Off-season Outlook

The Winnipeg Jets can afford to remain mediocre with the talent they have. This is going to be an important season for the club.

The Florida Panthers have made a lot of moves to be a top in the NHL right now. Still, they have a few noteworthy prospects to know about, and Tony Ferrari digs into that.

Is there a lot to like for the Canucks? There is. They're headed in the right direction, but what's realistic for them in 2022-23?

The Capitals have been trying to replicate their Stanley Cup glory of 2018, with diminishing degrees of success. You still can't count them out, though, and they're hoping their summer moves will keep them in contention.

After making the Stanley Cup final in 2018, Vegas has been unable to repeat that degree of success, and, last season, they failed to make the playoffs for the first time in their existence. Will they turn things around in 2022-23?

After a busy start to the summer, the Toronto Maple Leafs still have some work to do before the regular season begins. The core is still mostly the same, but will that be enough to finally break the playoff curse?

The Tampa Bay Lightning have more than enough skill and experience to get the job done yet again. With a similar roster to last season, how far can Tampa Bay go this year?

The St. Louis Blues are still one of the league’s most dangerous teams, but questions remain heading into the season.

The Seattle Kraken are still just getting started, so don't expect huge gains in 2022-23. Still, what are they capable of?

New GM Mike Grier has his work cut out for him in San Jose. Where can he and new coach David Quinn take this team in 2022-23?

Pittsburgh continues to find ways to get the most out of its core group, regardless of injuries, absences, you name it. Can they stay in the hunt this year?

If any team needed a full-on teardown and complete rebuild, it was Philadelphia. Can the team change its course with a new coach at the helm?

There is legitimate hope the Senators can emerge as one of the most improved groups in the entire league. How far can the new-look Sens go in 2022-23?

The Metro won't be an easy division again in 2022-23, but the New York Rangers look ready for the challenge after an impressive campaign last season.

The New York Islanders had a season to forget last year. Will they turn things around in 2022-23?

The New Jersey Devils have a slew of new names baked into the roster, but they're far from done this summer as they look to force themselves back into playoff contention.

The Predators still have some valuable pieces, but will it be enough to cause some damage in 2022-23?

The Wild had a strong regular season in 2021-22, but had nothing to show for it. How will they fare in 2022-23?

The Kings have a deep pool of prospects, and the future is no longer far away for this franchise. There's still some work to do this summer, but Los Angeles is on the right track.

After a fantastic regular season, the Panthers came up short when it mattered most. There's some challenges on the horizon, but expect them to still be a top contender in 2022-23.

The Edmonton Oilers weren't far off from a Stanley Cup final appearance, but what does the off-season have in store for the club?

Wings fans and ownership have faith in Yzerman’s ability to reverse course, but the newest hired guns - on the bench and on the ice - need to come up big for the Red Wings to take things a step further next year.

The Dallas Stars have an aging core, but the team's young stars will be expected to play an even bigger role this season. With new coach Peter DeBoer leading the way, what can this club accomplish in 2022-23?

A playoff berth in 2022-23 is not going to be easy for Columbus, but they have some cap space to work with. Jarmo Kekalainen will have his hands full to make best use of the summer.