| Bruins | Category | Canadiens | Reason |
| Goalie | Bruins | Thomas finally gets respect. Underdog tag may help Price more than favorite | |
| Forwards | Bruins | Canadiens have top-end skill. Bruins have | |
| Defense | Bruins | Other than Chara, Bruins have unsung group. Canadiens must be healthy with Schneider and Markov | |
| Special Teams | Bruins | Edge to Bruins on PP, but it's close if Schneider and Markov are healthy | |
| Canadiens | Coaching | Bruins | Julien is true candidate for Adams. Gainey has too much overall experience to overlook |
Jim's Pick is the BRUINS. Too much balance for Bruins up front. They now accept and believe in Thomas' style. Bruins in 5.
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| New Jersey | 6 |
| Washington | 4 | |
| Montreal | 3 |
| Carolina | 1 | |
| Buffalo | 5 |
| Ottawa | 3 | |
| Boston | 4 |
| Philadelphia | 0 | |
| Atlanta | 1 |
| Calgary | 4 | |
| Columbus | 3 |
| NY Rangers | 3 | |
| Pittsburgh | 8 |
| Florida | 1 | |
| Nashville | 4 |
| Detroit | 4 | |
| St. Louis | 3 |
| Tampa Bay | 3 | |
| Dallas | 4 |
| Minnesota | 3 | |
| Colorado | 2 |
| Edmonton | 3 | |
| Vancouver | 7 |
| Chicago | 1 | |
| Los Angeles | 2 |
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