Here are our 2013 NHL picks for division winners, conference finalists, Stanley Cup finalists and winner. Pretty much a consensus here except in the Central where three teams split the vote, leading to a tie. 16 teams were picked, possibly due to the wide open nature of the shortened season. Boston had a clean sweep …
(Despite The Lockout, Crimespree Hockey will continue season previews.) Review Of 2011-2012: 48-28-6, 102 points, 6th In Eastern Conference, Lost in Stanley Cup Finals to Los Angeles, 4-2. Additions via free agency: Krys Barch Additions via trade: None Subtractions: Zach Parise, Petr Sykora, Alexei Ponikarovsky OFFENSE: The Devils took a big hit in their offensive …
Last season: 40-27-15, 95 points, 8th West, won Stanley Cup Key Additions: none Key Losses: none Offense: Anze Kopitar lead the team in both goals (25) and points (76). His linemates, veteran Justin Williams and captain Dustin Brown each notched 22 goals. The trio came alive in the playoffs, combining for 20 goals in 20 games. …
Last season: 48-28-6, 102 pts, 3rd Central, 4th Western Conference, out in 1st round. Additions: Andrew Murray, Jonas Gustavsson, Jordin Tootoo, Mikael Samuelsson. Losses: Niklas Lidstrom, Brad Stuart, Chris Conner, Fabian Brunnstrom, Garnet Exelby, Jiri Hudler, Ty Conklin. Offense: For the most part the Red Wings offense remains unchanged. While future status of Tomas Holmstrom …
Review Of 2011-2012: 41-35-6, 88 points, 11th in Western Conference, Missed Playoffs. Additions via free agency: Milan Hejduk, David Jones, P.A. Parenteau, Erik Johnson, J.S. Giguere, Shane O’Brien, Matt Hunwick Additions via trade: None Subtractions: Peter Mueller, Jay McClement, Kevin Porter OFFENSE: Gabriel Landeskog had a brilliant first year in the NHL, will be interesting to see …