Team: 2019-20 Toronto Maple Leafs

Initial Creation Date: Aug. 16, 2019

Published: Aug. 17, 2019

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

X- Playoff Birth
Y- Division Winner
Z- Conference Winner
P- Presidents Trophy

Atlantic:

Tampa Bay-X,Y,Z
Toronto-x
Florida-x
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Boston
Montreal
Buffalo
Detroit
Ottawa

Now i think that the Atlantic no longer has the Title of the deadly division i would give that to Either the Central or Metro. TB has done a good job to keep the core together but i will be interested in what they do in regards to Braydon Point.
I think Barrie could be huge for TOR but i have my reservations about the 2nd & 3rd Pair RHD, The injury's to Dermott & Hyman to start the season could have TOR in for a rough start but should come out ok just due to offensive firepower
Florida has all the Tools to be in that #3 Seed while i feel either Florida/Boston/Montreal could easily take this spot i think the difference will be the Added goaltender for Florida they have all the tools needed to have a good playoff run.

Boston and Montreal i have the same level. Boston scares me just because every single year they are older and older, McAvoy contract will limit what Boston can buy on the TDL while at the same time they every year time and time again prove me wrong by beinig absolute monsters with the Kraken that is that first line. Montreal on the other hand, is super young but i think the Kids still need another 1-2 years before Montreal are true contenders.

Buffalo,Detriot and Ottawa are going to be the bottom feeders in my eyes Buffalo i like their off season moves but i still have very little faith in their goaltending & Offensive depth. Detriot and Ottawa are just in full rebuild mode.

Metro:

Washington-X,Y
New York Islanders-x
New Jersey-x
Pittsburgh-x
Carolina-x
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Philadelphia
New York Rangers
Columbus

I think New Jersey is going to have a HUGE surge this year their off season in my opinion was the best of any team and its not even close. Adding Subban for almost nothing of substantial value off their Roster. Adding Hughes makes them contenders for years to come. Washington is still the clear Favorite in the division with massive falloffs from Columbus. The Rangers I would had higher if i had more faith in their Goaltending.

Pacific:

Vegas-X,Y,Z,P
Calgary-x
Arizona-x
San Jose-x
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Vancouver
Edmonton
LA
Anaheim

Pacific shoulder be super close. will be a massive fight for #3-5th in the Division between Arizona,San Jose & Vancouver. Best off season IMO has to be San Jose with that team friendly signings and locking up Karlsson. Anaheim and LA will be the weakest in the conference and it wont even be close. Vegas will be absolute monsters. A full year of Mark Stone whom in my opinion is a Top 5 Winger in the NHL a premier two-way forward with unreal offensive abilitys.

Central

Colorado-X,Y
St.Louis-x
Dallas-x
Chicago-x
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Winnipeg
Nashville
Minnesota

This was by far the hardest division to predict. But i have loved both Chiacgos & Dallas' moves in the Offseason while Winnipeg & Nashville have gotten significantly weaker. Minnesota should be right there with Ottawa in the bottom 3 in the league. Colorado is the new best in the Central for years to come.