A new analysis examines which NHL teams are poised for significant improvement this season, identifying standout candidates based on roster upgrades, coaching changes, and developmental progress. The piece also highlights teams that may struggle to replicate last year’s success, pointing to key factors like player injuries, contract expirations, and underperforming lineups. For hockey fans tracking shifts in team dynamics, this breakdown offers a data-driven look at which squads could surprise—or disappoint—amid the league’s evolving landscape.

Projecting the NHL's leap-forward, regression candidates  ESPN