2017-2018 Predictions

My predictions for this year.

First off 10 random predictions. We'll check back to see how I did last year later.

1. JVR will have more goals and points than Marleau (void if there is a greater than 10% difference in GP)
2. Carey Price will be below 3rd in Sv%, GAA, and wins, but still be at least a finalist for vezina
3. Tavares will be below 10th in the league in scoring
4. Nylander will have more points than Marner (void if there is a greater than 10% difference in GP)
5. Dallas will win their division
6. Holtby will be top 5 in at least 2/3 of Sv%, GAA, and wins and people will still say he is the problem in Washington (note the second half can't be quantified and isn't actually part of the prediction)
7. Lucic will have less than 25 goals and 50 points. People will still say he is essential to Edmonton's success. (note the second half can't be quantified and isn't actually part of the prediction)
8. Nicklas Backstrom will again be top 5 in points, he will get no significant Hart consideration (note the second half can't be quantified and isn't actually part of the prediction).
9. Ehlers will crack 70 points, but everyone will only talk about Scheifele and Laine (note the second half can't be quantified and isn't actually part of the prediction).
10. Pacioretti will get 30+ goal for the nth season in a row, people will still blame him for the habs failings (note the second half can't be quantified and isn't actually part of the prediction).

Regular season predictions

BOLD UNDERLINED IN PLAYOFFS

Atlantic

1. Lightning
2. Leafs
3. Panthers
4. Senators
5. Canadiens
6. Bruins
7. Sabres
8. Red Wings

Metropolitan

1. Capitals
2. Blue Jackets
3. Penguins
4. Flyers
5. Rangers
6. Hurricaines
7. Islanders
8. Devils

Pacific

1. Oilers
2. Ducks
3. Flames
4. Sharks
5. Kings
6. Coyotes
7. Canucks

Central

1. Stars
2. Predators
3. Wild
4. Blackhawks
5. Blues
6. Jets
7. Golden Knights
8. Avalanche

Playoffs

Round 1

Capitals over Rangers

Lightning over Flyers

Leafs over Panthers

Penguins over Blue Jackets

Stars over Blues

Blackhawks over Oilers

Flames over Ducks

Predators over Wild

Round 2

Capitals over Penguins (they finally do it)

Lightning over Leafs

Stars over Predators

Blackhawks over Flames

Round 3

Capitals over Lightning

Stars over Blackhawks

Stanley Cup

Stars over Capitals

Sorry its one day late