2019 Stanley Cup Favourite #9

[M2Beezy]

Blues take 8. Lotta good teams still on board who could suprise next year. Kings Sharks Golden Knights Jackets Flyers Devils Aves Etc. 9 is NEXT

1 Tampa Bay 56% https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/2019-stanley-cup-favourite-1.2518569/
2 Winnipeg 36% https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/2019-stanley-cup-favourite-2.2519437/
3 Pittsburgh 39% https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/2019-nhl-stanley-cup-favourite-3.2520087/
4 Washington 49% https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/2019-stanley-cup-favourite-4.2520405/
5 Nashville 65% https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/2019-stanley-cup-favourite-5.2520917/
6 Boston 37% https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/2019-nhl-stanley-cup-favourite-6.2521435/
7 Toronto 49% https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/2019-stanley-cup-favourite-7.2522037/
8 Stlouis 50% https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/2019-stanley-cup-favourite-8.2522371/

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[MoreMogilny]

Okay let’s get this thing back on track.

VGK

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

San Jose again. IMO, they should have went ahead of St. Louis.

 

[Falco Lombardi]

San Jose. I think they and St. Louis are pretty close and the best two teams after a clear group of 7.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Looking at the list of teams left really made me realize there are a ton of just mediocre teams in this league.

Went Sharks.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

I’m all in on Vegas this round.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

I’m all in on Vegas this round.

They might end up making me look foolish, but I'm just not sold that last year wasn't just a Cinderella run. Almost everyone had career years, which I can't see happening again, and that defense (on paper) just doesn't inspire me.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

They might end up making me look foolish, but I'm just not sold that last year wasn't just a Cinderella run. Almost everyone had career years, which I can't see happening again, and that defense (on paper) just doesn't inspire me.

Honestly at this stage I see pretty big holes in every team. And I’ve given up betting against them after losing so many times.

 

[MoreMogilny]

They might end up making me look foolish, but I'm just not sold that last year wasn't just a Cinderella run. Almost everyone had career years, which I can't see happening again, and that defense (on paper) just doesn't inspire me.

It may very well have been a true Cinderella run that won’t be repeated, but for me it’s hard to imagine them being a complete fluke. Nobody in the West could stop them from getting to the finals and I think they deserve to be voted among the top contenders this coming season. Plus they did add Stastny and have arguably the top coach in the league. I guess we will see what they’re truly made of after their inaugural season.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

It may very well have been a true Cinderella run that won’t be repeated, but for me it’s hard to imagine them being a complete fluke. Nobody in the West could stop them from getting to the finals and I think they deserve to be voted among the top contenders this coming season. Plus they did add Stastny and have arguably the top coach in the league. I guess we will see what they’re truly made of after their inaugural season.

A lot of the bolded had to do with Fleury literally having one of the greatest playoff runs (through 3 rounds) in modern history. When his play dropped in the Caps series, Las Vegas as a team also ended up looking like an easy win for Washington.

IMO, it's hard to separate their team success from how much of it was due to Fleury's unreal performance. So unless he has a repeat of that next year, I think they're more of a middle of the pack team than a true contender.

(As of today. If they acquire Erik Karlsson prior to the season, things obviously change. In case any smart ass decides to bump this if that happens)

 

[BlueDream]

Looking at the list of teams left really made me realize there are a ton of just mediocre teams in this league.

Went Sharks.

I keep seeing people say this and don’t understand how it’s any different than any other years. What, are you expecting half the league to be a powerhouse?

 

[tony d]

San Jose.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

I keep seeing people say this and don’t understand how it’s any different than any other years. What, are you expecting half the league to be a powerhouse?

What I mean is if we’re trying to pick teams that are legitimate Cup threats, I think this game is over already.

 

[agent082]

Columbus if Panarin plays and Bob finally plays good in playoffs.