2021 Preseason Standings

[uncleben]

We're back babyyy!


Time for that age old question...
Who will be this year's Preseason Champion!?

Updated through October 9

Team	GP	SSG	W	L	OT	Pts	Pt%	OTW	OTL	SOW	SOL	GF	GA	+/-
ANA	7	0	3	4	0	6	0.429	0	0	2	0	21	25	-4
ARI	6	0	5	1	0	10	0.833	0	0	0	0	20	13	7
BOS	6	0	2	1	3	7	0.583	0	3	1	0	16	17	-1
BUF	6	0	2	3	1	5	0.417	0	0	1	1	18	23	-5
CGY	8	0	3	4	1	7	0.438	0	0	0	1	21	22	-1
CAR	4	0	1	2	1	3	0.375	0	1	0	0	13	16	-3
CHI	6	0	3	1	2	8	0.667	0	1	0	1	24	19	5
COL	6	0	2	4	0	4	0.333	0	0	0	0	15	16	-1
CBJ	8	0	4	2	2	10	0.625	0	1	0	1	28	28	0
DAL	7	0	3	2	2	8	0.571	0	1	0	1	21	21	0
DET	8	0	4	4	0	8	0.500	0	0	1	0	27	26	1
EDM	8	0	6	1	1	13	0.813	0	1	0	0	26	17	9
FLA	7	2	5	2	0	10	0.714	1	0	1	0	25	23	2
LAK	7	0	3	3	1	7	0.500	0	0	0	1	18	21	-3
MIN	6	0	3	3	0	6	0.500	2	0	0	0	17	12	-5
MTL	6	0	2	3	1	5	0.417	0	0	0	1	16	25	-9
NSH	6	2	4	1	1	9	0.750	1	1	0	0	24	16	8
NJD	5	0	4	1	0	8	0.800	1	0	0	0	20	13	8
NYI	5	0	3	0	2	8	0.800	1	2	0	0	15	9	6
NYR	6	0	4	2	0	8	0.667	2	0	0	0	19	22	-3
OTT	7	0	3	4	0	6	0.429	1	0	1	0	18	21	-3
PHI	6	0	2	3	1	5	0.417	1	1	0	0	12	17	-5
PIT	6	0	4	2	0	8	0.667	1	0	1	0	18	16	2
STL	8	0	4	3	1	9	0.563	1	1	0	0	28	26	2
SJS	6	2	3	2	1	7	0.583	0	0	0	1	19	16	3
SEA	6	0	4	2	0	8	0.667	1	0	1	0	16	17	-1
TBL	7	0	3	4	0	6	0.429	0	0	0	0	24	27	-3
TOR	6	0	5	1	0	10	0.833	0	0	0	0	23	10	13
VAN	7	0	2	5	0	4	0.289	0	0	0	0	15	23	-8
VGK	7	0	3	5	0	6	0.429	0	0	0	0	19	21	-2
WSH	6	0	2	3	1	5	0.417	1	0	0	1	17	21	-4
WPG	6	0	2	3	1	5	0.417	0	1	0	0	16	16	0

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GP = Games Played
SSG = Split Squad Games Played
W = Wins
L = Losses
OT = Overtime/Shootout Losses
Pts = Points
Pt% = Point Percentage
OTW = Wins in Overtime
OTL = Losses in Overtime
SOW = Wins in Shooutout
SOL = Losses in Shootout
GF = Goals For
GA = Goals Against
+/- = Goal Differential

Final preseason standings determined by Pt%>GP>SSG>W/OTW>+/->GF​

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[uncleben]

Past seasons, for context

2020 - No contest
2019 Preseason Champions: Nashville Predators (17th in regular season)
2018 Preseason Champions: Carolina Hurricanes (11th)
2017 Preseason Champions: New York Islanders (22nd)
2016 Preseason Champions: Colorado Avalanche (30th)
2015 Preseason Champions: Anaheim Ducks (6th)
2014 Preseason Champions: Columbus Blue Jackets (23rd)
2013 Preseason Champions: Boston Bruins (1st)

 

[wetcoast]

I appreciate the effort but it's just another reasons why I cant wait for "real" hockey to start.

