Quoting: Dekes
Ya that’s true metro is more competitive the Atlantic is just very stacked on the top 4, buffalo and Detroit have looked to turn a table though they could be competitive in the next few years
Quoting: gaudetster
I think Metro is better because there is no Ottawa, Mtl, Buff, Det. Metro also has 3 of the last 6 cups. Pretty close though. Either way the East has 8 of the best 10ish teams
Top to bottom Metro is the most competitive; top to bottom best fan bases; and top to bottom most storied/quality franchises. Really Carolina being the weakest link on those categories.
After Carolina you have Devils, Islanders, Phily, Rangers, Caps, Boston and Pens. I mean top to bottom every year these teams compete for play-off spots and to win the division. And if teams are down, they arnt for long.
The Devils and Phily are down now but those are two storied and mid-big market teams. Their fans arnt gonna accept losing for long.
The Isles are usually alsways competitive. They spent this off season; it just doesn’t look like it’s worked out this year.
Every year the play-offs spots are tough and close in the Metro. Pens, Caps, Boston, Phily, Rangers, Islanders are always competitive. The Devils had a long run at being competitive and play-off bound every year too. And now Carolina is loaded. Come on.