Far Too Early Guess at the 2024-25 NHL Standings

I mean, it's not even July 15th yet, so what is this guy doing?
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[@thunderpunch6679]

When he looked into the abyss and said, "I can't make an argument for Vancouver," it had me dead, lmaoo😂

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@Lite9-vq9yr]

@@Corey-zn8kd I'm screenshoting your comment to take a look at it in the future.

[@OGBarry16]

I couldn’t stop laughing😂😂😂

[@DonMacanaw]

Never, ever, risk drawing the ire of the Hockey Gods by the act of tempting providence. You're guaranteed then to have significantly less goals and a great many more posts and crossbars during the season.

[@jcg9998]

@@Corey-zn8kd That is some bold predicting... on the one hand you put yourself out there in a way that can make you look very stupid... on the other hand if you get even some of this correct, you become a legend...

[@aanler]

Proof that the East and West are equally strong: both had a team in the Stanley Cup Finals!

[@SverigeiSverige]

🤪

[@lenaforsgren]

Good point 😅 On a serious note, though, this year it did go to game seven.

[@_starlightxx]

omg thats craaaazzyyy :0

[@ulical]

Are you old enough to remember when that wasn't the case? 1979-1980, the Islanders beat the Flyers for the first of their four consecutive Stanley Cups in a row. I think I would pay, and pay big, to see a Bruins vs Rangers Stanley Cup Final.

[@vt1340]

They always do.

[@TheOphrys]

Sometimes, I'm so tired from sleeping, I just have to sleep more.

[@diggsfather]

sometimes, I'm so tired from sleeping that I can't fall asleep at all

[@bartsanders1553]

Sometimes I attempt to reply to comments in a manner that reflects the non sequitur nature of the OP, but it turns out overly verbose and exceeds any measure of brevity condusive to wit, and I end up just typing whatever words come out. Then I get sad and take a nap.

[@steph1433]

Makes sense

[@jackhartmann1084]

Me today

[@bryans5044]

Make sure you are getting your vitamins and minerals your body is probably all outta whack

[@InsignificantNick]

"I could, but you guys love me, and you know it." He's not wrong. ❤

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@blueheadflame]

A bit too full of himself today.

[@leohmusic8676]

@@InsignificantNick i read this comment as he said it in the video lmao

[@zmanjace1364]

No need to apologize to us here in columbus. We are just happy that someone acknowledged we exist.

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@BlasterzHD]

@@Corey-zn8kd you right except Florida wins game 5

[@doctorcane]

@@BlasterzHD even taking the series layout at face, Paul Maurice never loses a game 7, so he's got that wrong already.

[@steveciancone8941]

I love how these comments go back to not acknowledging Colombus 😂😢

[@bsfm6990]

I just finished the contract video so the upload was just in time

[@camc9225]

There better be another one ready in 15 mins

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@eastcoasttaffy74]

Flyers missed the playoffs by 1 single point last season, then added Michkov. Most expect a step back this season, but dead last in the East would be crazy.

[@HatTrkPatrk]

They're such a wildcard you know? I think expectations would be the worst thing for them. They'll thrive under the desire to prove everyone wrong, just like they did last season. They also could very well finish last, it's not impossible, but I agree a last-place finish is probably just as unlikely as it is for them to qualify for postseason play And hey, if they DO finish last, 2025 is the draft class they have the most stake/picks in

[@eastcoasttaffy74]

@@HatTrkPatrk I just find it absurd to project any team other than Columbus to finish last in the East. They were the worst team in the conference by a mile last year…

[@tzerone0523]

@TheHockeyGuy I almost always agree with your takes, however I can’t get onboard with the Flyers finishing last in the East. They missed the wildcard by one point last season in a stacked Eastern Conference, and only did so by collapsing down the stretch losing 8 out of their last 10. They traded Sean Walker for a 1st at the deadline for their rebuild and replaced him with the corpse of Ryan Johansen, so their young core of defenseman was overtaxed and hurt. They also lost Errson and had to throw in the rookie Fedotov in some big games down the stretch. They added Michkov this offseason, so at least they are getting an influx of top end scoring talent to help push them over the hump. All this to say I think they’ll be better than last in the East.

