My 2024 NHL Standings Predictions & Stanley Cup Winner! (Hockey Playoffs Picks & Karlsson Rumors)

[@GravitehHockey]

I got some spicy takes for the 2024 season... What Are YOUR Thoughts On MY 2024 Season Predictions? How Do YOU Think YOUR Favorite Team Will Perform? And Who Do YOU See WINNING the Stanley Cup In 2024? I'd LOVE to Hear YOUR Thoughts! #GravGang #RoadTo75kSUBS

[@Thesportymouse973]

Hey Graviteh how’s it going?

[@Thesportymouse973]

I think my maple leafs will perform greatly

[@xboltx275]

I think my bolts get in normal spot play leafs again

[@Thesportymouse973]

@banksgravette8417 i agree

[@icecoldpolitics8890]

While I agree the Wild are most likely a 3rd place team the insinuation that I keep seeing is that they have 8 mil in cap space. THEY DO NOT! They still need to resign Gus and one more RFA. Luckily the team has resigned Brandon Duhaime who is a great bottom sixer and workman player. The Wild lost a lot of players that they picked up at the trade deadline and Matt Dumba. Overall the Wild are in a tough spot with very little actual cap space and with many of its best prospects still working the pipeline.

[@cope847]

Wow, the Buffalo disrespect. The idea that none of the young guys get any better and the top guys go backwards seems a bit ridiculous to me. Theres no way they could be worse defensively and in goal than they were last year and were one point away from the playoffs. I also see Boston dropping way off. Maybe not out of the playoffs but they're losing a lot of important pieces. I wouldnt be surprised to see them below 100 pts.

[@leodickens3202]

Cope

[@wainber1]

@@leodickens3202 The Atlantic Division is a tough division although last season the Bolts took a big step back, losing their 1st-round playoff series to the Leafs. I have the Bolts finishing no better than 4th in that division, with the Panthers IMO a stronger bet to finish in a top-3 spot in that division than the Bolts. As for the Sabres, maybe this season will be the 1st one for awhile that features a playoff appearance.

[@gutetime3039]

I honestly can't believe this joke a video of Buffalo not making the playoffs let alone finish behind Detroit and Ottawa. Imo Buffalo finishes 6th in the conference.

[@wainber1]

@@gutetime3039 The Sabres IMO do have a chance to see playoff action although among Eastern teams that last season saw playoff action, which one(s) will drop out remains TBD. The Isles and Panthers each barely qualified while the Bolts' defence looked, in their April playoff series against the Leafs, shakier than it'd been from the 2019-20 season onward. 1 of the 1st 3 teams I mentioned in the previous sentence may very well drop out of a playoff spot in favour of the Sabres although the Pens also almost missed out on playoff action last season.

[@dana102083]

​@@gutetime3039I think Bostons going to tank. It's OK we have different opinions.

[@nickfratello4321]

Buffalo at 7 is the ultimate causal take💀

[@gooseygoose604]

I'm shocked he think buffalo is worse last year than next. they missed the playoffs by a point. hey if he's right that means buffalo gets a top pick again ;)

[@marc-antoineauger8685]

I see the habs last in the Atlantic easily but 62 points is rough considering they got 68 points last year with most of their line up constantly injured 😅

[@obi-wankenobi2392]

Pretty much the whole the division is getting better tho

[@bodhithomas5684]

@@obi-wankenobi2392 Bruins got significantly worse, Leafs did great in getting Bertuzzi but they’re definitely worse than they were last year, Tampa lost Killorn, Sabres got a little better, Wings got a bit better, and Sens stayed the same. I think we could see a record of closest point difference between the first and last place team in a division with the Atlantic this year. I think the lightning, leafs, and panthers are the top 3 teams but I can’t even begin to predict 4-7 spots. It might be the most fun division to watch this year

[@jbp4.0]

I agree. If they had 50-75% less injuries this last season, they would not have been selecting even top 10 in the draft. For the coming season, I think they will be in the battle with Ott/Det/Buf if; injuries are significantly reduced, Matheson and Monahan stay in the lineup, Montembault meets new expectations, and if all this can result in a reduction in GA of 40 goals.

[@terrygain1343]

⁠@@bodhithomas5684 Good analysis. Your point that the difference between first and last in the Atlantic is spot on. The Leafs are definitely worse and are much more likely to finish last than first. Picking the Habs to get fewer points than we did in last year’s injury plagued, rookie-laden, season is risible.

[@martincossette3025]

I see the Habs being a regular season Cinderella team! I see them over Detroit & Ottawa for sure.

[@MappingWithYakko]

Buffalo at 7 is outrageous. Playoff bound or 5th at the very least. You also forgot about Luukkonen who could be a great backup for Levi, and with the additions to the defense, these two will get a lot better. Since they were 3rd in GF last season, all the team has to do is bring down the GA, and with the added depth to the defense it is more than likely they will qualify for playoffs. Massively underrated.

