I decided to search online to see which team is fastest.  I thought MOntreal was 'cause they blow by the Penguins all day long.

http://nhl13forum.com/index.php/topic-of-the-week/1-fastest-team-in-nhl-13-players

Pitt is one of the slowest teams, don't ever pick them. that speed makes a HUGE difference once you get high ranked.