[@ryguy6577]

i hope to see some of Buffalo Ottawa Utah and Detroit break the playoff droughts this year.

[@bartsanders1553]

Utah deserves an end to their long wait.😂

[@markroberts9577]

I wonder who Utah will sign? Who are the players that are still impactful that are available?

[@plantex625]

As a Bruins fan Ive been expecting Buffalo or Detroit to make the jomp into the playoffs for the last few years but it never seems to happen and honestly I dont know why. I always like what I see when we play them. Ottowa on the other hand...

[@jeffreym.8957]

@@markroberts9577 Virtually, nobody. But there are trades, I guess.

[@Electron-qg1oy]

Buffalo is funny though it’s almost as funny as the leafs

[@jma.87]

THG, please sign a personal affidavit and have it notarized that NJ will not win the cup 😅 ty. Sincerely, all Devils fans.

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@zept2170]

I second this. Please THG!

[@yourfate92]

@@Corey-zn8kd yeah no

[@yourfate92]

@@Corey-zn8kd not a rags fan but theyre still a better team than NJ. its reported zegras might be heading there too in a trade. Zegras wants to go there. the rags have been to the ECF twice in 3 years.....theyre closer than NJ is. i say rags are in ECF again.....maybe finals.

[@J36Ops]

The Bruins bring in one of the top two way centers in the league in Lindholm, and get Poitras back from injury to solve their center problem. They also bring in a top defenseman in Zadorov, as well as Lohrei now up for the whole year. They've improved on both offense and defense. They give up Ullmark in goal, but Swayman had moved past him as the number one goalie anyways, resulting in little change in goal. Last year's rookies, Beecher and Brazeau, and this year's rookies Merkulov and Lysell have breakout potential. They've improved and you have them moving down? They should once again challenge for 1st, and will be better set up for the playoffs with increased speed and size, and they won't have $5M in salary sitting on the bench in Ullmark.

[@hometurf39]

@@J36Ops bruins are going to be good

[@rambling-along93]

Love that Admirals jersey.

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@OlsenMath]

I agree - that is awesome!

[@dtmuffinman]

If you watched the Panthers vs Wings games last year, you'd know that's an EXTREMELY enticing matchup. Alternatively, if things actually DO work for once for Ottawa, Tkachuk bowl would also be insane. (Never forget the "Everyone on the ice gets a 10 minute misconduct")

[@BloodRider1914]

Trust the process, my fellow Habs. Trust the process.

[@Mitch-ui8ps]

For how long though it’s getting a little old and stale sucking every year now gotta start improving

[@arseface2k934]

​@@Mitch-ui8ps we were in the finals only 3 years ago lol have some patience

[@jakecarroll5]

@@Mitch-ui8ps We just started, no?

[@jakecarroll5]

@@arseface2k934 Right lol. Wait you didn't rebuild in 2 years?!! What?!! lmao.

[@BloodRider1914]

​@@Mitch-ui8psI agree, a playoff push would be nice, but the new D-core needs to be properly established in the NHL first before the team has any sort of competitiveness

[@andyq524]

I miss having it just be the top 8 in each conference with 1 vs 8, 2 vs 7, 3 vs 6, and 4 vs 5 with teams being re-seeded after the first round.

[@matthewwheatley42]

For Colorado in first, are you assuming Landeskog and Nichushkin are available? I think they'd be a longshot for first without them!

[@KMK7355]

W\o Nichuskin and Landeskog plus their goaltending issue, they wouldn't have beaten Boston in a PO series. This guys analysis is weak.

[@michaelbott3387]

Can we do a series called “where are Shannon’s cats?”, you can point them out during the segment and give fun tidbits about them 😂

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@saabviggen00]

In the east, Tampa is only a 20 game injury to Hedman away from struggling to make the playoffs. They just don't have another guy on the backend who can drive play

[@Skroskznik]

Considering they have a young blue line besides two vets does make sense, but Hedman can miss games and they still have Mcdonagh who's done that before.

[@bodhithomas5684]

@@saabviggen00 nah, they have other dmen now. Losing Hedman would hurt but he’s typically really healthy and the lightning should and probably will give up significantly less goals this year.

