2008 2009 Predictions

Here is my predictions for the 2008-2009 NHL season

Western Conference

1.Detroit Red Wings-The addition of Marion Hossa with Dominik Hasek being the only major loss keeps Detroit on top.

2.San Jose Sharks-Blake and Boyle make up for losing Campbell on defence.

3.CalgaryFlames-A crappy division is the only reason for this prediction.

4.Dallas Stars-The addition of super pest Sean Avery should keep them close to the division lead.

5.Chicago Blackhawks-Good enough goal tending,amazing prospects,good defence and team will get better when they trade Khabibulin

6.Anaheim Ducks-Anaheim will continue a slide that will only get worse once Burke and Niedermayer bolt.

7. Minnesota Wild-Most likely Gaborick's last season there should see him get traded and Rolston left.

8. Columbus Blue Jackets-Nash now with Huselius and Vorachek should put Columbus in the playoffs for the first time.

Eastern Conference

1.Pittsburgh Penguins-Lost Hossa but Crosby should be healthy all season and Staal will be better.

2.Montreal Canadians-Will win Northeast division without a challenge.

3.Tampa Bay Lightning-Free agent acquisitions and Stamkos on the team will boost Tampa to the South East division crown.

4.New Jersey Devils-Brouder's magic ends this seasion but Rolston should boost New Jersey.

5. Philadelphia Flyers-New York falling is the only reason they'll get here.

6.New York Rangers-Redden and Naslund dosn't make up for Jagr,Straka and Avery

7. Washington Capitals-The Washington Ovetchkins won't be able to repeat last years division win.

8.Boston Bruins-Great defence will put Boson in the playoffs.

West

Detroit beats Columbus

San Josebeats Minnesota

Anaheim beats Calgary

Dallas beats Chicago

Detroit beats Anaheim

Dallas beats San Jose

Detroit beats Dallas

East

Pittsburgh beats Boston

Montreal beats Washington

Tampa Bay beats New York

New Jerseybeats Philadelphia

Pittsburgh beats New Jersey

Tampa Bay beats Montreal

Pittsburgh beats Tampa Bay

Cup Final

Detroitvs Pittsburgh

Winner Detroit Red Wings