Some NHL analysts are getting ahead of schedule. While typically preseason predictions and projections are something we wait for mid-September for, one of the more accurate analysts have published theirs already -- and it has the Toronto Maple Leafs finishing in a familiar position.
JFresh, known for his pretty-looking graphics and player cards attempting to summarize a player's entire impact with a few numbers, has quickly and quietly released his model's projection for the upcoming season. And, well, the Leafs are once again at the top of the Atlantic Division with a fun little twist.
In a somewhat surprising result, the Tampa Bay Lightning are projected to be the division winners; even after they are seen on a slight decline to make way for the Florida Panthers as the dominant force in the Sunshine State.