Boston - Can two time Vezina winner Tuukka Rask return to form? The Bruins have won it all before with a similar roster. The big difference was Rask's performance.
Buffalo - Can they be the first CCHL team to repeat as Champions? It's the obvious question, but the core is all there and all the pieces are in place. Plus Tom Wilson.
Detroit - Can they pest their way to the playoffs? Management has stated their intentions to make a run for a spot, and no one will enjoy playing PL Dubois and the Tkachuk brothers, but making it out of the Atlantic won't be easy.
Montreal - Can Montreal's one night stand with the playoffs turn into a committed relationship? They have the players to do it, but that hasn't always been enough in the past.
Ottawa - Can Kessel and Kadri help the Senators take the next step? There's no doubt the Senators are better on paper, but it might be too much to expect Murray to replicate the season he had. They'll need everyone to perform again if they want to compete with Buffalo, Toronto and the rest of the division.
Quebec - Who are they really? The Nordiques looked like a surefire playoff team for about 2/3 of the season, holding down the 3rd spot in the Atlantic. Then they played like they were just about the worst team in the league down the stretch and fell out of a playoff spot altogether. Are they good? Do they suck?
Tampa Bay - How big of a bounce back season will they have? Because there's no question they'll be better. Not only did they not play to their talent, but their AHL stars tore up the league and are ready to contribute in the CCHL. As if that wasn't enough, they brought back Vatrano in FA. A 3rd President's Trophy wouldn't be a surprise to me.
Toronto - Is Gibson going to stay in Toronto as a starter? Rumors started floating recently he might be moved. On the one hand it sounds crazy after he won so many games with them last season. On the other hand, backup Comrie had a better save percentage and the Leafs went out and signed so many guys, they now have 7 goalies for their 4 jobs, so the logjam is real.