Central Division Preview

I realize that the season has already started, but I thought it's better late than never.

Central Division
1st - Detroit
2nd - Nashville
3rd - St. Louis
4th - Chicago
5th - Columbus

Detroit - This team may be a Stanley Cup favourite. This team is a competitive team nearly every year, and this year is no exception. The Red Wings continue to draft quality young players in the late rounds, and Chris Chelios and Dominek Hasek do not seem to age. I would expect them to win in this weak division.

Nashville - This is still a solid team. Last year, they made a big push to win the cup by acquiring Peter Forsberg at the deadline. Forsberg is now gone and so are a couple of other key players. I'm a big fan of Shea Weber and expect him to have a stand-out year.

St. Louis - The young guys on this team are nearly ready to take this team back into the playoffs. Stempniak, Johnston, Perron are really good. This team should be improved from last year.

Chicago - This is a team that excites me. Their abudence of young and talent is incredible. The question is that whether or not they are mature enough to do well enough to make the playoffs. Khabibulin should be solid in net. Guys like Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrooke anchor the defence. Hopefully, guys like Samsonov, Havlat, and Lang can stay healthy and to a level of playing that they are comfortable with. Toews and Kane could be co-finalists for rookie of the year.

Columbus - I like Rick Nash. That is all. Columbus should move to Winnipeg.