The Nashville Predators ran into a juggernaut in the first round of last year’s playoffs. Are they better equipped to contend this season?
Analysis
Team Synopsis: Carolina Hurricanes – September 21, 2022
The Carolina Hurricanes put their cap space to use this summer. Will the addition of Max Pacioretty and Brent Burns take them to the next level?
Team Synopsis: Calgary Flames – September 20, 2022
The Calgary Flames had the most tumultuous offseason in recent memory. Can their re-tooled roster avenge a disappointing end to the 21/22 season?
Team Synopsis: Florida Panthers – September 19, 2022
The Florida Panthers were a force during the regular season last year. Can they translate that success into a deep playoff run this season?
Team Synopsis: St Louis Blues – September 18, 2022
The St Louis Blues locked up a pair of young stars to long term extensions this summer. Do they have the talent surrounding them to contend this season and beyond?
Team Synopsis: Washington Capitals – September 14, 2022
Alex Ovechking continues to fill the net as he chases Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. Can he lead an aging Washington Capitals core on another long playoff run?
Team Synopsis: Los Angeles Kings – September 13, 2022
The Los Angeles Kings took a big step forward last season, putting together a storybook run to the playoffs. Is the Kings new core ready to contend?
Team Synopsis: Boston Bruins – September 12, 2022
The band is back together for another year. Can the Boston Bruins go on one more deep playoff run before the clock runs out on their core?
Team Synopsis: Winnipeg Jets – September 11, 2022
The winds of change seemed to be blowing into the Winnipeg Jets organization following a disappointing 21/22 season. As the dust settles on the offseason, though, it appears the Jets will give their core another chance under a new coach.
Team Synopsis: Columbus Blue Jackets – September 9, 2022
The Columbus Blue Jackets were involved in one of the most surprising UFA signings in recent memory. Can Johnny Gaudreau help them get back to the postseason?