Your embarrassingly early hot takes after first few games?

[Bonzo111]

idk if thats even a hot take , guy can shoot and finally has a center that is good at passing.

ryjo's a pretty good passer

 

[Cursed Lemon]

Mantha for Rocket?

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

Sharks will miss the playoffs.

 

[koyvoo]

What?

He was getting blown by almost every shift by McDavid and Co. in his first game.

Ya McDavid in particular was flying that game. But he and the line he carries are capable of doing that to the best and most experienced defensemen in the league.

Tough baptism by fire for the kid. But at 18 years old, he’s exceeded all expectations since the draft this past June and is going to play a tonne unless things fall completely off the rails.

 

[2023FriendshipTour]

Edmonton makes the playoffs.

 

[YoSoyLalo]

Sweet baby Jesus. That plus the Mahomes moniker is a delicious combination.

I think Carolina wins the President's Trophy, then loses in round 1.

Well Mahomes being god is like the coldest take of all time lmao

 

[snipes]

Ya McDavid in particular was flying that game. But he and the line he carries are capable of doing that to the best and most experienced defensemen in the league.

Tough baptism by fire for the kid. But at 18 years old, he’s exceeded all expectations since the draft this past June and is going to play a tonne unless things fall completely off the rails.

True. McDavid can turnstile anyone but Bjornfot was getting beat quite badly, I do like his puck skills though. By the time he’s 21-22ish he’ll be a good top 4 Dman.

It just seems crazy that he’s in the lineup. He’s got a good skillset but he didn’t look anywhere close to being NHL ready.

Heavy minutes in the AHL is where he should be. Hopefully his confidence doesn’t get broken this year.

 

[ijuka]

Buffalo Sabres will make the playoffs.

Rasmus Ristolainen will be positive in +/-

Jets will finish last in Central.

 

[WhalerCane]

A couple games played is a good sample size to have some hot takes that will definitely hold true for the rest of the season! Do your worst.

Here's mine:

Zibanejad will win Hart and Art Ross.
James Neal will score 40+ goals
Tampa Bay will not make the Play Offs

Erik Haula will score 82 goals.

 

[LarKing]

Bertuzzi - 65+ points
Larkin - 80+ points
Mantha - 35+ goals, 75+ points

Detroit - bottom 10 pick

 

[WhalerCane]

I don't even think this will happen to be honest.

Closest they'll ever get....

 

[Khelandros]

Toronto won't win the Cup.

I’ve already bet two people Pittsburgh misses playoffs

You must be swimming in cash.

 

[Mysteric1000]

Buffalo Sabres will make the playoffs.

This wuld be my dream . Dont really care that much about those other points however.

 

[rangersfansince08]

Zibby will hit 100 pts (along the lines of 35-65).

 

[DannyGallivan]

Bottom five teams (in no particular order): Sens, Pens, Jets, Kings, Ducks.
Most dissapointing team: Leafs (they'll make the playoffs, but do nothing once they're there... given their superstars, it will be a massive disappointment).

 

[EP40 AKA Lil Wayne]

Nylander will have more points than Marner.

 

[GoJetsGo55]

Jets will be the front runner to get the #1 overall pick.

 

[bobholly39]

Bottom five teams (in no particular order): Sens, Pens, Jets, Kings, Ducks.
Most dissapointing team: Leafs (they'll make the playoffs, but do nothing once they're there... given their superstars, it will be a massive disappointment).

Pens haven't missed playoffs in 13 years and they won't this year.

Also - Anaheim won their division for like 5 years straight or more it seems. Than had a horrible season once, last year. I'm not sure why everyone is so ready to label them as a repeat bottom feeders this year. I'm not saying they're favorites to win their division - but I do expect them to do better. I even expect the Kings to bounce back a bit too.

 

[I Like Eich]

Victor Olofsson will score 30+ goals this year.

If he's still available in your fantasy league, grab him. Thank me later

 

[DannyGallivan]

Pens haven't missed playoffs in 13 years and they won't this year.

Also - Anaheim won their division for like 5 years straight or more it seems. Than had a horrible season once, last year. I'm not sure why everyone is so ready to label them as a repeat bottom feeders this year. I'm not saying they're favorites to win their division - but I do expect them to do better. I even expect the Kings to bounce back a bit too.

The title did say "embarrissingly early hot takes", so obviously I'm going to toss up at least one "out there but plausible" scenario. Malkin is gone long term, I'm still not sold on their defense, core players are getting older... they are one injury to Crosby away from total disaster. If there was a time they miss the playoffs, it's now.

... I think Anaheim will do poorly this year as well. They surprised me two years ago at how well they did. I expected the bottom to fall out sooner.

The Jets... I've never seen such a total disintegration of a defense in my life. That defense would be middle of the pack in the AHL. Plus, Hellebuyck is still shaky. They have among the best top six in the NHL, but with that so-called defense they'll have the worst goals against this season.

The Kings... they were really bad last year, now they're older.

 

[End on a Hinote]

Leafs are looking at another first round exit.

 

[oobga]

Krueger will be an all time top 10 NHL coach.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

A Western Conference team makes the playoffs with 85 points

 

[Blufreezy]

Matthews moustache is kinda nice, kinda suits him

 

[greasysnapper]

Sharks will miss the playoffs.

If they look bad tonight with Kane back, and after getting the riot act read to them, then I'm apt to chicken little with you.