For litmus testing,
last year's TSN predictions w/ actual finish in brackets:
Projected Eastern Conference Standings
1. Washington (Southeast) (7)
2. Pittsburgh (Atlantic) (2)
3. Boston (Northeast) (4)
4. Philadelphia (3)
5. Tampa Bay (10)
6. Buffalo (9)
7. NY Rangers (1)
8. Montreal (15)
9. New Jersey (5)
10. Toronto (13)
11. Carolina (12)
12. Winnipeg (11)
13. NY Islanders (14)
14. Florida (6)
15. Ottawa (8)
Projected Western Conference Standings
1. Vancouver (Northwest) (1)
2. San Jose (Pacific) (7)
3. Chicago (Central) (5)
4. Detroit (4)
5. Los Angeles (8)
6. Anaheim (13)
7. St. Louis (2)
8. Nashville (3)
9. Calgary (9)
10. Dallas (10)
11. Phoenix (6)
12. Columbus (15)
13. Minnesota (12)
14. Edmonton (14)
15. Colorado (11)