12:12PM. Signs are pointing towards a short term extension being signed today….
UPDATE: McDavid Extended for ONLY 2 Years/ $12.5M per. This is not only showing Edmonton some grace, BUT makes him tradable if the Oilers Struggle.
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It’s time for my wacky predictions for the upcoming season! Real pics tomorrow.. but this is always been one of my favorite blogs to write each year, and of course to remind you at the end of the year of the things that I got right…. And just kinda look over the things I got wrong…. Last year, I think my best two predictions were the Washington Capitals to win the metro and the Columbus Bluejackets to battle for a playoff spot. So lets get to it..
Remember, these are only wacky predictions, they are what they are, please no wagering..
The San Jose Sharks will make the playoffs. I know this one probably is one of the craziest, but this is how much I believe in Macklin Celebrini, as well as the core group of young players they built around him right now. I also love their goaltending. They stole Askarov from Nashville. Will Smith, the other Eklund, Michael Misa apparently has made this team….I think the Sharks are going to arrive way sooner than anyone is thinking…Crosby will be the story at the deadline. I don’t believe her a second that if the penguins are struggling, after the Olympics before the trade deadline, there won’t be talk about Crosby moving to either Montreal or Colorado…. I know Kyle Dubas has already come out and said nothing will happen during the season however, I think that’s what has to be said…The Detroit Red Wings will battle for a playoff spot and be in one by American Thanksgiving… if they don’t make the playoffs, this will be Steve Yzerman’s final year.Carter Hart will start for the Vegas Golden Knights when the playoffs beginAndrew Magiopane will put in 40 goals for the Oilers. He will be viewed as the best free agent signing of the summer..The NY Rangers will be back in a big way and win the Metro…They made some great signings as well.The LA Kings will finish above the Ducks, but below the Sharks in the standings..Team USA will be dominant in the Olympics not losing a single game with defensive additions Quinn Hughes and Lane Hutson.Macklin Celebrini will make Team Canada. and be a factor playing with CrosbyThe Flyers will have the second best off-season signing as Christian Dvorak will put up 60 points playing with Michkov.Patrick Roy WILL survive the season and the Isles will return to a bubble team in the playoffsBoth Sam Montembeault AND Anthony Stolarz will be in the Vezina conversation, with Sam being among the Finalists.Quinn Hughes will be dealt to o NJ in a midseason blockbuster that brings a major package which includes Jesper Bratt and 2 firsts…The Panthers won’t miss a beat as Anton Lundell emerges as a true star in the NHL filling in for Barkov. Lundell has it in him for sure..The Pittsburgh Penguins will win the draft lottery and welcome Gavin McKenna to their list of Superstars-in-a-row…
In the comments, let’s hear some of your best whacky predictions, and I will put them in tomorrow’s blog.