from frank Seravalli of TSN,

Hockey is back. Even armed with a crystal ball, it would be impossible to predict all that will transpire over the next 1,230 games. But that won’t stop us from trying. Here are 30 bold (or boneheaded) predictions for the 2015-16 NHL season:

1. The Anaheim Ducks will capture their second Stanley Cup in franchise history. After another Game 7 loss for head coach Bruce Boudreau (2-7 career), it’s easy to forget the Ducks had Chicago on the ropes last spring, blowing a 3-2 series lead and losing Game 7 of the Western Conference final at home. Anaheim is deeper with Carl Hagelin and Chris Stewart, and they’ve got the best defence corps nobody is talking about.

2. Much to the chagrin of coach Dave Tippett, the Arizona Coyotes will finish in 30th place after another unholy tank job. The Coyotes were the lottery’s biggest losers last year, failing to nab Connor McDavid or Jack Eichel. They have endless motivation (and the lack of talent) to earn the most ping pong balls this year for a chance to select coveted hometown boy Auston Matthews.

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