Who is the Stanley Cup favourite?

[Pi]

Jets and Bruins. Would be a really crazy SCF.

 

[Apollo Leaf]

Nashville.

 

[DKH]

If Boston had taken Barzal they would cancel the playoffs and give Charah the Cup

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

I don't think there is a clear cut favourite this year.
Winnipeg and Nashville in the West. Tampa Bay and Boston in the East. I don't even think any of these 4 are guaranteed to reach the SCF though.

 

[Mallard]

Have to go with Nashville especially if Rinne repeats his performance from last year.

 

[acor]

Luckilly in NHL there is soo much parity, that there are no clear-cut favourites (and it makes it so exciting), but if I had to bet my own money, I'd go with most proven option, and bet on Pittsburgh...

 

[NeedleInTheHay]

I’ve got Boston, Pitt, and Wsh as the top 3 contenders.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I hope everyone sleeps on the Kings again.

Kings with Carter in the lineup:

25 GP
16-5-4
79 GF
53 GA
+26

Not a favorite, definitely past ripe, but not cannon fodder either.

 

[Scrantonicity 2]

Boston and Nashville final, BOOK IT.

 

[Jets2point0]

Washington vs Vegas final

 

[AKL]

Boston and Nashville

 

[Saintb]

what a great year to watch the playoffs. it will be the best show on earth.

 

[fsanford]

I hope everyone sleeps on the Kings again.

Kings with Carter in the lineup:

25 GP
16-5-4
79 GF
53 GA
+26

Not a favorite, definitely past ripe, but not cannon fodder either.

No Muzzin or Forbort gonna hurt, sounds like they will be out for awhile.
In essence they put 5 top 4 guys on the ice most nights, a #1 and probably 4 #4 guys, so it has made them thinner in an area that is still their core.


I would be happy for a playoff series win this year, most likely any one of Ducks, Sharks or Knights. Ducks or Sharks if you survive that one, probably so beat to crap, you would not fair well next round.

 

[member 298589]

"Connor McDavid" it would whisper, given the context of the thread title and what the Stanley Cup would say if it could talk and you asked it.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

I hope everyone sleeps on the Kings again.

Kings with Carter in the lineup:

25 GP
16-5-4
79 GF
53 GA
+26

Not a favorite, definitely past ripe, but not cannon fodder either.

As long as they avoid the Preds in the first round, they'll have a decent chance to win the first two rounds like anyone in that Pacific foursome.

 

[Fatty McLardy]

I hope everyone sleeps on the Kings again.

Kings with Carter in the lineup:

25 GP
16-5-4
79 GF
53 GA
+26

Not a favorite, definitely past ripe, but not cannon fodder either.

They're my sleeper pick.

 

[Little Psycho]

No Muzzin or Forbort gonna hurt, sounds like they will be out for awhile.
In essence they put 5 top 4 guys on the ice most nights, a #1 and probably 4 #4 guys, so it has made them thinner in an area that is still their core.


I would be happy for a playoff series win this year, most likely any one of Ducks, Sharks or Knights. Ducks or Sharks if you survive that one, probably so beat to crap, you would not fair well next round.

Muzzin is practicing but he will be out today and Saturday. Forbort is long term.

 

[TheAngryHank]

Might laugh but i wouldn't want to play the Kings.

 

[LAKings88]

I think any of the Cali teams could be scary in the playoffs.

 

[GordieHowsUrBreath]

spoiler alert

the pens 3peat

 

[Pens x]

I’m predicting a Nashville vs. Boston cup with Nashville winning.

 

[valet]

it has to be either boston or edmonton

 

[RI.B FAN]

Boston and Nashville final, BOOK IT.

I hope you are right!

 

[aqsw]

I woild have said TB awhile ago, but I'm a Homer. Saying Jets in the west.

Boston/ Toronto in the east.

 

[aqsw]

Peeps discounting the Jets. Really, look at that lineup when healthy.