2010-2011 Media Standings/Predictions/Previews UPDATED 10-08

[bookjones]

In the past few weeks the various media 2010-2011 standings and/or preview predictions have slowly been coming out as per ususal. Didn't see a thread here devoted to discussing the HawKs place in all the prognosticating and seeing as news of the Hawks imminent demise has been grealty beaten with a club into an unrecognizable bloody pulp because of their "LOSS OF DEPTH!!!!" has preceded itself and run rampant online like a brushfire I thought better late than never. If you run across a new one, please post a link!





The Hockey News



The Hockey News 2010-11 NHL regular season predictions: No. 4

2010-08-24 10:00:00



Western Conference

1. 
   
   [*:1qeotpuc]VAN
   
   [*:1qeotpuc]SJ
   
   [*:1qeotpuc]DET
   
   [*:1qeotpuc]CHI

Chicago Blackhawks

Why: The team with the most summer turnover, Chicago GM Stan Bowman did well in trading, given the position he was in. Dustin Byfuglien, Kris Versteeg, John Madden, Brent Sopel, Andrew Ladd and Adam Burish were among the players moved out, but none are recognized as integral for regular season success. With the core collection of skill still in the lineup, the Blackhawks filled in the holes with Fernando Pisani and Viktor Stalberg and have room to promote prospects such as Jack Skille. Chicago’s defense far and away allowed the fewest shots on goal per game and with the blueline looking much the same it should help Marty Turco adjust to his new team. The loss of Antti Niemi isn’t a good thing, but Turco, though he has struggled the past couple of seasons, is a veteran capable of doing the job. And just in case he isn’t, Corey Crawford is itching and ready for his opportunity.

5. LA

6. STL

7. PHO

8. CAL

9. COL

10. NSH

11. ANA

12. DAL

13. MIN

14. CBS

15. EDM



FULL ARTICLE: http://www.thehockeynews.com/articl...1011-NHL-regular-season-predictions-No-4.html







Sports Illustrated



NHL POWER RANKINGS by Allan Muir

Posted: Friday August 13, 2010 4:20PM ; Updated: Monday August 16, 2010 4:42PM

1. 
   
   [*:1qeotpuc]WAS
   
   [*:1qeotpuc]CHI

Last Week: 6

Chicago Blackhawks (52-22-8)

Tough not to rank the defending Cup champs at No. 1 until you consider that just 11 members of last season's squad will be on hand for the banner-raising ceremony. GM Stan Bowman saved the ship, but threw everything that wasn't nailed down overboard, including starting goalie Antti Niemi. To his credit, Bowman kept the defense intact, and that should make life easier for new stopper Marty Turco. But with so many forwards wearing Hello, My Name Is tags, it could take time for the offense to gel. 

3. PIT

4. PHI

5. SJ

6. VAN

7. LA

8. NJ

9. DET

10. PHO

11. BOS

12. BUF

13. NSH

14. COL

15. CAR

16. ATL

17. STL

18. MTL

19. ANA

20. TB

21. OTT

22. NYR

23. CAL

24. FLO

25. NYI

26. TOR

27. DAL

28. MIN

29. CBS

30. EDM



FULL ARTICLE: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/allan_muir/08/13/offseason.rankings/index.html

 

[Guest]

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Vancouver? Really? San Jose? With Nittymokin and what defense? Aging Detroit?



The Hockey News FAILS miserably. Can't wait till the END of the year to see where their predictions fall.

 

[bookjones]

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[quote name="R K"]Vancouver? Really? San Jose? With Nittymokin and what defense? Aging Detroit?



The Hockey News FAILS miserably. Can't wait till the END of the year to see where their predictions fall.[/quote]



I'm just the messenger.

 

[cheps_oner]

Re: 2010-2011 Season Media Standings Predictions/Previews Th

Yea, Vancouver at number one is pretty damn funny. They are a solid club no doubt, but best in the NHL? Time will tell, but I dont see that one coming to fruition.



-cheps oner

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

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Did Malholtra and Hamhuis really make them THAT much better? Is Sedin going to score 100 points again (don't ask Canucks fans because they maintain both of the sisters will score 100)? OH and let me remind you... 7uon6o is still between the pipes.

 

[puckjim]

Re: 2010-2011 Season Media Standings Predictions/Previews Th

[quote name="R K"]Vancouver? Really? San Jose? With Nittymokin and what defense? Aging Detroit?



The Hockey News FAILS miserably. Can't wait till the END of the year to see where their predictions fall.[/quote]



The Hockey News is just lazy. They basically just recycled the last couple years of predictions.



Funny, but SI predicted the correct winner of the Stanley Cup in 2010. Pretty good for a publication that treats hockey as an afterthought.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

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[quote name="puckjim"]



The Hockey News is just lazy. They basically just recycled the last couple years of predictions.



Funny, but SI predicted the correct winner of the Stanley Cup in 2010. Pretty good for a publication that treats hockey as an afterthought.[/quote]



For some reason I have been getting ESPN Magazine for a couple months and have not been billed for it... probably because I signed up for that INsider thing. I was looking forward to the Stanley Cup issue.... the two issues after the Hawks won the Cup were all about the World Cup and they didn't mention the Blackhawks at all.



Def. going to switch to SI because at least there is some hockey articles there.

