When Patrick Kane joins the Rangers, they will be a top __ team in the league

[SquidNasty]

Sounds like the deal is pretty much done and will break sooner or later.

edit: Kane finally got traded

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[hockeykicker]

top 32 team imo

 

[QJL]

1. Boston
2. Colorado
3. NYR
4. Toronto
5. Carolina
6. Tampa
7. Edmonton

Those are the only teams with a real chance in my opinion.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Best in league, imo.

 

[LTIR]

NJ would still not be easy to get by in Round 1 esp if they add a certain Shark..

BOS is still the favorite but NYR , TB and TML would be right up there

 

[BoHorvat 53]

You're adding Patrick Kane while taking really nothing away from the roster. On paper, I'd call them the best team in the league, but in hockey the best team on paper doesn't win all that often still, all things considered.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

they already score a lot of goals I don’t think he’ll move that needle as much as people think. His terrible defense won’t help. I’d still say top 10 team and a decent chance the Devils make them 1 and done and make those wasted assets in the Tank/Kane trades

 

[TropicOfNoReturn]

I'd still rank BOS, CAR, TB, COL ahead of them quite handily. So I'll say top 5. Barely.

 

[dirtydanglez]

boston then a draw between nyr and colorado

 

[Taluss]

Boston ahead still. You can argue NY for 2nd but there’s other very solid teams as well that can take that spot

 

[wetcoast]

they already score a lot of goals I don’t think he’ll move that needle as much as people think. His terrible defense won’t help. I’d still say top 10 team and a decent chance the Devils make them 1 and done and make those wasted assets in the Tank/Kane trades

Agree with all of this except the playoffs are a different animal and don't expect NJ to make the NYR one and done but also wouldn't be surprised either.

Getting Kane doesn't really move the needle as much as some think here.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Where is the #16 option?

 

[Kaner9]

Your 2023 Stanley Cup champions the New York Rangers featuring Patrick Kane.

Notice whats not in that sentence?

 

[loosemoose]

Very unbalanced team. Their center depth isn't Cup caliber.

 

[NewEraGM]

1. Boston
2. Colorado
3. NYR
4. Toronto
5. Carolina
6. Tampa
7. Edmonton

Those are the only teams with a real chance in my opinion.

I honeslty don’t think Edmonton stands a chance. Their D and G are still way too shaky and bottom 6 is questionable. McDrai can get them through a few series but to win 4 on their own, I don’t see it

 

[BB88]

1. Boston
2. Colorado
3. NYR
4. Toronto
5. Carolina
6. Tampa
7. Edmonton

Those are the only teams with a real chance in my opinion.

Why is Colorado so overrated?

They lost 2 damm good players and haven’t been able to replace them while East has absolutely loaded up

 

[authentic]

Adding him makes them nearly impossible to shutdown, especially since he has previous chemistry with Panarin. Not sure if they would be better overall than Boston still but they would be very close. 2nd best team atleast.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

1. Boston
2. Colorado
3. NYR
4. Toronto
5. Carolina
6. Tampa
7. Edmonton

Those are the only teams with a real chance in my opinion.

The Rangers and Leafs have no business being above Carolina. And Tampa hasn’t show they’re going anywhere on the contender list either.

 

[Painful Quandary]

2023 Kane doesn't move the needle. He's just been mediocre this season.

 

[T REX]

The Rangers and Leafs have no business being above Carolina. And Tampa hasn’t show they’re going anywhere on the contender list either.

When have they shown they are not...not a homer comment...but it is widely known...Tampa coasts until the playoffs. If they get tossed in round one I will say you were right. Until then...they have Vasy. That alone is worth the benefit of the doubt.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

When have they shown they are not...not a homer comment...but it is widely known...Tampa coasts until the playoffs. If they get tossed in round one I will say you were right. Until then...they have Vasy. That alone is worth the benefit of the doubt.

I was pushing back on the comment I quoted that had Tampa at 6. I agree they’re top contenders in the East.

 

[Regal]

The Rangers and Leafs have no business being above Carolina. And Tampa hasn’t show they’re going anywhere on the contender list either.

I mean the Rangers beat Carolina last year and have probably improved their roster more than Carolina has since. I don’t see why it’d be a stretch to have them above. The Canes are a really good all around team, but I still think their lack of gamebreaking offensive players hurts them.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

You're adding Patrick Kane while taking really nothing away from the roster. On paper, I'd call them the best team in the league, but in hockey the best team on paper doesn't win all that often still, all things considered.

The best team is Boston. Both on paper and on the ice.

 

[Boreal01]

Top 5

Boston is the clear #1 with Carolina/Toronto/Tampa/NYR as an interchangeable 2-5

 

[ViD]

Without Kravtsov, they’re not even top 10 now