With the 2015-16 NHL season starting soon, many fans, bloggers and pundits are making their predictions for the upcoming campaign. Rather than make safe picks, we're opting for bolder choices.
Among the fearless forecasts in the following slideshow are potential winners of some notable NHL awards. We'll also predict which 2015 non-playoff teams will reach the 2016 postseason and which club will emerge as this season's Stanley Cup champion.
Feel free to weigh in with your opinions, or offer up your own bold NHL predictions, in the comments section below.