2019-2020 Preseason Standings Predictions

[kyuss]

looking forward to the West predictions

[CasperX22]

looking forward to the West predictions

Prob too distraught.

[Matthew]

Great post Matthew, this probably got lost in the hectic time of year

Like fuck am I finishing 3rd , zibs has a new all star ppg winger

New York Rangers added since post. You fall to 4th.

[kimmer]

METROPOLITAN
1. Washington Capitals - If Bishop can remain healthy for the season, WSH should regain top spot.
2. Philadelphia Flyers - Does Koskinen help or hurt the goaltending? Definitely get to GP. Should again challenge for the division title.
3. New Jersey Devils - Solid development continues with a rise up the standings. Should likely get a playoff spot over PIT/NYI
4. Pittsburgh Penguins - Solid peripherals and goaltending will have PIT being a nuisance in the Metro. Scoring will hold them back. Playoffs in their future but little more.
5. New York Islanders - Often dismissed too early, this may be the first year playoffs are missed in a long time for the Islanders... Should battle FLA/BOS/OTT for the 2nd wildcard.
6. New York Rangers - Detroit of the Metro... some solid pieces but not enough to challenge for playoffs.
7. Columbus Blue Jackets - Could Kopitar rebound and Binnington carry CBJ to challenge for WC2? ... unlikely.
8. Carolina Hurricanes - will the GM actually keep his 1st overall?! Your guess is as good as mine...

u actually looking at both of our NHL roster and telling me I can't beat CLB 1 on 1? lol
just based on the fact that CLB has 2 active C's and comparing our wingers lol

[hong57]

nice write up.. thanks as always..
just want to check is it 1 vs 8 this year for playoff format? it seems im not up to date this league lol

[Da_Hawks]

1 v 8, 2 v 7, etc. is a much better playoff format than what the NHL runs IMO.

[The BBKL Insider]

lol I'm sure most ppl would prefer a new champ. I've gotten lucky squeezing out B2B close wins against Steve or he would be the one with the dynasty.

i'm 2 wins and 3 Loses in the finals.

You are 3 for 3?

[Bruyns]

lol I'm sure most ppl would prefer a new champ. I've gotten lucky squeezing out B2B close wins against Steve or he would be the one with the dynasty.

i'm 2 wins and 3 Loses in the finals.

You are 3 for 3?

Correct, 5 finals is still impressive. I'm assuming no one else has done that.

[kyuss]

1 v 8, 2 v 7, etc. is a much better playoff format than what the NHL runs IMO.

Obviously yes