I think still a lot will happen until the season starts. Some important RFAs still unsigned, many teams with a lot of cap space…
As of now, this is a lot about organic growth for the Habs so let s see if the younger players take a step forward.
In terms of tiering rightnow I have the following :
Tank : SJS
Rebuild : CHI, ANA, MTL, CBJ, PHI
Bubble playoffs : OTT, SEA, CGY, BUF (should be better but well…), MIN, PIT, DET, STL, NYI, WSH, WPG, CAR (I think losing players and ageing core will hurt them but their system seems bullet proof
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), LAK, UTA
Contenders : NJD, VGK, TBL, NSH, COL, DAL, NYR, BOS TOR FLA EDM VAN.
Without any material improvement this should be a bottom 6 team again