from Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News,
Many teams have question marks, and a couple (along with the Wings) are still in rebuilds. That gives the Wings hope for a few more victories and being more competitive than they've been in recent seasons.
Here's a thumbnail look at the teams in the Atlantic Division, with training camp approximately a month away:
- Tampa Bay — The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions are still going to be awfully good, and be a legitimate threat come playoff time to three-peat.
It's just that during the regular season, the Lightning may not quite as dominant.