The Atlantic Next Season

[Pop Zeus]

Toronto - The favorite. Still young. They've won around - so they may not feel any pressure to blow anything up like they would have if they lost.
Florida - Way too much talent. Making the playoffs should never have been an issue.
Tampa - Still good enough to be near the top - but a crucial injury away from falling out of the playoffs.
Boston - Bergeron done? Krecji done? Bert Foligno, and Hathaway are UFAs.So is Orlov. Gonna be interesting.
Buffalo - Of the four bottom feeders - they're the closest. But they need a goalie and a veteran D.
-------------------------------------- Above should be in the playoff mix.
Ottawa - Probably still not a playoff team unless Boston completely fails and Buffalo implodes. But they're close. Their centers need to be better as two-way guys. Their D isn't the best either.
Detroit - I just don't see enough talent driving this bus.
Montreal - I don't see this team being ready for a couple years.