The Anaheim Ducks have some exciting young players working their way into NHL stardom. Can they take the next step in the 22/23 season?
Analysis
Team Synopsis: Ottawa Senators – August 7, 2022
The Ottawa Senators made some big moves this summer. Will it be enough to change their fortunes for the upcoming season?
Team Synopsis: Dallas Stars – September 6, 2022
The Dallas Stars have been mediocre since their run to the Stanley Cup Final in the 2020 bubble. They narrowly missed the playoffs the following season and squeaked in last year only to bow out in the first round. Will the Stars remain mired in mediocrity this season?
Team Synopsis: New York Islanders – September 1, 2022
After two straight trips to the Eastern Conference Final, the New York Islanders fell short of the playoffs last season. Can they return to the postseason in 22/23?
Team Synopsis: San Jose Sharks – August 31, 2022
The Sharks got off to a strong start in a weak Pacific Division, but faded off the playoff pace by about the 20 game mark. They were below average both offensively and defensively at 5v5 and poor finishing resulted in the lowest 5v5 GF/60 in the NHL. Their goaltending was decent, as a variety of Sharks netminders held the fort reasonably near break even with expected goals against.
Team Synopsis: Buffalo Sabres – August 30, 2022
The Sabres have been bottom dwellers in the NHL for a decade. Is there hope they can finally start to move upward this season?
Team Synopsis: Chicago Blackhawks – August 29, 2022
After a disappointing 2021-2022 season, the Blackhawks appear to be fully back in re-build mode. Do they have a decent chance of winning the draft lottery next season?
Team Synopsis: Pittsburgh Penguins – August 24, 2022
After some uncertainty after the end of the 21/22 season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are running it back for another season led by Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang. Can they lead the Penguins on one more Stanley Cup run?
Team Synopsis: Vegas Golden Knights – August 23, 2022
The Vegas Golden Knights missed the playoffs for the first time in their history last season. Was it a case of one bad season or a worrying sign of a downward trend?
Team Synopsis: Toronto Maple Leafs – August 22, 2022
The Toronto Maple Leafs last won a playoff series in 2004. With several strong regular seasons in recent seasons, they haven’t been able to break through in the postseason. Will that change in the 22/23 season?