[@mattmason3592]

He harped on Quinn's loss, but Quinn was the 8th best point producer last year, so that's not a loss. Plus they have potential rookies to cover for him. And Clifton / Johnson aren't going to wow anyone, but Buffalo really just lacked a middle pairing defenseman from having a decent if not solid defensive group. And you're right that Comrie will be buried and we'll see UPL as the backup. I would've liked to see a solid veteran here on a 1 to 2 year contract to pair with Levi, but UPL can improve over his rookie season. Every area on the Sabres that you see a "maybe" was a "no" last year, so they are certainly better. Nobody in that top 4 of the division really got better and some have regressed, so there's more opportunities to take points. Yeah, having Buffalo regress this year is a bit of a hot take IMO. It seemed like everyone took Detroit and Ottawa over Buffalo last year and that didn't age well. I'm surprised it's still happening, but haters gonna hate.

[@dawsonk7929]

@@mattmason3592 Yeah i love quinn, but you plug savoie into that sheltered role with cozens and whoever else on the otherside, we could see possibly even better production, point being we have great young prospects to fill his loss for the first couple months, and yeah no chance that comrie gets time, this is upl's last shot at proving what he has got and i think he will prove to be a capable back up to levi. I think it's a bold take to say we will finish worse than last year, especially guys like power, peterka, krebs, etc. all looking to take the next step and solidify their role on this team. The biggest problem last year was defense beyond power dahlin and samuelsson, and goaltending, levi becoming our starter is huge, considering our best goalie was the oldest guy in the league, and then getting someone our coach knows and put his neck out for in cliffton and e.j with the stanley cup pedigree is an upgrade over guys like bryson, stillman, and all the other fringe nhl defenders, so while they didn't make any flashy moves in F.A, the sabres really haven't made a flashy signing since Skinner and we all know how that turned out.

[@BradTyler1984]

I think it's playoffs or bust for Buffalo. Granato probably gets fired if they miss

[@EthanWhite22]

i think they’ll finish 6th and barley miss, but i think the top 5 teams in the atlantic will make it

[@thekillers1stfan]

Buffalo is going to be a middling team regardless

[@Minamakhlouf]

I think you're showing a little bit too much disrespect to Buffalo. I think they take a playoff spot next year.

[@bencollette9048]

Buffalo at 7 is wildddddd

[@dcl97]

I'd definitely swap the Sabers and Sens. Buffalo is just loaded with young talent, the sens just got worse and are no where near a playoff team.

[@icecoldpolitics8890]

@@dcl97I dunno debrincat had a lot of issues despite his output. Dude was a massive defensive liability but I do agree the sens have some issues.

[@eliaminator2313]

​​@dcl97I 'd just move the Sabres up and keep the order the same

[@thekillers1stfan]

Boston should be way lower but honestly Buffalo won't be high up

[@lornanderson7098]

That’s what I was going to comment. Playoff bound

[@eliaminator2313]

Buffalo at 7 is crazy their team is definitely better than the Wings and around the Sens even slightly better id say

[@wynonasbigbrownbeaver6757]

Wings>sens

[@ry4nx]

@@wynonasbigbrownbeaver6757 lol no shot

[@Mulukkis]

Not yet. Maybe on a couple of years. Maybe.

[@eliaminator2313]

@@wynonasbigbrownbeaver6757 and Montreal will won the division let's go with that

[@eliaminator2313]

@@Mulukkis I mean I can't see Buffalo regressing woth their squad rn

[@benz2873]

as a devils fan i could cry just seeing this team being mentioned like this. the years of just terrible terrible hockey with no direction or future is finally paying off. so pumped for this year. LGD

[@chrisdugan5555]

Lol

[@cmills-fl4gn]

Everyone has already said it but Buffalo at 7 is an insanely casual take.

[@s.p.8508]

There is no way Buffalo finished below Sens and Detroit. No. Way. I wouldn’t be shocked if they finished above Tampa.

[@bodhithomas5684]

Swap Tampa with Boston. I think top 3 should be Toronto, Tampa, and Florida. Boston might have lost more than those 3 teams combined. Imo, the division will go like this Florida Tampa Toronto (step back in the regular season but maybe Bertuzzi will have another monstrous playoffs) Buffalo Ottawa Detroit Boston (assuming they lose Bergeron) Montreal

[@Something7348]

@@bodhithomas5684I think Buffalo will be there instead of Florida and Boston

[@justinshields3819]

As a Detroit fan I agree

[@JamesMillerHockey]

I think its safe to say that its very hard to predict the standings for next season. I get this feeling a lot of unexpected stuff is going to go down next season.

