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Ouroborosnek

(642 posts) Sat Nov 29, 2025, 11:54 AM Nov 29

NHL Eastern Conference race super close

While it's way too early, I don't think the old view that if you were in a playoff spot by Thanksgiving you are most likely in holds this season. 7 points from wildcard to last in the conference right now:

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NHL Eastern Conference race super close (Original Post) Ouroborosnek Nov 29 OP

You're right, it is close True Dough Nov 29 #1

I'm liking the trajectory Ouroborosnek Nov 29 #2

The Sharks with Celebrini and Smith True Dough Nov 29 #3

Speaking of Anaheim Ouroborosnek Nov 29 #4

Jacob Trouba too True Dough Nov 29 #5

True Dough

(25,480 posts)

1. You're right, it is close

Reply to Ouroborosnek (Original post)

Sat Nov 29, 2025, 12:23 PM

Nov 29

I think the Western Conference has the more exciting, up-and-coming teams though. Other than the Canadiens, who have some really strong young talent.

Ouroborosnek

(642 posts)

2. I'm liking the trajectory

Reply to True Dough (Reply #1)

Sat Nov 29, 2025, 10:09 PM

Nov 29

The Mammoth and Clayton Keller are on now, yes.

Bedard and Company are also starting to come up.

True Dough

(25,480 posts)

3. The Sharks with Celebrini and Smith

Reply to Ouroborosnek (Reply #2)

Sat Nov 29, 2025, 10:14 PM

Nov 29

The Ducks with Carlsson, Gauthier, Sennecke and McTavish! For that matter, you could throw Jackson Lacombe and Lukas Dostal in there.

Anaheim is filled to the brim with incredible young stars-in-the-making.

Ouroborosnek

(642 posts)

4. Speaking of Anaheim

Reply to True Dough (Reply #3)

Sat Nov 29, 2025, 10:53 PM

Nov 29

I'm simultaneously sad and happy for Kreider in his reinvigorated season with the Ducks

True Dough

(25,480 posts)

5. Jacob Trouba too

Reply to Ouroborosnek (Reply #4)

Sat Nov 29, 2025, 10:57 PM

Nov 29

A couple of Rangers finding the ice is smoother on the other coast.

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