15 Bold Predictions For 2014-2015 NHL Season
By Brandon Fitzpatrick
@bfitzsports
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15 Bold Predictions For 2014-15 NHL Season
The NHL season officially starts in less than 48 hours, and this season figures to be just as exciting as last year's. There are many question marks for teams heading into the season. Opening night rosters should be finalized within the next day or so, and then it is time for the games to start. So without further ado, here are 15 bold predictions for the upcoming season.
15. New York Islanders Win A Playoff Series
15. New York Islanders Win A Playoff Series
14. Joe Thornton Gets Traded By December
14. Joe Thornton Gets Traded By December
13. Rick Nash Scores 45 Goals
13. Rick Nash Scores 45 Goals
12. Ryan Johansen Misses First Month Of Season
12. Ryan Johansen Misses First Month Of Season
11. Evander Kane Gets Traded By January
11. Evander Kane Gets Traded By January
10. Philadelphia Flyers Finish In The Bottom Third Of League
10. Philadelphia Flyers Finish In The Bottom Third Of League
9. Alexander Ovechkin Scores Less Than 40 Goals
9. Alexander Ovechkin Scores Less Than 40 Goals
8. Minnesota Wild Make The Conference Finals
8. Minnesota Wild Make The Conference Finals
7. Colorado Avalanche Miss Playoffs
7. Colorado Avalanche Miss Playoffs
6. Ben Bishop Wins Vezina Trophy
6. Ben Bishop Wins Vezina Trophy
Ben Bishop had a breakout season last year, earning Vezina trophy consideration. Thanks to some great offseason additions, the big goalie will win that trophy this year. He will be the runaway choice for the honor, and will lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to big things.
5. Tampa Bay Lightning Win The Eastern Conference
5. Tampa Bay Lightning Win The Eastern Conference
4. Marc Andre-Fleury
4. Marc Andre-Fleury
3. St. Louis Blues Win Presidents Trophy
3. St. Louis Blues Win Presidents Trophy
2. Chicago Blackhawks Lose In First Round
2. Chicago Blackhawks Lose In First Round
1. Los Angeles Kings Repeat
1. Los Angeles Kings Repeat
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