Red White and Blueshirts

2009-10 NHL Predictions

While we are all waiting for the Rangers to drop the puck tonight in Pittsburgh, I figured I’d try my hand at prognosticating and give you my predictions for the playoffs in each conference and the award winners for the upcoming season.

Eastern Conference                                                                Western Conference

1. Boston Bruins                                                                      1.Detroit Red Wings

2.Pittsburgh Penguins                                                           2.San Jose Sharks

3.Washington Capitals                                                           3.Calgary Flames

4.New York Rangers                                                               4.Vancouver Canucks

5.Philadelphia Flyers                                                              5.Chicago Blackhawks

6.Carolina Hurricanes                                                            6.Anaheim Ducks

7.Montreal Canadiens                                                            7.Dallas Stars

8.New Jersey Devils                                                                8.St. Louis Blues

Eastern Conference Finals: Hurricanes over Rangers

Western Conference Finals: Red Wings over Flames

Stanley Cup Finals: Red Wings over Hurricanes

Conn Smythe (Playoff MVP)- Cam Ward, Hurricanes

Hart Trophy (MVP)- Alexander Ovechkin, Capitals

Art Ross Trophy (Top Scorer)- Joe Thornton, Sharks

Vezina Trophy (Best Goalie)- Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers

Norris Trophy (Best D Man)- Zdeno Chara, Bruins

Calder Trophy (Best Rookie)- Matt Duchene, Avalanche

Jack Adams Award (Best Coach)-John Tortorella, Rangers