Last year the 8 playoff teams in the East all hit the 100-point mark and I think that is unlikely for 2023.
The Bruins' issue is they might not have their entire roster back until the Winter Classic. Maintaining 107 points will be a challenge.
Can they be a Top 3 in the Atlantic?
If not can they hold on to Atlantic 4 and secure a Wild Card The Metro will be stronger next year with the Islanders back to a normal schedule, Philly will be better and Columbus went all in yesterday. Pittsburgh and Washington are in the same place as the Bruins.
But given that the Bruins will be shorthanded for the first 2-3 months of the season Atlantic 4 might be hard to maintain. Ottawa is going to be much better, Buffalo played well in the second half last year and Detroit could be dangerous.
Fasten your seat belts
The Bruins' issue is they might not have their entire roster back until the Winter Classic. Maintaining 107 points will be a challenge.
Can they be a Top 3 in the Atlantic?
If not can they hold on to Atlantic 4 and secure a Wild Card The Metro will be stronger next year with the Islanders back to a normal schedule, Philly will be better and Columbus went all in yesterday. Pittsburgh and Washington are in the same place as the Bruins.
But given that the Bruins will be shorthanded for the first 2-3 months of the season Atlantic 4 might be hard to maintain. Ottawa is going to be much better, Buffalo played well in the second half last year and Detroit could be dangerous.
Fasten your seat belts