I don't see the Sens being that high or the Habs that low. I think even IF Price does not play we more likely end up in the same range as Detroit, NYI and Columbus. I think that is where the Sens finish as well

I'm the biggest Sens fan out there, and even if Ottawa knocks it out of the park this summer I struggle to see them even in a wildcard spot. For them to land top 3 is next to impossible. Basically you need Sanderson to come in like Mo Seider, Stützle to launch himself into the Hart conversation and for Forsberg to not only repeat this past season, but improve on it. Then you need nearly perfect health and growth from every other u25 player on the team.

The sens are looking like they could pull a Florida Panthers this off season. Obviously not as good, but I think they will be pretty good.

Buffalo showed a heck of a lot more than Ottawa did. I don’t think Ottawa has a shot at the playoffs next year. They’ll be out of hte picture in the first month again.

1 or 2 big FA signings, and a potentially more reliable goalie and ya'll in a really good shape.

If Tampa continues like game one and falls apart *shrug*

Vancouver will be higher than that especially you when you add a good defense in front of Demko

Somehow i don't see either New Jersey and Ottawa going from the 5th and 7th worst teams in the league one season, To a top 3 spot the next season. both teams are young and up and coming. But i don't see either being in a top 3 spot. both at best might be close to bubble teams but that's about it.