The poolies say. . .

The Montreal Canadiens will be the 2008 Stanley Cup champions, according to the entries in the Sons of Manitoba pool this year.

Here's a quick look at this year's projected winners. A more detailed statisical analysis will be posted later.

1) Montreal, selected by nine people
2) Detroit 8
3) San Jose 7
4) Calgary, Pittsburgh and Anaheim five each

Philadelphia, Washington and Colorado were selected by one person each.