Predicting Central Division standings 2024-25

The top two spots in the Central still seem like they belong to the Stars and Avalanche. Depending on how Nichushkin and Landeskog look, they could take back the top spot from the Stars. After them, the Predators look like a good bet to finish third, or even push there way into the top 2 spots especially after the off season additions they acquired.

The Jets will continue to be a hard team to play against even with there lack of depth added this offseason, still the Jets should be Playoff bound but this time most likely in a wildcard position. The Wild, Utah, Blues, & Blackhawks will fight to improve but I don't see any of them moving into the top 4 positions in the central.

Whatever the case is, the Central looks more balanced. Bottom-feeders like the Blackhawks and Utah HC improved, and that should balance out the division better and perhaps make the chase for a wild-card spot a bit more interesting.

Avalanche - 106 points
Stars - 105 points
Predators - 99 points
Jets - 94 points (WC2)
Wild - 92 points
Utah HC - 88 points
Blues - 85 points
Blackhawks - 74 points