It's time for puck drop. The NHL returns this week, and with that, it's time to make predictions. In this blog post, we'll go over my predictions for each division, one through eight, the playoff teams, how many points each team will have, round by round of the postseason, a Stanley Cup champion, and even some awards. There's going to be some surprises, some picks that will be chalk, but in it all, this is how, in my opinion, this season will play out. Let's get into it, and