10 Predictions for the 2012-2013 Season

10. Alex Ovechkin will score at least 50 goals: Recently, Ovechkin's numbers have been dwindling a little bit (if you can call 38 goals dwindling!). But look for him to have a big year next year, returning to Ovechkin form and scoring at least 50 goals, as we all know he is capable of.
9. Tampa Bay will make the playoffs: The Lightning missed the playoffs after qualifying for the Eastern Conference Finals the previous year, but look for them to get back into playoff form, with Stamkos playing the way he is and Lecavalier having a great year.
8. Jonathan Toews will score at least 45 goals: In past years, Toews has been the heart and soul of his team, routinely scoring in the 30's. But next year will be his finest yet. Look for him to score at least 45 goals next season.
7. Stamkos will repeat as a 60 goal scorer: With his huge shot and shiftiness on the ice, Stamkos will continue his scoring pace into next season, scoring at least 60 goals.
6. The Florida Panthers will go to the second round: For the first time in a long time, the Florida Panthers will make the second round of the NHL Playoffs. Lady Byng winner Brian Campbell will have a huge year, and Kris Versteeg will contribute at least 35 goals to the campaign.
5. The Blackhawks will make the Stanley Cup Finals: The Chicago Blackhawks will get back into 2010 form by making the Stanley Cup Finals, after being ousted in the first round the previous two years. Patrick Kane will pot at least 100 points and Toews will net at least 45 goals to lead the Hawks to the Finals.
4. The Toronto Maple Leafs will make the playoffs: Yep, I said it. With the addition of JVR, combined with the scoring prowess of Phil Kessel, who will have a huge year, the Maple Leafs will enjoy playoff hockey for the first time in a long time.
3. Shea Weber will win the Norris Trophy: Shea Weber will have a tremendous year for the Nashville Predators, earning him the Norris Trophy.
2. The Washington Capitals will make the Eastern Conference Finals: Ovechkin will lead the Caps to the Eastern Conference Finals, and will look to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals for the second time in the team's history.
1. Sidney Crosby will score 120 points: Sidney Crosby will not get injured this year, leading him to score a whopping 120 points on his way to the Art Ross Trophy.