The Colorado Avalanche will win the Central, by a wide margin

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty ImagesI know I’m getting way ahead of myself, but hey, it’s a great time to be an Avalanche fan - despite the loss last night. There is a building excitement with fans and the whole league is taking notice. Why do I think they will the Central?

It’s because the Central Division is the worst division in hockey.

Let that sink in for a moment. The division that has widely been considered the best in the league at times over the past few years, has had a horrific start, and that’s all good news for the Avalanche. The Minnesota Wild are in an absolute free fall. The Dallas Stars can’t seem to keep their top guys motivated. The Nashville Predators window is…