What team is more likely to make the playoffs next season? Detroit or New Jersey

[dalewood12]

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[ricky0034]

the one that had 112 points last year

 

[gritdash60]

Both will miss

 

[norrisnick]

the one that had 112 points last year

One team has had 74, then 80, then 91 points.
The other has had 63, then 112, then 81 points.

Jersey is not a team I would bet on.

 

[CallMeShaft]

Devils need to shore up goaltending, but if they do, it's them.

 

[Regal]

Easily the Devils. Much higher ceiling.

 

[My3Sons]

This question is premature. NJ doesn’t even have a coach right now. And until you see what the teams do with offseason roster moves it’s just too soon to answer this question.

 

[acor]

Don't see anything outstanding in Detroit, while Jersey may or may not become outstanding team next few years... Of course everything might happen, but Jersey are better bet ATM.

 

[elmaco]

Jack Hughes. Detroit seems barren.

 

[HolyHagelin]

Jersey quite obviously has a higher variance roster. If they can improve on team d and in goal - even marginally - getting back to the playoffs should be doable.

 

[Kingfan1967]

Who will they replace? (Washington and NY Islanders most likely) and what other teams are also in the race (Buffalo, Ottawa, and maybe Philly)? It not just Detroit and NJ who are expected to chase a PO spot next year.

 

[nbwingsfan]

Even as a Wings fan it’s probably NJ.

On paper they’re just much better, and will likely address their goaltending issues this off season.

Things could change during the off season of course and I feel like Yzerman may look to making a bit of a splash as we’re getting to the point of potentially losing some good prospects to waivers this season.

The Wings are still 2-3 years away from their top prospects making a real impact on the team

 

[Pavels Dog]

It’ll be interesting to see this offseason if Jersey, Buffalo and Ottawa continue to get overhyped and Detroit continue to be underrated.

Either way it’s too early to say. Detroit’s the best bet right now but we have to see the offseason moves.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Who will they replace? (Washington and NY Islanders most likely) and what other teams are also in the race (Buffalo, Ottawa, and maybe Philly)? It not just Detroit and NJ who are expected to chase a PO spot next year.

Washington definitely , they will be a lottery team.

after that, there’s not much room.

 

[dgibb10]

Roster: NJD
Younger: NJD
Analytically: NJD
Worse Injury luck this past year: NJD
Worse shooting luck this past year: NJD (Detroit had a goal differential 31 goals above expectation, NJD -22)
More likely to make win now moves: NJD

 

[Pavels Dog]

Roster: NJD
Younger: NJD
Analytically: NJD
Worse Injury luck this past year: NJD
Worse shooting luck this past year: NJD (Detroit had a goal differential 31 goals above expectation, NJD -22)
More likely to make win now moves: NJD

’Younger’ tends to be a negative here. It’s one of the reasons Detroit’s potentially taking a step back next season, they are likely forced to get younger.

 

[Killer Orcas]

Jersey had a lot of injuries should be healthy that alone will improve them. They need a goalie but believe they'll rectify that. red Wings are further back.

 

[dgibb10]

’Younger’ tends to be a negative here. It’s one of the reasons Detroit’s potentially taking a step back next season, they are likely forced to get younger.

Detroit will likely be getting younger in that they'll be replacing veterans with rookies, (like NJD did this past year)

NJD is currently younger in that they have a number of key players still within their development window, the biggest ones being Luke and Nemec. Then of course Hughes, Mercer, Holtz, Bahl

Of U24 regulars, Detroit only has Raymond and Seider who you'd say are still in that under 24 development curve portion.

Detroit will be infusing youth like Edvinsson, but it will be in place of veterans and may cause a step back rather than forward.

That's what I mean by younger. More NHL regulars who I'd say are still in the "development window" that you'd expect to lead to internal improvement next year

 

[Pavels Dog]

Detroit will likely be getting younger in that they'll be replacing veterans with rookies, (like NJD did this past year)

NJD is currently younger in that they have a number of key players still within their development window, the biggest ones being Luke and Nemec. Then of course Hughes, Mercer, Holtz, Bahl

Of U24 regulars, Detroit only has Raymond and Seider who you'd say are still in that under 24 development curve portion.

Detroit will be infusing youth like Edvinsson, but it will be in place of veterans and may cause a step back rather than forward.

That's what I mean by younger. More NHL regulars who I'd say are still in the "development window" that you'd expect to lead to internal improvement next year

Fair enough.
However after trading for Marner Detroit can afford to insert some youth into the lineup and still improve.

 

[Czechboy]

I thought Jersey would be a cup contender this year. So I take them despite my very poor looking original take.

 

[Faceboner]

Jersey as they are in the metro and not nearly as congested as the atlantic

 

[Rowlet]

NJ, I feel they underachieved this year while Detroit overwchieved.

 

[HugeInTheShire]

Depending on how the offseason goes, I wouldn't be shocked if both make the playoffs.

 

[SuperScript29]

People forget that Patrick Kane was a huge boost to Detroit's offense and it seems like he's walking away, so that's a major hole to fill offensively. Though I'm undecided between the two teams, I feel like both are bubble teams and either one of them could make it next season.

 

[Johnny Tomala]

New Jersey.