"The Atlantic Division could be the NHL's most competitive group in the 2025-26 season. Several top-tier teams will be jockeying for position atop the bunch, while the rest could be mired in a season-long battle for playoff spots. But one thing is certain. There will be no shortage of star power in the Atlantic. The sheer number of star players will be remarkable. These stars could be poised to have monster years, adding to the excitement in this division. So, here's a look at what could unfold in the Atlantic Division during the 2025-26 season. We'll start the preview in reverse order, projecting the final standings and playoff seedings."
"#8 Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins had a disastrous 2024-25 season. The wheels completely fell off the club, leading to a massive selloff at the trade deadline. The moves brought back some useful assets. Plus, the Bruins landed the eighth-overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. That pick turned into James Hagens. However, the Bruins failed to make significant upgrades during the summer. They didn't address the need for a bona fide top-six center."
The Atlantic Division projects to be extremely competitive in 2025-26, with many star players poised for big seasons and multiple teams vying for top positions. The preview ranks teams in reverse order, beginning with the Boston Bruins at eighth after a disastrous 2024-25 campaign and a major trade-deadline selloff. Boston acquired the eighth-overall pick, James Hagens, but made few meaningful summer upgrades and still lacks a bona fide top-six center. The Bruins plan to rely on Elias Lindholm and Casey Mittelstadt, and first-year coach Marco Sturm faces an uphill climb. The Buffalo Sabres also showed limited improvement and face internal questions about roster direction.
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