As we approach the NHL All Star game we find So there’re numerous teams vying for a playoff spot.
San Jose and Boston have a huge lead over most of the field, So there’re only six points separating 5th spot and 13th spot in the Western Conference, while Detroit.
The actual question is. Who will make the Playoffs? On p of that, it appears look, there’re 25 teams that have a legitimate shot at filling just 16 spots. Out East we discover a log jam between the 2nd spot and the 6th spot. So, it has almost become a must win for every and nearly any team in the League.
Should’ve been an interesting second half to the season.
Currently the most balanced team in the NHL.
Will have predicted that during training camp but the B’s just keep on piling up the wins going 820″ over the past ten games. Iron Mike has got his crew clicking on all cylinders as we head wards the trade deadline. Fact, having won 9 of the last 10 and the last four straight, the Flames can be dubbed the hottest team in hockey at this point. San Jose has lost just six times so far this year in regulation. For instance, the Sharks are loaded with underrated talent and may lead the League in points come year end. We see them finishing second in their Conference behind Boston this year. Whenever winning 8 of their last ten, the Habs struggled a bit out of the gate this year but have since found their groove.
Second only to San Jose, the Caps have posted 18 wins and only 3 losses in the premises this year. Ovechkin seems to have something to prove this year and at this rate we should have to consider Washington, as the League’s dark horse of the season. Known for their defensive style of play, the Devils have appeared to have found the back of the net more often this year. Nevertheless, the addition of Shanahan certainly won’t hurt. Welcome home Shanny! Doesn’t it sound familiar? The Blackhawks currently own the third best defense in the League. That’s interesting right? Add in the young snipers, Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp and this team is poised to make noise come Playoff time.
Accordingly the Flyers have won just 4 games over their past ten but with the likes of Jeff Carter, Mike Richards and Simon Gagne, you can’t expect this slump to last for long. Philly should come out on p of the Atlantic Division this year. So do not be surprised to see the Rangers slip any week on the Power Rankings. Besides, the difference between New York City and Philadelphia is depth. Therefore the Rangers have also won just 4 of their last ten games. There’s certainly enough talent on this team to do damage and the addition of Tim Connolly will add some scoring punch. You should take it into account. Whenever having won 6 of their last ten, the Sabres is likely to be hitting their stride of late.
What the???
Hey, they have won the last 7 of 10, including the last three games straight.
Young Mason is throwing up a brick wall. We’ll see how long he can carry his team. We have the Blue Jackets ranked 12th overall. Oh, how the Mighty have fallen. Generally, half way through the season and the Ducks find themselves 20 points back of the Division leading San Jose Sharks. Then the Coyotes find themselves in a battle for a Playoff spot, with just seven wins on the road this year. Now, an improved power play will go a cool thing for the Wild that they are exceptional defensively, since they sure can’t score. Although, talk about boring hockey. Then, the Wild have lit the lamp just 111 times this year. I’m sure you heard about this. Carolina 21 19 5 their last Losers four games, therefore this Carolina team is going downhill fast.
Not sure how motivated Paul Maurice is with only having an one year contract and Ron Francis sitting in the wings.
He was run out of wn by Toronto but is seems Razor, has found a home in Colorado.
Now if most of the team could start performing, they may actually have a strong Playoff run. Boston didn’t look for him. It is raycroft has posted 9 wins in his first ten starts with the Avalanche. Furthermore, the Penguins have won just two games over the past ten outings. Now let me tell you something. Is the landscape in Pittsburgh about to change? You see, whenever fighting for their Playoff lives, a team with the two best forwards in the game. How in God’s name could this happen? Basically the Canucks have lost their last four in a row and have won only three of their last ten. It’s now, So in case ever they needed Luongo and Sundin. Panthers are quietly gaining ground in the Eastern Conference.
Winners of their last three games and having three games in hand over Carolina, it’s far a lot! We were hoping that the Stars should experience some team cohesion with Avery out of the mix. Therefore in case they seek for to make the Playoffs, they need to add more than Steve Sullivan to their lineup. Essentially, the Predators are 8 14 2 on the road this year and have won just three of their past ten games. A well-known fact that is. What’s it with General Managers and the City Of Toronto? Be patient Toronto Fans, it should be a few years before your team even makes the Playoffs. You should take this seriously. Burke’s first move as GM is to bring in Brad May. What a train wreck this team is. New Owners, new Coaches, new Players. Montreal will likely be his next destination. However, it looks like Vinny Lecavalier gonna be leaving soon.
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