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I think Barzal takes a step back and the Islanders finish with like 65 points
Which team takes the biggest step back this year?
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Vegas because last year they overachieved (unless they do the right thing and give up the pieces to get EK)
Anaheim for the same reasons OP said
Anaheim for the same reasons OP said
Rabid Ranger
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I pray its Toronto just for the armageddon that will ensue on this site. Lol.
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Were you around for Ottawa's inaugural season?
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I think Vegas will be the team (that has expectations) to take the biggest step back. They came into last season with zero expectations and every player had something to prove to the teams that let them go. This season will be much different. Right out of the gate they will be a team that no longer creeps up on opponents, they will get the other teams best each night they play. They will be expected to be a playoff team which will bring a level of pressure they did not have last year.
Butch 19
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Did you notice that they crept up on teams during the:
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- regular season
- playoffs
That's a lot of creeping, no?
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So are people saying the Leafs [mod]?
Because I don't even like the leafs, and will hear an argument Tavares for the depth lost won't help them in the playoffs, but that is still a bonafide playoff team in cup contention barring incredible circumstances.
To answer OP though here are mine
Anaheim: As others have said, aging fast.
Vegas: Had a miracle run and a lot of momentum. Will take some losses in FA, teams will respect them more, and less magic. Can see them being a wildcard team due to weak division, but doubt they win a round.
NJ/CBJ: The Metro is bar none the hardest division. I don't think these teams are bad, but can see both falling out in favor of a Philly or Carolina.
Because I don't even like the leafs, and will hear an argument Tavares for the depth lost won't help them in the playoffs, but that is still a bonafide playoff team in cup contention barring incredible circumstances.
To answer OP though here are mine
Anaheim: As others have said, aging fast.
Vegas: Had a miracle run and a lot of momentum. Will take some losses in FA, teams will respect them more, and less magic. Can see them being a wildcard team due to weak division, but doubt they win a round.
NJ/CBJ: The Metro is bar none the hardest division. I don't think these teams are bad, but can see both falling out in favor of a Philly or Carolina.
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Inb4 this thread gets bumped and everyone wishing it’s Toronto looks stupid and gets added to the list of other hilarious threads
GKG18
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It's lazy to point at Vegas for the reasons listed above. Take a team like Colorado or Winnipeg and predict why you think they will regress. The Avs are young and one injury could set them back to out of the playoffs. Chemistry problems could doom the Jets and maybe Helly has an off year...
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I mean, its not like the islanders were great, but minus JT I would imagine they take a step back
from a bubble team to bottom 5
from a bubble team to bottom 5
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They let in less GA than the last 2 teams that won the cup.
Let's not let facts and logic ruin people's chances of piling on the Leafs though!
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