23-24 Predictions And Awards

Team: 2023-24 Custom Team

Initial Creation Date: Oct. 9, 2023

Published: Oct. 10, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Couple variations from consensus in here, but it'd be pointless to make predictions if they were gonna completely match consensus. I'll take any heat for them though

Quick explanations:
Atlantic - Other than TOR, I think the next 5 teams vary from like a 50-80% chance to get in so really tough to order them. Think that FLA edges out OTT for WC2 late after they get healthy.

Metro - CAR at 3 says more about NJD/NYR than it does CAR. I think NYR will fix some of their issues and keep up with the other 2, at least more than most expect. NYI/PIT and CBJ/WSH duos each in their own mini tiers together after the top 3.

Central - DAL edges out COL in a tight race. Really think STL bounces back, they were decent after that tough opening stretch last year and the roster is too good to finish that low again. If Binnington can avoid being ASS I think they'll get back into playoffs. MIN really gonna feel the impact of the 14 mil dead cap and regress, but still be in a tough battle for WC2 with CGY.

Pacific - Top 4 are all super close and legit teams, but opted for this order. I think LA ends up last of the group due to the goaltending (really hoping they add someone legit midseason), but all 4 teams are legit good/great and could finish in any order I believe.

Awards
Hart - Jack Hughes
Norris - Miro Heiskanen
Vezina - Igor Shesterkin (If Rangers take the step I think they will, Shesty should get his 2nd)
Calder - Devon Levi (Bedard is too easy a pick and Levi looks LEGIT)
President's Trophy - Devils