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