Which team has the best off-season so far

[Bleeker]

I know there's still some good UFA available and we will see more trades but as of now which team do you consider has made the most to improvements

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[The Moose is Loose]

I don’t even think Montreal should be on here. They got fleeced on the Domi trade and then signed Andersson to a terrible contract. Toffoli was a good move but they’re not poised to be a contender.

I like Buffalos summer but I question if it’s enough to make a serious change. Even if they get to the playoffs can they win a round? My gut tells me no.

Jersey made some savy moves but adding more middling players I don’t think will help them, especially not next year in the blood bath of the metro.

Calgary also still looks to be mediocre. They downgraded to Tanev and overpaid Markstrom (just look at the Lehner contract)


I think the teams that will improve the most are ones who just needed another year of development, and not big FA signings like the Rangers, Flyers and Avs. Also think Vancouver should take a step forward (even if I do think Schmidt is getting overrated like hell in that trade thread)

 

[snipes]

Oilers adding: Pulju, Turris, Barrie, and re-signing Ennis after a decent short stint should be an option.

Voted Buffalo. Canadiens would have been my second option based on the list.

 

[The List Of Jericho]

Vegas...they acquired the best player. I do love what the Leafs did this off-season though

 

[Siludin]

I voted Florida but I like Montreal's moves

 

[HarryLime]

Toronto addressed a lot of their needs NGL. The thing is, they still have glaring issues that these moves aren't nessasrily going to resolve.

Vegas landed the biggest fish, but I wanna wait to see what happens with MAF


I actually think Calgary had an overrated off-season. Tanev and Brodie are in the same tier but Tanev is injury prone. Markstrom had a great season but need to see more of to justify the deal for me.

Montreal to me was ok but Idk what they see in Anderson to justify the trade or the contract

Colorado will win for me if they get a goalie. If they go into this season with grubauer and Franciouz they're crazy

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

There are a few that are close, but I’ll pick Colorado because they are an actual contender for next season.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Some strange options here. But I’ll say Buffalo made the most impactful changes. Most of the others look like fairly neutral imo. I think most fans over estimate the impact of FA signings and underestimate the value of the players they lost.

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

When you include that NJ had three first round picks, and the insanity of acquiring the talents they have without moving a single roster player - Id say theyve had the best off-season thus far

Though the question doesnt seem to include drafts

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

Vegas also lost Stastny. I’d go with Buffalo.

 

[Pucklington]

I wasn't impressed by Toronto. Brodie is decent, but Toronto's problems run deeper. I don't think they had a very good free agency.

I really am not a huge fan of Saad anymore. Not sure he's with his cap hit.

Can't argue with Buffalo.

Overall I think this wasn't a complete poll.

 

[Skolman]

@LeafsNation75 we spoke about this