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I just checked in to see if my old Habs held onto Binnington long enough to see him finally break through..... nope...
I enjoy reading the commentary from the former Montreal GM! League's not the same without ya Snug.In fairness though and coming from a Blues Fan, Binnington had pretty much played himself out of their long term plans and his NHL prospects looked bleak. He revived his career last year though. Props to whoever stole him from Montreal.You never know with these Goalies. I traded Rittich last year and that's not looking so hot right now. It looks even worse for the team that gave up Mark Stone in the deal and then decided to let Rittich walk as a UFA though lol.
I can take a shot at predicting the future for the Atlantic. RedWings #1Good owner.Actively managed team.Mainly adds. Very little subtraction here.Seems to be perennial contender in the Atlantic.Has plenty of 1st round draft picks to use to build his team now and in the future. Bruins #2Good owner.Winning history with 2 championships.Core of roster still in place. Canadiens #3Active and relatively new motivated owner.Has all the right pieces to compete and win this year. Maple Leafs #4Good active owner.Hellebuyck might carry team.Blueline might lack depth.Plenty of scoring up front to challenge for Top 3 finish, easily in mix for Wildcard. Lightning #5Active owner.Evolving roster.Blueline might lack experience.MiLR being rebuilt.If Cory Schneider plays approx 50 games TB bumps up to Top 3.Huge trade for Tavares to compliment Stamkos. Sabres #6Active owner. Continuing rebuilding project started in 2017-18.Some good prospects on the MiLR.If Tristan Jarry and Thatcher Demko get semi-regular NHL PT, watch out! Senators #7Well managed team.Thin on the W.D lacks depth.Lots of good prospects in the MiLR.Recently landed a 1B goalie in Kinkaid. Darkhorse to climb into a Wildcard spot by mid-season.