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At The Bottom Of The Bottom

from John Matisz of The Score,

This is an annual exercise conducted after the dust has settled on the draft and free agency. The tiers are based on projections for the 2020-21 season only, not the long-term trajectories of each franchise. Lastly, keep in mind the timing. We're all awaiting word on the 2020-21 NHL season, which means there's runway for teams before rosters need to be finalized.

Worst of the worst (8th tier)
In a league of their own in a not-so-nice way

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