from Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun,
So are the Senators, as is, good enough to go back to the post-season tournament next April?
Perhaps, as long as they don't screw around by winning only 17 of 41 games in the first half of the season again.
Other than Ottawa, the aging Detroit Red Wings and maybe the New York Islanders, it's difficult to imagine any of the Top 8 finishers from 2014-15 falling out.
Certainly not Tampa Bay, Montreal, the New York Rangers, Washington or Pittsburgh.
Of the teams that failed to qualify, the Columbus Blue Jackets appear to have the best chance at earning a playoff spot next season. They would have been there in 2014-15 if not for a rash of injuries seldom before seen with another franchise.
After them, the Philadelphia Flyers, Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins (despite their remodelling) are sure to make a strong push as well. Then there's the possibility New Jersey and Carolina are better than they look, while we have a sneaky suspicion Buffalo and yes, even Toronto, will surprise a lot of people.
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