NHL Playoff Predictions - Eastern Conference

The NHL 2007-08 Playoffs are exactly 5 weeks away, where it is still possible for anything to happen, for many upsets to occur, and for the underdogs to make their moves. Below are my predictions for the Eastern Conference Playoff standings and the reasons of why:   1. New Jersey Devils ( Currently in 4th ) Brodeur will be a typical end-of-season Brodeur, likely to pull off a few more shutouts before seasons end. With 15 games remaining, and 8 of them on the road, one can only expect them to go on a winning tear. The majority of their remaining games are against opponents who aren't their biggest competition, so they're essentially going to be winning for themselves. The two most important of the upcoming matchups will be those against the Pittsburgh Penguins, who will be hot on the heels of the Devils until their very last game.   2. Montreal Canadiens ( Currently in 2nd ) Two words: Carey Price. He may be a rookie, and he may have no playoff experience. But considering ... (link)