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John Tavares. The guy scores, passes well, plays a 200 ft game, wins faceoffs, and hits.

It is interesting to see what happens with Hiller. I agree with you that it seems like the Flames are higher on Ramo. I don't really see a team that would trade for Hiller. Perhaps they make a goalie swap with Dallas? The Jets could use an upgrade for this season.

Also, keep in mind that the Blues goalies aren't actually that bad. I know they have struggles in the playoffs lately (like the whole team), but Brian Elliot has probably been the best goalie that no one talks about over the last two season. And you have to keep in mind that he has had to deal with management giving his spot to pretty much anyone who wanted it (Jake Allen, Ryan Miller, Jaro Halak).

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

I wouldn't trade him. I would suspend him like Slava Voynov at least until the situation plays out. Trading him would be a mistake. I can't believe the rumors right now about that.