"The Isles might have the most haters on this list, simply because of historical success and geographic proximity to teams like the Rangers, Bruins, Flyers and Devils, but this has really felt like a franchise reset year for the Isles, and it starts with Matthew Schaefer."
"Since their inception in 2000, the Wild have won only four playoff series. The Minnesota North Stars' Cup Final run in 1991 is a distant memory. But we are now in the dawn of a golden era for the state of hockey in the NHL -- led by Quinn Hughes and Kirill Kaprizov."
NHL fans whose teams are out of the playoffs can find excitement in rooting for other teams. The article ranks the top five potential playoff teams based on their appeal to fans looking for a new team to support. Factors include historical success, player performances, and the potential for a franchise reset. Notable mentions include the Isles with Matthew Schaefer and the Wild, who are entering a promising era led by Quinn Hughes and Kirill Kaprizov.
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