Now, I saved this division for last because this is the division that I think could be the one that stirs up a completely different ending than the one I think will happen. So much intrigue in this division, so let’s get going.
#8) San Jose Sharks
This should come as no surprise as the Sharks were by far the worst team in the NHL last season. But the additions of Will Smith, (Not the actor) and Macklin Cellebrini, will definitely make this team more watchable this season. Add on Askarov’s demand for a trade out of Nashville and the fact that he will be the guy for the Sharks makes it incredibly interesting.
#7) Anaheim Ducks
What is this team? I don’t know, Getzlaf retires and things just rolled down hill with Zegras. He’s flashy, he’s skilled, but he is not a player that will win you a Stanley Cup. I get having fun on and off the ice, I’m all for it. But the compete level out of him in the past few years leaves so much to be desired.
#6) LA Kings
The Kings are the team I think that drops quite a bit from the past few seasons, but again, without Pierre-Luc Dubois this could lift the spirits of the locker room. PLD is the same as Zegras, we’ve seen it at the World Championships, when he cares and has the want to do it he can no problems. When he’s not all there he’s just a skate and glide player.
#5) Calgary Flames
Yes I know this surprises you that the Flames are ranked this high. However, the Flames have done something I think is fantastic. They’re letting the young guys truly compete for a spot. For years the Flames have almost guaranteed all the roster spots for veterans and PTO contracts and let the young guys suffer in the minors long past their time and wasting that capital. There’s competition in camp for everyone, and that just makes the team that much better.
#4) Seattle Kraken
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