[@AnalyzeSportsStudio]

Damn, my Sharks did not move LMAO

[@S.O.A.R.]

I remember last year when everyone said the Flyers were going to be dead last as well.

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@sizzlechest1110]

Nowhere on planet earth does anyone think the devils have the stones let alone the depth to beat the panthers esp in 7 games. What center do the devils have can even hold a candle to barkov? And dont you dare say hughes or hischier​@@Corey-zn8kd

[@HatTrkPatrk]

This is a win-win. They'll either thrive as the underdogs (just like last year) or they'll finish last and have one of the best picks possible for the 2025 draft, the one they have the most picks in and the one that will have the most impact on whether they become contenders

[@HatTrkPatrk]

@@Corey-zn8kd That's hilarious, the Devils don't stand a chance against half the East, let alone the Panthers 🤡🤡🤡

[@valitsemllaluokanavahyvaks3556]

Flyers need to tank for future success, only thing they need to make sure is that Michkov still improves in a losing environment.

[@flyingtiger1603]

Oh my god, Shannon using a cloth and not his finger. He’s moving up in the world!!

[@richgrohol2850]

Caps have improved a lot, and I think Ovie actually has a better year - they squeak in with just a -20 goal differential this time ;-)

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@ItsmeCote]

@@richgrohol2850 Not sure how they will adjust for the cap. Without Backstrom they are still $5M over

[@Snowwvik]

@@ItsmeCote LTIR

[@michaelandrew8493]

Sabres gotta make it this year man. It's getting ridiculous

[@jeremyschep3589]

Really hoping we have a chance to leapfrog the Isles, Red Wings, and Caps on this list

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@doctorcane]

@@Corey-zn8kd Paul Maurice never loses a Game 7, you failed to account for that. So....might wanna relook into your crystal ball? Was there a small crack in it?

[@Raymond-bg2fu]

@@Corey-zn8kdI’ll remember to reply to this when this doesn’t happen

[@Leiska27]

Top tier thumbnail Buffalo vs. Philly in the ECF this year

[@blackriver5522]

Sens wings games will be great this year. I think/hope they end the year battling for the last spot.

[@Bp_2900]

A wings vs sens playoff series in the future will be incredible

[@Lord-Hossa]

My hot take is the Hawks finish ahead of St Louis and have 20 more points than they did last season. Not enough for a wild card spot but a noticeable improvement than last year

[@jamesboley573]

Your time will come, but I doubt it will be this year.

[@stevenreid2571]

Perfect description of a cat right there 🤣

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@blatty2646]

Red wings being at 9th still burns me up so bad.

[@derekjones3339]

This looks great. Pretty much where I have everyone. Good work.

[@eliaminator2313]

If Detroit makes the playoffs with that dcore Larkin gets the Hart trophy for sure. Would be great to see some new teams make the playoffs out of the East finally

[@sens_outlook]

NJ in, one of OTT/DET in, Caps and Isles out is my prediction

[@Xerxsion]

Detroit would’ve made the playoffs this season if Larkin didn’t miss like 3-4 weeks to injury

[@eliaminator2313]

@@Xerxsion every team in the race has an excuse so you could make a similar argument for 5 or 6 teams. Plus the Red Wings blue line got worse this offseason

[@wanka6392]

@@Xerxsion Thats a weak excuse, every team has a top guy out for a month. Get a grip.

[@Xerxsion]

@@eliaminator2313 I’m pretty sure Detroit lost almost If not literally every game during the month that Larkin was injured so that excuse is fine lol

[@NatsdadsamI]

I cannot imagine Oilers anywhere but the top. Sorry Shannon, they're just too deep.

[@MrCultivater]

Love these videos and the thinking behind all of the picks.

[@DesertPyrate8257]

Islander vs kings…..one of them has to win.. damn . Also 9th is probably right for us sadly, we really did get worse this offseason on paper. Masterclass Rob…..

