The Atlantic Division might once again be the toughest division in the NHL—but is it even stronger than it was a year ago?

On today's episode of The Starr & D'Amico Show, we break down every team in the Atlantic Division and examine how the landscape has changed heading into the 2026-27 season.

🏒 Did the Florida Panthers get even stronger after another deep playoff run?

🍁 Are the Toronto Maple Leafs better, worse, or simply different?

⚡ Can the Tampa Bay Lightning stay among the NHL's elite?

🐻 Will the Boston Bruins bounce back?

🦬 Are the Buffalo Sabres finally ready to take the next step?

🪽 Can the Detroit Red Wings finally end their playoff drought?

🏛️ Are the Ottawa Senators ready to establish themselves as contenders?

Most importantly...

🔵🔴 Can the Montreal Canadiens build on last season's success? Have Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton done enough to improve the roster, or will the improving division make life even more difficult?

We rank every Atlantic Division team, discuss which clubs took a step forward, which teams may have regressed, and where we believe the Canadiens fit in the playoff picture.

👇 Let us know in the comments:

Is the Atlantic Division the toughest in hockey?

Which team improved the most this offseason?

Which team took the biggest step back?

Where do you think the Canadiens finish this season?

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