[@SirianXM]

Sens, Wings & Sabres are the most intriguing teams next season, any/all of them could surprise and push into playoffs if their goaltending holds up

[@Something7348]

Watch all three make the playoffs and Tampa, Toronto, Florida and Boston don’t lol

[@kdubz7680]

Sens need a healthy year

[@joegattog6695]

@@kdubz7680sens need an actual goalie. Forsberg isn’t a starter

[@Dankmemes187]

i like everything you said but don't agree with Detroit... a team doesnt gut their entire roster and improve... its going to take a long while for the team to get their MOJO grooving and feel they will really miss Hronek... Have a feeling Debrincat is not going to ever achieve the same success as he did with Chicago, and JT Compher is not going to score 50 even playing second line minutes on Detroit... i predict detroit is gonna finish near the bottom

[@jeffc.4828]

Love seeing NJ as Stanley Cup winners with your prediction..Being a Devil fan, it would awesome if you were correct!! If the goaltending is there then I think NJ could very well get it done. We shall see..

[@cohengamertv6548]

This guy dosent want a canadian team to win,

[@Visiblespoon69]

@@cohengamertv6548oilers aren’t winning a cup with McDavid

[@JSauer21]

Miles Wood with the finals winner against the Devils is my hope haha (Avs fan)

[@Bdoggydog]

​@@JSauer21he'll be benched most likely

[@user-by3nd4rm6c]

Devils don't play strong enough team defense under Ruff, Nathan forgot to mention that part. We are also underestimating the loss of Andrew Brunette behind the bench

[@hbfagen8793]

People seem to be missing that the Kraken let their 4th line guys go because they have a bunch of prospects that are coming up that look really good.

[@chadrichards6607]

Vancouver could make the playoffs they also could be a lottery team

[@user-by3nd4rm6c]

Any team could be a lottery team if team chemistry just miraculously flies out the door

[@betterideas]

My man's sleeping on the Habs. They're going to surprise some people.

[@Mrhockey679]

Frrrr

[@connorkenney6938]

I just want progress and to not rush the rebuild. To many old habs fans calling to fire everyone because we didn’t make the playoffs and calling young players busts before they play a game.

[@terrygain1343]

Habs will surprise most people. This guy lacks gravitas. He’s just spouting the conventional “wisdom”. There is no analysis. The only area where Toronto than Montreal is stronger is their first forward line.

[@terrygain1343]

@@connorkenney6938The demand to tear down the team before we’ve played any games is immature. I’m very happy with the off season moves. Hughes and Gorton know what they are doing.

[@Cassandra_Solidor]

@@connorkenney6938 To be honest, I'd be happy to finish in the bottom five as a Habs fan so long as we see development in all the kids. We're not a playoff team and very likely won't be for another 2-3 years. Getting more high picks is exactly what we need. Desperately trying to make the playoffs is why teams like the Canucks and Flames have been disasters for years.

[@daniellowe8074]

Sabres still have UPL. Why would Comrie be the back up?

[@cope847]

If UPL isn't the back up the should trade him. He'll get claimed off waivers if they try to send him to Rochester. If they send Comrie down he probably won't be claimed and even if he is, it's not a real loss.

[@SabresGuy87]

He won't be, it's the UPL and Levi show next year

[@canadian1445]

Habs have broke the injury record 2 years in a row lol I don't see how they regress. Development aside, just health should add another 6-10 points easily on top of the 68 last year. Then another year of development for guys like Suzuki, Caufield, Dach, Slafkovsky, Newhook, Guhle, Harris, Xhekaj, Barron... guess we'll have to wait and see!

[@TheIceJester]

I think Buffalo are better than Detroit and Ottawa

[@SabresGuy87]

I know they are

[@user-by3nd4rm6c]

@@SabresGuy87 Actually, no, you nor anybody else does

[@robgreen2171]

Columbus being around 81-85 seems about right. We have a lot of seasoning we need to do with the young kids and still a bit of fat to trim in the forward department but if we can show drastic improvement, get the kids more experience, have our young defensive prospects ready to show up for next season (Jiricek and get Mateychuk's feet wet at the end of the year when games don't matter for us) and still end up with a top 10 pick with an outside shot for a lotto bid our deep prospect pool is going to only get better. There is something cooking here in Columbus but we are still a year or two off from them taking the next step.

[@BurnedRetinas]

Trotz's Preds may surprise people. And Babcock's hire doesn't bug me to much for the Blue Jackets. I think coaching college kids might've mellowed him out, and he'll give a squad that had no identity some much needed structure

[@lordaathras]

To me, I find that the wild card spot in the Atlantic is probably the most difficult one to predict just because you have Buffalo, Detroit, Ottawa all improving and are right at the cusp whereas Tampa Bay is trending downwards. Looking forward to the season and looking back at these predictions!

