Leafs
Jets
Lightning
Caps
Preds
Those are the 5 I expect to be battling it out when push comes to shove.
Most of them are set up for long term success as well, so I don't see the list changing a whole lot over the next few years.
The Leafs haven't made it out of the 1st round since what 2004? I'm not sure why they're in the same category as teams like Pittsburgh, Tampa and Nashville who have won 2 cups, or made it to finals/conference finals recently.
Basing your projection of the 2019 Leafs on the performance of teams that played 10+ years ago seems rather silly. New management, new core, new opportunity.
I think we see a cup in Canada... thats all im saying
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I think the Winnipeg Jets. They have a few popular players that I'm not the biggest fan of, like Tyler Myers, but in general that lineup is deadly. The offense is at least as loaded as Toronto's, but they've got a way better defense. I think they'll pull it off.
This is true - my only concern is I didn't love Winnipeg's offseason. With that being said, Helle should have a similar performance, and if he does, Winnipeg is the team to beat in my eyes. 2nd only to Tampa Bay in goal differential last year.
Why are leafs in A. Put us in B at the very highest lol.
At the very highest?
I think Toronto could be argued in either A or B. Depends a lot on what you think of Tavares and what his impact will be. Saying they aren't a top 10 contender is a bit silly.
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