Who would like to take the challenge to get closer their predictions closer than mine below?

It’s that time. Everyone’s favorite Blog….except for the writers who are going to tick off fans no matter which way they go.

So 2021-22…..I took some chances. I went with some more gut feelings than I usually do. Why? Simple. After coming off of two VERY odd shortened/covid filled seasons, I am not sure we really know these teams as well as we think we do…I think some of these teams are further along than we might think, and some have gotten older than we truly yet understand.

So here goes…

Spoiler Alert: Eklund Tells you EXACTLY What will Happen in 21-22 Season.

The Metro Division.

1. NY Islanders
2. Carolina Hurricanes
3. NY Rangers
4. Philadelphia Flyers
5. Pittsburgh Penguins
6. NJ Devils
7. Washington Capitals
8. Columbus Blue Jackets

Atlantic Division

1. Tampa Lightning
2. Boston Bruins
3. Florida Panthers
4. Toronto Maple Leafs
5. Montreal Canadiens
6. Buffalo Sabres
7. Detroit Red Wings
8. Ottawa Senators

Central Division

1. Minnesota Wild
2. Colorado Avalanche
3. Chicago Blackhawks
4. Dallas Stars
5. Winnipeg Jets
6. St Louis Blues
7. Nashville Predators
8. Arizona Coyotes

Pacific Division

1. Vancouver Canucks
2. Edmonton Oilers
3. Vegas Golden Knights
4. Calgary Flames
5. LA Kings
6. Anaheim Ducks
7. Seattle Kraken
8. San Jose Sharks

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Playoffs

Round 1.
Eastern Conference:
Islanders Over Flyers (6 Games)
Rangers Over Carolina (7 Games)
Toronto Over Tampa (7 Games)
Florida Over Boston (7 Games)

Western Conference
Minnesota over Calgary (6 Games)
Colorado over Chicago (7 Games)
Vancouver over Dallas (6 Games)
Edmonton over Vegas (7 Games)

<b>Round 2

Toronto over Florida (7 Games)
Rangers over Islanders (6 Games)

Colorado over Minnesota (6 Games)
Vancouver over Edmonton (6 Games)

Eastern Conference Finals:
Rangers over Toronto. (5 Games)

Western Conference Finals:
Vancouver over Colorado (7 Games)

Stanley Cup Final
NY Rangers over Vancouver (6 Games)
Playoff MVP: Shesterkin

NHL Awards:
Hart: Panarin
Art Ross: McDavid
Richard: Matthews
Vezina: Sorokin
Calder: Caufield
Norris: Makar
Lindsey: MacKinnon
Selke: Barkov
Lady Byng: Matthews
Adams: Travis Green
Gregory: Bill Zito

I am sorry if these spoilers ruined your season…You were warned.

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