| rank | last rk | team | comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 |
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CHICAGO - There hasn't been any roster change since the preseason and they are still leading. |
| 2 | 5 |
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COLORADO - This team has started to get hot at the right time, the end of regular season. |
| 3 | 2 |
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DALLAS - Still playing great, dropped one position because of how well the Avs have been. |
| 4 | 11 |
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CAROLINA - A surprise here, team has been on the RISE, took the eastern lead and looks like they are not letting it go away. |
| 5 | 1 |
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VANCOUVER - Have not been playing as well as they were a few weeks ago, but are still a threat. |
| 6 | 6 |
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ST. LOUIS - Still playing their uncosistent season, captain Joe has been missed, but their playoff credibility isn't lost. |
| 7 | 3 |
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PHILADELPHIA - Now in the position they were expected to be all season, not so close to the top, but no chance of missing the playoffs. |
| 8 | 12 |
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DETROIT - Kowabanga! That's what the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles would have said. Nnobody wants to face them in the 1st round of the playoffs. |
| 9 | 10 |
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MINNESOTA - Same old, same old. Now with the departure of their best players they may go down to the 8th spot. |
| 10 | 7 |
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NY RANGERS - Has been a cold team, despite having a great start. Not a good way to end a season. |
| 11 | 8 |
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EDMONTON - Still based on Gaborik, but with the rise of Detroit they should be on alert. |
| 12 | 15 |
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OTTAWA - Got out of nowhere to challenge the Sabres for the division, should be watched carrefuly by the Eastern folks for the playoffs. |
| 13 | 14 |
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BUFFALO - Still leading the division, but not playing so well. |
| 14 | 9 |
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ATLANTA - After showing signs of bouncing back to a top team theyare lost in mediocrity in their last appearances. |
| 15 | 20 |
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MONTREAL - The best last 10 of the Eastern playoff zone, Iron 3 is clicking again. |
| 16 | 17 |
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NEW JERSEY - Who knows what is gonna happen in the east? Anyway, this young team is on the rise and may guarantee a playoff spot. |
| 17 | 18 |
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BOSTON - Best defense of all non-playoff eastern teams, still have a good chance of sneaking in. |
| 18 | 16 |
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TORONTO - That's exactly what a 50% team looks like. |
| 19 | 13 |
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WASHINGTON - After a great start of season the team is feeling the need of someone to help Mr. Bubbly. |
| 20 | 26 |
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CALGARY - Who would have bet they would have their best season in a while and tstill be 20 points away of the playoffs? |
| 21 | 23 |
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NY ISLANDERS - Miller and Klesla better be good golf players, cause that's what they are going to do for a while. |
| 22 | 22 |
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TAMPA BAY - Don't get hot nor cold. |
| 23 | 19 |
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PHOENIX - Showed signs of ressurection, but it was clearly too late and the Phoenix is back to ashes once again. |
| 24 | 24 |
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NASHVILLE - Not good enough for the playoffs, ot bad enough for a good pick. A wasted season. |
| 25 | 27 |
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PITTSBURGH - Oh well, nothing special made them go up a bit, only that Columbus and Anaheim have been VERY cold. |
| 26 | 25 |
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ANAHEIM - Damn... worst defense again.... |
| 27 | 28 |
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FLORIDA - Just as bad as always, but the Jackets have been worse. |
| 28 | 22 |
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COLUMBUS - After trading their top players they look like a californian team. |
| 29 | 29 |
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LOS ANGELES - Mantaining the second last place with honour. |
| 30 | 30 |
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SAN JOSE - LOL... sorry Ned. |