Sabre wont make the playoffs.
The East is too good for them right now.

If Ristolainen fetches that, I might try MoJo on the top line and Ehlers on the 2nd line to spread the talent out a little more.

I'm probably in the minority, but I don't think playoffs are out of the question. This team had no depth last year and the additions of Vesey, MoJo, and Olofsson will help a lot more than most people think. The defense has also improved with Miller, a full season of Montour, and possibly Joker. Also, don't underestimate the impact a new coach can have on the team. Maybe Dahlin messes around and puts up 70 points and Eichel breaks 100. Ultimately I think a lot of it will come down to goaltending and health, but they have certainly improved.