02-27-2008, 08:56 PM
The Rangers are actually playing really well lately, they are 5-0-2 in their last 7, and 10-3-2 in their last 15. I think they have a shot at winning the East, but they aren't the favorites no. Boston & Buffalo are both playing really good lately too, so making the playoffs isn't even a given at this point.
Actually i don't know who i'd consider the favorite in the East right now. Ottawa is struggling, but they still have a really good team & Murray will more than likely get them back on track. It'll be interesting to see the Pens once Crosby is back, and with Hossa in the line-up...but i don't like their goaltending. New Jersey have the goaltender in Brodeur, so they have to be considered a threat.
Actually i don't know who i'd consider the favorite in the East right now. Ottawa is struggling, but they still have a really good team & Murray will more than likely get them back on track. It'll be interesting to see the Pens once Crosby is back, and with Hossa in the line-up...but i don't like their goaltending. New Jersey have the goaltender in Brodeur, so they have to be considered a threat.