[@edited1325]

Detroit is mid and are still rebuilding they shouldn’t even be in the conversation of playoffs

[@idek752]

tampa will still easily make the postseason. if anything boston's the team on the decline

[@edited1325]

@@idek752 Boston will be back next year since they’ll actually have cap space Boston isn’t even close to old either all they’re missing is a 1C and a top six winger

[@idek752]

@@edited1325 they barely have any cap space?? they have two good players on offense, and one of them is 35. their captain bergeron just retired along with krejci. i'm not scared of a team with pavel zacha as their 1c.

[@edited1325]

@@idek752 I said next year you clown not this year

[@omegasenpaiz]

My biggest hot take of the 2023-24 season: Tampa will miss the playoffs because their depth is a major issue that will hurt them

[@edited1325]

They’ll win the cup

[@Dankmemes187]

i feel thats not that hot a take... they will miss killorn, colton and cole

[@omegasenpaiz]

@@edited1325 they won’t. Their window of a championship is pretty much shut

[@edited1325]

@@omegasenpaiz nope as long as that core is there they’re contenders especially with vasy in net

[@bodhithomas5684]

Atlantic division picks are wild. Bruins current #1 center is Charlie Coyle. No way they get higher than Florida and Tampa. Saying Tampa lost a lot of depth when the only player they didn’t replace or improve on was Killorn who probably wouldn’t have had another 60 point year anyways when Boston lost Hall, Krejci, Foligno, Bergeron, Bertuzzi, and Orlov and only found JVR and Shattenkirk. Also, Buffalo is better than Detroit and Ottawa. Toronto could be interesting since I still think they have to trade Nylander on top of Muzzin being on LTIR and moving Murray’s contract to resign Samsonov. They could be significantly worse in the regular season but if they make the playoffs, Bertuzzi might be the guy they have needed to go on a deep run but I’m not convinced

[@cope847]

Boston went on a spree signing guys that are way past their prime. Would've been great pick up 10 years ago though.

[@Jacob-gw4nh]

Lightning and Buffalo should be higher but go off lmao. Bruins are gonna fall off.

[@TheGreyCrayon]

Apparently, the standings will hardly change, and every team that made the playoffs last year willake it again. Recency bias is so annoying.

[@timmytimmy803]

Buffalo is 4th brug

[@axe2grind244]

I think Buffalo will be the 7 seed in the East, not the division. The likelihood of their offense remaining elite is far greater than the likelihood of their D and goaltending remaining that poor. They could be downright scary.

[@rb2093_]

That Habs take is horrible, just extremely bad. MTL were the most injured team in the league last year and still weren’t even last. I doubt they get injured like that again, and its a young team so there is an additional development year for the team. They should finish 8-13 in the bottom of the standings but not 60-70 points

[@y3ee3e]

i like how your entire ranking system has almost zero understanding for internal growth. like matty beniers taking a big step.

[@Bfosssss]

I honestly think the hawks will have more points. Just imagine, third last in the league last szn with all AHLers, now with good coaching, Taylor Hall, Lukas Reichel coming up, additions like Donato, Foligno and Perry I really see us as more of a 65-70 pt team.

[@steveosullivan5262]

TB is dropping. Buffalo is the one to watch. That D could be vastly improved. They have to prove it, but Power should be more solid.

[@billsfan1443]

Not that’s it’s any better, but Comrie won’t be in the NHL it will be Levi and UPL. They are still significantly better than Detroit, and Ottawa.

[@brian1112]

In potential, yes. Right now, no. Relying on two young goalies is a huge risk for a team expecting to make the playoffs. Buffalo would be asking a lot of Devon Levi to be their number 1 goalie in his first full professional hockey season.

[@billsfan1443]

@@brian1112 they obviously trust him he was playing their must win games late last season for a reason. They had the worst goaltending in the league last season and finished ahead of Detroit and Ottawa by a good margin. There’s probably less than zero chance Detroit and Ottawa will be better than Buffalo.

[@jonmendelson1104]

Yeah! Sharks do the best Slackin' for Macklin so they're guaranteed a top 3 pick, plus you have the Devils making it at least to the ECF which upgrades the pick in the Timo Meier trade (would prefer losing there but I'll take 32 instead of 60-ish. Assuming there's a first in the Erik Karlsson trade (which there should be even if it's there to cover them taking Petry's contract as opposed to as to because of Karlsson), the Pens should have the 19th pick (not a division winner, finish below 9 teams that don't reach the conference final). Top 3 + 19 + 32 and starting off with 33 in the second round is pretty good for the Sharks.

[@farmerbrown7651]

I don’t understand how the 3rd best offence in the league last year, who improved their defence and goaltending comes 7th in the Atlantic. It’s honestly delusional

[@sammy8796]

As a biased Avs fan, no way the avs aren’t first in the central. They got first in the central last year with all those injuries. They also got a 2C.

