I am excited to see how McDavid does, I think he could easily win the Art Ross this year. I still think that trade was garbage even if you got Larrson I understand the need, but there were top tier defenseman on the move and they couldn't get one with a top LW in the game? Even players like Barrie, Shattenkirk etc. are rumored to be available. Larrson will make their D better but I still see problems with quick transitioning of the puck, which is the way the game is played now. Still, I couldn't believe you guys got Puljarvi after all the luck you've gotten over the years.
The West will be interesting this year. Edmonton needs to improve a lot but this is the first year I could actually see them making the playoffs, albeit I'm not confident they will. Also interested to see if LA even makes the playoffs. Chicago also has lost a lot of depth lately. If Dallas gets even slightly below average goaltending, they're the team to beat in the West. Sharks had everything go right for them last year and I don't expect them to repeat, but they'll still be good. Blues are up there too. I also would like to see PK have a monster season to prove how stupid Montreal was in trading him. It won't happen immediately but that Weber/PK trade will look worse and worse for them every year.
The east looks more of the same for me, it's basically Wash, Tampa and Pitts, the later of which should a powerhouse the entire year with a competent coach.
I am a Canucks fan.... it's painful. I want the team to crash and burn, the team to be sold, and management shot into the sun. Poor Sedins.