With less than two weeks remaining in the NHL's 2007-08 season, it's as good a time as any to look back at my season preview and see how accurate my predictions of the respective divisional standings panned out.
I'll be comparing the NHL standings as of March 28, 2008 with my predictions from way back in September 2007.
NORTHEAST DIVISION.
My prediction:
1. Ottawa Senators. 2. Buffalo Sabres. 3. Toronto Maple Leafs. 4. Montreal Canadiens. 5. Boston Bruins.
Actual:
1. Montreal Canadiens. 2. Ottawa Senators 3. Boston Bruins. 4. Buffalo Sabres 5. Toronto Maple Leafs
ATLANTIC DIVISION.
My prediction:
1. Pittsburgh Penguins 2. NY Rangers 3. New Jersey Devils. 4. Philadelphia Flyers 5. NY Islanders.
Actual:
1. Pittsburgh Penguins 2. New Jersey Devils 3. NY Rangers 4. Philadelphia Flyers 5. NY Islanders.
SOUTHEAST DIVISION.
My prediction:
1. Florida Panthers 2. Carolina Hurricanes 3. Tampa Bay Lightning 4. Washington Capitals 5. Atlanta Thrashers.
Actual:
1 Carolina Hurricanes 2. Washington Capitals 3. Florida Panthers 4. Atlanta Thrashers 5. Tampa Bay Lightning.
CENTRAL DIVISION.
My prediction:
1. Detroit Red Wings 2. Nashville Predators 3. St. Louis Blues 4. Chicago Blackhawks 5. Columbus Blue Jackets.
Actual:
1. Detroit Red Wings 2. Nashville Predators 3. Chicago Blackhawks 4. Columbus Blue Jackets 5. St. Louis Blues.
NORTHWEST DIVISION.
My prediction:
1. Minnesota Wild 2. Colorado Avalanche 3. Vancouver Canucks 4. Calgary Flames 5. Edmonton Oilers
Actual:
1. Minnesota Wild 2. Calgary Flames 3. Colorado Avalanche 4. Vancouver Canucks 5. Edmonton Oilers
PACIFIC DIVISION.
My prediction:
1. San Jose Sharks 2. Anaheim Ducks 3. Dallas Stars 4. Los Angeles Kings 5. Phoenix Coyotes.
Actual:
1. San Jose Sharks 2. Anaheim Ducks 3. Dallas Stars 4. Phoenix Coyotes 5. Los Angeles Kings.
As the late great Toe Blake once said, predictions are for gypsies.
I didn't fare any worse that the major hockey publications.
So how did you all make out with your predictions, dear readers? Write in and let me know.
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