WildCard Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) Found this article with a prediction on the upcoming season's final standings, I thought this would be a good time to start the annual NHL season predictions. Same as Hoss had last year, here are the categories with some new ones I added. (My predictions are in parentheses) Where do the Sabres finish: (8th)Eastern Conference Finals: (Washington vs. Tampa Bay)Western Conference Finals: (Anaheim vs. LA)Stanley Cup Finals: (LA vs. Washington) Stanley Cup Winners: (Washington Capitals) Rocket Richard Trophy: (Ovie)Hart Trophy: (Crosby)Vezina Trophy: (Quick)Norris (defenseman): (Hamilton)Jack Adams (coach): (Suter) Calder Trophy: (Eichel)Bonus: Who will be the biggest name moved during the season? Eric Staal Bonus: How many Buffalo Sabres participate in the All Star Game? (3: Eichel, Kane, O'Reilly) Bonus: Biggest bounce back season by any player? (Valerie Nichushkin) Below is the article from thehockeywriters.com, for the lazy crowd I'll post a quick list of their standings; the link has the article with the author's logic behind each team's spot. Western Conference: 1) Anaheim Ducks 2) Chicago Blackhawks 3) LA Kings 4) St.Louis Blues 5) Minnesota Wild 6) Calgary Flames 7) Dallas Stars 8) Nashville Predators 9) Winnipeg Jets 10) Edmonton Oilers 11) SJ Sharks 12) Colorado Avalanche 13) Vancouver Canucks 14) Arizona Coyotes Eastern Conference: 1) TB Lightening 2) Washington Capitals 3) NYI 4) NYR 5) Pittsburgh Penguins 6) CBJ 7) Montreal Canadiens 8) Florida Panthers 9) Philadelphia Flyers 10) Detroit Red Wings 11) Ottawa Senators 12) Buffalo Sabres 13) Boston Bruins 14) Carolina Hurricanes 15) Toronto Maple Leafs 16) NJ Devils http://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-standings-predictions-off-season-edition/ Edited July 20, 2015 by WildCard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 I am philosophically opposed to this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Where do the Sabres finish: (8th)Eastern Conference Finals: (TBL v.s. PIT) (Game 6)Western Conference Finals: (Calgary vs ANA) (Game 7)Stanley Cup Finals: (Calgary vs TBL) Stanley Cup Winners: (TBL) Rocket Richard Trophy: (Ovechkin)Hart Trophy: (Crosby)Vezina Trophy: (Price)Norris (defenseman): (Hedman)Jack Adams (coach): (Bylsma) (Sabres go from 30th to 15th, and go 7 games with Montreal who is then swept by TBL) Calder Trophy: (Eichel)Bonus: Who will be the biggest name moved during the season? Eric Staal Bonus: How many Buffalo Sabres participate in the All Star Game? (4: Eichel, Kane, O'Reilly, Girgensons) Girgensons gets the Latvian backing 2 years running thus forcing the NHL to change the fan vote system. Bonus: Biggest bounce back season by any player? (Brian Gionta, puts 25g,40a, 65pts in 75 games) (Caused by injuries to Ennis and Moulson thus he ends up on the 2nd line) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 With everything happening lately and the players we acquired im having a hard time to not get overly excited about next year. Setting myself up for a huge dissapointment but I don't care, I can see us making the playoffs :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Where do the Sabres finish: (12th)Eastern Conference Finals: (NYI v TB)Western Conference Finals: (CHI v ANA)Stanley Cup Finals: (ANA V NYI) Stanley Cup Winners: (Anaheim) Rocket Richard Trophy: (Kessel)Hart Trophy: (Crosby)Vezina Trophy: (Price)Norris (defenseman): (Doughty)Jack Adams (coach): (Mclellan) Calder Trophy: (McDavid) Bonus: Who will be the biggest name moved during the season? RNH Bonus: How many Buffalo Sabres participate in the All Star Game? 1 (Girgesnsons) Bonus: Biggest bounce back season by any player? (Phil Kessel) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 I am philosophically opposed to this thread :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustache of God Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 My completely unbiased opinion: Where do the Sabres finish: (3rd) Eastern Conference Finals: (Washington vs. Sabres)Western Conference Finals: (Anaheim vs. Calgary)Stanley Cup Finals: (Anaheim vs. Sabres) Stanley Cup Winners: (Sabres) Rocket Richard Trophy: (Eichel)Hart Trophy: (Eichel)Vezina Trophy: (Lehner)Norris (defenseman): (Risto)Jack Adams (coach): (Blysma) Calder Trophy: (Eichel)Bonus: Who will be the biggest name moved during the season? Eric Staal Bonus: How many Buffalo Sabres participate in the All Star Game? (4: Eichel, Kane, O'Reilly, Girgensons) Bonus: Biggest bounce back season by any player? (Cody