2009 Odds to win the Stanley Cup: 34\/1<\/strong> Players Added: <\/strong>Ty Conklin If last year\u2019s playoff performance is anything to go by, then the St. Louis Blues are ready to contend in the NHL. If Chris Mason\u2019s phenomenal goaltending can\u2019t continue through this season, he\u2019s pushed by new number 2\u00a0 Ty Conklin for his spot, and really has no choice to perform well. If Conklin takes the spot, he deserves it, and can bring a winning attitude to St. Louis. After all, he\u2019s seen the Stanley Cup Finals twice in the last two years, and must\u2019ve learned more than a few things.<\/p>\n Should the young stars of this team falter, or be held off the scoresheet on a regular basis, the team will underachieve horribly, and perhaps shop for goal scorers near the deadline if they\u2019re still a contender for one of the last playoff spots.<\/p>\n
\n2009 Odds to win Conference: 20\/1<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPlayers Lost: <\/strong>Manny Legace, Dan Hinote, Jay McKee<\/p>\n![\"Sports](\"http:\/\/www.bodogaffiliate.com\/resources\/ca-banners\/sportsbook\/square\/250x250\/250x250g-sportsbook.gif\")
<\/a>Being in the Central Division could be a blessing in disguise for this young team of hard-working young players. TJ Oshie, Brad Boyes, and David Backes should all be able to continue down the road they were on before being swept by the Canucks in the first round of last season, and they will likely all hit career highs in points.<\/p>\n2009 NHL Predictions – St. Louis Blues<\/h3>\n