When all is said and done, it is fun to see how The Hockey News predicted the Flames and Jets would finish dead last in their respective divisions:
http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/20...ley-cup-picks/
Here, on one easy page, are THN’s official predictions for the 2014-15 NHL season.
EAST
Metropolitan
1. Pittsburgh Penguins*
2. Columbus Blue Jackets*
3. New York Rangers*
4. Washington Capitals*
5. Philadelphia Flyers
6. New York Islanders
7. New Jersey Devils
8. Carolina Hurricanes
Atlantic
1. Boston Bruins*
2. Tampa Bay Lightning*
3. Montreal Canadiens*
4. Florida Panthers*
5. Detroit Red Wings
6. Toronto Maple Leafs
7. Ottawa Senators
8. Buffalo Sabres
WEST
Pacific
1. Anaheim Ducks*
2. Los Angeles Kings*
3. San Jose Sharks*
4. Vancouver Canucks
5. Arizona Coyotes
6. Edmonton Oilers
7. Calgary Flames
Central
1. St. Louis Blues*
2. Chicago Blackhawks*
3. Minnesota Wild*
4. Dallas Stars*
5. Colorado Avalanche*
6. Nashville Predators
7. Winnipeg Jets
*playoff team