One of the most disappointing types of content is one that claims to propose bold predictions only to completely disappoint with a list of reasonable, lukewarm offerings.
A known elite team winning the Stanley Cup? Boring. A high-end player winning a major trophy? Barely a toe-dip into the pool of hot takes. An obvious trade candidate going to a good team at the deadline? Hardly revolutionary.
A true bold prediction goes against the grain—one that has a high likelihood of proving incorrect and also making the writer look stupid in hindsight.
Here are five bold predictions for the 2022-23 NHL season.