Let's look at the Canadian teams:
Montreal: coming on strong. Will likely make the playoffs.
Toronto: looked incredible, but have fell back to Earth. May play against Montreal in playoffs
Ottawa: Horribly run organization, and the worst team in the NHL
Winnipeg: the best run club since returning in 2011. Will win the Stanley Cup.
Edmonton: Horrible owner meddling in affairs. Will only hire 80s Oiler greats. Poor McDavid.
Calgary: really turning it on. Goalie has been excellent, and Tkachuk is a stud.
Vancouver: Good young team may squeeze in, with a Wildcard birth.