I don't think they have the horses. Yes, I think this is the beginning of what can be a cup contender, maybe even next season if they drop a few of the names I mentioned.

Still, no way I'm giving that group a pass this year until they prove they WILL play in playoff mode. Perron never has, Steen never has, Tarasenko never has, Schwartz never has, Bouwmeester never has, and Petro never has......so let's see what they bring this year.

They may not even have Nashville in the first round.....they have a tougher schedule than the Note does....and I wouldn't count out the Blues to catch Winnepeg at this point. But yeah, likely Nashville.

Yeah, they have beaten Tampa this season.....but the 2nd and 3rdd period Saturday night was not pretty. I don't think they can win 2 games against that team in a series.....but I'll go out on a limb and say Binnington...if he can handle the pressure as a rookie.... could make a difference there.

Lots of question marks for a "good team".....we'l see.