Not too long ago, the Metropolitan Division was considered arguably the strongest in the NHL, with the Pittsburgh Penguins led by Sidney Crosby and the emerging Carolina Hurricanes at the…
The Metropolitan Division used to be the NHL’s crown jewel, but that has changed in recent years. It’s now arguably the league’s weakest, and though some teams did improve this…
This is the third edition of my top breakout candidates for each team in 2025–26, with the Atlantic Division covered here and the Central Division covered here. Next up is…
The last time a team from the Metropolitan Division won the Stanley Cup title or even won the Eastern Conference was in 2018. That was when the Washington Capitals had…
The Columbus Blue Jackets have only played six games this season and currently sit at a 3-3 record. In spite of the many injuries already plaguing the roster, they have…
With NHL preseason beginning later this month, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the rest of the Metropolitan Division are getting ready for another season. Most of the big offseason moves have…
As the Philadelphia Flyers approach the end of their offseason and the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign, let’s scout the competition in the Metropolitan Division. Where do they stand? Carolina…