Bondra a Thrasher: Southeast division thoughts

Now that perennial Sabre killer Petr Bondra has signed with the Atlanta, the Thrash can now claim to have one of the most productive offseasons in the NHL. They didn't execute a wholesale roster change like the Penguins but they did complete an overhaul of their roster. With the addition of Marian Hossa and Greg Devries from Ottawa, the Thrasher increased their scoring up front and toughness on the blue line. Speaking of toughness, the addition of Bobby Holik will give A-town some much needed grit. They have questions in net but Bob Hartley is doing a good job of selling the team into believing they can have success.
I like Atlanta to contend for second place in the Southeast division of the Eastern conference. I say second because the Lightning should easily run away from the competition. The Canes improved but are still unproven in goal. The Panthers have some issues in net as well after an offseason that saw Mike Keenan take team MVP Roberto Luongo to arbitration. Luongo will respond with a great season out of spite but the new equipment rules may hurt him. The additions of Gary Roberts and Joe Nieuwendyk add experience but I don't see them scoring more than 20 goals apiece.
The Capitals need Alexander Ovechkin to live up to the hype. He will but that doesn't mean he can keep the puck out his own net. With Brendan Witt unhappy, they have issues on the blueline. Olaf Kolzig is committed to this team which is commendable but the workload he will now be shouldering will take a season or two off of his playing career.
The Lightning rule. The lose of Khabibulin is balanced by the addition of Sean Burke and the ascension of John Grahame. Either of these guys is capable of greatness and the offense and defense is still stellar.