The race to the playoffs, or not?

[Telkster 550]

Malmo is just one win back from the final playoff spot in the EU. Despite being 4 games under 500, with a record of 18-22-1. Based on the teams currently in the hunt, it could turn to a competition of who finishes lower. All 4 bottom teams in the EU have decent draft picks this year and next year, so playoffs may not be ideal for these teams who are still mostly in rebuilds. Moscow, Riga, HC, and Malmo are within 5 points from each other. One thing that could help these teams achieve this goal could be more sell offs. Hylands Is probably the biggest name that Malmo could move, but the question becomes if he moves. Moscow also have a lot of really good forwards that could get them more future pieces. I guess it comes down to which of these teams wanna pick lower, and if they all do, the TDL could be a busy time, where teams are essentially trading off futures for the best players in the draft this year.

 

Edited April 11, 2021 by Telkster