The Hockey News' division-by-division previews

Atlantic Division
Among the moves they made in the offseason, the Flyers bolstered their blueline when they added Chris Pronger. Did Philly do enough to take the Atlantic? Or are the Penguins still the team to beat? Ryan Kennedy breaks down the division. Atlantic Division preview

Atlantic Division

Among the moves they made in the offseason, the Flyers bolstered their blueline when they added Chris Pronger. Did Philly do enough to take the Atlantic? Or are the Penguins still the team to beat? Ryan Kennedy breaks down the division.

Atlantic Division preview

Northeast Division
Can the Bruins repeat their success from last season? Will the Sabres be playoff contenders? Will changes in Montreal and Toronto pay off? There are plenty of questions to be answered in the Northeast. Adam Proteau gives you some insight. Northeast Division preview

Northeast Division

Can the Bruins repeat their success from last season? Will the Sabres be playoff contenders? Will changes in Montreal and Toronto pay off? There are plenty of questions to be answered in the Northeast. Adam Proteau gives you some insight.

Northeast Division preview

Southeast Division
Alex Ovechkin helps the Capitals remain the team to beat in the Southeast. Expect the Hurricanes to mount a challenge, but not so much out of the rest of the division. Edward Fraser fills you in on what to expect. Southeast Division preview

Southeast Division

Alex Ovechkin helps the Capitals remain the team to beat in the Southeast. Expect the Hurricanes to mount a challenge, but not so much out of the rest of the division. Edward Fraser fills you in on what to expect.

Southeast Division preview

Pacific Division
Joe Thornton got some help in San Jose this summer when the Sharks traded for Dany Heatley. Is it enough to keep the team atop the division? The Ducks lost Chris Pronger, but can they end up being a better team? Sam McCaig looks at the Pacific. Pacific Division preview

Pacific Division

Joe Thornton got some help in San Jose this summer when the Sharks traded for Dany Heatley. Is it enough to keep the team atop the division? The Ducks lost Chris Pronger, but can they end up being a better team? Sam McCaig looks at the Pacific.

Pacific Division preview

Northwest Division
The Canucks still look like the best of the Northwest, but changes on the ice and on the bench in Calgary could pay dividends. Can the Oilers, Wild and Avalanche make gains after making moves? Brian Costello takes a look at the division. Northwest Division preview

Northwest Division

The Canucks still look like the best of the Northwest, but changes on the ice and on the bench in Calgary could pay dividends. Can the Oilers, Wild and Avalanche make gains after making moves? Brian Costello takes a look at the division.

Northwest Division preview

Central Division
The Blue Jackets rode rookie Steve Mason's goaltending into the playoffs for the first time, but they're still likely going to be looking up at the Blackhawks and Red Wings in the division race. Rory Boylen examines the Central. Central Division preview

Central Division

The Blue Jackets rode rookie Steve Mason's goaltending into the playoffs for the first time, but they're still likely going to be looking up at the Blackhawks and Red Wings in the division race. Rory Boylen examines the Central.

Central Division preview