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Originally Posted by dissentowner
That is really easy to explain, look at the Predators roster compared to New Jerseys. If you think they are remotely close talent wise I would suggest you don't know as much about hockey as you think you do, the fact the Preds are actually better just further strengthens my case. The Devils are one of the most stacked teams in the NHL, the Preds should be a lottery team.
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The Preds still have great goaltending, and a really strong defense. They aren't a lottery team, more like a middling bubble team. I would say they look exactly like we would expect them to, so far.
As for the Devils, they got off to a great start last year, and that probably made them look better than they were. Some regression this year is hardly shocking. Add in their injuries, and their struggles are pretty easy to understand.
I think the coaching is being given way too much credit and blame here