Thanks, Wharnsby, for creating extra work on a busy day. That's supposed to be The Hat's job. Since the boss says I have to, here are my predictions:

East

1. Ottawa

2. NY Rangers

3. Carolina

4. Pittsburgh

5. Buffalo

6. New Jersey

7. Philadelphia

8. Tampa

9. Toronto

10. Florida

11. Washington

12. Montreal

13. Atlanta

14. Boston

15. NY Islanders

West

1. San Jose

2. Detroit

3. Vancouver

4. Anaheim

5. Colorado

6. Calgary

7. Dallas

8. Minnesota

9. Los Angeles

10.  Nashville

11.  Edmonton

12.  St. Louis

13.  Chicago

14. Columbus

15.  Phoenix