I think the Habs will be better than most do. Especially if Price and Weber are on their games.
IMO, Ottawa will be a young, speedy, scrappy pain in the ass to play against and will not be as easy an out as many expect.
It'll be interesting to see what TO does now that they aren't in the same division as Boston and Tampa, who always seem to force the Leafs into playing 3rd fiddle.
The pessimist in me thinks the Flames will once again fail to be anything more than decidedly average, despite improvements "on paper". That's just how they roll.
Van has lots of young, up and coming elite players at key positions, but their d took a hit, and goaltending is a huge question mark. If Holtby and the young goalie play well, that team should be in the mix for a playoff spot.
Winnipeg has elite goaltending, but I expect them to take a step back.
Edmonton is nothing more than McDavid/Draisaitl backed up by flaming hot garbage as per usual. McDingle should be enough to keep them in the hunt for a playoff spot in a shortened season.
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