Which team with some expectations for success will be the biggest flop in the league this season?

[Breakers]

I could see Vancouver having a huge drop like they did after the Covid season

Crazy high shooting percentages and goalie injuries

 

[seafoam]

Islanders are going to shit the bed.

 

[PuckG]

Canucks. Got worse defensively. Presumably no Demko. Don’t expect the shooting percentage to remain the same or them to overachieve like this previous season.

Still likely a playoff team in the third divisional spot or wild card.

 

[AlainVigneaultsGum]

It wouldn't surprise me in the least to see Rasmus Andersson wearing a Canuck jersey by the TDL.

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[wetcoast]

It wouldn't surprise me in the least to see Rasmus Andersson wearing a Canuck jersey by the TDL.

I've always loved andersson and thought that he was pretty under rated but I just don't see the Flames trading him to a division rival and what would the cost be for an 27 year old 24 MPG Damn on a 2 year contract at $4.55 million.

As a Canucks fan I'd love to see him but at what cost?

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

I've always loved andersson and thought that he was pretty under rated but I just don't see the Flames trading him to a division rival and what would the cost be for an 27 year old 24 MPG Damn on a 2 year contract at $4.55 million.

As a Canucks fan I'd love to see him but at what cost?

An unlimited life supply of sockeye salmon sushi and sashimi.

 

[Rubi]

I've always loved andersson and thought that he was pretty under rated but I just don't see the Flames trading him to a division rival and what would the cost be for an 27 year old 24 MPG Damn on a 2 year contract at $4.55 million.

As a Canucks fan I'd love to see him but at what cost?

With the current rebuild Calgary and Vancouver won't really be rivals for a number of years (maybe 5 or more). By then a player such as Lekkerimaki and any draft picks we get out of the deal could very well be important Flames roster pieces whereas Andersson for Vancouver? Who knows.

 

[gach]

Habs is right at the bottom, we can't go much lower lol


But seriously, I think that while it might be true for most teams, I think it would be devastating for Nashville
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Habs is right at the bottom, we can't go much lower lol


But seriously, I think that while it might be true for most teams, I think it would be devastating for Nashville

First 2 teams I thought of are the Oilers and the Avalanche. Wouldn't it be devastating if McDri or MacKimmon and Makar would be lost for the season?

 

[hypereconomist]

They won't miss the playoffs, but I can see Carolina underachieving this season. They have question marks at every position that other contenders don't:

• Andersen's ability to stay healthy
• The defense's actual defensive capability after replacing Pesce and Skjei with Walker and Gostisbehere
• Center depth and whether one of KK or Drury can turn into a bonafide top6 centermen

 

[Bizz]

Vegas.

 

[PaulD]

The jets are my pick. Goaltending was too good and that top line is just so bad 5v5, Lowry line can only carry so much.

Yep. And Hellebuycks play off game is bound to leak into the regular season one of these seasons.

They won't miss the playoffs, but I can see Carolina underachieving this season. They have question marks at every position that other contenders don't:

• Andersen's ability to stay healthy
• The defense's actual defensive capability after replacing Pesce and Skjei with Walker and Gostisbehere
• Center depth and whether one of KK or Drury can turn into a bonafide top6 centermen

Canes like Bruins just won't go away. Next man up.

They won't miss the playoffs, but I can see Carolina underachieving this season. They have question marks at every position that other contenders don't:

• Andersen's ability to stay healthy
• The defense's actual defensive capability after replacing Pesce and Skjei with Walker and Gostisbehere
• Center depth and whether one of KK or Drury can turn into a bonafide top6 centermen

Canes like Bruins just won't go away. Next man up mentality

 

[AvroArrow]

Buffalo Toronto. Same as every year

Out of curiosity what are your expectations from Toronto ? Most of us don't expect anything other than maybe a 2nd round appearance, I haven't heard any major media member or anyone say they are cup favorites.

 

[BFLO]

Buffalo and Ottawa, like always every year never living up to the hype.

Buffalo Toronto. Same as every year

Buffalo. Every year fans expect that this will be the year and every year they fall flat on their face. And its been happening for years.
After years of blaming everybody and the dog I have to believe the problem lies with ownership. So unless the Sabres have a new owner i think its going to be same old same old.

Where's the Buffalo hype? Not seeing it.

 

[Slats432]

Oilers

The irony of the Oilers suggestion and the HF user's name as Draisaitl's agent makes me laugh.

 

[Rubi]

Where's the Buffalo hype? Not seeing it.

The thread title is...

"Which team with some expectations for success will be the biggest flop in the league this season?"​

I think there are many fans out there that have some expectations of success for the Sabres, this year, again.

 

[Chainshot]

The thread title is...

"Which team with some expectations for success will be the biggest flop in the league this season?"​

I think there are many fans out there that have some expectations of success for the Sabres, this year, again.

Expectation of success?



Yeah, not seeing it.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

There will be no good teams

 

[krutovsdonut]

rangers, oilers and bruins will be struggling.

 

[1specter]

Out of curiosity what are your expectations from Toronto ? Most of us don't expect anything other than maybe a 2nd round appearance, I haven't heard any major media member or anyone say they are cup favorites.

It's the irony of this board. Even the most homer fans don't even say there's 'expectations' really besides just making the playoffs at this point, so not sure how they would fit this thread but people will still mention them out of obsession lol

 

[Chainshot]

rangers, oilers and bruins will be struggling.

Every summer this story and every season the Bruins are just “nope!” about it. Until it happens, I won’t expect it.

 

[Xirik]

Every summer this story and every season the Bruins are just “nope!” about it. Until it happens, I won’t expect it.

Me thinks the Bruins have stolen the Sabres lucky charms to achieve such witchcraft

 

[SmoggyTwinkles]

Which team with some expectations for success will be the biggest flop this season?

Your team.

 

[Zobitembois]

Flyers will be interesting to watch.

You mean like when you can help but stare at a car accident ?

 

[PaulD]

If there is such a thing as the Hockey Gods then it will be the Leafs. I probably won't be around but I hope they get to 100 years without a Cup win.

Bet on it ...... our kids can collect.

 

[LokiDog]

Never surprised if the Rangers take a step back after a deep run.