Wouldn't it be nice to have a crystal ball? I mean, sure, it would take a lot of the drama and excitement we've come to expect from hockey, but it would also reduce the pain associated with our favorite NHL teams breaking our hearts.
After a summer full of blockbuster trades, a few free-agent signings that could shape up the landscape of both conferences, and a rookie class that should be expected by and large to produce immediately, we can't wait to board the rollercoaster ride that this new campaign ought to provide.
Yahoo Sports NHL writers Arun Srinivasan, Kyle Cantlon, Olivier Neven, Thomas Williams, Christine Gosselin, Ian Kennedy and Anthony Petrielli are here to provide their expert predictions on the hottest topics ahead of what should be an electrifying 2022-23 season.