I find New Jersey as the toughest team to gauge. You can make a rational argument that they can possibly finish as the top team from the east this year. You can also rationalize them (given Markstrom's 'ups and downs') and the overall perception that some of their star players could be injury prone to explain them giving the Flames a high pick in the next couple of years.
I think I have them finishing in the top 3 in the east personally, but it wouldn't surprise me if they experience another poor season. I love Markstrom, but i definitely won't be cheering for them.
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