Top 3 Teams to Watch Out for in NHL 2011

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Dominic_Choudhury]Dominic Choudhury
With the wind on our backs and the beginning of a new exciting season in front of us, it's time to give props to the 3 most promising NHL teams of this season, strictly on the basis of their talent. It's time to separate the men from the boys and take an objective view of which teams are deprived of talent and which teams are most likely to soar ahead and pull off devastating victories. While we are being objective about it, it is important to consider that a lot of different circumstances come into play when you are evaluating the performance of a team. These circumstances can affect the performance of the team, including the talent level which could take a major blow. We have seen several instances where some of the top prospects have been traded in order to be numero uno in the league.
While determining the total number of prospects for each team, we have taken into account both signed and unsigned players, as well as draft lists and players on the bench who are still to make it into the NHL roster. Although the total number of prospects may be higher on a particular team, it is the quality and not the quantity of prospects that matters the most while ranking them in the hierarchy shown below.
The Florida Panthers - The Panthers are back with a vengeance and are bound to pull off some upsets with their lynchpin Jonathan Huberdeau leading the list. Coming in third overall earlier in the season, Jonathan is a gifted player who is currently in full form, ready to slice and dice his team to victory. Endowed with a knack for making big plays, Jonathan is the man to watch out for this season. Then there is Eric Gudbranson who came in third overall in 2010 and is all set to make the transition from juniors to the NHL. Quinton Howden who came in 25th overall in 2010 is hot on his heels, followed by another amazing talent by the name of Nick Bjugstad who made it at 19th overall in 2010.
The Edmonton Oilers - This team is no stranger to talent. Having stocked up on some of the best picks year after year, the Oilers are all set to cash in their chips this season. If you are wondering who to look out for this season, your search stops with Taylor Hall who came in first overall in 2010, followed by Magnus Paajarvi and Jordan Eberle who came in at 10th and 22nd overall in 2010. However, the fans have set their sights and hopes on Ryan Nugent Hopkins who was the prime pick earlier this year. His evasiveness on the ice combined with his talent makes him a force to reckon with.
Ottawa Senators - The Senators seem to be set for NHL dominion with their talented defenseman Erik Karlsson already getting the Senators off at a blazing start. The team has other exceptional talent with the likes of David Runblad who was originally the 17th pick of St.Louis has a very good chance of making the team and will rub shoulders with defenseman Jared Cowen. Mika Zibanejad is another man to watch out for this season. The Swedes' exceptional skating and riveting two way game will set the ice ablaze this season.
Dominic Choudhury is a Social Media Expert, entrepreneur and a prolific blogger. He has authored numerous articles on social media, finance, marketing as well as an array of topics related to home improvement and the health and medical field.
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