How The 7 Canadian Teams Look Heading Into The 2014/2015 Season...

Toronto Maple Leafs

Last Season: 38-36-8, 23rd Overall; missed playoffs

Leading Scorer: Phil Kessel - 80 points

Head Coach: Randy Carlyle

Opening Night Starter In Goal: Jonathan Bernier 

Key Acquisitions: Leo Komarov, Stephane Robidas, Roman Polak, Matt Frattin, Daniel Winnik, David Booth, Mike Santorelli

Key Departures: David Bolland, Mason Raymond, Carl Gunnarsson, Jay McClement, Nikolai Kulemin, Tim Gleason

2014/2015 Prediction: 4th in the East


Montreal Canadiens


Last Season: 46-28-8, 9th overall; Lost in Eastern Conference Finals

Leading Scorer: Max Pacioretty - 60 points

Head Coach: Michel Therrien

Opening Night Starter In Goal: Carey Price

Key Acquisitions: P.A. Parenteau, Tom Gilbert, Manny Malhotra

Key Departures: Thomas Vanek, Josh Gorges, Brian Gionta, Daniel Briere, Francis Bouillon, Douglas Murray

2014/2015 Prediction: 7th in the East


Ottawa Senators


Last Season: 37-31-14, 21st overall; missed playoffs

Leading Scorer: Erik Karlsson - 74 points

Head Coach: Paul MacLean

Opening Night Starter In Goal: Craig Anderson

Key Acquisitions: David Legwand, Alex Chaisson

Key Departures: Jason Spezza, Ales Hemsky, Joe Corvo, Stephane Da Costa

2014/2015 Prediction: 12th in the East


Vancouver Canucks


Last Season: 36-35-11. 25th overall; missed playoffs

Leading Scorer: Henrik Sedin - 50 points

Head Coach: Willie Desjardins

Opening Night Starter In Goal: Ryan Miller

Key Acquisitions: Ryan Miller, Radim Vrbata, Nick Bonino, Luca Sbisa

Key Departures: Ryan Kesler, Jason Garrison, Mike Santorelli, David Booth

2014/2015 Prediction: 6th in the West


Edmonton Oilers


Last Season: 22-44-9, 28th overall; missed playoffs

Leading Scorer: Taylor Hall - 80 points

Head Coach: Dallas Eakins

Opening Night Starter In Goal: Ben Scrivens

Key Acquisitions: Benoit Pouliot, Teddy Purcell, Nikita Nikitin, 

Key Departures: Sam Gagner, Ryan Smyth, Ryan Jones

2014/2015 Prediction: 11th in the West


Calgary Flames


Last Season: 35-40-7, 27th overall; missed playoffs

Leading Scorer: Jiri Hudler - 54 points

Head Coach: Bob Hartley

Opening Night Starter In Goal: Jonas Hiller

Key Acquisitions: Jonas Hiller, Deryk Engelland, Mason Raymond, Devin Setoguchi

Key Departures: Mike Cammalleri, Lee Stempniak, T.J. Galiardi

2014/2015 Prediction: 14th in the West


Winnipeg Jets


Last Season: 37-35-10, 22nd overall; missed playoffs

Leading Scorer: Blake Wheeler - 69 points

Head Coach: Paul Maurice

Opening Night Starter In Goal: Ondrej Pavelec

Key Acquisitions: Mathieu Perrault, T.J. Galiardi

Key Departures: Olli Jokinen, Devin Setoguchi

2014/2015 Prediction: 13th in the West


Based on my predictions, I believe only 3 of the 7 Canadian teams will make the Playoffs this season. It will be a rough year for the remaining 4, as they are all going through rebuilding years. Don't be surprised if the Senators or Oilers slip in to the Playoffs though, or teams like the Canucks or Leafs miss. The best part about sports is that they're so unpredictable, so hopefully all 7 Canadian teams do well. We'll know within a couple months what should happen. Oh Canada!