I'm hoping for the Flyers but am not sure how realistic that is. It's still a very tight race and Iwill just be happy as long as they make the playoffs after last season. The Flyers do have the best powerplay in the league which is very important in the playoffs and bringing Forsberg back in could give them a boost.
I think the Sens will win it. I could see them making a move to get a little more depth as they really rely on that top line. The top line is so good though and they have very good defensemen, it just seems they are not playing to their full potential this season. The goaltending will work itself out and Emery will probably be the #1 guy for the playoffs. He is the more skilled goalie, if he can get a few wins in a row he will get some confidence and I think the job will be his.
Tough to say who will come out of the west. The Wings often dominate the regular season and then fizzle out in the palyoffs. Dallas could be a legitimate contender if they can get last years goaltending from Turco. San Jose is the team I would pick to come out of the west. It is a lot more important to keep the puck out of your net than to put it in the other net in the playoffs and not many teams are better at that then the Sharks.

I think the final 4 will be Montreal, Ottawa, Dallas and San Jose with the Sens beating the Sharks in the Final.

I am looking for Dallas(aquiring Richards put them over the top)and Rangers to battle it out.Dallas on top

Ottawa Senators till the end!!!!

hawks are not any threat... soooo... hoping for the Stars to pull it off.

rangers

Dallas has been looking good, beat Aneheim easily and now in controll of the sharks....2 of the top teams in the league, and Turco is playing great.