2016-2017 National Hockey League Prognostications

Title self explanatory as I will predict the division by division standings, seed the playoffs based off of my standings outcome and once that is complete I will delve into my individual Award predictions.  I hope you thoroughly enjoy!

*=Conference Regular Season Title
EAST

Metropolitan:

1.Pittsburgh Penguins*
2.New York Islanders
3.Washington Capitals
4.New Jersey Devils(W1)
5.Philadelphia Flyers(W2)
6.New York Rangers
7.Columbus Blue Jackets
8.Carolina Hurricanes

Atlantic:

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


WEST

Central:
1.Chicago Blackhawks
2.St.Louis Blues
3.Winnipeg Jets
4.Nashville Predators(W1)
5.Dallas Stars
6.Minnesota Wild
7.Colorado Avalanche

Pacific:

1.Los Angeles Kings*
2.Anaheim Ducks
3.Calgary Flames
4.Edmonton Oilers(W2)
5.San Jose Sharks
6.Vancouver Canucks
7.Arizona Coyotes


PLAYOFFS

Quarterfinals:

Pittsburgh Penguins v Philadelphia Flyers= Pittsburgh in six
New York Islanders v Washington Capitals=Washington in five
Buffalo Sabres v New Jersey Devils=New Jersey in six
Tampa Bay Lightning v Detroit Red Wings=Tampa Bay in seven

Chicago Blackhawks v Nashville Predators=Nashville in six
St.Louis Blues v Winnipeg Jets=Winnipeg in five
Los Angeles Kings v Edmonton Oilers=LA in five
Anaheim Ducks  v Calgary Flames=Anaheim in seven


Semi-finals:

Pittsburgh Penguins v Washington Capitals=Pittsburgh in six
Tampa Bay Lightning v New Jersey Devils=New Jersey in seven

Winnipeg Jets v Nashville Predators=Winnipeg in six
Los Angeles Kings v Anaheim Ducks=Los Angeles in seven


Conference Finals:

Pittsburgh Penguins v New Jersey Devils=Pittsburgh in five
Los Angeles Kings v Winnipeg Jets=Winnipeg in seven


Stanley Cup final:

Pittsburgh Penguins v Winnipeg Jets=Pittsburgh in five


INDIVIDUAL AWARD PREDICTIONS:WINNERS IN BOLD

Conn Smythe-Sidney Crosby(Pittsburgh)



Hart Trophy(M.V.P):

Sidney Crosby(Pittsburgh)
Drew Doughty(Los Angeles)
Connor McDavid(Edmonton)

Calder Trophy(Top Rookie):

Auston Matthews(Toronto)
Alex Tuch(Minnesota)
Zach Werenski(Columbus)

Norris Trophy(Best Defenceman):

Drew Doughty(Los Angeles)
Victor Hedman(Tampa Bay)
Alex Pietrangelo(St.Louis)

Jack Adams Trophy(Top Coach):

Dan Bylsma(Buffalo)
Randy Carlyle(Anaheim)
Mike Sullivan(Pittsburgh)

General Manager of the Year:

Doug Armstrong(St.Louis)
Pete Chiarelli(Edmonton)
Ken Holland(Detroit)

Selke Trophy(Best Defensive Forward):

Patrice Bergeron(Boston)
Ryan Kesler(Anaheim)
Frans Nielsen(Detroit)

Lady Byng Trophy(Sportsmanlike + Ability):

Jack Eichel(Buffalo)
Mikko Koivu(Minnesota)
Anze Kopitar(Los Angeles)

Vezina Trophy(Top Goaltender):Bishop,Halak,Murray

Ben Bishop(Tampa Bay)
Jaroslav Halak(New York Islanders)
Matt Murray(Pittsburgh)