On a side note the Canuck are -9 out of the playoffs by 5 points, but the redwings are -19 in 8th place… Just shows how weak the eastern playoff race is compared to the west.
West is def more competitive. Pacific is arguably more competitive than some eastern divisions, there ain't no super team in the Pacific right now whereas teams like Washington, Carolina, and Tampa get to beat up on the weaker teams in their divisions.