These are who I would say are the top 5 teams from each conference going into this year's playoffs:

West
1)Detroit- If they can get healthy by the start of the playoffs they will be the team to beat.
2)Anaheim- now that Selanne and Niedermayer are back on board, the Ducks have a legitimate shot at repeating.
3)San Jose- they are heating up at the right time and are riding a 10 game win streak.
4)Dallas- Richards exploded in his Star's debut with 5 assists. If he can build some chemistry with his new squad before the playoffs...watch out.
5)Calgary- they failed to make any moves to boost their rather weak offense. Kiprusoff hasn't been as dominant this year and needs all the help he can get.

East
1)Ottawa- they really picked a bad time to start sucking...I still think they are the best team in the East.
2)Montreal- the Habs have been a pleasant suprise this year. They will be relying on a rookie goaltender, but Price is the real deal.
3)New Jersey- the Devils may want to give some added rest for Brodeur because he really started to breakdown this time last year.
4)Pittsburgh- adding Hossa was a statement. They intend on winning NOW. They have Fluery back now, but Conklin was great in his absence and deserves a chance to be the co-starter.
5)N.Y. Rangers- their offense and Lundqvist have yet to be on the same page this year. If both can catch fire in the playoffs I think they can compete with anybody.

Prediction: Detroit defeats Ottawa in 6 games.

Let's hear who you guys like this year!