 

[Guest]

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[quote name="puckjim"]



The Hockey News is just Canadian. They basically just recycled the last couple years of predictions.



Funny, but SI predicted the correct winner of the Stanley Cup in 2010. Pretty good for a publication that treats hockey as an afterthought.[/quote]





Corrected for accuracy.

 

[bierboy]

Re: 2010-2011 Season Media Standings Predictions/Previews Th

[quote name="cheps_oner"]Yea, Vancouver at number one is pretty damn funny. They are a solid club no doubt, but best in the NHL? Time will tell, but I dont see that one coming to fruition.



-cheps oner[/quote]Actually best in the Western Conference, not the NHL....but still funny...

 

[bookjones]

Re: 2010-2011 Season Media Standings Predictions/Previews Th

You guys think these first few are inane---yesterday I ran across one Detroit sports blog that had the Hawks not even making the Playoffs in their WC predictions. Now THAT'S laughable! :lol:



I figured since it was just a blog and there's a million of those essentially "personal" opinions/predictions I'd keep most them out of the thread as opposed to say recognizably big media and more substantive blogs.

 

[Shoots_he_scores]

Re: 2010-2011 Season Media Standings Predictions/Previews Th

Vancouver....LOL. Enough said.



SI with the love of the caps is absolutely baffling to me. Ovechkin can score 120 points but it wont matter, their defense is embarassing and Varlamov and Neuvirth in net behind those D-corps, those tenders will surely be rocking the red light.

 

[Guest]

Re: 2010-2011 Season Media Standings Predictions/Previews Th

[quote name="bookjones"]You guys think these first few are inane---yesterday I ran across one Detroit sports blog that had the Hawks not even making the Playoffs in their WC predictions. Now THAT'S laughable! :lol:



I figured since it was just a blog and there's a million of those essentially "personal" opinions/predictions I'd keep most them out of the thread as opposed to say recognizably big media and more substantive blogs.[/quote]





Well that was probably more of a hope, than educated opinion. The fan in them does not want the Hawks to do well, because really, the Wings are an aging machine.

 

[BlackHawkPaul]

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[quote name="bookjones"]You guys think these first few are inane---yesterday I ran across one Detroit sports blog that had the Hawks not even making the Playoffs in their WC predictions. Now THAT'S laughable! :lol:



I figured since it was just a blog and there's a million of those essentially "personal" opinions/predictions I'd keep most them out of the thread as opposed to say recognizably big media and more substantive blogs.[/quote]

Anyone can have a sports blog.

 

[cheps_oner]

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[quote name="bierboy"]Actually best in the Western Conference, not the NHL....but still funny...[/quote]



Ah touche, thats what I meant, but yes, still funny.



-cheps oner

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

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I can't wait until next year when the idiot Canucks fans on HF go Blackhawk bashing again and I will reply with no words, just:

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

 

[The Count Dante]

Re: 2010-2011 Season Media Standings Predictions/Previews Th

[quote name="puckjim"]



The Hockey News is just lazy. They basically just recycled the last couple years of predictions.



Funny, but SI predicted the correct winner of the Stanley Cup in 2010. Pretty good for a publication that treats hockey as an afterthought.[/quote]



I dunno man, They had Philly winning the Cup last year...

 

[MassHavoc]

Re: 2010-2011 Season Media Standings Predictions/Previews Th

Anyone have The Hockey News predictions from last year to compare to actual outcome? Would be interesting to see how spot on they are. Same goes for SI I guess.



Also StuG, If you get the magazine you get Insider, and I believe vice versa is the same. I hope you didn't pay more than 4 bucks for the year.

 

[bookjones]

Re: 2010-2011 Season Media Standings Predictions/Previews Th

[quote name="MassHavoc"]Anyone have The Hockey News predictions from last year to compare to actual outcome? Would be interesting to see how spot on they are. Same goes for SI I guess.



Also StuG, If you get the magazine you get Insider, and I believe vice versa is the same. I hope you didn't pay more than 4 bucks for the year.[/quote]



The Hockey News 2009-2010 Team Standings Predictions:



WESTERN CONFERENCE



SJ

DET

CAL

CHI

VAN

CBS

ANA

STL

DAL

NSH

EDM

MIN

LA

COL

PHO





EASTERN CONFERENCE



WSH

BOS

PIT

NJ

BUF

CAR

PHI

MTL

OTT

TOR

TB

FLO

NYR

ATL

NYI

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

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[quote name="bookjones"]



The Hockey News 2009-2010 Team Standings Predictions:



WESTERN CONFERENCE



SJ

DET

CAL

CHI

VAN

CBS

ANA

STL

DAL

NSH

EDM

MIN

LA

COL

PHO





EASTERN CONFERENCE



WSH

BOS

PIT

NJ

BUF

CAR

PHI

MTL

OTT

TOR

TB

FLO

NYR

ATL

NYI[/quote]



Calgary? Reallly?????????????????



EDIT: And Phoenix dead last? LOL!

 

[canucklehead]

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[quote name="bierboy"]Actually best in the Western Conference, not the NHL....but still funny...[/quote]

they predict them to win the cup in addition to being #1 in the west (the latter shouldn't be hard considering they have to play Edmonton, Minnesota, Calgary, and Colorado 6 times each, which should help inflate those points totals, just like Detroit earlier in this millenium)