Hogdson) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHLBUFF Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) My completely unbiased opinion: Where do the Sabres finish: (3rd) Eastern Conference Finals: (Washington vs. Sabres) Western Conference Finals: (Anaheim vs. Calgary) Stanley Cup Finals: (Anaheim vs. Sabres) Stanley Cup Winners: (Sabres) Rocket Richard Trophy: (Eichel) Hart Trophy: (Eichel) Vezina Trophy: (Lehner) Norris (defenseman): (Risto) Jack Adams (coach): (Blysma) Calder Trophy: (Eichel) Bonus: Who will be the biggest name moved during the season? Eric Staal Bonus: How many Buffalo Sabres participate in the All Star Game? (4: Eichel, Kane, O'Reilly, Girgensons) Bonus: Biggest bounce back season by any player? (Cody Hogdson) I am appalled you don't have Risto in the all star game. Edited July 20, 2015 by NHLBUFF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Why do they list out the conference from 1-8 when that isn't how the playoffs are determined? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustache of God Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 I am appalled you don't have Risto in the all star game. He really doesn't turn it on until after the break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidelio Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Oreilly is suspended 20 games, made an example of for blasphemy, sanctity of Canadian church (tim hortons) is cited as cardinal reason. Evander Kane tears his pec muscle doing push ups with 1000000 in half dollar bills on his back, out first 6 months of the season #ripped. Matt Moulson remembers his horrible play in the playoffs with Minnesota and repeats it, until the all star break. Robin Lehner plays just as good as his NHL stats dictate: horribly, shows us just how much Timmy wanted to gift his poor uncy Bri Bri that 1st round pick. With 3 of their top 6 out, Sabres start 2-19-4, succeeded only by Toronto who fired Mike Babcock and instated Louie as HC, putting together a record of 0-26-0. At all star break, Sabres get back healthy Trio, all remorseful about their misdeeds, and begin to light up the league. Eichel finishes with 70 points, Kane with 30 goals despite missing half the season, and O'reilly gets his 90 day token, staying sober. The Sabres late season dash reignites embattled fan base but leaves them with a 29th place finish overall. Eichel wins the Calder, Mcdavid is treated for severe depression, the Sabres win the lottery drawing for the second overall pick, draft JP, and trade their 3rd round in 2016 and 1st in 2017 for young top 4 d on waning team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidelio Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Eastern Conference Penguins Capitals Lightning Islanders Rangers Blue Jackets Red Wings Panthers Senators Hurricanes Canadiens Flyers Bruins Devils Sabres Maple Leafs Capitals over Penguins in epic ECF rematch. Hart Trophy goes to Ovechkin Holtby wins Vezina Mcdavid wins calder (really) Crosby wins Art Ross Orpik Wins Norris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidelio Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Western Conference Wild Ducks Predators Kings Stars Blackhawks Oilers Jets Blues Sharks Avalanche Flames Canucks Coyotes Ducks Over Kinds In WCF Capitals over Ducks in 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Let's revive this while we still have time!!! East: 1. Tampa Bay Lightning 2. Pittsburgh Penguins 3. Washington Capitals 4. New York Rangers 5. Montreal Canadiens 6. New York Islanders (WC) 7. Columbus Blue Jackets (WC) 8. Buffalo Sabres West: 1. Anaheim Ducks 2. Chicago Blackhawks 3. Nashville Predators 4. Calgary Flames 5. St. Louis Blues 6. Los Angeles 7. Minnesota Wild (WC) 8. Dallas Stars (WC) East playoffs: Round one - Lightning over Blue Jackets, Penguins over Islanders, Capitals over Rangers, Canadiens over Sabres Round two - Canadiens over Lightning, Capitals over Penguins Conference finals - Capitals over Canadiens West playoffs: Round one - Ducks over Stars, Wild over Blackhawks, Predators over Blues, Flames over Kings Round two - Ducks over Flames, Predators over Wild Conference finals - Ducks over Predators Cup Finals: Ducks over Capitals Hart: Sidney Crosby Vezina: Pekka Rinne Norris: PK Subban Jack Adams: Dan Bylsma Calder: Connor McDavid Big names dealt in-season: Eric Staal, Dustin Byfuglien, Jaromir Jagr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Interesting that you have Buf dealt and the Jets not making the playoffs. Are you predicting they fall off this year? I still won't discount the Blackhawks, especially vs the Wild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Interesting