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NHL Preseason Predictions

National Hockey League Preseason Predictions & Best Future Bets 10-13-21

Metropolitan Division:


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


Atlantic Division:


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


Central Division:


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


Pacific Division:


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



Best Team Future Bets:


Stanley Cup Champion: Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders

President Trophy Winner: Vegas Golden Knights

Eastern Conference Champion: Boston Bruins

Western Conference Champion: Edmonton Oilers

Metropolitan Division Champion: Washington Capitals

Atlantic Division Champion: Florida Panthers

Central Division Champion: Winnipeg Jets

Pacific Division Champion: Seattle Kraken


Make or Miss Playoffs:


Carolina Hurricanes to Miss Playoffs

Pittsburgh Penguins to Miss Playoffs

Minnesota Wild to Miss Playoffs

Chicago Blackhawks to Miss Playoffs

Vancouver Canucks to Make Playoffs


Bonus Player Award Predictions:


Hart (MVP): Nathan MacKinnon

Art Ross (Most Points): Leon Draisaitl

James Norris (Best Defenseman): Charlie McAvoy

Vezina (Best Goalie): Robin Lehner

Rocket Richard (Most Goals): Connor McDavid

Selke (Best Defensive Forward): Mark Stone

Calder (Best Rookie): Jeremy Swayman

Jack Adams (Best Coach): Joel Quenneville 

Jim Gregory (Best GM): Jim Benning