This is where I tell you what's going to happen this NHL season. A lot of excitement looms on the night before hockey, and I'm here to spoil all of that by breaking the cold, hard truth to all of you.
Playoff Bracket:
Western Conference:
1: Dallas
2: St.Louis
3: Nashville
4: Anaheim
5: Los Angeles
6: Calgary
7: Chicago
8: San Jose
Second round
Dallas v Nashville
Chicago v Los Angeles
Finals: Dallas v Chicago, Dallas wins
Eastern Conference:
1: Washington
2: Tampa Bay
3: New York Islanders
4: Pittsburgh
5: Montreal
6: Florida
7: New York Rangers
8: Philadelphia
Second Round
Washington v New York Islanders
Tampa Bay v Florida
Finals: Washington v Tampa Bay, Washington wins
Stanley Cup Finals: Washington over Dallas
Conn Smythe: Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals
Awards:
Hart: Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
Vezina: Pekka Rinne, Nashville Predators
Richard: Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
Calder: Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets
Now, here is where my talent comes in, because you'll be surprised when all of these come true:
-the Bruins will not hold a playoff position at any point during the season
- Auston Matthews will score a total of 6 goals this season
- Jaromir Jagr will score 65 goals this season, matching his age
- PK Subban will have a worse year than Shea Weber
- Zdeno Chara is traded to the Blackhawks in a blockbuster deal that gives the Boston Panarin and Keith, which they will promptly swap to get John Scott
- Sidney Crosby is not be an all-star this year
- Red Wings miss playoffs for first time in franchise history
- Toronto finishes last, gets second consecutive first overall pick
- Gary Bettman is still a douche bag
and there you have it! Can't wait for another year of great hockey and even greater disappointments!
Playoff Bracket:
Western Conference:
1: Dallas
2: St.Louis
3: Nashville
4: Anaheim
5: Los Angeles
6: Calgary
7: Chicago
8: San Jose
Second round
Dallas v Nashville
Chicago v Los Angeles
Finals: Dallas v Chicago, Dallas wins
Eastern Conference:
1: Washington
2: Tampa Bay
3: New York Islanders
4: Pittsburgh
5: Montreal
6: Florida
7: New York Rangers
8: Philadelphia
Second Round
Washington v New York Islanders
Tampa Bay v Florida
Finals: Washington v Tampa Bay, Washington wins
Stanley Cup Finals: Washington over Dallas
Conn Smythe: Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals
Awards:
Hart: Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
Vezina: Pekka Rinne, Nashville Predators
Richard: Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
Calder: Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets
Now, here is where my talent comes in, because you'll be surprised when all of these come true:
-the Bruins will not hold a playoff position at any point during the season
- Auston Matthews will score a total of 6 goals this season
- Jaromir Jagr will score 65 goals this season, matching his age
- PK Subban will have a worse year than Shea Weber
- Zdeno Chara is traded to the Blackhawks in a blockbuster deal that gives the Boston Panarin and Keith, which they will promptly swap to get John Scott
- Sidney Crosby is not be an all-star this year
- Red Wings miss playoffs for first time in franchise history
- Toronto finishes last, gets second consecutive first overall pick
- Gary Bettman is still a douche bag
and there you have it! Can't wait for another year of great hockey and even greater disappointments!