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?
Analysis
Team Synopsis: Minnesota Wild – August 21, 2022
Led by Kirill Kaprisov, the Wild’s offense has surged to life over the past two seasons but two consecutive first round exits have left lingering questions. Can they continue to build on the current foundation in the 22/23 season?
Team Synopsis: Philadelphia Flyers – August 18, 2022
The Philadelphia Flyers started the 21/22 season off strong, but it fell off the rails in the second quarter of the season. After jettisoning their long-time captain at the trade deadline, are the Flyers headed for another rebuild?
Team Synopsis: Seattle Kraken – August 17, 2022
The Seattle Kraken’s inaugural season went down as one to forget. With plenty of promise for a respectable season going into the campaign, the Kraken quickly sunk to the bottom of the Pacific. Will the Kraken’s second season be better than the first?
Team Synopsis: Montreal Canadiens – August 16, 2022
The Montreal Canadiens fall from grace was swift and dramatic. After a Stanley Cup Final appearance in 2021, the Habs finished the 21/22 season in last place in the NHL. With a management change mid-season, the Canadiens appear to be headed down the re-build path. What’s in store for the first full season under the new regime?
Team Synopsis: Arizona Coyotes – August 15, 2022
The Arizona Coyotes took up residence in the NHL basement and made collecting draft picks a full time hobby and missing last place in the NHL by just 2 points. With a large number of expiring contracts on the books this summer, the Coyotes roster will certainly look different in the 22-23 season. Will different mean better or are the Coyotes set to occupy the NHL basement once again?
Team Synopsis: New York Rangers – August 10, 2022
The New York Rangers went on a run to the Eastern Conference Final last season, a year after a controversial GM change altered the trajectory of the club. Was their 21/22 success a flash in the pan or should we expect the Rangers among the Eastern Conference’s top teams again in 22/23?
Team Synopsis: Edmonton Oilers – August 8, 2022
Have the Oilers finally found a supporting cast that can help Connor McDavid find consistent playoff success? Let’s take a look at a the Oilers’ 21/22 season, along with projections for the 22/23 season to see how they stack up.
Team Synopsis: Tampa Bay Lightning – August 5, 2022
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s run the past three seasons has been nothing short of spectacular. Back-to-back Stanley Cups followed by a third straight trip to the final where they fell to the Avalanche last season has left the Lightning with the most dominant 3 year stretch in the salary cap era. Let’s take a look at a the Lightning’s 21/22 season, along with projections for the 22/23 season to see how likely they are to keep rolling with the current core.
Team Synopsis: Colorado Avalanche – August 4, 2022
Stanley Cup Champions. It’s the goal of many, but only one team earns the title each season. This year it was the Colorado Avalanche prevailing after a number of disappointing playoff exits in recent years. The final was appointment viewing, as the Avs had to knock off the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final. Let’s take a look at a dominant 21/22 season from the Avalanche, along with what’s in store for the 22/23 season.