Hockey Is Upon Us

I cannot believe I am saying finally able to say this, but Happy October 1st! Today marks the beginning of the 2013-2014 NHL Season. Because the best sports season is upon us, my blogging senses are tingling and I have no choice but to write about the coolest sport in the world.

Without getting into specifics just yet and without completely understanding the new playoff format, follow me after the jump for a quick prediction using the 'ole "Top-8" format.

(these standings do not reflect any sort of division standing, simply just my choice in 'best-to-worst")

Eastern Conference
1) Pittsburg Penguins
2) Boston Bruins
3) Ottawa Senators
4) New York Rangers
5) New York Islanders
6) Montreal Canadiens
7) Columbus Blue Jackets
8) Detroit Red Wings
9) Washington Capitals
10) Tampa Bay Lightning
11) New Jersey Devils
12) Philadelphia Flyer
13) Toronto Maple Leafs
14) Carolina Hurricanes
15) Buffalo Sabres
15) Florida Panthers

Western Conference
1) Chicago Blackhawks
2) St. Louis Blues
3) LA Kings
4) Vancouver Canucks
5) Minnesota Wild
6) Anaheim Ducks
7) San Jose Sharks
8) Phoenix Coyotes
9) Edmonton Oilers
10) Nashville Predators
11) Colorado Avalanche
12) Dallas Stars
13) Winnipeg Jets
14) Calgary Flames