Atlantic Standings Predictions Thread

[odin1981]

I agree with Detroit fans that Moritz Seider is a better player than the numbers show, and also agree with them that Lucas Raymond doesn't get enough respect. I think each is very good already and talented enough to take another step.

The thing is, even if they turn into Pastrnak and Hedman, I'm not sure how much of a difference that is going to make. Detroit is often compared to Buffalo and Ottawa, but when I look at the Wings depth chart, I don't see a bunch of young talent ready to make a leap. I see two good young players on a veteran team that kinda played to its potential last year. And I don't really see many areas of their roster where they will be better.

I know the fans are looking to Talbot to bolster them between the pipes and Edvinsson to boost the backline. I think Talbot is fine at best, and there aren't many rookie defensive defencemen who are difference-makers. They've got a fine stable of youngsters but how many are ready to make an impact this year?

The flip side of this is that I don't think the team got worse either and it missed the dance by just a point last year. I don't see Detroit making any kind of dramatic leap, but it's a veteran squad that conceivably could find the extra couple wins needed to squeeze in.

Just a guess, but I think next 1-2 years will have like 3-5 rookies hit the roster. Most of the first round picks are on the team of Stevie's first 3 year's. But in 1-2 year's the developmental picks will start to be in the age range Steve added lightning prospects in Tampa.

 

[Moridin]

Imagine Sabres with Reinhart, Montour, Eichel and Ullmark..

 

[Edgelord]

Imagine Sabres with Reinhart, Montour, Eichel and Ullmark..

with those guys they may be able to claw their way to 6th in the Atlantic

 

[Terrier]

 

[Ulysses31]

leafs
cats
wings
sens
lighning
bruins
sabres
canadiens

 

[Fatass]

leafs
cats
wings
sens
lighning
bruins
sabres
canadiens

Definitely agree with the top and bottom. Not seeing the Wings and Sens finishing ahead of Boston now Swayman is back.
Leafs
Cats
Bee’s
Sens
Lightening
Wings
Sabres





Habs

 

[Byron Bitz]

I have to say, these are some pretty familiar looking Atlantic division standings.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Seems like the good teams are still good and the bad teams are still bad, as it ever was

 

[Advanced stats]

I have to say, these are some pretty familiar looking Atlantic division standings.
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You should plug your phone in.

 

[Golden_Jet]

You should plug your phone in.

Why’s that?

 

[qc14]

I have to say, these are some pretty familiar looking Atlantic division standings.
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Surely Buffalo Detroit or Ottawa will take the step this year!

 

[Sticksandsun]

Florida
Toronto
Tampa
Boston

Detroit
Ottawa
Buffalo
Montreal

Capitals, Rangers, Devils and Canes get in for Metro.
Been intrigued by Tampa, they got some rest and still have an explosive offense.
If Vasy can be slighty above average, they can be an add away from a decent run.

Toronto looks better overall in team structures, their goaltending has been great. This could be the best version of them so far, definitely need a ECF appearance soon.

Florida is picking and choosing when to turn it on, after losing 6 of 7, they're 5-0-1 in their last 6. Next 5 games, all on road in a 8 day span will be a big test.
Goaltending and leaky defense have been a huge knock on them so far.

Boston is still a playoff team, they are clicking again and will likely push for the 3rd spot in Atlantic. I don't like their C depth but they have game changing talent and will be a pain in the ass for at least another year.

The bottom 4 are just stuck in mediocrity and waiting for young players to hit their peak but also not getting enough from the depth, defense or goaltending.

Nobody knows how long a rebuild/retool will take but these four are once again golfing early in April.

 

[Schennanigans]

About as predictable as it gets. None of the bad teams have had much movement.

 

[Leafidelity]

The three amigos (Detroit, Buffalo, Ottawa) continue to do what they always do

 

[BTO]

Yeah but let’s see how many points Boston gets on their upcoming 5-game western road trip. 7-2 in their last 9 since Sacco took over playing against almost all crap. Let’s see how they do against not-crap. Next 5 games will tell the tale.

 

[HuGo Sham]

The three amigos (Detroit, Buffalo, Ottawa) continue to do what they always do

they were all supposed to be ahead of Mtl in their rebuilds but as of today, are 1 point ahead

 

[wintersej]

they were all supposed to be ahead of Mtl in their rebuilds but as of today, are 1 point ahead

I don’t think Montreal fans should be dunking lol.

 

[Golden_Jet]

I don’t think Montreal fans should be dunking lol.

Remember in summer, all the spunk they had for the upcoming year, oh well.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

by points percentage

 

[Nogatco Rd]

if current standings (by points %) hold, playoff matchups would be:

FL-BOS
TOR-TBL
CAR-NJD
WAS-NYR

 

[Laus723]

It’s nice to finally be a perennial top team; sometimes have to remind myself they’re actually good now.

 

[wintersej]

Remember in summer, all the spunk they had for the upcoming year, oh well.

Yeah there was a lot of “we are gonna be a bubble team, watch out!”

 

[dgibb10]

Yeah there was a lot of “we are gonna be a bubble team, watch out!”

#INTHEMIX

 

[SheldonJPlankton]

The Leafs are overperformers. We'll see a regression towards normalcy soon enough.

 

[BostonBob]

The Leafs are overperformers. We'll see a regression towards normalcy soon enough.

Or at least when the Playoffs start.