2014-15 NHL season predictions

We already missed the first games of the 2014-15 NHL season last night, but with the Blackhawks prepping for their Thursday opener against the Stars, it’s now or never for rolling out season predictions. Will the Hawks be able to avenge last year’s West Finals loss, or is L.A. destined to continue its quasi-dynasty? Have Anaheim, Boston and/or Montreal done enough to be legitimate threats? And how about those season-ending awards?

Here are predictions from Randy and I:

Division Winners

Randy

Atlantic: Boston Bruins
Metropolitan: Washington Capitals
Central: Chicago Blackhawks
Pacific: Anaheim Ducks

Satchel

Atlantic: Boston Bruins
Metropolitan: Pittsburgh Penguins
Central: Chicago Blackhawks
Pacific: Anaheim Ducks

Postseason

Randy

ECF: Montreal Canadiens beat Tampa Bay Lightning
WCF: Chicago Blackhawks beat Anaheim Ducks

Stanley Cup: Chicago Blackhawks beat Montreal Canadiens

Satchel

ECF: Boston Bruins beat Montreal Canadiens
WCF: Chicago Blackhawks beat Los Angeles Kings

Stanley Cup: Chicago Blackhawks beat Boston Bruins

Awards