[@caseygates5364]

Buffalo at 7 is disrespectful they are a playoff team or barely missing the playoffs but giving them 86 points is bullshit they had 90 points and they were worse they upgraded on defense and many rookies are taking big steps

[@cameron81anderson]

for the third straight year, i am saying this is edmonton’s year

[@ValhallaRaven]

Don’t say it too much, or else you’ll sound like a Leafs fan 😂

[@mikes7446]

😂🤣😅🙃😅🤣😂

[@OttawaRocks]

In Atlantic, I see Toronto and Boston easily coming in #1-#2 (in whatever order). Thereafter, it is tough to predict. For myself I would have had Buffalo in #3 although agree that their overall D (including goaltending) is a question mark. My biases: Sens fan.

[@seanr.6596]

Boston “easily” at 1 or 2 with Charlie coyle currently as their #1 center is a bold take

[@Something7348]

@@seanr.6596lol right, I think Toronto is easily the first seed in that division then I think everyone else is sorta all over the place

[@Hunterfest]

@@seanr.6596Bergeron is coming back

[@OttawaRocks]

@@seanr.6596 You are right. Two reasons. (1) I have organizational belief that Boston will manage to fill their holes by making further moves, and, (2) I hear Bergeron might come back (???).

[@SabresGuy87]

​@@HunterfestBergy isn't coming back and neither is Krecji 😂

[@dchrystal769]

Y does this guy still not know that Comrie is not the Sabres backup unless they trade UPL who would probably be moved for a goalie if that were to happen

[@justincoleman3868]

Let’s go baby!!!!!! LETS GO DEVILS!!!!!!!

[@RabbidM0nkey123]

The disrespect, for the sabres is absolutely insane. I’ll be coming back to this when the Sabres make the playoffs next year.

[@fr0styyproductionsmc]

Some of these rankings are so bad imo

[@scottyb9367]

Bro buffalo at 7 is outrageous

[@peterblack_]

Buffalo at 7 is a joke. 3rd best offence in the entire league last year, losing only Jack Quinn and improving on defence, and you have them losing 5 points year over year. Ottawa loses Debrincat and you have them moving up? That’s a complete joke.

[@skyatollah2skyharder276]

This dude seems to thrive on making really smoothbrain takes these days.

[@FirewagonHockey]

Pacific 1st: Oilers (117) 2nd: Kraken (104) 3rd: Knights (103) 4th: Kings (94) 5th: Flames (92) 6th: Canucks (86) 7th: Sharks (73) 8th: Ducks (64) Central 1st: Stars (111) 2nd: Avs (108) 3rd: Jets (94) 4th: Blues (94) 5th: Wild (90) 6th: Preds (89) 7th: Coyotes (81) 8th: Hawks (68) Metro 1st: Devils (122) 2nd: Canes (118) 3rd: Rangers (111) 4th: Isles (100) 5th: Pens (96) 6th: Caps (85) 7th: Flyers (80) 8th: Jackets (69) Atlantic 1st: Leafs (119) 2nd: Cats (113) 3rd: Bruins (110) 4th: Bolts (106) 5th: Sabres (95) 6th: Sens (94) 7th: Wings (92) 8th: Habs (73)

[@sfcSpidey]

Thank you for giving the blues some credit they won’t finish 7th in the division I think 4-5 is most likely

[@user-by3nd4rm6c]

Canucks won't finish 6th

[@joesmith5315]

buffalo is finishing 4th or 5th waht you talking about

[@Tapewars]

I say central is dallas col and nsh, pacific gets 5 teams in (edm/vgk, LA, seattle, Van). I think the finals are a 06 rematch!

[@Sjishdkdjdksjjsisjsisbsudh]

Imo oilers and avs biggest threats for cup

[@aqn1976]

You have the Flyers with the 4th worst record which I truly hope comes to fruition and they land a Top-3 pick as I would really like to add either Celebrini, Eiserman, or Demidov to Pair with Matvei Michkov ;-))) And a not-so-fun fact is the fact the Flyers franchise has never ever possessed the #1 overall pick as the closest they came to that was trading for Eric Lindros a year after he went 1st lol...

[@300avg]

Not sure why anyone would see it as a big surprise if the preds made it back to the playoffs. They weren’t that far off last year and it felt like they were underperforming, for what it’s worth

[@paulleblanc9280]

Ottawa is not done in adding players in the top 4 so we will see about the playoffs and I think Buffalo's team will be in front of The Red Wings. Boston isn't going to do what it did the last few years.

[@snowbelle7955]

Thompson and Dahlin are both better than anyone on the Sens or Redwings. Thompson was on pace for well over 100 points before his injury.

