CHI #84: Previewing Hockey East third and fourth standings tier

Today, we begin our Hockey East preview and predictions.

Reminder: I project final standings in tiers. If teams are in the same tier, it means that I believe there isn’t a lot that separates those teams, and believe that they could finish in any particular order at the end of the regular season.

(8) Merrimack (5-11-2, removed from playoffs due to COVID)

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