Now that's a pretty bold prediction, right? Now I'm going to try to get through this without spouting off the Colorado Avalanche's catchy motto from a couple seasons back, the antithesis of which would be "Anyone but them." With the Central Division widely regarded as one of the toughest in the NHL, the Wild finishing on top seems like a pipe dream, but is it really that far away for the boys in Iron Range Red?
Sure, there are some true powerhouse teams in this division. We all know who the big players have been over the last half-decade or so.