Where will the Buffalo Sabres finish in the Atlantic Division this season? Here is a way-to-early prediction for the 2023-24 season.
We are almost in the middle of August but talking about hockey is always a good time. Even though the 2023-2024 regular season is still a couple of months away, it will be here before you know it. With that being said, let’s have some fun.
In this article, I am going to give you my WAY too early Atlantic Division predictions. I will be going off of the offseason and how each team the season before. Spoiler alert, I don’t think there will be much distance in between teams. As a Buffalo Sabres fan, I believe this is the hardest division in the NHL. Let’s get into it!
Where will the Buffalo Sabres finish in the Atlantic?
8. Montreal Canadiens
I see the Montreal Canadiens finishing in last place in the division. They had a rough year last year as they were going through a rebuild. However after Martin St. Louis took over, they performed much better. Looking at their offseason, they didn’t do anything that stands out to me.
They got a top five pick which turned out to be David Reinbacher in the NHL Draft. Even with the additions they made in free agency, they don’t seem to be much of a threat. Even though I have them in last place, it doesn’t mean they will be easy to face.
7. Detroit Red Wings
The two teams who finish in 6th and 7th are pretty similar. Coming in at Number 7 are the Detroit Red Wings. Going back to last year, the Red Wings were near the basement of the Atlantic. They were in the playoff race for a bit but as the season came closer to ending, Detroit fell off.
Even with the addition of Alex DeBrincat, I think it will be another tough season for the Wings. With the two first round picks they had in this years Draft, it will be another transition season for them.