Central Division

1. St. Louis Blues

This is probably their last and best shot a hoisting the Cup with the current roster.

2. Dallas Stars

They are here to stay and make some noise.

3. Chicago Blackhawks

The salary cap is starting to slowly peel away at their roster.

4. Nashville Predators

Having P.K. Subban might bring a new influx of life into the team.

5. Minnesota Wild

Their scoring output is almost unmatched, but can they stop anyone from scoring?

6. Winnipeg Jets

They are not a spending spree kind of team and will have to rely on building from within.

7. Colorado Avalanche

The last minute departure of head coach Patrick Roy will set them back a bit. Continue reading →

AFC East

1. New England Patriots

Even with Tom Brady out the first 4 games, winning 12 games still seems doable for them.

2. New York Jets

Bringing in Matt Forte means the Jets offense have another weapon in the passing attack.

3. Buffalo Bills

Tyrod Taylor is being paid like a franchise QB, but is there enough around him to get Buffalo into the playoffs?

4. Miami Dolphins

Adam Gase has been hired to turn around this once proud franchise’s fortunes.

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Week 17 Review of the NFL

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, right, passes against the San Diego Chargers during the second half in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

He’s Back

It’s a good problem to have when you start a game with a future hall of fame quarterback as your backup. When it was clear that Brock Osweiler was struggling, as was the offense, head coach Gary Kubiak made the change to start the second half. Continue reading →

Central Division

1. Nashville Predators

They weren’t supposed to be contenders last year, but they’re now ahead of the curve.

2. St. Louis Blues

Stability in the crease will go towards whether they stay in the playoffs long term.

3. Chicago Blackhawks

The defending champs lost some key pieces, but you can’t count them out.

4. Dallas Stars

Some key acquisitions should mean a leap into the playoffs.

5. Minnesota Wild

Staying pat keeps them in contention in a tough division.

6. Colorado Avalanche

A draft day trade shook things up to put Colorado in a bounce back position.

7. Winnipeg Jets

Too many better teams for them to repeat last years success. Continue reading →

AFC East

1. New England Patriots

Minus Darrelle Revis and Tom Brady being suspended for 4 games, the Pats still sit atop this division.

2. Miami Dolphins

Getting Ndamukong Suh brings a lot more attention to Miami’s need to clinch a playoff spot.

3. New York Jets

A new regime that struck it rich in free agency and the draft, but QB remains an issue.

4. Buffalo Bills

Rex Ryan arrives with a lot of fan fare, but he has a familiar problem in finding a franchise QB. Continue reading →