Chris Johnston

And I think Ottawa will benefit from the experience they had in last year's playoffs, going up against the Leafs and then taking that thing to six games after falling behind 3-0.

So I actually think they're a dangerous team if they do get in there.

I don't have one.

And it's funny, I've been wrestling with this a little bit.

Like, I think he should be in the mix.

You know, it's a bit of a tough year, right?

You've had Buffalo.

You know, clearly Lindy Ruff, to me, would be the favorite.

You know, not only just is this team about to end a 14-year playoff drought.

But they're ending it with an exclamation point.

They could win the Atlantic Division, depending how this last couple weeks goes.

And it's been such a dramatic turnaround from last year.

Rick Bonas is hired by Columbus in January.

They've lost like three games in regulation in a couple months.

They've charged into a playoff spot.

So I think he's going to be part of it.

I think John Cooper, it's, you know, it's almost you have to scratch your head that he hasn't won a coach of the year.

But, you know, Tampa's played through a lot of different injuries and issues this season.

And, you know, they conversely could still win the Atlantic, depending on how things go with the Sabres.

So I think he should be out there.