[@PWiz30]

Devils fan here. I actually don't think they'll quite match the 112 points they got last regular season because I expect some growing pains on the blue line. They should be a bigger threat to make a deep playoff run though.

[@user-by3nd4rm6c]

Lindy Ruff doesn't have them playing a strong enough defensive structure either imo, I think we underestimate the loss of Andrew Brunette too

[@Joe_Ma99]

Dallas vs NJ in the cup finals…2000 cup finals rematch

[@2Jim2u]

You've got Otts finishing too high this year; Boston drops, Florida finishes higher, even TBL beats out Bost; Detroit or Buffs makes the playoffs, heck Montreal with Newhook and those guys, could move up. Otts is closer to the bottom, probably 7 or 8;

[@canesrbetter]

The only thing i find unrealistic is him saying New Jersey can beat the Canes with Erik Haula on there team. In all seriousness though i am really looking forward to next year and hopefully another Canes Devils series.

[@scottjordan5721]

Honestly, having the Preds at four isn’t a hot take IMO. They deserve to get the 4th spot in the Central.

[@daved1535]

I see Nashville at least 4th in the Central and probably making the playoffs

[@dogwithheadphones]

I think you have a point putting Dallas at #1 in the Central. I’m not even a Stars fan and I can admit that they have a very respectable team

[@ktowniecity7269]

Buffalo is making the playoffs. Coming from a Habs fan. Wings finish dead last.

[@Footy_Fan]

Man, Nathan. You are definitely one of my absolute favorite KZbinrs. As for how my Blue Jackets will do next season, I think you nailed it on the head. Prediction-wise, I am going with the Golden Knights defeating the Hurricanes to repeat.

[@sebastiengauthier6507]

I almost agree with everything here. But I think you're underestimating the Blues a little bit here. And if I agree Montreal will finish dead last in the Atlantic, I thibk they'll end-up in the 70-75 points range. 62 points for the Habs is a little too low considering the insane amount of injuries this team have had to endure last year. Cheers!!

[@scarosone14]

Like your choices (devils fan 😀). But the Devils can win the cup if 2 things happen. Akira Schmid takes over as their #1 goalie in net. And Luke Hughes plays above expectations. Nemec would be nice if he can make the team but if he doesn't he will get his chances to play during the season.

[@corerl26]

Sabres at 7 is wild

[@dudeswaggins-sd7hc]

Buffalo at 7, rewatch this in January.

[@chrisdugan5555]

I almost fell out of my chair when he said Devils defense was stellar

[@babybeluga07jb]

Learn puck

[@babybeluga07jb]

Omg you’re a ranger fan even better 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chrisdugan5555]

Lol bro you have Brendan Smith on ur team we didn’t even play that guy when we were going through a rebuild

[@chrisdugan5555]

@@babybeluga07jb Jonas Siganthaler is on ur top D pair

[@babybeluga07jb]

@@chrisdugan5555 he barely played last season you bozo watch the sport

[@DBSG1976]

Im just hoping the Kraken keep their form and Wright, Kartye, Evans, and Daccord takes the next step.

[@NHLMasterLikeAndSUBSCRIBE]

The west is also overall getting better i have them as a 2nd wc but tbh i can see them anywhere from 8th in the west to 3rd

[@user-by3nd4rm6c]

Maybe they don't regress significantly, but I don't see them keeping their form from last season

[@omfg322]

I think canucks might edge out seattle and even give LA a run for their money just with the star power, injured players returning and defensive liabilities gone

[@ANT4G0NIST]

depends on if Demko is healthy again

[@Dankmemes187]

no way Vancouver comes close to LA, they may edge out Seattle, But I have LA as one of the best improved teams... and this is coming from a Canuck fan

[@omfg322]

@@Dankmemes187 depends if dubois decided to coast or not. Also have to remember vancouver played half a season without demko, mikehyeve and with no deffence while still being in the top 10 scoring. Now that the deffence is somewhat fixed, injured players back and la losing depth. If everything goes right it will be a very interesting upcoming season.

[@Dankmemes187]

@@omfg322 the canucks also have alot of question marks too... Can Soucy, Cole, Hronek and Blueger make our PK at least respectable? will Mikheyev, Hronek and Demko stay healthy? Does JT shit the bed or does he play like we all know he can? will Blueger be able to step up and play 15 minutes a night as our 3rd C? and will our shallow center depth withstand the season? or will we be playing one of the worst bottom 6 centers in the league again with dries and aman? Will our massively overhauled roster stutter again out the gates?

