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What are your thoughts on the ranking so far?
In the East Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington, and Boston look great. Detroit and Vancouver are the class of the West. Teams in both conferences that I wouldn't sleep on are the defending Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, and the Montreal Canadiens. One last team further back in the rankings to keep an eye on is the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks are a dangerous team and have been known to make long playoff runs from lower seeds.
My Top 5
1. Philadelphia Flyers
---This team is on fire and may be the deepest team in the league. This year they have finally seemed to solve their goaltending woes. They will challenge for the top seed in the East with Pittsburgh and be a top contender in the East for their second straight Cup Final Appearance.
2. Detroit Red Wings
---Still playing well with injuries. At full strength this team is always dangerous. I expect a long playoff run from them. Pavel Datsyuk's return will give life to an already striving team.
3. Pittsburgh Penquins
---The hottest player this season has been Sidney Crosby. The best player in the league this season has been Sidney Crosby. Sidney Crosby has missed the last 6 games. The Pens are still 3-2-1 without him. Look for Pittsburgh to challenge Philadelphia for the top spot in the East when Crosby returns.
4. Vancouver Canucks
---The Sedin brothers are a deadly combination and a handful for even the best defensive minded teams to stop. With Ryan Kesler having a career year this team looks to finally make a long playoff run. Don't be surprised if they represent the West in the Stanley Cup Finals.
5. Washington Capitals
---Lost 5 of last 7 games but still sit only 1 point behind Tampa Bay in the Southeast Division standings. This team is still in good position with their best player having a sub par season by his standards. Look for Ovechkin to get hot and lead the Capitals to a Division Title and top 3 seed in the Conference.
Don't Agree with Me? Let me know. Post your own Top 5.
Looks pretty good to me. Even as a Pens fan I might want to switch the Nucks/Pens on the list. As well, I think I might put Boston at 5 instead of the Caps.
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