NHL Season Secrets: Uncover the Surprising Strengths, Hidden Weaknesses, and Game-Changing X Factors for Every Team
Bold prediction: Prepare for regression from Matt Duchene
Last season: 49-29-4 (102 points), lost in first round
Stanley Cup odds: +800
Projected points: 111.3
Biggest strength: Having Gabriel Landeskog in the lineup on opening night. A conversation can be had about what it means for any team to lose its captain and longest-serving player for an extended period of time. Landeskog missed nearly three seasons, creating the challenge of trying to find someone who could help the team’s top six during his absence — with the lingering question of when he could return.



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