Western Conf
- LAK
- MIN
- CHI
- VAN
- DET
- EDM
- NSH
- STL
- SJS
- CAL
Eastern Conf
- BOS
- PIT
- TBL
- NYR
- PHI
- OTT
- WSH
- TOR
- MTL
- BUF
EDM will have a fast start to the season since they are one of a few teams (if not the only) that has the most core players playing competitive (fulltime) hockey. Players like Hall, Eberle, RNH, Hemsky, Smid, Gagner, Yakupov, Schultz (?) and to some extent Dubnyk will help in the shortened season.