[@Daelsky]

Kings vs Islanders in the finals and we finish beating NY/NJ teams just like we did in ‘12 and ‘14 so we become the anti-NY/NJ team

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@christopherkuzek9816]

and i do love watching you talk yourself in and out of stuff

[@humankirk9196]

After watching pre-season rankings for a few years now, I found that the main failing is being overly attached to the previous season's standings. I think some teams in the East are going to fall a lot more. Maybe a suggestion, split each conference into three tiers (5 teams in top tier, 6 teams fighting for playoffs, 5 teams tanking) and predict if there will be any movement between these three tiers.

[@KURSEDSOULS666]

I’m excited to see my Canadiens continue to grow and slowly getting more wins the NHL is just better when we are a good team

[@quen775]

You’re too high on Tampa! Pretty sure they miss the playoffs!!

[@mvgamer9637]

Put the CBJ at the bottom and work your way up.

[@bartsanders1553]

CBJ at the bottom seems like a complete picture to me.

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@RobbyThomas18]

How im at as a blues fan. I'd have them below utah and Wild. So im glad you're more optimistic than i am THG😂😂

[@MRazorK10]

I was really hoping you'd do a end-of-video shuffle and put Buffalo and San José as #1 just for old time sake

[@edwinrivera5695]

For hockey fans in the Caribbean, the Hockey Guy is like finding pirate treasure! 🏴‍☠️

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@edwinrivera5695]

@@Corey-zn8kd I went to law school in New Jersey! The Devils were actually good back then.

[@lrba5524]

if anyone's curious, 2 teams in the west dropped out from 2023 to 2024, Seattle and Minnesota. In the East, the Devils were the only ones that dropped out.

[@justingambino2186]

that Admirals jersey is 🔥🔥🔥 love it.

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@NAKGRR]

cant wait to revisit this one

[@woodsie22]

With so much parity, I’ve given up on predicting the season standings. Outside of the tankers and cup contenders, it’s just too tough to tell who is going to be where

[@davidwordsworth5584]

You are a brave man to do this at this time of year. There are surprises that we cannot fathom that will happen this coming year. Who really knows, your Devils prediction last year could have been premature.

[@lenaforsgren]

The thing is, I think predictions this time of year is just as good as some that are made when the season has already started. 😅

[@Cheesy37.]

Gotta say, I LOVE the retro Milwaukee Admiral's sweater!

[@oliviakoffman7837]

I think Tampa will be fighting it out for a playoff spot at best. Leafs will be good in the regular season with a boost from their new coach, Marner career year (contract year), better D and very good young forwards.

[@brandonsmith5488]

Shadow in the shadow is such a legend

[@Fatazz]

If the cat didn't move, I still wouldn't have seen it.

[@BloodRider1914]

Philly could end up higher depending on how good Mitchkov is

[@HarryRiceHockey]

Philly won't be that good lol. They're starting a rebuild, they don't have stable goaltending, their defense is really bad, and their offense is come and go lmao.

[@LukaDialogue]

Philly have 0 great defencemen

[@sportsgamer2342]

They overachieved last year

[@jeffreym.8957]

Michkov could certainly make a difference if he is as good as Bedard.

[@HarryRiceHockey]

@@jeffreym.8957 So he won't make a difference then, he's nowhere near as good as Bedard lmao

[@mz5175]

Respect your videos and opinions, thank you for the content and hard work! I'd personally have CBJ pretty clearly at the bottom of the East

[@TheRiverweasel09]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="425">7:05</a> "I will say, that the Capitals fetish there." You're welcome, everyone.

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@TheRiverweasel09]

@@Corey-zn8kd what does that have to do with anything I mentioned? And was this your attempt at triggering me? We just won the cup, idgaf about that dude. Lol!

[@jeremyj8153]

I had to cross the room and rewind the video

[@dalesousa1447]

@@TheRiverweasel09it’s a bot or a weirdo. That exact same reply was made on every comment on this video

[@milanek1527]

​@@TheRiverweasel09i dont think it was. Its just his prediction, it doesnt have to relate. He said that on all comments, so I doubt its targeted towards you.

[@patrickbelvin7625]

New Jersey over Carolina

[@vipeholmskolan6052]

Yeah I think the Canes will regress a lot.

