Two teams that will most likely be bad that no one is talking about

I am one of the few people who thinks Lafreniere will really struggle on NYR. The coach will most likely put him with Howden & the Bitteto-JJ pairing. He is going to get crushed at even strength.

I don’t think the rangers will be worse than last year. They’re goaltending should improve seeing as they’ll be running two young goalies who desire to be starters (shes obviously has a huge step up and more potential but georgiev’s got game)

They also get Laf who all things considered should be very good (“unproven” but he was first overall and there is no worrying signs, and he’s a more sure bet than some of the recent first OA selections like the hischier Nolan, Hughes kakko drafts). Im not a Laf fan boy, he’s not my favourite player from his draft nor do I think he’ll be the best from his draft.

They definitely aren’t gonna be a team who should get a top 3 spot on their div. But they could fight for a wildcard or something whenever we find out the formats. Not a lottery team but not a playoff contender.

Rangers have two solid goalies they just didn’t improve at all, outside of adding the first overall pick.

Yeah they have bad center depth, they are going to have to balance out the lines this year to be successful.

Bad*?
Agreed for both but I think VAN can still get in the playoffs.