Futures
Seattle Kraken under 91.5 (+100), 2*
Lightning under 108.5 (-130), 1*
Blackhawks over 90.5 (-110), 1*
Senators under 77.5 (-110), 1*
Red Wings under 77.5 (-105), 1*
Bruins over 102.5 (-110), 1*
Islanders to Win the Stanley Cup (+1600), 1*
Islanders to Win the East (+900), 1*
I think the Kraken total is a bit high. I like their defense, but they are going to struggle to score. Maybe they have a great record in one goal games, but that's hard to rely on. I think people remember how good Vegas was in year one and are anticipating history repeating itself. I'm a believer in the Kraken in a year or two, just not this year.
I feel like the Islanders are your classic playoff team. Their style of play, the way the roster is constructed, it feels like a team that has a good mix. I didn't take their season point total over because I think they are a team that will thrive most in a series setting. But I certainly like them to make a run. Trotz knows what he's doing and I expect to see the Islanders in the postseason and beyond.
Seattle Kraken under 91.5 (+100), 2*
Lightning under 108.5 (-130), 1*
Blackhawks over 90.5 (-110), 1*
Senators under 77.5 (-110), 1*
Red Wings under 77.5 (-105), 1*
Bruins over 102.5 (-110), 1*
Islanders to Win the Stanley Cup (+1600), 1*
Islanders to Win the East (+900), 1*
I think the Kraken total is a bit high. I like their defense, but they are going to struggle to score. Maybe they have a great record in one goal games, but that's hard to rely on. I think people remember how good Vegas was in year one and are anticipating history repeating itself. I'm a believer in the Kraken in a year or two, just not this year.
I feel like the Islanders are your classic playoff team. Their style of play, the way the roster is constructed, it feels like a team that has a good mix. I didn't take their season point total over because I think they are a team that will thrive most in a series setting. But I certainly like them to make a run. Trotz knows what he's doing and I expect to see the Islanders in the postseason and beyond.