NHL 2013-2014 Conference Previews - Atlantic

In his final conference preview, Paolo Mingarelli looks at the Atlantic Conference, where he has an interesting take on where each respective team will finish.

Despite the addition of the Red Wings, Cup Finalist Boston Bruins remain the team to beat. The most entertaining battle in this division will come from the Canadian Content. Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal are all clubs that are entering a phase in their history where it will be time to add the final pieces to establish themselves as legitimate cup contenders as the rival Bruins have done.

BOSTON BRUINS

DETROIT RED WINGS

OTTAWA SENATORS

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

MONTREAL CANADIENS

FLORIDA PANTHERS

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

BUFFALO SABRES

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NHL 2013-2014 Conference Previews – Central

Paolo Mingarelli dives into the next conference out West, the Central, home of the Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks.

The Central division, as it stands, could be the host of the Western Conference Final. The Blackhawks and Blues are expected to make post-season appearances and will do so while making the seasons challenging for their division rivals. Much progress is being made by teams who have recently finished in the bottom tier of the NHL standings, of which 3 teams are located in the Central.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

ST. LOUIS BLUES

NASHVILLE PREDATORS

DALLAS STARS

MINNESOTA WILD

COLORADO AVALANCHE

WINNIPEG JETS

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