2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #1

[The Note]

Avs. Even with the losses and however you feel about Georgiev, they're still probably the best team in the league. Coupled with the fact the rest of the West isn't nearly as good as the East and I think you have to like their chances. Only way I don't see them back in the WCF is terrible goaltending or injury luck.

 

[TaLoN]

I still say Tampa is the favorite

 

[howboutahug]

Colorado, west is weaker, but not crazy about a Francouz-Geogiev tandem

Colorado–– where recent sub-par goaltenders go to thrive.

 

[The Merchant]

The Avs produced an all-time great playoff run saddled with all-time worst playoff goaltending. The loss of Kadri can be offset if their goaltending tandem can come up with even average numbers this year.