Which End Of The Rainbow Is Your Team?

With the NHL regular season starting to wrap up, the excitement builds around the who finishes first who finishes last in the regular standings.

Teams like the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, the New York Islanders and the Carolina Hurricanes are looking for that elusive 1st overall pick at the 2010 draft. Well not quite the Leafs, it's more like the Bruins are hoping for their fall as they have the Leafs 1st round pick at this years draft. Lucky them.

The Oilers are last in the NHL right now and if they stay in that spot, they will at least get to pick second overall depending on who wins the draft lottery. Most Oiler fans want nothing more than to get that 1st pick at the draft. Hall or Seguin? That's the burning question.

Now on the other side of the rainbow, you have teams like the Washington Capitals, San Jose Sharks and the Chicago Blackhawks trying to get that Presidents trophy and home ice advantage for the entire NHL playoffs. Home ice advantage is huge for a team. The fans behind you, screaming and clapping. That's what drive the playoffs. Those rabid fans.

While home ice advantage doesn't guarantee a win at home, it sure helps.

So what end of the rainbow do you want your team to be at?

NHL REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS

Fleury Officially Retires

"I could not sign with another team," Theo Fleury said. "I retire a Calgary Flame."

There you have it folks.  The once mighty little guy from Oxbow, Saskatchewan, is finished.  Theo Fleury has retired for good at the age of 41.  Will his number 14 be retired someday in the Saddledome?  Time will tell.  But at least this time, it's on his terms and he feels good about it.  Well done Fleury.

Nazem Kadri Back To Junior

The Maple Leafs highly touted 1st round selection, Nazem Kadri has been sent back to junior.  His 5 points in 6 games wasn't enough to keep him here for the upcoming season.  Mike Brophy has the story.  CLICK HERE

Wayne Gretzky Is Finished In The NHL? (Edmonton Sun)

The Edmonton Sun reports that Wayne Gretzky is finished with the NHL (maybe).  CLICK HERE to read more.  Quite an interesting story.

Flames Done With Fleury

The Calgary Flames have released Theo Fleury.  His skill set was still there, but he lost his foot speed.  CLICK HERE to read more.

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Smokin' Ray Burnt

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