As the new NHL season approaches, potential surprise teams include the Boston Bruins, Anaheim Ducks, and Minnesota Wild. The Bruins aim to bounce back from a disappointing last season, bolstered by returning players like Charlie McAvoy; the Ducks seek playoff contention under new coach Joel Quenneville and securing RFA Mason McTavish; while the Wild hope to replicate their early success with a healthy Kirill Kaprizov and an experienced young core.
