dark horse to make the playoffs? Ok maybe. Dark horse to win? Lol.

honestly, a bit of both. i see them making the playoffs and i genuinly believe they could do some damage

Typically teams play with 4 centers

I think the ceiling is pulling a CBJ-esque upset and then losing in the next round. That's as far as I could possibly see them going this year.

i can see them in the stanley cup final, but alot of things has to go Montreals way for that, honestly i see them in the 3rd round

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Some people just can't grasp the concept of different roster configurations lol

Playing the season in series will help them, having the best goalie tandem in thier division will help and solid depth will help BUT they need Suzuki and Kotkaniemi to take steps forward in order to make the playoffs or do anything in them.

Yeah but you need four centers, you can have 11 forwards but you will never see a team dress only three centers

Its fine

I have to agree with you, I see lots of people sleeping on Montreal...definite dark horse in my opinion as well. I love the moves they made this off season. Although a long shot to win the cup, I think they could do some damage in the playoffs as well.