[@Dankmemes187]

@@omfg322 and looking at La's Roster did they really lose depth? Dubois>>Iafallo Gavrikov>>Walker Lewis

[@gavinfaus7281]

Awful predictions

[@pineapple97]

4 new teams made the playoffs last year. So my 4 new teams to make it would be the Flames, Predators, Sabres and Senators. I have the Jets, Wild, Islanders and Lightning falling out

[@bodhithomas5684]

Lightning won’t fall out, most likely Boston from that division. Tampa and Toronto are the safest teams to predict to make the playoffs in the Atlantic

[@edited1325]

@@bodhithomas5684have you seen the bottom six for Tampa? Not to mention the defense problem

[@bodhithomas5684]

@@edited1325 defense problem? The blue line is pretty strong and quite young too. And the bottom 6 isn’t terrible compared to other Atlantic teams. Sheary and Paul can bring depth scoring, Eyssimont is fast and generates energy, Glendening is a beast in the faceoff, and Archibald plays a physical game that suits the 4th line. Then a young guy like Koepke will get another chance to play in the bottom 6.

[@edited1325]

@@bodhithomas5684 totally mid I mean seriously do you honestly expect them to win anything with that “depth” 💀

[@bodhithomas5684]

@@edited1325 in comparison to other Atlantic teams, that’s actually ok depth. Now that Bergeron has retired, Boston’s top center is Coyle. They’re missing the playoffs. Lightning are guaranteed a playoff spot still and that depth can change at the trade deadline. Also you haven’t been watching if you think the defense is mid. Perbix and Raddysh were great and I don’t have to say anything about Hedman or Sergachev. Also most team’s bottom six aren’t that good at the start of the year either. It’s a pretty standard bottom 6 it’s just we’re used to seeing 2nd line caliber players on the Lightning’s 3rd line. Lightning have the least question marks of any Atlantic team going into the regular season. I take back what I said about Toronto tho, they’re not quite safe.

[@CatsCulture954]

I agree with a lot of this video, my biggest complaint is I don’t personally agree with the NJD winning against FLA, the Devs are a solid team built for the future. High octane and high offensive output but for the most part, unproven and untested against teams like Boston, Florida and other NHL clubs that are very physical and “In your face”. Ultimately if this was the conference final, I think that Florida and Jersey would go to 6 or 7 but Florida would end up taking it just due to Jersey not being able to withstand the onslaught and relentlessness that Florida gives. Just my take, great video.

[@Dankmemes187]

Agree.. devils are too young of a team to win the cup... it doesnt happen very often because the first 8 years of people careers is all about the money... only when you have a team full of 30 somethings on their final contracts will you see them give it their all in the playoffs... because they have nothing to lose. If they get injured they get a nice LTIRetirement contract

[@Section83490]

You have to be the biggest Hurricane hater on earth bro

[@axe2grind244]

Finishing 3rd in the East is hating? That basically means you’re a top 3-4 team in the NHL. Sounds like high praise actually.

[@agnesrakel5949]

thank you for respecting the bruins you're one of the only content creator who does

[@stevenreid2571]

Maaaan... your Atlantic division is outta whack my dude. Also keep an eye out for Columbus, if that team stays fully healthy they *WILL* get into a WC spot if you ask me.

[@ajevans1422]

I have no clue what to think about Nashville.

[@chadrichards6607]

I dont know people are crapping all over the toffoli trade. Calgary got a younger player that's a solid 20g guy could even hit 30 and a pick. That's a decent return especially since they HAD to trade him and everyone knew it

[@user-by3nd4rm6c]

Toffoli was coming off a career year, no reason the flames should have been forced to have sold that low on him

[@galkanftw]

Dallas offense will drop off.Roberton had a crazy start ,Pavelski finally had a really bad slump,Jamie Benn will resort to his previous bad years and they lack depth scoring. Nashville. is insane they have some good defense but no scoring at all. Yep NJ is a solid team that I expect to be a contender for at least 4-5 straight years. I picked Carolina last year but two injuries cost them some offense and losing Burns is imo a big mistake so I am not picking them this year. I am not ready to pick the cup winner yet I want to see some preseason games but I am leaning on NJ. Columbus needed defense and went out and got it good job I expect a rebound season.

[@deadleague3618]

Go Oilers!

[@randytrevor3807]

Let's go Devils!!!!

[@SabresGuy87]

Grav gonna be real shocked when Buffalo is 3rd or 4th in the Division 😂 Playoffs is guaranteed IMO

[@kylewhipple754]

Im starting to wonder if grav even paid attention to last years devils/canes series.

