The Puck Stops Here

Hockey is back. It went through a year long lockout and the largest free agent group ever. There is a new CBA and tons of player movement. Its exciting that hockey is back. I just hope it will be at least as good as the hockey we saw in 2003/04 (I have doubts). All teams are trying to sell themselves as new and improved with their new free agents signings. Of course it is impossible that every team could have improved - some will have to drop in the standings. Which teams will be which? Its hard to predict with brand new rosters and with some players who have not been in serious action since spring of 2004. Likely, many older players will have lost a step. Likely, many new young players will emerge as NHL stars. It will be interesting to see how all of this unfolds. I will make some predictions that I will post in the coming days. I hope it is all for the best.