NBA Awards Predictions 2009-2010

Most Improved Player: Brook Lopez (New Jersey Nets)


Sixth Man Award: Manu Ginobli (San Antonio Spurs)


Defensive Player of the Year: Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic)


Rookie of the Year: Jonny Flynn (Minnesota Timberwolves)


Coach of the Year: Jay Triano (Toronto Raptors)


Most Valuable Player: Lebron James (Cleveland Cavaliers)

NBA Playoff Predictions

Eastern Conference

1. Cleveland Cavaliers (62-20)
2. Orlando Magic (58-24)
3. Boston Celtics (53-29)
4. Atlanta Hawks (45-37)
5. Miami Heat (44-38)
6. Toronto Raptors (43-39)
7. Chicago Bulls (42-40)
8. Washington Wizards (41-41)

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First Round

Cleveland vs Washington: Cleveland wins 4-0
Orlando vs Chicago: Orlando wins 4-1
Boston vs Toronto: Toronto wins 4-3
Atlanta vs Miami: Miami wins 4-2
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Second Round

Cleveland vs Miami: Cleveland wins 4-0
Orlando vs Toronto: Orlando wins 4-2

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Conference Finals

Cleveland vs Orlando: Cleveland wins 4-2

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Western Conference

1. San Antonio Spurs (63-19)
2. Los Angeles Lakers (61-21)
3. Portland Trail Blazers (55-27)
4. Denver Nuggets (53-29)
5. Dallas Mavericks (52-30)
6. Utah Jazz (50-32)
7. New Orleans Hornets (50-32)
8. Phoenix Suns (47-35)

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First Round

San Antonio vs Phoenix: San Antonio wins 4-1
Los Angeles vs New Orleans: Los Angeles wins 4-1
Portland vs Utah: Portland wins 4-3
Denver vs Dallas: Denver wins 4-2

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Second Round

San Antonio vs Denver: San Antonio wins 4-3
Los Angeles vs Portland: Portland wins 4-3

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Conference Finals

San Antonio vs Portland

San Antonio wins 4-2
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NBA Finals

Cleveland vs San Antonio


Cleveland wins 4-2

NBA 2009-2010 Season Predictions

Hello again, sorry about the lack of posts. I've however been super busy with school, BUT I've found time to post to you my predictions for the upcoming 2009-2010 NBA Season. Like I was with the Toronto Maple Leafs, I was going into the season very optimistic and things have nt changed with the Raptors so far.

There are still many questions going into this season like, Can Shaq REALLY be a sidekick? Are the Boston Three Party done, or will they be back this season? Are the Spurs going to make a run? And finally, can the Lakers repeat? This makes this season a very intriguing one from game number one all the way until the deciding game of the NBA finals.



Eastern Conference

1. Cleveland Cavaliers (62-20)
2. Orlando Magic (58-24)
3. Boston Celtics (53-29)
4. Atlanta Hawks (45-37)
5. Miami Heat (44-38)
6. Toronto Raptors (43-39)
7. Chicago Bulls (42-40)
8. Washington Wizards (41-41)
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9. Philadelphia 76ers (38-44)
10. Detroit Pistons (37-45)
11. Charlotte Bobcats (34-48)
12. New York Knicks (31-51)
13. Indiana Pacers (28-54)
14. Milwaukee Bucks (23-59)
15. New Jersey Nets (19-63)




Western Conference

1. San Antonio Spurs (63-19)
2. Los Angeles Lakers (61-21)
3. Portland Trail Blazers (55-27)
4. Denver Nuggets (53-29)
5. Dallas Mavericks (52-30)
6. Utah Jazz (50-32)
7. New Orleans Hornets (50-32)
8. Phoenix Suns (47-35)
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9. Oklahoma City Thunder (37-45)
10. Memphis Grizzlies (35-47)
11. Houston Rockets (34-48)
12. Golden State Warriors (32-50)
13. Los Angeles Clippers (32-50)
14. Minnesota Timberwolves (25-57)
15. Sacramento Kings (19-63)

