by Chris Asbrock

The time has finally come for hockey fans.

The puck officially drops on the 2014/2015 NHL season tonight, as the Bruins face off against the Flyers at 7 P.M. EST.

This season will be much of the same as in past seasons, with the Western Conference being the class of the NHL.

Below is are my predictions for the season, including my award winners.

Let me know your thoughts on my predictions.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Metropolitan Divison

1. Pittsburgh Penguins
2. New York Rangers
3. Columbus Blue Jackets
4. Washington Capitals
5. Philadelphia Flyers
6. New York Islanders
7. New Jersey Devils
8. Carolina Hurricanes

Atlantic Divison

1. Boston Bruins
2. Tampa Bay Lightning
3. Montreal Canadiens
4. Florida Panthers
5. Toronto Maple Leafs
6. Detroit Red Wings
7. Ottawa Senators
8. Buffalo Sabres

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Pacific Divison

1. Anaheim Ducks
2. Los Angeles Kings
3. San Jose Sharks
4. Vancouver Canucks
5. Arizona Coyotes
6. Edmonton Oilers
7. Calgary Flames

Central Division

1. St. Louis Blues
2. Chicago Blackhawks
3. Minnesota Wild
4. Colorado Avalanche
5. Dallas Stars
6. Nashville Predators
7. Winnipeg Jets

Eastern Conference Final: Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Western Conference Final: St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Stanley Cup Final: Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Stanley Cup Champion: Chicago Blackhawks

Art Ross
Steven Stamkos
Sidney Crosby
John Tavares

Hart Trophy
Steven Stamkos
Sidney Crosby
Jonathan Toews

Norris Trophy
Drew Doughty
Shea Weber
Duncan Keith

Vezina Trophy
Carey Price
Tuukka Rask
Ben Bishop

Rocket Richard
Steven Stamkos
Alex Ovechkin
Corey Perry

Jack Adams
John Cooper
Lindy Ruff
Todd Richards

Calder
Jonathan Drouin
John Gibson
Johnny Gaudreau