Eklund: EXACTLY What Will Happen in the Atlantic Division.

Oh boy, here we go again

- Wissler

Eklund: EXACTLY What Will Happen in the Atlantic Division.
- Eklund

So did Paul (cbj blogger) vanish from the face of the earth ?

GRITTY.

Oh boy, here we go again
- Aetherial

I am sure it would be far worse if he had the leafs listed 1st

The Penguins D corps should not be grouped with the likes of Toronto. They are a solid group. Not the best in the East but definitely above that designation.

Oh boy, here we go again
- Aetherial

it's unreal.

GRITTY.
- GalacticStone

This should be the only allowed topic until at least December.

Ek- you keep saying that Domi is going to help the Habs (in a previous blog you said he was going to help the PP). Galchenyuk is a much better PP weapon and will likely outscore Domi again. I don’t know what level you think he’ll beat Chucky other than suspensions and sucker punches

#8 Ottawa....train wreck...No talent....No depth
#7 Montreal....see Ottawa
#6 Detroit....not enough talent to go around
#5 Buffalo....will be better...added talent and depth...coaching/goaltending concerns
#4 FLA...reliant upon an ancient Luongo....If he stays healthy, could surprise
#3 Boston....some good young talent...How long can Bergeron and Chara keep going?
#2 TOR...Forward depth unrivaled..G is solid....Defense is a concern.
#1 TB....Balanced squad. No weaknesses

I'm taking the bets on Buffalo above Boston or Florida over Toronto...

Both are not happenning

I hope EK is right and Detroit finishes 8th in the Atlantic.

#Lose4Hughes

I'm taking the bets on Buffalo above Boston or Florida over Toronto...

Both are not happenning
- Xizord

Yeah I think both teams will be good, and I think Florida will snag a wild card spot.

But the above ain't happening.

#8 Ottawa....train wreck...No talent....No depth
#7 Montreal....see Ottawa
#6 Detroit....not enough talent to go around
#5 Buffalo....will be better...added talent and depth...coaching/goaltending concerns
#4 FLA...reliant upon an ancient Luongo....If he stays healthy, could surprise
#3 Boston....some good young talent...How long can Bergeron and Chara keep going?
#2 TOR...Forward depth unrivaled..G is solid....Defense is a concern.
#1 TB....Balanced squad. No weaknesses
- BernardShakey

This seems pretty reasonable but I would like to understand where you are coming from with coaching/goaltending concerns regarding the Buffalo Sabres? Goaltending seems self explanatory and other than Housley being fairly new I don't understand the concern.

I think people are underestimating Boston

Bergeron is still a premier 2-way center
Heinen and Debrusk another year experience
Pastrnak is already a star
Marchand is one of the best players in the league

There is some age happening with their core, but I think they have a good year ahead.

Buffalo over Boston? I just don't see it.

Personally I think the top three will be the same as last year, but maybe a different order.

Leafs
Bolts
Bruins
Panthers
Sabres

That's how I personally see it.

#8 Ottawa....train wreck...No talent....No depth
#7 Montreal....see Ottawa
#6 Detroit....not enough talent to go around
#5 Buffalo....will be better...added talent and depth...coaching/goaltending concerns
#4 FLA...reliant upon an ancient Luongo....If he stays healthy, could surprise
#3 Boston....some good young talent...How long can Bergeron and Chara keep going?
#2 TOR...Forward depth unrivaled..G is solid....Defense is a concern.
#1 TB....Balanced squad. No weaknesses
- BernardShakey

Buffalo over Boston? I just don't see it.

Personally I think the top three will be the same as last year, but maybe a different order.

Leafs
Bolts
Bruins
Panthers
Sabres

That's how I personally see it.
- Rinosaur

eklund's shocking 'em into leaving lots of comments.


man, so many people read my blog. i must be awesome.

seriously, tell my mom i'm awesome.

or has that finally run its course?


maybe billybud was right about this place.

or has that finally run its course?


maybe billybud was right about this place.
- kicksave856

Atlantic Standings top to bottom

Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Ottawa
Buffalo
Tampa
Boston
Florida
Montreal
Detroit
Toronto

Buffalo over Boston? I just don't see it.

Personally I think the top three will be the same as last year, but maybe a different order.

Leafs
Bolts
Bruins
Panthers
Sabres

That's how I personally see it.
- Rinosaur

I don't see how the Leafs finish ahead of Tampa. Defense favors Tampa, Forward groups have similar depth, goaltending probably favors Tampa by a bit.

Atlantic Standings top to bottom

Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Ottawa
Buffalo
Tampa
Boston
Florida
Montreal
Detroit
Toronto
- Aetherial