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by Digger

Save the date. NHL regular season begins October 4, 2008. If '08 is anything like '07, then we're going to witness some great hockey once again. Prague, Checkloslavakia will host the opener between Tampa Bay and New York Rangers at Noon (EST). Stanley Cup Finalist Pittsburgh plays Ottawa later that day in Stockholm, Sweden.

Time to pick 'em. NHL 2008-09 predictions:

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division
New Jersey Devils*
Philadelphia Flyers*
Pittsburgh Penguins*
New York Rangers
New York Islanders

Northeast Division
Montreal Canadiens*
Ottawa Senators*
Boston Bruins*
Buffalo Sabres
Toronto Maple Leafs

Southeast Division
Washington Capitals*
Florida Panthers*
Carolina Hurricanes
Tampa Bay Lightning
Atlanta Thrashers

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Central Division
Detroit Red Wings*
Chicago Blackhawks
Nashville Predators
St. Louis Blues
Columbus Blue Jackets

Northwest Division
Calgary Flames*
Minnesota Wild*
Colorado Avalanche*
Vancouver Canucks*
Edmonton Oilers

Pacific Division
San Jose Sharks*
Anaheim Ducks*
Dallas Stars*
Phoenix Coyotes
Los Angeles Kings

Stanley Cup: Detroit Red Wings over New Jersey Devils