I could definitely see the Kings repeating. They lost no one of any consequence from the team that bulldozed through the playoffs. They've also had an extra couple months to heal up any lingering injuries from their cup run.
I can certainly see the Flames making it into the playoffs on the strength of Kiprusoff's play. The entire season will be about 20 games shorter than his average workload and that means even if he played every game (which he won't) he'll be relatively fresh for the playoffs. The Flames have an opportunity to make some noise for sure.
My other fave team the Flyers could win the cup if Bryzgalov rebounds and they can acquire a stud d-man. I think they'll make a move trading some of their crazy forward depth to shore up the defense. Giroux will challenge Crosby/Malkin for the Art Ross.
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