The distance from the top to the bottom of the Metropolitan Division was 42 points—but we'll likely see tremendous movement this coming year. The power teams have tweaked their rosters and recovered from free-agent losses, but the bottom feeders are going to be more difficult to overwhelm in 2015-16.
Last year the New York Rangers won the division and made it all the way to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final. The Washington Capitals and New York Islanders made things interesting and have improved, while the Pittsburgh Penguins made the marquee move of the summer by acquiring Phil Kessel. Also-rans like the Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes have also stepped up their game, and the New Jersey Devils had a quietly effective summer.
As we edge nearer to opening night for 2015-16, here's a preview of the Metropolitan Division and the big stories we'll see this winter—along with the predicted standings.
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2015-16 NHL Predictions: Preview and Picks for Metropolitan Division
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