We all know that the World Cup of Hockey was the last thing the NHL needed. Now, teams have random "bye weeks" that make scoreboard watching rather difficult. But for now, let's take a look at where we stand from the All-Star break.
The east is less troublesome so I'll start there. Ottawa and Toronto have the least amount of games played to this point in their division, so it seems they will join Montreal as locks for the Atlantic. The Metro on the other hand is too close to call, but I will have to provide something. Let's take a look at the West in which event, is even more too close to call. At least in the Pacific. With three games in hand over the Blackhawks, I'm giving Minnesota the Central. But I'll say Washington gets the President's Trophy.
Let's make some looks here. If you had asked me 6-9 games ago, the playoff picture for me looks totally different. but, I'll give Ottawa the benefit of the doubt as the Atlantic leader. I've been expecting to see Boston drop for someone (now Toronto). I only expected three Atlantic teams since the preseason. It all comes down to who wins between the Rangers and Pittsburgh in my scenario. If Chicago doesn't do well, Nashville will be my pick in the West, but they wouldn't beat the Penguins and the Canadian teams have that "Canadian curse" in the finals. All subjective, of course. I'll leave it at that.
The east is less troublesome so I'll start there. Ottawa and Toronto have the least amount of games played to this point in their division, so it seems they will join Montreal as locks for the Atlantic. The Metro on the other hand is too close to call, but I will have to provide something. Let's take a look at the West in which event, is even more too close to call. At least in the Pacific. With three games in hand over the Blackhawks, I'm giving Minnesota the Central. But I'll say Washington gets the President's Trophy.
Let's make some looks here. If you had asked me 6-9 games ago, the playoff picture for me looks totally different. but, I'll give Ottawa the benefit of the doubt as the Atlantic leader. I've been expecting to see Boston drop for someone (now Toronto). I only expected three Atlantic teams since the preseason. It all comes down to who wins between the Rangers and Pittsburgh in my scenario. If Chicago doesn't do well, Nashville will be my pick in the West, but they wouldn't beat the Penguins and the Canadian teams have that "Canadian curse" in the finals. All subjective, of course. I'll leave it at that.
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