[@clydeblair9622]

Yes, my 10 strays have a tough life too being fed twice a day and being at their beck and call.

[@Cape-Dweller]

Devils made the moves they needed to make and no curse from THG; thank you. LGD!

[@axe2grind244]

Shannon…thanks for putting the Sabres #1 in the thumbnail, it means a lot.

[@SabresGuy87]

If the Sabres can get their scoring from two years ago back, which i fully believe they will by buying out the defensive blackhole that is Skinner that Tuch and Thompson had to cover for him will allow them to be offensive more, especially with Peterka up there with them, in combination with way better team D from their bottom 6 and Dahlin taking the next step into the Norris convo and UPL going off, like he did since January, the whole year and Sabres could be well above the playoff line IMO

[@jacoblaurain8911]

It’s literally going to depend on how your goalies perform. All the pieces are there.

[@AmosDohms]

I like the Sabres chances more then the Red Wings.

[@SabresGuy87]

​@jacoblaurain8911 I fully believe that UPL has found that next step, I think keeping Levi up here, unless he struggles early on in his chances in the net, and sending Reimer down is the best tandem IMO but I wouldn't be mad if Levi goes down, as it would be easier even though I doubt any team is taking Reimer on waivers for a million one way lol, and Reimer stays up to back up UPL but Reimer better be ready himself. Should be better than some think, definite recency bias here

[@SabresGuy87]

​@AmosDohms Red Wings do this every year and it doesn't help lol. You could argue that they are crawling up the standing little by little but it's even smaller margin than Buffalo IMO

[@jacoblaurain8911]

@@SabresGuy87 The wings strategy this off season is a bit different than the last 2 that you’re referring to. The new additions so far that will play are Talbot, Tarasenko, Motte, and Gustafsson. They lost Sprong, Ghost, Walman, Fabbri, Perron, and Czarnik. They’re bringing up Edvinsson, Johansson, and Berggren to fill new roles, finally. They didn’t have any rookie play a significant role last year. They arguably are worse on paper than last year. They lost a lot of talent. They’re hoping Berggren and Edvinsson can play top 9 and top 4 roles, which is the first time they have high rookie expectations since Raymond/Mo 3 years ago!

[@kyledavidson2867]

"its hot as hell outside" I love you Shannon

[@DirtyMoneyHipHop]

Ottawa has new ownership in place to start the season, a new GM, a new coach, and Staios has cleaned up several messes leftover from Dorion. Plus, he also acquired Ullmark. All advance stats show that if Ottawa had over .900 save percentage last year, they would have made the playoffs. I know, I know, there were issues with the whole team last year (Pinto suspended 41 games for instance), but I really think if they make another move or two to get veteran D-Man and/or forward, I believe that they bill finish 10 ten or better in the East. But that's just my opinion. Can't wait for the season to start!! Love your content Shannon, keep up the great work. How on earth do you put the Capitals in 9th though?! Cheers

[@danv1061]

@@DirtyMoneyHipHop They have also signed Pinto, whom they missed for half of last season and improved defense.

[@christhornycroft3686]

I just added a Cavalier King Charles puppy named Alwyn to the family and now he’s watching your videos. I wonder how many pets enjoy your stuff?

[@teknicalmadeit]

That would lowkey be an awesome playoff format. 1 vs 1, 2 vs 2, 3 vs 3, 4 vs 4, etc. A travel nightmare, but awesome.

[@jeffreygrundtisch2014]

The thumbnail with Buffalo in 1st made me laugh

[@shanew5957]

There will always be surprises both good and bad. Happens every year. I like seeing creators take some chances.

[@rustyrazor2851]

Can't see Tampa being above the leafs this year

[@bodhithomas5684]

@@rustyrazor2851 didn’t finish far below them despite 2 months without Vasi and only 3 capable dmen throughout most of the year. Both teams improved imo but if they both stay healthy, lightning should finish a little above them

[@vipeholmskolan6052]

I can.

[@jordannewman177]

Yeah Tampa is missing the playoffs this year

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@vipeholmskolan6052]

@@jordannewman177 why would they? They got rid of their huge defensive liability Stamkos and replaced him with a player that still can score.