 

[HighNote]

Past seasons, for context

2020 - No contest
2019 Preseason Champions: Nashville Predators (17th in regular season)
2018 Preseason Champions: Carolina Hurricanes (11th)
2017 Preseason Champions: New York Islanders (22nd)
2016 Preseason Champions: Colorado Avalanche (30th)
2015 Preseason Champions: Anaheim Ducks (6th)
2014 Preseason Champions: Columbus Blue Jackets (23rd)
2013 Preseason Champions: Boston Bruins (1st)

Just goes to show that preseason means next to nothing on a team to team level. You've got clubs that ended up winning the President's trophy, finishing dead last, and everywhere in between. It's still interesting to keep track of, though. I'd wonder more about how these preseason standings translated into a teams' record in the first couple weeks of the regular season. Would be interesting to see if teams continued playing hot or cold into the early parts of the season or if there was really no correlation at all.

 

[SheldonJPlankton]

Another vote for "next to nothing".

Add in too that pre-season scheduling is all over the place. There's zero consistency between teams. It's much like last regular season, only worse...without the normalizing effect of everyone playing an equal amount of games.

 

[uncleben]

Another vote for "next to nothing".

Add in too that pre-season scheduling is all over the place. There's zero consistency between teams. It's much like last regular season, only worse...without the normalizing effect of everyone playing an equal amount of games.

Haha, trust me, I am fully aware of how non-indicative this is of anything
It's just meant as a fun little thread I run every year to celebrate hockey coming back, and it's interesting to see how teams are stacking up.

 

[RipsADrive]

Florida's early play with the SSGs really paid off. They now hold the tiebreaker against any challengers for now.

Risky though since you could end up in Nashville's shoes and be pretty much out of the running.

 

[MrHeiskanen]

Haha, trust me, I am fully aware of how non-indicative this is of anything
It's just meant as a fun little thread I run every year to celebrate hockey coming back, and it's interesting to see how teams are stacking up.

That's the thing tho, it doesn't show how teams are stacking up.

For example, look at Seattle last night. Near full NHL lineup. Look at Dallas tonight, out of 12 forwards and 6 defense, there is 1 player that will start on opening night.

Home teams always play more NHL guys, road teams are AHLers or prospects. So it's hard to say pre-season shows anything.

 

[uncleben]

That's the thing tho, it doesn't show how teams are stacking up.

For example, look at Seattle last night. Near full NHL lineup. Look at Dallas tonight, out of 12 forwards and 6 defense, there is 1 player that will start on opening night.

Home teams always play more NHL guys, road teams are AHLers or prospects. So it's hard to say pre-season shows anything.

Not for the regular season, just in general, at this moment.
Just curious to see what the results are, that's all!

 

[llamateizer]

ESPN tracks the preseason standing
2021-22 NHL Standings | ESPN

 

[M2Beezy]

Canucks starting to climb up the standings

 

[NeverForget06]

Well, I always have fun looking at this thread. Apprieciate the work !

Preseason is always an exciting time to see new faces on new teams, and for the next generation to start making an impact.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Two records to keep track of for the future? Highest scoring PTO guy (both ones who sign and those who go unsigned).

I’m always interested in things like that

 

[HyperX]

Not for the regular season, just in general, at this moment.
Just curious to see what the results are, that's all!

Well dont worry, some of us are simply appreciative and equally excited!

 

[uncleben]

Two records to keep track of for the future? Highest scoring PTO guy (both ones who sign and those who go unsigned).

I’m always interested in things like that

That's actually a fantastic idea. I'd be very interested to see that

Well dont worry, some of us are simply appreciative and equally excited!

Thanks, much appreciated!

 

[Richard88]

In 2017 Colorado went 6-0 in preseason and then proceeded to post a historically bad 48 point season. Needless to say preseason counts for nothing.

 

[TJHKY]

Just preseason games, do not mean too much. Teams pick up rosters and fresh up for the regular season game. That is all.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

In 2017 Colorado went 6-0 in preseason and then proceeded to post a historically bad 48 point season. Needless to say preseason counts for nothing.

Normally I'd agree with you, but since the Devils are 4-0 I can't help but think think they are definitely going to win the cup.

 

[uncleben]

Just preseason games, do not mean too much. Teams pick up rosters and fresh up for the regular season game. That is all.

Yep, and we're just tracking them and having fun! That is all

 

[TJHKY]

Yep, and we're just tracking them and having fun! That is all

Have fun!
Washington lose 3 straight. Let us see what happen next.

 

[HyperX]

NJ and Florida the last undefeated teams

who will hold on?!

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

NJ and Florida the last undefeated teams

who will hold on?!

We have to play Tampa twice more, who does NJ play next?

 

[Peter Sidorkiewicz]

We have to play Tampa twice more, who does NJ play next?

Rangers and Islanders

 

[Tachycineta]

We (Buffalo) are clearly going to be just as competitive as the Bolts and twice as good as the Capitals (1-3 vs 0-3-1) this year.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Seattle are looking really good.