I'm gonna keep this kind of short, cause we could debate this topic for a long time if we wanted to. Pacific: I agree that the Flames probably won't regress like the Avs did last year, but I don't think they will finish 2nd in the Pacific. The Flames will make the playoffs, but they are surely not as talented as the Kings. I also think that you are a little short on the Sharks (I'm trying not to show my bias here). I think Martin Jones will have his struggles this year, but I think he will be as good as Niemi was last year, which "almost"made the playoffs. I also think the Canucks are a fading team. 7. Arizona 6. Vancouver 5. Oilers (I agree they are not quite there yet) 4. Sharks* 3. Calgary 2. Los Angeles 1. Anaheim Central: You really think a goalie tandem of Lehtonen and Niemi is worse than the Jets? I can't agree with that. I agree that there will be some issues with the goalies in Dallas, I also think they are professionals, and they will get the job done. Also, the Dallas offense might be one of the strongest in the league. I can't agree that they will be in last place in the Central. I also don't think the Avs will be in the top three. They regressed last year, and didn't improve their roster very much. I also don't see the Jets returning to the playoffs. The Blackhawks are still the best team in the division, but they never win it. I don't see them winning the Central again this year. And I still don't trust Dubnyk in Minnesota. Keep in mind, all of these teams will be in contention for a good part of the season. 7. Lose-a-peg (Sorry, I couldn't resist) 6. Colorado 5. Minnesota 4. Nashville* 3. Dallas 2. Chicago 1. St. Louis *Wild Card teams