Published 1/7/2009
by Alec Szczerbinski
at Bleacher Report - NHL
The NHL season is just about half over, and it is time to start looking at the contenders for Lord Stanley's Cup.
One of these teams on this list will most likely take home the Stanley Cup, barring any major injuries.
As usual, the Western Conference is loaded with strong teams. The defending champion Detroit Red Wings and San Jose Sharks have dominated this season, while the Chicago Blackhawks are not too far behind.
The East is led by a resurgent power in the Boston Bruins, and by a young offensively minded team in the Washington Capitals.
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