[@humblelad]

if Detroit misses I can now blame Shannon

[@Nolybear90]

Love the ads jersey. I have the same one

[@mcloggerton9185]

Jets fan here. Liking all the bubble team comments so far out there on power rankings etc. They start much better when everyone thinks they will miss.

[@setheubank314]

The only one I definitely disagree with is Vegas. They lost 2 top 6 forwards one of which is a consistent 40 goal scorer and Conn Smythe winner AND didn't replace him. I mean I guess you got Hertl? In my opinion though, Stephenson is definitely a better player with a better contract than Hertl. The Hertl trade was bad... on the bright side though Hanifin is great for them. I wouldn't see this roster as being one competing for a cup though or even being higher in the standings even when Stone gets hurt in February. I like Utahs odds being 6th more than I like Vegas being 6th. I just don't see it.

[@jeffreym.8957]

True, but they had major injuries last season. Hertl never really even played for them healthy. Plus, if Stone, Eichel and Theodore play full seasons it will make a big difference, I think.

[@setheubank314]

@jeffreym.8957 bro you can go compare Hertls stats and Stephensons stats and Stephenson has better stats, and he's getting paid 2 AAV less than Hertl. You can say this and that about injuries but every team has injuries every year. Vegas might have had more than a lot of teams but they still lost in the first round with being 10 mil over the cap. I'm not trying to be rude man, I just really don't see the explanation for it. Before too long they're gunna be the new Pittsburg senior citizens.

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@setheubank314]

@@Corey-zn8kd this is the stupidest comment I've ever seen.

[@redguard191]

Marchessault isn't a consistent 40 goal scorer. He's a consistent 25-30 goal scorer. Stephenson as a player falls off pretty noticeably when not playing with Stone. Stone is the play driver and Stephenson's speed complimented him. Hertl was always replacing Stephenson and the hope is a player like Dorofeyev can get 15-20 goals. It's not perfect but it's definitely not crippling. They also added Hanafin to their blue line giving them the ability to make a forward for defense trade.

[@bestbeekeeper8931]

if you look at the stanley cups from the past 10 years, it's only 6-4 east vs west, and fewer east teams have actually taken it all, due to 2 separate repeats

[@JesterRace139]

As a Sharks fan, it's hard to imagine being dead last again, but its even harder to pick out teams the Sharks might actually leap frog. I think Calgary is the only one they have a shot at.

[@DanielKelly-qy1gv]

Hey, as a Devils fan after the disaster of this year, I’ll sign on for 4th in the East. As always, good job HG!

[@BobbyWhiting-hk8ds]

I’m honestly shocked you picked Philly for 16th! Was not expecting that

[@admirals818]

Hey, I have that jersey. Once again, the Admirals unfortunately do not play the Canucks this season.

[@gregdowdy2063]

For me your pretty close woth the esst and west...tho id have it oiler then dallas then Colorado...it will always come down to injuroes tho

[@michaelgnit8476]

Injuries are one of the variables you can't account for. My example is New Jersey from last year.

[@thewolfdoctor761]

Yeah I think NJ will bounce back to around 100 points.

[@jordanholmes9943]

A very small jump forward for Anaheim after a weak free agency and trade moves. I’m hoping this young team does make some growth and the team can find some chemistry.

[@FeelingPeculiar]

COLORADO let's go!!!!! I wasn't expecting you to put CO 1st

[@gregdowdy2063]

I was acting expecting oiler dallas then Colorado but I agree with those as the top 3

[@robotdavedave]

Can you put the magnets directly on the cats, I feel like that would improve the videos quality.

[@fantsw]

All I know going off previous trends, Dallas will have 15+ OTL’s this year 🎉

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@starkiller34]

I think the Avs are actually in trouble. Their uncertain cap leaves them literally one injury from disaster at every position. They could really end up struggling.

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@starkiller34]

@@Corey-zn8kd mkay... did you reply to the wrong thing by any chance?

[@ianjenkinson5282]

I think you can say that about any team if they have enough major injuries. The Avs forward depth is only really matched by EDM(even without Landeskog, who by all reports is looking good) and their defensive depth is probably top 5 maybe top 10. The only glaring weakness is goalie, which is a pretty big weakness tbh and could hold them back.

