The Jazz open the preseason with a perfect 8-0 record and the first time in franchise history they have accomplished such a task. So what can we expect for the regular season? With the loss of players like Boozer, Kyle Korver, and the surprise rookie star Wesley Matthews, you might think this would be a rebuilding year for the Jazz with new players learning the system and a fair number of young players learning their roles. Here is my synopsis of the Jazz' situation and their chances for a run at the western conference championship.

The Jazz management did a great job putting together a deep roster even with the loss of some key players. In each preseason game it seems like someone new stepped up and there wasn't just one or two guys that carried the team. One night it was Kirilenko, another it would be Al Jefferson, and even rookie Gordon Haward lead the team one night with 26. With Deron Williams missing two of the games the Jazz still put together convincing wins and I expect them to only improve as the chemistry improves among the players.

With Deron Williams at the helm, Big Al Jefferson down low, Raja and Miles outside, arguably the loudest fans in the NBA, and don't forget that we have a hall of fame coach calling the plays, the Jazz will be number 1 in the Northwest division and number 2 in the west going into the post season. If you want to know what the "experts" say about the Jazz, take a look. The Jazz open up Wednesday in Denver at 7:00pm MST.