As the NHL season slowly approaches, the Metropolitan division looks to be the strongest in the league. Responsible for three of the previous four Stanley Cups and five of the eight Eastern Conference playoff spots last season, the Metro has only gotten stronger in the offseason. With the division bound to be hyper-competitive, scoring will be essential for any team’s chances of success. Here are my predictions for the offensive rankings within the division for 2019-20.
8) Columbus Blue Jackets
I really enjoyed watching the Blue Jackets last season. Especially in the playoffs as they pulled off one of the biggest upsets in NHL playoff history, sweeping the Tampa Bay Lighting.