Today’s division snapshot focuses on the Metropolitan Division. I last checked in on the Metro in late November when the New Jersey Devils were in the midst of their historic win streak. The top of the standings have tightened up significantly since then. Let’s take a look at how the Metropolitan landscape has evolved over the past month, with data including games played up to December 17.
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Team Synopsis: New Jersey Devils – November 21, 2022
The New Jersey Devils are rolling. They have grabbed control of the Metropolitan Division with an incredible start to the season, including a 12 game win streak that they’ll look to extend tonight. My last look at the Devils was on September 21, during the preseason, where we saw reason to proclaim the Devils as the best dark horse contender of the 22/23 season. Let’s take a closer look at how the Devils have taken the NHL by storm.
Metropolitan Division Snapshot: November 20, 2022
Today we’re checking in on the Metropolitan Division. Our last snapshot was in late October, just a couple of weeks into the season. Some teams have separated themselves from the pack since then and we have a more significant sample size of games played this season.
Metropolitan Division Snapshot: October 24, 2022
Let’s take a look through the updated Metropolitan Division projected standings along with a look at early season trends for each team, with actual data for games played through October 22.
Metropolitan Division Snapshot: September 27, 2022
We took our last look at the Metropolitan Division in mid July after the dust had settle from the free agent frenzy. There was a trickle of additional moves through the latter part of the summer that shifted the landscape slightly. There are still a few roster decisions to be made with training camps underway, but let’s take a look at how the division is shaping up for puck drop on the regular season.
Team Synopsis: New Jersey Devils – September 21, 2022
The New Jersey Devils may be the best dark horse candidate for the 22/23 season. Will they realize their potential this season?
Metropolitan Division Snapshot: July 22, 2022
The dust has settled on this year’s free agent frenzy and we have a new picture of how the 22/23 season is shaping up. Let’s take a look at how the Metropolitan Division teams have fared since my last snapshot (after the draft) as attention shifts to the remaining RFAs.
Metropolitan Division Snapshot – July 9, 2022
The landscape has changed since my initial look at the Metropolitan Division during the 2022 offseason. With the entry draft in the rearview mirror, which teams have made early offseason moves to change the division outlook. Below, we’ll take a look at how each team’s outlook for the 2022-2023 season has change between my initial offseason snapshot and the end of the NHL entry draft.
Metropolitan Division Snapshot – June 11, 2022
What’s in store for the Metropolitan Division in 22/23? Are the incumbent playoff teams the early favorites? Which teams have the most potential to improve this offseason? Which teams face difficult decision this summer due to their cap situations?
Team Synopsis: New Jersey Devils – June 11, 2022
The New Jersey Devils 2021-2022 season is probably best described as a disappointment. What was behind the team’s struggles last season and is the future brighter? Let’s take a look.