that you have Buf dealt and the Jets not making the playoffs. Are you predicting they fall off this year? I still won't discount the Blackhawks, especially vs the Wild. I wasn't going to discount them but needed a juicy upset. I expect the Blackhawks to make a run but screw it. I think the Jets will be decent this year but know that Big Buff will be too expensive for them. Maybe they can pull off something crazy and land a scoring forward from Edmonton for him and a prospect or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I'm sad I made a prediction already so I'm deleting mine and making a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) I wasn't going to discount them but needed a juicy upset. I expect the Blackhawks to make a run but screw it. I think the Jets will be decent this year but know that Big Buff will be too expensive for them. Maybe they can pull off something crazy and land a scoring forward from Edmonton for him and a prospect or whatever. Thy trade would be so fun. I was convinced one of Yak or friends would be traded at this point, but I guess not. I'm still holding on to that belief though Edited October 7, 2015 by WildCard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) Where do the Sabres finish: 11th in East.Eastern Conference Finals: Pittsburgh vs DetroitWestern Conference Finals: Anaheim vs MinnesotaStanley Cup Finals: Anaheim vs Pittsburgh Stanley Cup Winners: Anaheim Ducks Rocket Richard Trophy: Alexander OvechkinHart Trophy: Sidney CrosbyVezina Trophy: Carey PriceNorris (defenseman): Drew DoughtyJack Adams (coach): Todd McLellan Calder Trophy: Connor McDavidBonus: Who will be the biggest name moved during the season? Dion Phaneuf Bonus: How many Buffalo Sabres participate in the All Star Game? 2: Girgensons, Ennis Bonus: Biggest bounce back season by any player? Nate MacK Standings:Atlantic 1.) Detroit Red Wings 2.)Tampa Bay Lightning 3.)Montreal Canadiens Metropolitan 1.) Pittsburgh Penguins 2.)Washington Capitals 3.) Columbus Blue Jackets East WC 1.) New York Rangers 2.) New York Islanders The rest 9.) Ottawa Senators 10.) Florida Panthers 11.) Buffalo Sabres 12.) Boston Bruins 13.) Carolina Hurricanes 14.) Philadelphia Flyers 15.) New Jersey Devils 16.) Toronto Maple Leaves Central 1.) Chicago Blackhawks 2.) Minnesota Wild 3.) Dallas Stars Pacific 1.) Anaheim Ducks 2.) Los Angeles Kings 3.) Calgary Flames West WC 1.) Winnipeg Jets 2.) St. Louis Blues The rest 9.) Colorado Avalanche 10.) Nashville Predators 11.) San Jose Sharks 12.) Edmonton Oilers 13.) Vancouver Canucks 14.) Arizona Coyotes Edited October 7, 2015 by Randall Flagg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Bold move having Pitt win two divisions Flagg :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Bold move having Pitt win two divisions Flagg :D You're goddam right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Where do the Sabres finish: (8th) Eastern Conference Finals: (Capitals vs. Lightning) Western Conference Finals: (Ducks vs. Kings) Stanley Cup Finals: (Kings vs. Lightning) Stanley Cup Winners: (Lightning) Rocket Richard Trophy: (TyJohnson) Hart Trophy: (Ovechkin) Vezina Trophy: (Holtby) Norris (defenseman): (Yosi) Jack Adams (coach): (Bylsma) Calder Trophy: (Jack Eichel) Bonus: Who will be the biggest name moved during the season? Okposo, Big Buf Bonus: How many Buffalo Sabres participate in the All Star Game? (3: Eichel, Kane, O'Reilly) Bonus: Biggest bounce back season by any player? Kessel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Comeback Sabre:Moulson 25+ goalsEastern Conference Playoffs:Capitals ( Presidents Trophy)Lightning(Division Winner)PenguinsCanadiensRangersIslandersSenatorsSabresRound One:Capitals over Sabres 5gLightning over Senators 7gPenguins over Islanders 7gCanadiens over Rangers 6gRound Two:Capitals over Canadiens 4gLightning over Penguins 6gEastern Conference Finals:Lightning over Capitals 7gWestern Conference Playoffs:Ducks(Division Winner)Blues(Division Winner)PredatorsKingsFlamesStarsWildBlackhawksRound One:Ducks over Hawks 6gBlues over Wild 4gStars over Preds 6gKings over Flames 7gRound Two:Ducks over Stars 7gKings over Blues 5gWestern Conference Finals:Kings over Ducks 7gStanley Cup:Lightning over Kings 6g Conn Smythe (TYJohnson) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Sabres 10th in conference. Cup: Lightning Shart: Coyotes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Shart: Never again shall you utter that word *twinkles nose* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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