[@starkiller34]

@@ianjenkinson5282 and im saying ONE major injury for the Avs and its quits. I dont like what I see. This is why I dont like YT discussions: you either willingly ignored the comment you replied to... or just didnt understand it. I even emphasized the single injury with a useless 'literally' and you somehow still missed it?

[@Crimsoncrush2992]

Colorado is the biggest what if, because of Landeskog and Nichushkin.

[@TimfromMKE]

Nice to see the Milwaukee Admirals jersey

[@ileee1]

Colorado I'm interested to see what they're gonna do to their cap situation. Interesting season coming on both sides I was expecting RW to return to PO in last season Sens even Sabers might return to PO if everything works, but only time will tell.

[@haysbrickell9579]

I agree with THG that the Rangers and Florida will be at the top in the East. However, I think he should have stuck with Edmonton and Dallas in the West.

[@electrohouselover07]

Has a Habs fan I can't see us being outside of that 14-16 spot in the East. But we could end up anywhere in those 3 spots. So I would say you nailed it.

[@JPBelanger]

It's a question of the defense getting better defensively to help the goaltending. Everything else seems to be going better....patience .....

[@electrohouselover07]

@@JPBelanger Exactly. Patience is key. At the end of last season the freaking media had a bunch of articles like ''How's Martin St-Louis going to handle the pressure next season when the team is expecting to take a big step forwards'' And all I'm thinking is, how can you actually expect to take a big step when we have exactly the same team? Just tchill, let the young D's develop and once our real offensive prospects get into the lineup and have a year or two of NHL experience then you can make an argument about expecting to take a big step forwards.

[@JPBelanger]

@@electrohouselover07 the media: failed junior coaches and fourth liners. My only worry is that coaches have a shelf life. I'd really like to see MSL get a real chance. But that's a meta game worry.

[@DonMacanaw]

Always happy when you don't commit the fatal error of putting a team at the top. In this case Vancouver. 5th is a modest realistic expectation and it still puts them in a playoff position. Well played HG! Well played.

[@-Lee-0312]

I don’t think the sharks will be dead last again. But as a sharks fan I’m all for it

[@HatTrkPatrk]

I think the Flyers love the fact you put them last. They'll be very happy to prove you wrong

[@OilersHD97]

Colorado first is wild. Cap situation a complete mess, Nuke and Landeskog giant question marks. We will see! I'd have them 5th. Van Dal EDM top 3 imo

[@SteveEagles]

Wouldn’t call it any more wild than putting them 5th. They still have MacKinnon Rantanen and Makar plus a legit 2C at the start of the year for the first time since kadri. Start of the year yeah it’s gonna be interesting with the question marks, but they will be answered by the deadline. I do agree with you though first is incredibly generous, but not 5th haha.

[@xmarine73]

There's no way Dallas is top 3 in the West this year. Their blue line isn't improved in any way and they've lost Tanev, they've lost Pavelski, Robo was getting points but was extremely quiet throughout the playoffs, and Dallas is relying on an extremely young core peppered with rookies and sophomores, all while still having cap issues this season and the question of what happens with Benn's (their Captain) contract. We'll see flashes of brilliance and a foreshadowing of things to come but they aren't going to have the finish, endurance, or solidarity that they've had the last several years. I have them in 4th in the West, with Nashville in 3rd, and out of the playoffs by the end of round 2.

[@CSportz-p5r]

This’ll be a make or break year for DeBoer, they can’t afford another disappointing conference finals exit, he’ll be on the chopping block if he fails again

[@pierresoorden5975]

lmao talk about bias Colorado as 5th????????????

[@joewalton163]

How do you put a one line team Colorado over Dallas?

