While that is an incredible accomplishment, a player with that much time in the league is not far from a decline in his level of play. Christine Simpson: Kaapo Kakko Other choices for Tuesday Showdown may include Miro Heiskanen, John Klingberg, Kevin Shattenkirk, or Mikhail Sergachev. Of the other nine experts, two each picked the Vegas Golden Knights, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators. Let's be honest, the 2019-20 regular season was a lifetime ago but the fact that the Stars won in a sweep is bulletin board material for both squads. Being on the ice with the talents of Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin, and Alexander Radulov, as well as being paired up with a strong defenseman in John Klingberg, the second year man has the ability to rack up 50 or more points this season. Ryan Dixon: Toronto However, both of their defensive skills have been questionable in the past due to their overpowering offensive mindsets.

Sean Reynolds: Erik Karlsson Please contact us. From the Stanley Cup winner to how many Canadian teams will be playing for the Stanley Cup in April, who will win the major individual awards and more — the following are our Insiders’ predictions for the 2019-20 NHL season. 1. Gord Stellick: Tampa Bay Jeff Marek: Arizona By using NHL websites or other online services, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, including our Cookie Policy. That may no longer be the case for New Jersey. David Amber: Washington

1 spot on the list, Metropolitan Division1: Washington Capitals | 2: Carolina Hurricanes | 3: Philadelphia Flyers, Eastern Conference wild cards1: Pittsburgh Penguins | 2: New York Islanders, Central Division1: Colorado Avalanche | 2: Nashville Predators | 3: Dallas Stars, Metropolitan Division1: Pittsburgh Penguins | 2: Washington Capitals | 3: Carolina Hurricanes, Pacific Division1: Vegas Golden Knights | 2: San Jose Sharks | 3: Calgary Flames, Video: 31 in 31: Tampa Bay Lightning 2019-20 season preview, Metropolitan Division1: Washington Capitals | 2: New Jersey Devils | 3: Pittsburgh Penguins, Eastern Conference wild cards1: Boston Bruins | 2: Carolina Hurricanes, Central Division1: Nashville Predators | 2: Dallas Stars | 3: Colorado Avalanche, Western Conference wild cards1: St. Louis Blues | 2.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will not be derailed on their way to the Stanley Cup this season, according to a majority of NHL.com panelists who have made their preseason predictions. Stanley Cup predictions for 2019-20. Sean Reynolds: Over Dan Murphy: 2

@DallasStars #NHLTonight pic.twitter.com/FMjn8zpK9L. Rory Boylen: Anaheim, Most likely to disappoint Luke Fox: Edmonton San Jose Sharks | 3.

It seems like every year, there is at least one team that shocks everyone by making it to the postseason. Lightning in Game 1 | NHL Performance of the Week, Lightning favourites against Stars for Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final, Oilers, Maple Leafs could learn from how current Lightning roster is built, How Tampa unlocks its power play and why Stamkos would be a game-changer, Wild GM Bill Guerin on roster moves: 'Sometimes change is good', {* backButton *} Winnipeg Jets 6. Chris Johnston: Connor McDavid Iain MacIntyre: 4 Kyle Bukauskas: Jim Montgomery Washington Capitals | 2.

Ryan Dixon: Tampa Bay Eric Francis: Under Nashville Predators 2. Kristina Rutherford: Victor Hedman

Elliotte Friedman: Over

David Amber: Vancouver For DraftKings contestants, the Lightning defenseman is a bit of a bargain with a salary of $ 9,400. I know they took a lot of outside shots, we'll give them that.". By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media.

Chicago Blackhawks, Conference championsEast: Toronto Maple Leafs West: Vegas Golden Knights, Stanley Cup champion: Vegas Golden Knights Conn Smythe Trophy winner: Mark Stone (VGK), Eastern Conference wild cards1: Florida Panthers | 2: Montreal Canadiens, Central Division1: Dallas Stars | 2: St. Louis Blues | 3: Chicago Blackhawks, Western Conference wild cards1: Nashville Predators | 2: Vancouver Canucks, Conference championsEast: Toronto Maple LeafsWest: Vegas Golden Knights, Stanley Cup champion: Toronto Maple LeafsConn Smythe Trophy winner: Auston Matthews (TOR), Video: Ranking the Maple Leafs' big three, Eastern Conference wild cards1: Florida Panthers | 2: New Jersey Devils, Pacific Division1: Vegas Golden Knights | 2. Kristina Rutherford: Paul Maurice Your existing password has not been changed.

Ryan Dixon: Vancouver

Iain MacIntyre: Nashville pic.twitter.com/qLP69lqUHi.

Mark Spector: Vancouver The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. Mark Spector: Toronto St. Louis Blues, Pacific Division1.