They'll make the playoffs, third in east, first playoff game will be a coin flip, but they won't win the east.
Coaching has improved, but if Hamilton is healthy they will be tough to beat.
I don't see us finishing ahead of ottawa or hamilton in regular season, but I also don't think there will be a crossover from the west.
Popp and Trestmann need a season to bring in their guys and implement their system.