Which team takes the biggest step back this year?

[Kamiccolo]

I don't mean a step back as going from for example a 103 point team to 100 point team, but someone who goes down at least 10 points in the standings OR you think misses the playoffs.

IMO my pick is the Ducks. Their forwards are aging and I am not super sold on their depth there. Defense is good but Gibson is a huge question mark IMO. With LA, Colorado, Edmonton, Calgary, and Dallas all looking to have better rosters on paper, I think this year they are a bubble team who misses.

Who are your picks?

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[BoldNewLettuce]

Toronto
Calgary
Vancouver

 

[LeafFever]

Vegas by far

 

[LeafFever]

Toronto
Calgary
Vancouver

Wishful thinking. This is a team that can have the best record in the NHL.

 

[sharks9]

Vegas, I could see NJ too

 

[Bieber fever]

Toronto
Vegas

 

[shtorm2005]

Caps if they don't stop to drink.

 

[Kamiccolo]

Toronto
Calgary
Vancouver

You should give some reasons as to why. For example Toronto just added JT so give a reason why (which is your opinion).

That goes for everyone else as well. Try to give at least one reason why.

 

[tacogeoff]

Vegas, LA

 

[KCC]

Wishful thinking. This is a team that can have the best record in the NHL.

Vegas is my pick. Possibly Toronto.

Anderson and their pp covers up all their many mistakes. They give up a lot of shots but have survived through it in the regular season. Just don’t be surprised if they do falter. Andersen can’t stand on his head forever. Sooner or later the defense has to be fixed to really get any where.

 

[naruto]

Winnipeg

 

[Fire Sweeney]

Tampa

 

[SUX2BU]

Toronto and Las Vegas

 

[bobholly39]

Winnipeg and boston

Both bubble teams

 

[Mathew Barzal]

Lol poor OP. Going to get lazy list answers from people who don't feel the need to support their opinion.

 

[Nick Hansen]

The Buffalo Sabres.

No, but seriously. Vegas, maybe Boston and Winnipeg. Colorado could be one team, but they could just as well take another step forward IMO.

NJ is a limited team, Schneider sucking again could be detrimental.

 

[Munch89]

Vegas, I could see NJ too

I agree with this.

 

[HarrisonFord]

Toronto
Calgary
Vancouver

A team that added a top 10 player in the NHL while it’s under 21 core got a year better
A team that had a down year and their starter was injured
A team who finished 2nd last in the West

Don’t let logic get in the way though!

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

probably Vegas

 

[DFAC]

A team that added a top 10 player in the NHL while it’s under 21 core got a year better
A team that had a down year and their starter was injured
A team who finished 2nd last in the West

Don’t let logic get in the way though!

I think he misunderstood OP's question.... those 3 answers make no sense lol

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I think he misunderstood OP's question.... those 3 answers make no sense lol

i'm pretty sure he named 3 teams he hates to get a reaction

 

[CartographerNo611]

Washington will struggle to make the playoffs, Ovie takes a huge step back, doesnt crack 30 goals.

Boston's young D is going struggle with Chara declining really fast as the season progresses. Boston is a bubble team.

Vegas is going to be a bottom 10 team.

 

[Orfieus]

Ottawa, I think Ottawa could possibly have one of the worst seasons in NHL history and they don't even get to keep their top4 pick

 

[Liver King]

Ottawa, I think Ottawa could possibly have one of the worst seasons in NHL history and they don't even get to keep their top4 pick

We were 30th place last year - can't really step back any further

 

[Crease Master]

Anaheim is the quality team looking to take the biggest plunge in the standings this year. Getzlaf, Perry and Kessler are all getting a bit too old for this younger and quicker league.