NHL Preseason Predictions

Since the pre-season is right around the corner I figured I'd start up some discussion on the NHL.
Cup Champs- Boston Bruins. I think they retooled the team enough and kept the core together to go all the way and win it.
Calder- I'm gonna have to go with Seth Jones. I think he'll learn a lot with Webber and be a solid player.
Art Ross and Maurice Richard- I think these are both gonna end up on Ovie's mantle. He showed maturity in sitting out the All-Star game two seasons ago and really lit it up afterwards. After a rough start last year he ended up leading the league in goals. Personally I see the GR8 back to his hey days. I'm predicting a 50 goal 100+ point season from him.
Selke- I think this one goes to Patrice Bergeron. Hard to find a more solid two way player in the game.
Lady Byng- This one isn't really competed for much. My guess is Datsyuk or Bergeron.
Bill Masterton Memorial- I say this one goes to Dominic Moore. He took all of last season off to deal with the passing of his wife. She lost her battle with cancer. Even sitting out a season he's still made a very competitive Rangers squad. All the best of luck to him for the season.
Vezina- I think this one will end up with Tuukka time lol. He really came into his own last season. I'm sure King Henrik will be in the running as always though. I'd love to see Brodeur put together a stellar season and retire winning one more though.
Jack Adams- I think this might go to Alaign Veignualt (sp?). I think with the players already in New York he'll have one very competitive team that will go deep under his new offensive minded speed driven system.
GM Award- So far I'd say this one probably goes to Chirarelli in Boston. That was genius giving Iginla an incentive based deal so he gets his money and the cap doesn't get hit until next season. Plus moving Seguin and Peverly to Dallas for Ericsson was definitely a good move.

I'm excited to see the Jackets in the East now. I'm originally from Ohio so I root for any Ohio based team, aside from the Browns and Indians ofcourse, gotta live up to the Cincinnati/Cleveland rivalry lol. I think the move will help them. Less jet leg means they will have more energy late in the season.
I'm also excited to see what the Leafs do. I'm a die hard Bruins fan, but I'm also just a hockey nut so I'd like to see that rivalry heat up again. It's awesome hockey when historic franchises are elite level teams. For the Leafs sake I hope picking up Bernier doesn't mess with Reimer's head. He looked to be on his way to being a solid top five goalie in the league. That series wouldn't have gone seven games without him.
There was a lot of movement in the offseason and it'll be fun to see what happens to the teams and players with the additions they've made.

Haven't heard if he signed anywhere. The latest I heard was Cleary inking a deal with Philly, three years $8.25 million.
I did see that Iginla ended up in Boston though hehehehe.

I was kind of surprised by Iginla's lack of point production. I don't think he played much with Sid other than the power play though right? I know they dominated in the Olympics when they were on the same line. Guess it just goes to show you can have all the talent in the world and it doesn't mean anything if chemistry isn't there. I think also, he didn't have much time to get anything going with Gino or the other guys. Having started the season now in Boston and getting the time in to read where his linemates will be will help him a lot. I'm guessing he'll be back to a 30 goal 80 or better point season.
The Habs must be getting tired of being called the Hab Nots lol. They definitely beefed up this summer. That's probably the best rivalry in hockey right now, Boston and Montreal.
I'd like to see the Jets make the playoffs. It's a team that I'm pulling for. Them and the Oilers.

Don't get me wrong I was a big Seguin fan, but he had to go. His off ice antics were hindering his on ice performance. The more he was partying the more his numbers were slumping. Maybe he will blossom into a solid 40 or 50 goal scorer, but that won't happen until he gets his off ice issues ironed out and Boston has too much invested in this team to wait around for that.
I would have loved to have kept Horton, but Chiarelli had to choose between Rask and Horty and he obviously chose to lock down a solid number one goalie instead of a power forward with concussion issues. It was probably the best decision.
Bergy should be just fine. His last concusion was a while back and he's taken some big hits since then. He'll be around for a while.
Hopefully picking up Eriksson will rejuvenate Marchy. His numbers have fallen off a bit lately. Maybe in part due to Seguin's lack of focus. He has shown sparks though like in the Pens series.
All in all Boston is one of the most solid rosters in the league.