As the 2015-16 NHL season enters its second quarter, some may feel trends have been firmly established.
Not so.
A short 20-game sample can fool many into thinking what they are seeing is reality, whereas oftentimes it is simply an indication of a team or player either needing some time to warm up, or some time to come back to earth.
Here, then, are 12 bold predictions of what is absolutely guaranteed to happen in the second quarter of this season. You can take these to the bank. They are guaranteed.
The Lightning are simply too talented at too many positions and too well-coached to remain a picture of mediocrity for much longer.