2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #12

[M2Beezy]

So the Golden Knights of Las Vegas edge out Minny by ONE vote to take 11th. Crazy times, who knows what happens next.... Anyways vote for 12

1 Colorado 65% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #1
2 Tampa 70% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #2
3 Carolina 41% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #3
4 TIE: NYR TOR 22% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #4
4 Toronto 51% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #4 RUNOFF: Rangers VS Leafs
5 NYRangers 37% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #5
6 Edmonton 29% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #6
7 St Louis 40% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #7
8 Calgary 43% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #8
9 Florida 55% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #9
10 Pittsburgh 32% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #10
11 Las Vegas 26% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #11

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[bobholly39]

So the Golden Knights of Las Vegas edge out Minny by ONE vote to take 11th. Crazy times, who knows what happens next.... Anyways vote for 12

1 Colorado 65% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #1
2 Tampa 70% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #2
3 Carolina 41% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #3
4 TIE: NYR TOR 22% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #4
4 Toronto 51% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #4 RUNOFF: Rangers VS Leafs
5 NYRangers 37% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #5
6 Edmonton 29% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #6
7 St Louis 40% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #7
8 Calgary 43% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #8
9 Florida 55% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #9
10 Pittsburgh 32% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #10
11 Las Vegas 26% 2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #11

OP you listed St Louis even though they're already voted in. Did you miss another team instead?

To me - this is between Washington and Boston.

Both teams have been consistently great for a few years, even though playoff disappointments more recently. Both are ageing/on the decline, but both should still be good this year and have the ability to go on a run come playoffs.

I'll vote Washington above Boston. I figure Boston has more injuries to deal with so is a risk to even make playoffs. But - it's close.

In the west Wild should go soon, but I just don't know that I see them going all the way.

 

[M2Beezy]

OP you listed St Louis even though they're already voted in. Did you miss another team instead?

To me - this is between Washington and Boston.

Both teams have been consistently great for a few years, even though playoff disappointments more recently. Both are ageing/on the decline, but both should still be good this year and have the ability to go on a run come playoffs.

I'll vote Washington above Boston. I figure Boston has more injuries to deal with so is a risk to even make playoffs. But - it's close.

In the west Wild should go soon, but I just don't know that I see them going all the way.

Your right, should be Seattle. Can a mod fix that???

 

[M2Beezy]

@PuckG and @Hamilton Bulldogs can you please change your vote, the Blues should not be an option, I made a mistake

 

[Vakarte]

How is Minnesota outside the top 10 when they finished top 5 last year and retained most of their core from last year?

 

[banks]

Washington. I considered them, as it always seems to be, right beside Pittsburgh.

 

[um]

How is Minnesota outside the top 10 when they finished top 5 last year and retained most of their core from last year?

They finished top 5 what? They lost in the first round.

 

[Machinehead]

They finished top 5 what? They lost in the first round.

So did just about everyone else. Only 8 teams make the second round and we're on 12.

 

[um]

So did just about everyone else. Only 8 teams make the second round and we're on 12.

They weren't arguing against the Wild not going yet. They said HOW are they not in the top 10, like it was blasphemy they haven't gone yet.

The Wild haven't really done anything to have a top 10 spot locked down.

 

[Machinehead]

They weren't arguing against the Wild not going yet. They said HOW are they not in the top 10, like it was blasphemy they haven't gone yet.

The Wild haven't really done anything to have a top 10 spot locked down.

Two teams that lose in the first round go in the top 10.

They had the best record of any team to lose in the first round except for Toronto who went top 5.

 

[um]

Two teams that lose in the first round go in the top 10.

They had the best record of any team to lose in the first round except for Toronto who went top 5.

Do you think Minny deserves a top 10 spot locked down?

And I don't just mean your personal top 10, I'm asking if Minny is clearly a top 10 team, no hesitation.

Its a bit of a stretch to me.

 

[HanSolo]

As a Vegas fan, I'm surprised we're still even that high.

 

[M2Beezy]

@King 88 can you change your vote, I accidentally put the Blues as a option but theyve already been selected. Thanks

 

[Machinehead]

Do you think Minny deserves a top 10 spot locked down?

And I don't just mean your personal top 10, I'm asking if Minny is clearly a top 10 team, no hesitation.

Its a bit of a stretch to me.

I wouldn't say that but I also wouldn't say that "lost in the first round" is a disqualifier.

That's the way your post sounded.

 

[amnesiac]

Jeannot-Duchene-Forsberg
Granlund-Johansen-Neiderreiter

Josi-McDonagh
Ekholm-Fabbro

Saros

 

[um]

I wouldn't say that but I also wouldn't say that "lost in the first round" is a disqualifier.

That's the way your post sounded.

I see.

I just meant Minnesota's accomplishes are minimal.

 

[123offtheglass]

Bruins are still a contender, even with their injuries to start the season I’m surprised they’re getting so few votes.

 

[M2Beezy]

@Bob Barker and @Burkies1spitter please change your vote. The Blues were already voted in I mistakenly added them to this poll. Sorry and thanks

 

[WetcoastOrca]

St. Louis. I thought they gave Colorado a good series.

 

[LaMasquerade]

Nashville for me this time. They have quite good defense and decent offense. If Saros gets in to "zone" who known who they could beat in playoffs series..

 

[Howe Elbows 9]

Minnesota, Washington, Boston, Nashville and the NY Islanders are my current top 5, in no particular order.

 

[Soundgarden]

Jeannot-Duchene-Forsberg
Granlund-Johansen-Neiderreiter

Josi-McDonagh
Ekholm-Fabbro

Saros

Duchene doesn't really work at center, will more likely be:

Forsberg-Johansen-Duchene
Tomasino-Granlund-Neiderreiter

 

[M2Beezy]

St. Louis. I thought they gave Colorado a good series.

Yeah was a mistake they were already voted in

 

[WetcoastOrca]

f*** I really screwed up this poll. Gonna have to redo it

No worries. I’ll just change my vote.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Can't believe St Louis hasn't gone yet, clearly a cut above the rest of the options


Washington over Minny for me here. Vet heavy teams get no respect on this website. The Caps are still very very good.