2020-21 Standings

Only thing I'd change is flip boston and toronto then flip Winnipeg and st Louis. Good standings though

I can get around flipping Boston and Toronto. Toronto's addressed what ailed them last year (physicality and blue line). However, I can't get my head around thinking St. Louis will barely make the playoffs. I feel like Winnipeg may not even make the playoffs with some of the moves they made this offseason.

Boston got noticeably worse on D and they won't have their offensive studs to start the season so they could potentially miss the playoffs all together.

If you swap pietrangelo for krug that's an obvious downgrade. I think Winnipeg surprised everyone with how good they were last season with a terrible defense. I think the D will improve this season and Laine is gonna take another step forward.

Boston will definitely hurt if Chara doesn't resign because now all of a sudden your top pairing last season is gone, but I think they will barely miss the playoffs next year and Steve Dangle will finally stop hurting.

Krug is better offensively, but I agree. Pietrangelo has a much better 200-foot game than pretty much anyone else. Vegas is scary this season with that d core and could potentially win the president's trophy.

Winnipeg's blue line depends on Pionk, who was on pace for 50 points last season, and Morrissey who is way overpaid. Their blue line sucks, but Hellebuyck (sorry his name is Jesus in Winnipeg) is unreal and in his prime. Statsny gives them center depth but if their blue line can rebound they will be high octane for sure.