NHL Bold Predictions 2024-25 : Penguins Trade Sidney Crosby; Filip Forsberg Leads League in Goalscoring

There have been plenty of people with bad experiences at being involved with an illegal casino site. If this describes you, keep on reading because we may all learn something useful! As the 2024-25 NHL season is about to get underway, now is an opportune moment to forecast its course and predict potential events during regular play. Offseason activity was extensive for many teams as they try to qualify as Stanley Cup contenders this coming season. In the Eastern Conference, teams such as Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, and Ottawa Senators all missed out on qualifying for postseason play during 2023-24 and are hoping to qualify this time around – such as those listed above. One or both teams is almost certain to make the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoff field, so now is an opportune moment to speculate as to which teams could qualify and which individuals might find themselves winning some hardware at year’s end. Here is a list of bold predictions for the upcoming campaign that have an opportunity of coming true in reality:* Ottawa Senators finally make playoffs:There are numerous Eastern Conference teams looking to break through and finally qualify for Stanley Cup Playoffs this coming season, such as Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings – but ultimately, Ottawa Sens will take that first step towards their ultimate goal of playoff qualification.
Although I may just be an optimist at heart, the Senators possess all of the pieces required for playoff contention in 2024-25. One of their greatest weaknesses last season was on defense; thus I believe this area needs improvement as soon as possible. As a team, the Senators compiled an incredible 3.43 goals-against average, the fifth-worst mark in all of professional hockey. Joonas Korpisalo and Anton Forsberg had goal-against averages surpassing 3.20, so the Senators sought out Linus Ullmark to secure frontline goaltending support. Ullmark may not have won an Vezina Trophy during 2023-24, but could return to form without Swayman lurking over his shoulder. According to Money Puck, Ottawa had an NHL-worst goal differential of -30 and therefore require significant stability in their defensive zone in order to turn things around for themselves. Their top line features Tim Stutzle, Brady Tkachuk and Claude Giroux for added effectiveness on offense. Josh Norris will likely serve as second-line center this season but only appeared in 58 games over two seasons due to injuries. This remains an uncertain situation heading into training camp this September. Norris could keep himself healthy and the middle of the ice strong if they remain injury free, leading many experts to expect that Ottawa could make the playoffs this season. Filip Forsberg wins Maurice “Rocket” Richard TrophyAmong all of the teams actively signing free agents during free agency period was Nashville Predators which added forwards such as Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault which could see Filip Forsberg continue playing well during 2024-25 season.
Since joining the NHL back in 2012-13 season, Forsberg has consistently proven himself an effective goal scorer, amassing two 40-goal seasons over his tenure including one that achieved 48-goals last season (2023-24). That placed him sixth overall in the NHL with some of its premier players like Connor McDavid and Nikita Kucherov finishing ahead. Yet Nashville’s offseason additions could help foster Forsberg’s offensive output further. Now that Forsberg should join Marchessault and Stamkos on Nashville’s top power-play unit, Forsberg might find more opportunities than ever to score power-play goals. At Forsberg may take considerable work and dedication in order to lead the league in goals, it’s certainly within his abilities. Avalanche Claim Central Division Playoff Spot Since winning their second Stanley Cup back in 2022, Colorado Avalanche have won just one playoff series out of three during each installment of Stanley Cup Playoffs since. The Colorado Avalanche were victorious over Winnipeg Jets in five games during 2024’s playoffs, but health concerns have proven problematic for their squad. Captain Gabriel Landeskog missed both seasons due to multiple knee procedures that resulted in his absence from Avalanche roster. Artturi Lehkonen has also made significant strides toward recovery following offseason shoulder surgery. Assuming Landeskog and Lehkonen don’t miss significant time at the start of this season, Colorado should possess enough goal-scoring capacity to remain one of the premier teams in Western Conference hockey, especially if star center Nathan MacKinnon produces another MVP season. Expect them to remain formidable contenders in Central Division races once more.
Jake Oettinger has already demonstrated signs of being an elite goaltender over his first four NHL seasons. Oettinger had an underwhelming season last season; however, he should rebound and produce an outstanding campaign this year. With one of the top teams in Western Conference awaiting him – Dallas Stars – Oettinger should benefit immensely from being on such an elite squad. Oettinger posted a 35-14-4 record last season while recording 2.72 goals-against average and.905 save percentage; according to Money Puck despite experiencing his worst season ever in terms of unblocked shots saved percentage (.953). Oettinger currently boasts an ERA of 2.51, which should qualify him to compete for Vezina Trophy as league-wide top netminder. Meanwhile, Sidney Crosby has become an iconic member of Pittsburgh Penguins franchise over time; helping win three Stanley Cups along the way. Although so much has been accomplished over his long tenure here, it would not be unreasonable for Pittsburgh Penguins to consider trading him off before 2025 trade deadline.
Hard as it may be to imagine, the Penguins could trade Sidney Crosby. After adding veteran forward Kevin Hayes for some much-needed edge on their checking line and former first rounder Rutger McGroarty as insurance, trading Crosby may well become reality. However, it should come as no surprise if the Penguins fall out of playoff contention come the trade deadline, forcing Kyle Dubas and company to make difficult choices at that time. Though Crosby recently extended his contract, its cap hit of $8.7 million isn’t prohibitively costly and makes his transfer easily to any team interested. Furthermore, given that Crosby is 37 and may want one final championship ring before hanging up his skates completely for good with Pittsburgh after two decades, perhaps they decide it’s best suited outside their league altogether.

There have been over four centuries since man first took up walking as an occupation – which, it should be mentioned here, began around 4 BC when people first discovered how important water could be for living creatures like us humans. So here we are with a whole raft of different countries having discussions on their approach towards globalisation; each will do whatever is in its power to promote it further than anyone else would dare do so before long enough!