[@sewdz]

Atlantic: 1-Toronto 2-Florida 3-Buffalo 4-Boston (WC) 5-Ottawa (WC) Metro 1- New Jersey 2-Carolina 3-New York Central 1- Dallas 2- Minnesota 3- Colorado 4- Nashville (WC) 5- Arizona (WC) Pacific 1-Seattle 2-Vegas 3-Edmonton

[@fmboss7276]

Arizona ain't making the playoffs

[@SteelersSenators1994]

Gravvvvvvvi buddy I love ya but the sens are gonna be 4th in the Atlantic with 96. You heard it here first boys

[@Something7348]

My prediction: Pacific: 1. Vegas 2. Edmonton 3. LA 4. Seattle 5. Calgary 6. Anaheim 7. Vancouver 8. San Jose Central: 1. Dallas 2. Colorado 3. Minnesota 4. Nashville 5. Winnipeg 6. St. Louis 7. Chicago 8. Arizona Metro: 1. New Jersey 2. Carolina 3. NYR 4. Pittsburgh 5. NYI 6. Washington 7. Columbus 8. Philadelphia Atlantic (hottest takes): 1. Toronto 2. Tampa 3. Buffalo 4. Detroit/Ottawa 5. Ottawa/Detroit 6. Boston 7. Florida 8. Montreal

[@user-by3nd4rm6c]

Vancouver isn't likely to finish 7th

[@Something7348]

@@user-by3nd4rm6c you’re right they’ll probably finish 6th they aren’t making the playoffs

[@user-by3nd4rm6c]

No, they'll finish no lower than fifth if they aren't bottoming out troll@@Something7348

[@dparis2172]

A 28 point improvement from the Blue Jackets? How? The Babcock effect? A one point improvement from Chicago? I think closer to a ten point improvement. They aren’t pushing for the playoffs by any stretch, but they’re out of tank mode this season.

[@cpaulwick]

As a Preds fan, I’m honestly fine if we don’t do well and the young guns get time. I’ll take the playoffs though.

[@daved1535]

The Preds are my dark horse team. I think they make the playoffs

[@mattursacki699]

Edmonton vs Toronto in the Stanley Cup

[@nim2321]

Barring injuries, no way MTL is worse than last year. They wont be remotely close to the playoffs but I think we’ll see lots of progress

[@alohastate8256]

Vegas gonna make the "predictors" swallow their pride again this year.

[@Ryyder64]

My take, devils get the P cup curse and win it the next year in 25. But I hope you're right and not me haha

[@The_Room_2_Doggys_Revenge]

So the Devils will break the Pres trophy curse? I'd like to see that

[@macrost8935]

Hating on montreal again, 62 points? Really? They got 68 last year with half their time being injured

[@declan5232]

Pens over isles 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ they forget how well we did on the back half missing Barzal now we’ll have him and Wahlstrom back and as you said Horvat for the season. Last year the defense was historically bad and I can’t see them playing any worse so I think that aspect will only be better. I think we are primed for a very very solid season contrary to so many nhl and even islanders fans who are too worked up about Lou doing nothing. Lou yes has not done well. He has prevented us from being a true contender and made it so we will probably be a lottery team for a good chunk of time but the fact is this is still a very solid team that has had its misfortunes the past season with rough player performances and key injuries

[@FatLikeKessel]

The flames are my dark horse this season .

[@danielcarbone8102]

Devils fan here. If you don’t see the parallels between the Devils and Sabres, you are missing the big picture. Buffalo is going to take a huge step and make the playoffs by a country mile.

[@jett27j30]

I think last will be sjs, second last will be the flyers. I just dont see the canadiens getting worse either, you predicted them to get worse standings wise, but I see slight improvement. The flyers will suck, so I see second last easily.

[@jordandozorec4627]

I see winnipeg making playoffs. Number one or two in the central.

[@user-by3nd4rm6c]

Delusional

[@holden9278]

LA didn't lose any depth on D Durzi was a liability on defense, and Edler was completely washed he was one of the slowest players I've seen in a few seasons they both got abused by Edmonton.. Brandt Clarke or Jordan Spence will take Durzi's spot, and Kupari isn't a loss at all you can easily replace his 9 goals/29 points in 130 games. Iafallo is the only depth they really lost, but i agree with them being 3rd

[@fmboss7276]

As an Oilers fan, Vilardi scares me a lot more than Iaffalo. Iaffalo's good, but just not as good.

[@Dankmemes187]

Right away we are close I have the standings a little different my pacific standings are much different, long playoff seasons always puts a damper on next seasons regular season... again I believe the pacific got worse especially Calgary>>>Vegas>>Oilers>seattle Where LA and Vancouver will improve significantly... La>>Vancouver... and I predict Edmonton gets 106, LA Gets 105, Vegas Gets 100, Vancouver gets 98, seattle gets 96... I actually have Dallas winning the West at 108 points, Colorado Gets 105, Nashville at 98 points, Minnesota at 95 points, Winnepeg at 94 on the metro i have basically the same but Atlantic would have Boston and florida being a coin flip for second and Ottawa flipped with tampa... with Ottawa winning the last playoff spot... I also dont think detroit and buffalo will finish that low and give Buffalo a darkhorse rating to maybe surprise (There core is set to take the next step and could build on last seasons success, exactly how i predict LA Dallas and Vancouver to improve