7. Toronto Maple Leafs - 2023-24 Result: Lost in First Round
The Toronto Maple Leafs need to be better than they are in the playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the league's best regular season teams and have been for a long time. 2024-25 is going to be no different. The only question always remains, what will they do in the playoffs?
They haven't traded Mitch Marner yet so the big four with William Nylander, Auston Matthews, and John Tavares is still intact. They also added guys like Chris Tanev and Oliver Ekman-Larsson to their blue line which should help tremendously.
8. Vancouver Canucks - 2023-24 Result: Lost In Second Round
The Vancouver Canucks have a very good team ready to take a step
The Vancouver Canucks are loaded with stars. They just need a few of them (Elias Petterson) to keep it up going into the end of the year and playoffs.
With the additions made to the roster this off-season, Vancouver should be just as good again next regular season.