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NHL preview: The war for the cup is on BRIAN
4. Nashville Predators: Even the Grand 01' Opry is better.
Pacific Division
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1. Dallas Stars: Should be considered the favorite to win the Stanley Cup.
2. Phoenix Coyotes: Could this be the year they win a playoff series?
3. Anaheim Mighty Ducks: I'd rather watch the movie.
4. San Jose Sharks: They are not "Jaws on Ice."
5. Los Angeles Kings: Fuhgeddaboutit.
Northwest Division
1. Colorado Avalanche: If the Stars do not win the cup, this team will.
2. Edmonton Oilers: Memo to G.M. Glen Sather: Please trade Roman Hamrlik to the Flyers.
3. Calgary Flames: This team will get torched.
4. Vancouver Canucks: Who cares?
Brian O'Connell is the sports editor for the Loquitur. If you think this is long, wait till the college basketball predictions.