I think Calgary, Vancouver, and Los Angeles will make it to the playoffs. LA seems to have caught their stride, and I think they will finish in the top 3 in the division. It will be a battle between the Flames and Canucks to finish 3rd, and avoid the Wild Card spot, and honestly, I see the Flames finishing on top. They have this "never say die" mentality that can make them a dark horse in the playoffs.
I haven't been too impressed with San Jose, and I think Minnesota is relying on the performances of Dubnyk (like the Jets were for Hutch), and he will eventually come back to earth. the Jets are in trouble, losing Perreault, and our bottom 6 forward and undisciplined play will be our downfall. I think the Jets can finish in the last playoff spot, but it will take a bit of luck, and for Hutch to rebound after a crummy last month. My prediction:
Central:
1. Nashville
2. St.Louis
3. Chicago
West:
1. Anaheim
2. Los Angeles
3. Calgary
Wildcards:
1. Vancouver
2. Winnipeg
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3. San Jose
4. Minnesota
5. Dallas
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