[@RBMGD]

coming from a massive flames fan, I think the leafs should be way higher, probably 2nd or 3rd in east

[@brendenstuder6119]

My standings purely looking at the line ups as things stand right now: East: Metro: 1) NYR 2) Carolina 3) Pittsburgh 4) NYI 5) NJD 6) Washington 7) Philadelphia 8) Columbus (only the top 3 will make the playoffs, but NYR will take 1st in the conference again); Atlantic: 1) Florida 2) Toronto 3) Boston 4) Detroit 5) Tampa Bay 6) Ottawa 7) Montreal 8) Buffalo (the top 5 will make the playoffs with Tampa getting NYR in the first round and Detroit getting Florida). West: Pacific: 1) Edmonton 2) Vegas 3) Vancouver 4) Los Angeles 5) Seattle 6) San Jose 7) Anaheim 8) Calgary (top 4 make the playoffs and Edmonton will take the President's trophy, but LA will end up being the lower seed wild card); Central: 1) Nashville 2) Dallas 3) Winnipeg 4) Colorado 5) St. Louis 6) Chicago 7) Minnesota 8) Utah (top 4 make the playoffs and Colorado gets the higher seed wild card). Playoffs: First Round: NYR over Tampa Bay; Carolina over Pittsburgh; Detroit over Florida (calling an upset); Toronto over Boston; Edmonton over LA; Vancouver over Vegas; Nashville over Colorado; Winnipeg over Dallas. Division Finals: Carolina over NYR; Detroit over Toronto (calling a Cinderella run); Edmonton over Vancouver; Nashville over Winnipeg. Conference Finals: Carolina over Detroit; Edmonton over Nashville. Stanley Cup Finals: Edmonton over Carolina.

[@navw21]

As a Kings fan. Thank you for not giving us the Shannon jinx. Kings in the playoffs for sure now. 😂

[@Corey-zn8kd]

2025 Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers (A1) vs New Jersey Devils (M2) Game 1: Panthers 3, Devils 2 (OT) (FLA leads 1-0) Game 2: Devils 2, Panthers 1 (Series tied 1-1) Game 3: Devils 5, Panthers 3 (NJD leads 2-1) Game 4: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (Series tied 2-2) Game 5: Devils 4, Panthers 3 (OT) (NJD leads 3-2) Game 6: Panthers 3, Devils 0 (Series tied 3-3) Game 7: Devils 3, Panthers 1 (NJD wins 4-3)

[@norag3241]

What is that jersey you have on?

[@mattcrumbley6923]

Yo that Preds hat is so clean

[@modernman7576]

I have that same admirals jersey. It's sweet

[@oaceys6586]

good insight but i garuntee like every other nhl season there will be suprises, and i hope the suprise is the habs proving everyone wrong and making the playoffs

[@Peksisarvinen]

Capitals could definitely at least hold steady at 8th. Their goalie tandem is very good (probably even underrated) and the defense is solid. If they can get more scoring from somewhere (perhaps PLD does a good job at passing to Ovi) and if they can stay healthy, I could see them being even a bit better than last year. Certainly not contender status or anything like that, but a playoff team. Boston I think is going to fall. No scoring, no depth at forward, too much pressure on Swayman and a pretty good defense, but not game-breakingly good. I don't know if I see them falling out of the playoffs, but I could see it happen. Canes and Tampa are also going to fall down, again maybe not out of the playoffs, but closer to the line at least, so maybe the competition for playoff spots 5-8 in the East is going to be the thriller late in the season. Playoff teams in the West could be the exact same teams, but if I had to bet on one team falling on their face, I would bet on Canucks.

[@thewolfdoctor761]

Washington was lucky last year. It boggles the mind that they can have a goal differential of -37 and make the playoffs. They won't be so lucky this season. Also the addition of Dubois is a big red flag.

[@qp2044]

I dont see colorado finishing at the top. As it stands today i would guess 104 points. They finish behind dallas and ahead of nashville. Now is that 2nd, 3rd, or 4th....id guess 4th

[@bendoverDN]

Yeah, crazy to put Colorado in the top spot. My picks for the West are: 1. Edmonton, 2. Dallas, 3. Colorado, 4. Nashville, 5. Vancouver, 6. Winnipeg, 7. LA, 8. Vegas

[@TheBasileman]

I have absolutely no expectations for next year, some of the best teams lost a lot of players while some worse teams improved quite a bit, so almost anything could happen and I wouldn’t be too surprised ngl