The 2009-10 NHL regular season has come and gone. It’s been nothing short of very entertaining.
From the playoff races to the individual award races to the rivalries to the excitement of great teams (like the Capitals, Blackhawks, and Canucks) to the terrible disappointment of others (like the Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs, and Oilers), the NHL has never fallen short of greatness, and this past regular season was no different.
Here’s how I see the NHL 30 teams entering the playoffs.
1. Washington Capitals (54-15-13)
Alex Ovechkin fell short of the Art Ross Trophy and “Rocket” Richard Trophy, but his eyes are on a bigger trophy. Hint: It starts with “Stanley” and ends with “Cup.”
2. Chicago Blackhawks (52-22-8)
Even though the Blackhawks fell short of the West’s top seed, they still look ready for a strong run in the playoffs.
3. Vancouver Canucks (49-28-5)
They had a shaky end to the regular season. Now is not to time to continue the shakiness. The L.A. Kings are their first round o ...
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