Postseason & Award Predictions

Here are my playoff and award predictions. I can't wait until I can point at these and laugh!

2014-15 Outlook: Central Division

Now that we have gone through each team in this division, lets predict where they will finish!

2014-15 Outlook: Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg Jets

Head Coach: Paul Maurice (2nd Season in WPG)

Arena: MTS Centre (Capacity: 15,004)

2013-14 Record: 37-35-10 (Last in Central Division)

Record vs MIN in 2013-14: 1-3-1

2013-14 Corsi For %: 49.4% (19th in NHL)

Top Scorer: Blake Wheeler (69 Points, 2.12 P/60)

Top Goaltender: Ondrej Pavelec (22-26-7, 3.01 GAA, .901 SV%)

2014-15 Outlook: St. Louis Blues

St. Louis Blues

Head Coach: Ken Hitchcock (4th Season in STL)

Arena: Scottrade Center (Capacity: 19,150)

2013-14 Record: 52-23-7 (2nd in Central Division)

Record vs MIN in 2013-14: 4-1-0

2013-14 Corsi For %: 52.7% (6th in NHL)

Top Scorer: Alexander Steen (62 Points, 2.20 P/60)

Top Goaltender: Jaroslav Halak (24-9-4, 2.23 GAA, .917 SV%)

Good & Bad: The Remaining Roster Hopefuls

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With the end of training camp/preseason on the horizon, lets take a look at the good and bad in each of the remaining players who are still in contention for a roster spot.

2014-15 Outlook: Nashville Predators

Nashville Predators

Head Coach: Peter Laviolette (1st Season in NSH)

Arena: Bridgestone Arena (Capacity: 17,113)

2013-14 Record: 38-32-12 (6th in Central Division)

Record vs MIN in 2013-14: 2-3-0

2013-14 Corsi For %: 49.4% (18th in NHL)

Top Scorer: Shea Weber (56 points, 0.93 P/60)

Top Goaltender: Carter Hutton (20-11-4, 2.62 GAA, .910 SV%)

2014-15 Outlook: Dallas Stars

Dallas Stars

Head Coach: Lindy Ruff (2nd Season in DAL)

Arena: American Airlines Center (Capacity: 18,532)

2013-14 Record: 40-31-11 (4th in Central Division)

Record vs MIN in 2013-14: 2-1-1

2013-14 Corsi For %: 51.5% (10th in NHL)

Top Scorer: Tyler Seguin (84 Points, 2.81 P/60)

Top Goaltender: Kari Lehtonen (33-20-10, 2.41 GAA, ..919 SV%)

Preseason Game Four & Lineup Thoughts

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In last night's fourth preseason game, Minnesota edged Pittsburgh 4-1. Jason Pominville netted a hat trick, Darcy Kuemper made 32 saves, and Ilya Bryzgalov was killing time by taking selfies with fans on the bench. Onto the notes...

2014-15 Outlook: Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche

Head Coach: Patrick Roy (2nd Season in COL)

Arena: Pepsi Center (Capacity: 18,007)

2013-14 Record: 52-22-8 (Central Division Champions)

Record vs MIN in 2013-14: 4-0-1

2013-14 Corsi For %: 46.6% (26th in NHL)

Top Scorer: Matt Duchene (70 Points, 2.55 P/60)

Top Goaltender: Semyon Varlamov (41-14-6, 2.41 GAA, .927 SV%)

2014-15 Outlook: Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks

Head Coach: Joel Quenneville (7th season with CHI)

Arena: United Center (Capacity: 19,717)

2013-14 Record: 46-21-15 (3rd in Central Division)
Record vs MIN in 2013-14: 2-3-0

2013-14 Corsi For percentage: 54.21% (4th in NHL)

Top Scorer: Patrick Sharp (78 points, 2.29 P/60)

Top Goaltender: Corey Crawford (32-16-10, 2.26 GAA, .917 SV%)