So the NHL season started last night with 3 games on the schedule and now we are officially into 2013-14.
As I’ve done in the past with the NHL and MLB I’ve got a list of predictions for the new season. Some of them are more likely to happen than others. Some are unlikely to happen at all. And one looked really likely going into last night, but now we don’t know.
Let’s take a look at my list of 20 Half- Assed Predictions For The 2013-14 NHL Season.
PS. These predictions come in no particular order.
1. I will win my fantasy pool.
2. Jarome Iginla will lead the Boston Bruins in scoring.
3. George Parros will log the most fighting majors of any Montreal Canadiens player in 20 years.
Note: This is the prediction that looked great… but now we all have to wait and see how big George recovers from his concussion. Get well soon buddy.
4. Phil Kessel will play up to the level of his new ($8 million per year) contract. David Clarkson will not.
5. The Edmonton Oilers will make the playoffs on the last day of the season.
6. Roberto Luongo will win 42 games in the regular season.
7. Cory Schneider will win 16 games in the regular season.
8. Steven Stamkos will not lead the NHL in goals.
9. Both the New York Rangers and the Vancouver Canucks will make the playoffs with their new coaches.
10. Jay Feaster will not be fired in Calgary. Until the Olympic break that is.
11. Daniel Alfredsson will have 3 goals and 6 assists vs the Ottawa Senators this season.
12. The Leafs and Habs will meet in the playoffs. 6 games. Montreal wins 4-2.
13. Tim Thomas will make politically insensitive comments and be suspended by the league.
14. Jason Spezza will play 76 games and assist on 24 Bobby Ryan goals for Ottawa.
15. Danny Briere will score 24 goals for Les Canadiens.
16. The Chicago Blackhawks will make it to the Western Conference Finals. And lose.
17. Ryan Miller will play the entire depressing season in Buffalo.
18. Alexander Ovechkin will finish the season with 87 points. Sidney Crosby will have 99.
19. The Phoenix Coyotes will make the playoffs. The Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators will not.
20. Patrick Roy will prove to be a great coach for his young team. But the Colorado Avalanche will finish 9th in the West.
Enjoy the season kids.
Stay Awesome!
