An offseason that was supposed to be filled with crazy trades and lots of player movement has disappointed, to say the least.

The result? The good teams in each conference will look the same next season as they did last season, while the teams on the outside looking in are struggling to break through. Sure, there's always a team or two that surprises when the real games begin, but it's difficult to imagine more than one or two new teams sneaking into the postseason in 2025-26.

Here are my offseason power rankings for the top teams:

Eastern Conference

1. Florida Panthers — They might not finish first in the regular season, but when the playoffs begin, you're not picking anyone over this group, especially with Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand back in the fold.

2. Tampa Bay

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