Ok. It's August, and not enough hockey in the news... so....
Predictions on the order of finish for the NHL Canadian teams - which will be the best? Which will be worst?
Here is my list:
1. Ottawa - better defence than last year; best balanced team of the bunch
2. Toronto - better coaching; young players will get their chance
3. Vancouver - goaltending improved; Bertuzzi distraction gone
4. Edmonton - loss of Pronger will be huge; not enough depth; might drop below Calgary
5. Calgary - still need some help up front.
6. Montreal - problems attracting players that aren't Russian...
Of course, there could still be changes before September... but what do you think now?