Mid-Season Report
We have arrived at the halfway point of the NFL season. Here’s a brief rundown of who are contenders, outsiders and are planning for next season.
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AFC East
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They have proven that they are the best team in this division last season. Now it’s time for them to contend for a Super Bowl.
2. Miami Dolphins
They were just short of a playoff spot last year, but there is optimism that will get in this time around.
3. New England Patriots
A new era at quarterback is about to begin with Mac Jones taking the helm.
4. New York Jets
A new coaching staff and a new quarterback, but this time there seems to be a solid plan going forward.
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East Divsion
3. Boston Bruins vs. 4. New York Islanders
Players to Watch: D Charlie McAvoy and G Ilya Sorokin
Who Wins: Islanders in 7 games
Central Division
1. Carolina Hurricanes vs. 3. Tampa Bay Lightning
Players to Watch: F Martin Necas and F Nikita Kucherov
Who Wins: Lightning in 7 games
North Division
3. Winnipeg Jets vs. 4. Montreal Canadiens
Players to Watch: F Mark Scheifele and G Carey Price
Who Wins: Canadiens in 6 games
West Division
1. Colorado Avalanche vs. 2. Vegas Golden Knights
Players to Watch: F Nathan MacKinnon and G Marc-Andre Fleury
Who Wins: Avalanche in 6 games
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1. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. 4. New York Islanders
Players to Watch: G Tristan Jarry and F Mathew Barzal
Who Wins: Penguins in 6 games
2. Washington Capitals vs. 3. Boston Bruins
Players to Watch: D John Carlson and G Tuukka Rask
Who Wins: Bruins in 7 games
Central Division
1. Carolina Hurricanes vs. 4. Nashville Predators
Players to Watch: F Martin Necas and G Juuse Saros
Who Wins: Hurricanes in 5 games
2. Florida Panthers vs. 3. Tampa Bay Lightning
Players to Watch: D MacKenzie Weegar and D Victor Hedman
Who Wins: Lightning in 6 games
North Division
1. Toronto Maple Leafs vs. 4. Montreal Canadiens
Players to Watch: F Auston Matthews and G Carey Price
Who Wins: Maple Leafs in 5 games
2. Edmonton Oilers vs. 3. Winnipeg Jets
Players to Watch: F Connor McDavid and F Mark Scheifele
Who Wins: Oilers in 7 games
West Division
1. Colorado Avalanche vs. 4. St. Louis Blues
Players to Watch: F Nathan McKinnon and G Jordan Binnington
Who Wins: Avalanche in 6 games
2. Vegas Golden Knights vs. 3. Minnesota Wild
Players to Watch: D Shea Theodore and F Kirill Kaprizov
Who Wins: Golden Knights in 7 games
North Division
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It should come as no surprise that Vancouver played as well as they did in the Playoff bubble last season.
2. Toronto Maple Leafs
There is far too much talent on this team to fail once again. But the frustration will grow when the cap crunch comes.
3. Calgary Flames
A few shrewd moves in the offseason have Calgary hoping they solved their glaring issues. Mainly in net.
4. Edmonton Oilers
Expect huge scoring numbers from the offense. The rest of the group needs to be above average or better to clinch a playoff spot.
5. Winnipeg Jets
They could be a sneaky good team with Connor Hellebuyck in net.
6. Montreal Canadiens
A lot has to go right for them once again. Unfortunately they play in a very talented Canadian division.
7. Ottawa Senators
The future is quickly coming for them and this season will be an interesting one to watch. Continue reading
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