As we approach the NHL All Star game we find many of us know that there are numerous teams vying for a playoff spot.
Might be an interesting second half to the season.
Do you know an answer to a following question. Who will make the Playoffs? It has almost become a must win for any and any team in the League. San Jose and Boston have a huge lead over some of the field, mostly there’re only six points separating 5th spot and 13th spot in the Western Conference, while Detroit.
Out East we discover a log jam between the 2nd spot and the 6th spot. It appears many of us know that there are 25 teams that have a legitimate shot at filling just 16 spots. Currently the most balanced team in the NHL. Also, would have predicted that during training camp but the B’s just keep on piling up the wins going ‘8 2 0’ over the past ten games. Mid way through the season and we have the Bruins ranked second overall. Therefore, iron Mike has got his crew clicking on all cylinders as we head wards the trade deadline. 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. Sharks are loaded with under rated talent and may lead the League in points come year end. Whenever winning 8 of their last ten, the Habs struggled a tad out of the gate this year but have since found their groove. Anyways, we see them finishing second in their Conference behind Boston this year. Although, second only to San Jose, the Caps have posted 18 wins and only 3 losses indoors 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. This is the case. Known for their defensive style of play, the Devils have appeared to have found the back of the net more often this year. As a result, welcome home Shanny! Besides, the addition of Shanahan certainly won’t hurt. Add in the young snipers, Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp and this team is poised to make noise come Playoff time.
Besides, the Blackhawks currently own the third best defense in the League.
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 must come out on p of the Atlantic Division this year. Actually the difference between NYC and Philadelphia is depth. Now look, the Rangers have also won just 4 of their last ten games. For instance, don’t be surprised to see the Rangers slip any week on the Power Rankings. While having won 6 of their last ten, the Sabres is being hitting their stride of late. There’s certainly enough talent on this team to do damage and the addition of Tim Connolly will add some scoring punch. Hey, they have won the last 7 of 10, including the last three games straight. So, we’ll see how long he can carry his team. We have the Blue Jackets ranked 12th overall. Young Mason had been throwing up a brick wall. What the??? For example, oh, how the Mighty have fallen.
Half way through the season and the Ducks find themselves 20 points back of the Division leading San Jose Sharks.
An improved power play will go It’s an interesting fact that the Coyotes find themselves in a battle for a Playoff spot, with just seven wins on the road this year. Talk about boring hockey. Did you know that the Wild have lit the lamp just 111 times this year. It’s quite cool thing for the Wild that they are exceptional defensively, being that they sure can’t score. Carolina 21195″ Losers of their last four games, with that said, 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 some of the team could start performing, they may actually have a strong Playoff run. Boston didn’t need him. Raycroft has posted 9 wins in his first ten starts with the Avalanche. While fighting for their Playoff lives, a team with the two best forwards in the game. How could this happen? Is the landscape in Pittsburgh about to change? I know that the Penguins have won just two games over the past ten outings.
Actually 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. Basically the Panthers was quietly gaining ground in the Eastern Conference. Winners of their last three games and having three games in hand over Carolina, So it’s far very much! We were hoping that the Stars will experience some team cohesion with Avery out of the mix. It’s a well-known fact that the Predators are 8 14 2 on the road this year and have won just three of their past ten games.
If they need to make the Playoffs, they need to add more than Steve Sullivan to their lineup.
What’s it with General Managers and the City Of Toronto?
Be patient Toronto Fans, it should be a couple of years before your team even makes the Playoffs. Burke’s first move as GM is to bring in Brad May. Seriously. Montreal will likely be his next destination. It looks like Vinny Lecavalier could be leaving soon. New Owners, new Coaches, new Players. What a train wreck this team is. With all that said… One real bright spot for this team is the young Dustin Brown. However, losers of their last three in a row. Thrashers have won 2 of their last ten and hold the Leagues worst goals against with 160.
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