13 thoughts on “Four NHL teams ready to take a big jump in 2025”
I have to disagree with your third pick. Your completely ignoring the fact that their powerplay was ranked 24th last season and they didnt address it at all in the offseason. Plus their best defensman is getting older and showing signs of decline. How exactly are they suppose to “jump” with these problems??
The problem with this analysis is your not accounting for division strength. Sure, these teams might improve, but if everyone else in their division also improves then what? A “big jump” in wins doesnt mean anything if it doesnt translate to playoff positioning. Context matters alot here and your kinda ignoring it.
Finally some good analysis! Been saying this about the Sabres all season but nobody listens. Their young core is developing nicely and the goaltending has improved alot. Defense still needs work tho but they’ll definitly surprise people next year.
Oh yes, because we definitely haven’t heard this exact same take about these teams every single year for the past five years. But THIS time it’s different, right? 😂
Yeah right, another “bold predictions” article that will age like milk. Remember when everyone said the same thing about half these teams last year? How’d that work out?
This is completly off base. None of these teams are ready for anything except more dissapointments. The Sabres? Seriously?? They been “rebuilding” for like a decade now lol
Solid points overall. One thing you didnt mention is special teams – the difference between a wildcard team and a division winner often comes down to PP and PK efficiency.
Worth noting that three of these four teams have made significant changes to their coaching staff in the past 18 months. Historical data shows that teams typically need at least one full season to adapt to new systems before seeing real improvement. The cap space situation for two of them is also gonna be intresting to watch, especially with some key RFAs coming up.
Interesting take. I think your right about two of them but the other two seem like wishful thinking. Goaltending is still questionable for atleast one of these teams.
Love the optimism but hockey gods dont work that way my friend. Every season someone writes this exact article and every season half the “sure things” fall apart by December. Its almost like predicting the future is hard or something…
ur telling me these are the teams?? what about the wings they got way better prospect pool and actual veteran leadership now. this list makes no sense tbh
I have to disagree with your third pick. Your completely ignoring the fact that their powerplay was ranked 24th last season and they didnt address it at all in the offseason. Plus their best defensman is getting older and showing signs of decline. How exactly are they suppose to “jump” with these problems??
The problem with this analysis is your not accounting for division strength. Sure, these teams might improve, but if everyone else in their division also improves then what? A “big jump” in wins doesnt mean anything if it doesnt translate to playoff positioning. Context matters alot here and your kinda ignoring it.
Finally some good analysis! Been saying this about the Sabres all season but nobody listens. Their young core is developing nicely and the goaltending has improved alot. Defense still needs work tho but they’ll definitly surprise people next year.
Oh yes, because we definitely haven’t heard this exact same take about these teams every single year for the past five years. But THIS time it’s different, right? 😂
Yeah right, another “bold predictions” article that will age like milk. Remember when everyone said the same thing about half these teams last year? How’d that work out?
This is completly off base. None of these teams are ready for anything except more dissapointments. The Sabres? Seriously?? They been “rebuilding” for like a decade now lol
LMAO this is some serious copium. “Ready to take a big jump” = “might possibly maybe potentially not finish dead last again” 💀
Solid points overall. One thing you didnt mention is special teams – the difference between a wildcard team and a division winner often comes down to PP and PK efficiency.
Not bad predictions actually. The cap situation and prospect development timelines support atleast 2-3 of these. Good read.
Worth noting that three of these four teams have made significant changes to their coaching staff in the past 18 months. Historical data shows that teams typically need at least one full season to adapt to new systems before seeing real improvement. The cap space situation for two of them is also gonna be intresting to watch, especially with some key RFAs coming up.
Interesting take. I think your right about two of them but the other two seem like wishful thinking. Goaltending is still questionable for atleast one of these teams.
Love the optimism but hockey gods dont work that way my friend. Every season someone writes this exact article and every season half the “sure things” fall apart by December. Its almost like predicting the future is hard or something…
ur telling me these are the teams?? what about the wings they got way better prospect pool and actual veteran leadership now. this list makes no sense tbh