The "new NHL"

I love it.

Here are my early picks for end of the season hardware....

MVP....tough one. Jagr's picked up his game, Forsberg is at the top of his game, etc....To me, the MVP is the Swedish Sensation, Daniel Alfredsson. let's see if he can keep up his 1.5 points per game pace.

Top Defenceman......this one's easy. Bryan McCabe is scoring like a top line Centre, and he is Toronto's defence. How can you not choose a guy that's both offensively and defensively leading his team?

Top Goalie......really hard. It looks like it's gonna be the Dominator again. You heard it here first.

Top Rookie......Sidney crosby. 'Nuff said.

Most Improved Player......Eric Staal. This kid is for real. And he's gonna win me my Yahoo Fantasy hockey pool. Go 'Canes!

Top Coach......Andy Murray. Leaving behind jacques Martin's defensive priorities, the Sens are on pace to top 400 goals and finish the season with single digit losses. Phenomenal.

Who'll win the Stanley Cup? Easiest answer....Les bleues, les blancs, les rouges...Les Habs, Les Habs.