Tank's 2022/23 NHL Predictions
Toronto Maple Leafs are built for success in the regular season but set up for failure in playoffs. Florida Panthers have added toughness and scoring with Matthew Tkachuk. Tampa Bay Lightning fell short of a threepeat last season. Boston Bruins are in decline. Ottawa Senators could be in Wild Card hunt. Detroit Red Wings are improving. Buffalo Sabres are at least a year away from the playoffs, Montreal Canadiens are trying to recover from their worst season in franchise history.
The Rangers came within one game of the Stanley Cup Final last season. Carolina Hurricanes will be a force, especially with the addition of Max Pacioretty and Brent Burns. Pittsburgh Penguins will continue to be solid contenders, as will Washington Capitals. New York Islanders will rebound and contend for a playoff spot after a disastrous 2022. Columbus Blue Jackets will have a disappointing season, while Philadelphia Flyers will stay in the cellar.
Colorado Avalanche are the favorites to win the Stanley Cup again. Minnesota Wild are an enigma, while St. Louis Blues are built for the postseason. Winnipeg Jets are a wild card team. Nashville Predators are on the decline. Arizona Coyotes are among the worst teams in the NHL. Chicago Blackhawks are going to sell Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane.
Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Vegas Golden Knights, Los Angeles Kings, Seattle Kraken, Vancouver Canucks, Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks are predicted to finish in the top three in Tank's 2022/23 NHL Predictions. The Oilers are stacked and loaded. Calgary will miss Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk. Vegas will rebound to make the playoffs. Los Angles will struggle to do that. Seattle will take a step closer to the playoff.
Connor McDavid, Jay Woodcroft and Aleksander Barkov were awarded the Art Ross Trophy for leading scorer. Matty Beniers was awarded Calder Trophy as the best rookie. Cale Makar was named Norris Trophy winner for best defenseman. Igor Shesterkin was given Vezina Trophy award for the top goalkeeper.
Tank's 2022/23 NHL Predictions: Jack Adams Award Winner (Best Coach): Jay Woodcroft, Oilers, Art Ross Trophy (Leading Scorer): Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers. Calder Trophy Winner: Matty Beniers, Kraken. Selke Trophy winner (Defenisve Forward): Aleksander Barkov, Panthers, Norris Trophy winners (Defenseman): Cale Makar, Avalanche, and Vezina Trophy winning goalie: Igor Shesterkin, Rangers.
