I've got lots of predictions for everyone tonight. First, I'll quickly go through my picks on the MLB playoffs and finish with some NHL picks. As always, post your thoughts and/or predictions in the comments section.

MLB Playoffs

American League - Red Sox over Angels in 4. Yankees over Twins in 4. Yankees over Red Sox in 7.

National League - Cardinals over Dodgers in 3. Phillies over Rockies in 5. Phillies over Cardinals in 6.

World Series - Yankees over Phillies in 6.

I would love to take the Red Sox or Phillies to win the World Series, but I just think the Yankees are too strong. This really does seem to be their year, so I've got to go with them.

NHL season

Eastern Conference

1. Washington Capitals - Race for No. 1 overall should be between the Caps and Penguins.

2. Pittsburgh Penguins - Should be in for another solid season.

3. Boston Bruins - I expect a dropoff from last season, but they should still be a strong team.

4. Philadelphia Flyers - The biggest question is in goal. If Ray Emery is strong, the team will cruise.

5. Buffalo Sabres - I'm very high on my Sabres this year. They will surprise people.

6. New York Rangers - Rangers just can't seem to break into the top half of the conference.

7. Carolina Hurricanes - Year in and year out, this fiesty team is always right there.

8. New Jersey Devils - This race will be tight, but I give the edge to an experienced Devils squad.

9. Montreal Canadiens - They made a lot of moves this offseason. Will it matter?

10. Florida Panthers - I think they are close, but still a player or two away.

11. Tampa Bay Lightning - Lots of good young parts. Now, getting them to mesh.

12. Ottawa Senators - Might surprise, but my money is on a tough season.

13. Atlanta Thrashers - Mr. Kovalchuk might be on the way out, but this team is improving.

14. Toronto Maple Leafs - Fair to call them a rebuilding team? I would say so.

15. New York Islanders - They are rough around the edges, but they are also headed in the right direction.

Western Conference

1. San Jose Sharks - Every year they burn me, but every year I predict them to do very well. We'll see.

2. Chicago Blackhawks - Detroit finally has a threat in the Central. Chicago is legit.

3. Calgary Flames - A definite Stanley Cup contender. Bouwmeester's addition was key.

4. Detroit Red Wings - Detroit will be a major playoff contender, as they are every year.

5. Anaheim Ducks - Too high? Possibly, but I like what they have.

6. St. Louis Blues - Here's another nice, young team. I like them too.

7. Vancouver Canucks - Now here's a team I'm not completely sold on. Not enough offense.

8. Los Angeles Kings - The Kings?? Have I lost it? Well, I hope not at least. Kings are my surprise team.

9. Columbus Blue Jackets - The Blue Jackets could easily make the playoffs. It's a toss up.

10. Minnesota Wild - Most seem to be down on them. I'm not.

11. Dallas Stars - Not sure what to think of this team. They are in transition.

12. Colorado Avalanche - I think they will surprise a bit this year. Not playoff-material, but growing.

13. Nashville Predators - There's just not much to like here. They will struggle.

14. Edmonton Oilers - Quick, name five Oilers. ...exactly.

15. Phoenix Coyotes - This team is pretty much in disarray. Should be a long year.

I'm looking at the Capitals, Penguins, Sharks and Blackhawks as my early Cup favorites, though Detroit and Boston should also be there. Calgary is a possibility too. For dark horses, like I said, I love my Sabres. In the East I also like the Rangers and Devils. Out West, my big underdog pick is the Kings. I can see them developing in a similar fashion to the Blackhawks.

For a very early Stanley Cup prediction, however, I will go with the Sharks over the Capitals. But ask me again in a few months.