canadiens in 7Boston Bruins defeat New York Rangers in 6WESTChicago Blackhawks over Dallas Stars in 5Los Angeles Kings over Minnesota Wild in 6Anaheim Ducks over Vancouver Canucks in 5Colorado Avalanche over St. Louis Blues in 7Chicago Blackhawks defeat Colorado Avalanche in 7Los Angeles Kings defeat Anaheim Ducks in 6Chicago Blackhawks defeat Los Angeles Kings in 6STANLEY CUP FINALSChicago Blackhawks defeat Boston Bruins in 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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