It wasn't that long ago that the mighty Red Wings were seen hoisting their 11th Stanley Cup after putting
away the pesky Penguins.

But starting on Saturday, hockey is here again!

Take a trip around the National Hockey League as NBCSports.com previews the 2008-09 season. Click a team name to get started.

NHL TEAM-BY-TEAM PREVIEWS Click on teams for previews (listed in predicted order of finish) ATLANTIC Penguins Flyers Devils Rangers Islanders Vote: Winner? CENTRAL Red Wings Blackhawks Predators Blues Blue Jackets Vote: Winner? NORTHEAST Canadiens Bruins Senators Sabres Maple Leafs Vote: Winner? NORTHWEST Oilers Flames Avalanche Wild Canucks Vote: Winner? SOUTHEAST Capitals Hurricanes Lightning Panthers Thrashers Vote: Winner? PACIFIC Stars Sharks Ducks Coyotes Kings Vote: Winner?

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