It’s getting closer to the point in the NHL year where we can stop talking about RFAs and CBA negotiations and just get down to the good ol’ hockey.
Every summer sees changes amongst several teams in the league, some for good and some for bad. However, the changes that have come to the Eastern Conference specifically do take precedence. Why? Because the Leafs play in the Eastern Conference and if they want home-ice against the Boston Bruins in the first round, who they gain points against will make all the difference.
There is a wide expectation that the Big Three in the Atlantic Division will remain the same with the Leafs, Bruins and, Tampa Bay Lightning.