The Athletic's NHL staff reflects on their bold predictions for the 2024-25 season. As the regular season wraps up, some predictions hold true while others appear overly ambitious. Key takes involve the Anaheim Ducks not trading Trevor Zegras due to his injury and contract context, while Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman’s early-season struggles have continued. The revisitation gives insight into how predictions fare against actual performance, emphasizing the unpredictability of player development and team dynamics as the season progresses.
As we approached the end of the season, staff revisited their preseason bold predictions. Many predictions seemed optimistic, and certain ones needed reevaluation.
The Ducks are holding onto Trevor Zegras, explaining that trading him during this season didn't make sense given the context of his injuries and contract.
Swayman’s struggles were expected post-contract negotiations and adjustments, but his performance has been notably below average, highlighting challenging expectations for elite goalies.
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