Correctamundo that's exactly what I am saying, Detroit has played 18 games, Chicago has played 17, Detroit has 30 games left, Chicago has 31, that's allot of fuckin hockey left to be played, not saying Detroit is gonna come up and contend with Chicago for the Division lead, atleast not yet, but despite Chicago's amazing start, and Detroit's lack luster start, Chicago is only 12 points ahead of Detroit, that's not allot considering there are so many games left, that and there are allot of other teams with pretty impressive starts, it would be naive of me to pick a cup winner @ this juncture of the season thus far, but, I am playing devils advocate and saying Chicago won't win the Stanley Cup!! who will? :dunno: yet. LA is still the team to beat, the Ducks look great, the Nucks are playing well, then we've got to see what kind of the threat the EASTERN conference will pose, to whatever Western Conference team makes it too the finals. :2 cents:
On another note, did anybody see or hear the proposed divisional / conference alignment they've proposed? both Detroit and Columbus would be in the EAST and Detroit would be in a conference that featured, Montreal, Boston, Ottawa, Toronto, Florida, and I think Tampa, anyway there were 8 teams in 2 Eastern Conference divisions and there would be a Wild Card playoff berth in effect for the EAST only, because both of the Western Conference Divisions would only have 7 teams each, while the 2 EASTERN Conference Divisions each would have 8 teams apiece. I am sure the alignment arrangements are listed somewhere with all the precise and accurate details that would be in place. very interesting to say the least. :yesyes: