Whose the best team in the NHL this season?
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If you look at the standings, the best teams right now are Detroit, Carolina, Dallas, Ottowa and the NY rangers. Having watched alot of NHL games, I tend to lean toward the Red Wings as being the best to this point. They are playing as good as they have in recent years and have made an effort to enfuse their younger players early in the year which will make them stronger during a Cup run.
185097
I think its the bruins.
305749
I wish it would be the Atlanta Thrashers, but since they are 6 points out of the playoff standings I don't think it will be them, maybe next time around!
343592
Milan. They have last year"s chip on their shoulders and they have Sheva with SUPER-PIPO and an awsome midfield with a great defensive line. They are the best balanced team and the deepest. Period!
887087
Sens, Thrashers, Lightning, Leafs, Stars, Ducks
407695
Ottawa.  They have the best offence and the best defence.  Scored the most goals and had the biggest differential of goals for vs. goals against = +103.\n\nDetroit may have ended the season with more points but they are in the weakest division in the NHL and got to play Columbus, Chicago, and St. Louis 8 times each.  They are old and it will show as the playoffs continue.
354231
the red wings of course
953948
Oilers\nRangers\nPenguins\nRed Wings\nSabres\nBlackhawks\nDucks
280477
I agree with jt.  It's the Rangers all the way!  I don't really care too much if they're not the best team out there, but they're still my team.  If you don't like that, then tough luck. :)
373787
I think that the biggest surprise will be the Edmonton Oilers. They have the talent and the speed to upset any team, They have an excellent blue collar work ethic and with the recent addition of Dwayne Roloson, they have the right ingredients to go a long way in the playoffs.
438864
my woman said they are first in the atlantic division with 98 points.  do i think they are cup-worthy? nope.  i want detroit to win.  ottawa is the best in east.
1011575
EDMONTON OILERS!!!!!!! GO OILERS!!!!!!\nAwesome game 5 last night - I would love to see this intensity all the way to game 7!
1125666
The Buffalo Sabres!!:)
837927
all 3 teams are doing great right now, but you know what there are many other teams that are playing great hockey right now not just them 3, look at Dallas 10-2-2, Anaheim 9-0-4, Minnesota 10-2-0, My Habs 7-2-3, all these teams are playing great hockey and there are a few more, but this are the most consistent teams right now in the NHL. and it doesn't really matter what happened the regular season sure you do need to win to make the playoffs but once your in the playoffs its an all new season, and nobody can tell who will win the cup, it doesn't matter if you went 10-0-0 in the first 2 weeks or went 0-10-0 all that matters is how well you perform in the biggest and best sporting event in the world yes babe the NHL PLAYOFFS THAT'S WERE IT COUNTS THE MOST.\n\nwh-a.t!!>>> read the question correctly and loOK at what room your in before you make your self look like an idiot, this is the hockey room that means hockey questions, this is not the football room ok.\n\nGO HABS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!1
204427
Unfortunately, with the way they've been playing this season, my favorite team is the Chicago Blackhawks. Remember going to the old Chicago Stadium and try to take in a couple of games a season at the United Center now. Just wish they'd win for a change when I go see them.
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put your money on the favorite. detroit red wings.
823439
Highly doubtful.\nThey have a pretty good core of guys, and if the defense (and Hasek!) stays healthy, they should have a decent year.\nAny team can win on any given day in the NHL, but there are quite a few teams with more talent in the league.  \nI'd love to see them hold up the cup again, but I doubt it will happen soon....:(