[krogothwolf]

GO FLAMES GO! GO FLAMES GO!

The "heritage classic" actually has some history to it when you think about it. As the Calgary Flames are the only Away team to ever win a Stanley Cup in the Montreal Forums. So it's got at least a bit of history. Personally I think it would have been better to see a Calgary vs Vancouver tilt because they have a very fierce rivalry right now. Even if the flames are going to stink this year it's still a good game to watch against them.

But not many people actually agree with the winter classic, since the penguins were in the 2008 one and I think it's an insult to every team that hasn't been in one to see them in their again. Not only that I don't think the Penguins will have that good of a year this year.

I've got the Pick who would win it last year right, Chicago, so I'm going to have to pick The Kings or the Avalanche this year. They follow the mold of the last 2 winners, a quality young team with a few great young players with a solid veteran core.

I honestly don't think anyone from the East is built for a grinding playoff aside from the Flyers and Bruins. I think Washington is going to burn out again in the playoffs. They have flare but no grit that is needed. Plus once they get down in a game they just start firing pucks blindly at the net.

There is only 1 good Canadian Team this year, Vancouver, but they don't have the quality of players to win the Cup. Leafs and Oilers won't make the playoffs at all probably. Leafs are to D heavy, Oilers far to young. Ottawa, Montreal and Calgary have a chance, but they probably won't get far in the playoffs unless they get lucky. Montreal still lacks scoring, though Price is a good goalie. Ottawa is just old and tired. Calgary doesn't have the offensive firepower they need.