Award Winners for the 2009-2010 NHL Season

Coach of the Year: Bruce Boudreau (Washington Capitals)

Rookie of the Year: Jonas Gustavsson (Toronto Maple Leafs)

Frank J. Selke Award: Pavel Datsuk (Detroit Red Wings)

James Norris Memorial Trophy: Shea Weber (Nashville Predators)

Vezina Trophy: Evgeni Nabokov (San Jose Sharks)

Maurice Rocket Richard Trophy: Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals)

Hart Memorial Trophy: Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals)

Playoff Predictions

In my previous post I went over my predictions for the season standings. In this post, I'm going to predict how the playoffs will play out!


Eastern Conference

1. Washington Capitals
2. Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Boston Bruins
4. Philadelphia Flyers
5. New Jersey Devils
6. Carolina Hurricanes
7. New York Rangers
8. Toronto Maple Leafs
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First Round

Washington vs Toronto: Washington wins 4-1
Pittsburgh vs New York: Pittsburgh wins 4-3
Boston vs Carolina: Carolina wins 4-2
Philadelphia vs New Jersey: Philadelphia wins 4-3

Second Round

Washington vs Carolina: Washington wins 4-2
Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia: Philadelphia wins 4-3

Conference Finals

Washington vs Philadelphia: Washington wins 4-2


Western Conferences

1. San Jose Sharks
2. Detroit Red Wings
3. Calgary Flames
4. Chicago Blackhawks
5. Anaheim Ducks
6. Vancouver Canucks
7. Minnesota Wild
8. Edmonton Oilers
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First Round

San Jose vs Edmonton: San Jose wins 4-3
Detroit vs Minnesota: Detroit wins 4-1
Calgary vs Vancouver: Calgary wins 4-2
Chicago vs Anaheim: Anaheim wins 4-2

Second Round

San Jose vs Anaheim: Anaheim wins 4-2
Detroit vs Calgary: Calgary wins 4-3


Western Conference Finals
Anaheim vs Calgary: Calgary wins 4-2




Stanley Cup Finals

Washington vs Calgary: Calgary wins 4-2



There you have it, the Calgary Flames will win the Stanley Cup in 2010.


Onto my Awards picks in the next post.

Standings Predictions for the 2009-2010 NHL Season

It's been a wild offseason in the NHL, which has led to many questions. Can the Pens repeat? Are the Blackhawks ready for the big time? Is Detroit done? Can the Bruins maintain their pace?

All of these are questions that the long 82 game season will answer, below are my predictions for the final standings. Playoff Predictions will be in the next post.


Eastern Conference

1. Washington Capitals
2. Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Boston Bruins
4. Philadelphia Flyers
5. New Jersey Devils
6. Carolina Hurricanes
7. New York Rangers
8. Toronto Maple Leafs
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9. Montreal Canadiens
10. Atlanta Thrashers
11. Buffalo Sabres
12. Florida Panthers
13. Ottawa Senators
14. Tampa Bay Lightning
15. New York Islanders



Western Conferences

1. San Jose Sharks
2. Detroit Red Wings
3. Calgary Flames
4. Chicago Blackhawks
5. Anaheim Ducks
6. Vancouver Canucks
7. Minnesota Wild
8. Edmonton Oilers
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9. St. Louis Blues
10. Columbus Blue Jackets
11. Dallas Stars
12. Nashville Predators
13. Los Angelas Kings
14. Colorado Avalanche
15. Phoenix Coyotes

Last Night

As you may or may not know, I work at the Air Canada Centre. Home of the Maple Leafs and the Raptors, and yes, optimism is very very VERY high. Well, last night was my first day at work for the 2009-2010 season and I was in utter shock when I saw the renovations that were done at the facility. Truly Beautiful, the Leafs did however lose in a high scoring game to the Buffalo Sabres in their last pre season game, but they finished off the pre season with a very good record. I personally cannot wait until the home opener on Thursday against the Habs.


I'll post something before then!



Later, reader(s)