Re: Puck Daddy's 2009-2010 Eastern Conference Staff Prognostications

Miikeee D.Sep 30, 2009

Earlier today, Blog God, Puck Daddy revealed his as well as his army of experts’ prognostications on how the Eastern Conference will be played out.

In mission cap fashion, I used my superior HTML skills and translated Puck Daddy’s table into my blog. I thought I would chime in on the fun and give you my outlook on how the East will look come April.


Puck Daddy	Sean Leahy	Ryan Lambert (Two Line Pass)	Dobber!	Dmitry Chesnokov	Mike D (50MC)
Flyers	Penguins	Penguins	Penguins	Penguins	FLYERS
Penguins	Flyers	Devils	Flyers	Penguins	PENGUINS
Devils	Devils	Flyers	Devils	Rangers	RANGERS
Rangers	Rangers	Rangers	Rangers	Devils	DEVILS
Islanders	Islanders	Islanders	Islanders	Islanders	ISLANDERS

The Atlantic Division is arguably the best division in hockey. It has the deepest pool of top scorers and some of the best defense and goalies.
I think the Devils will struggle out of the gate and will be hard pressed to catch up at the end of the year. They will however, make the playoffs due to Jacques Lemaire taking the saran wrap off of Zach Parise.
None of these teams have a chance at winning the conference because they will be beating up on each other through divisional games and taking points away from each other.


Puck Daddy	Sean Leahy	Ryan Lambert (Two Line Pass)	Dobber!	Dmitry Chesnokov	Mike D (50MC)
Bruins	Bruins	Bruins	Bruins	Bruins	BRUINS
Canadiens	Sabres	Leafs	Canadiens	Canadiens	SABRES
Sabres	Canadiens	Canadiens	Senators	Leafs	HABS
Senators	Leafs	Sabres	Leafs	Senators	LEAFS
Leafs	Senators	Senators	Sabres	Sabres	SENATORS

The Bruis should walk to the Northeast division title.
The Canadiens have a brand new team, and should be good enough to fight for a playoff spot, but after the Bruins, second to fifth is wide open.
The Leafs are very much improved and will be a thorn in the side of playoff teams.


Puck Daddy	Sean Leahy	Ryan Lambert (Two Line Pass)	Dobber!	Dmitry Chesnokov	Mike D (50MC)
Capitals	Capitals	Capitals	Capitals	Capitals	HURRICANES
Hurricanes	Hurricanes	Hurricanes	Hurricanes	Hurricanes	CAPITALS
Lightning	Lightning	Thrashers	Panthers	Thrashers	THRASHERS
Thrashers	Thrashers	Panthers	Lightning	Panthers	LIGHTNING
Panthers	Panthers	Lightning	Thrashers	Lightning	PANTHERS

I had to go against the grain somewhere. The Hurricanes will definitely give the Capitals a run for their money. If there is one thing that the Canes have that the Caps don’t is it’s a reliable goalie. That could be the difference. A hot pitcher always beats a good offensive lineup. Just like in baseball, a hot goalie can beat any offense—even one with Ovechkin.
The Thrashers will surprise A LOT of teams this year. So will the Lightning. These two teams will finish two points away from each other.

Mike D, hilariously good looking