NHL Season Secrets: Uncover the Surprising Strengths, Hidden Weaknesses, and Game-Changing X Factors for Every Team
Bold prediction: The Rangers return to the playoffs
Last season: 40-31-11 (91 points), lost in the first round
Stanley Cup odds: +5000
Projected points: 87.6
Biggest strength: The Canadiens essentially ended their rebuild with a surprising playoff appearance last season, generated through its young core headlined by Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. And that group got an offseason upgrade with the addition of defenseman Noah Dobson via draft-day trade, a move that should elevate Montreal on both sides of the puck. Dobson is an elite puck-moving defender who can contribute offensively for the Canadiens and provide support for rising blue-line star Lane Hutson.
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