Why omit the real Blackhawks logo? The Indian head is the primary. Too many people hate the hawks for no reason.
Warthog9198
They certainly have the talent to be considered a contender.
sufferfest3163
Not an Oilers fan but I have to say they are a favorite.
I know it takes a complete team to win it all, though. But if *both* McDavid and Draisaitl go nuts in April and the goaltending is at least average, then they have as much of a chance as anyone in the west to go to the SCF.
yupkime
A hot or cold goalie at the end of the season will probably be the difference again.
MrWillM
They did better against the Knights than the Panthers. It’s not ridiculous at all. Honestly just want the 06 matchup again lol.
Background-Cup5044
Why does everyone think the rangers are gonna be this good I just don’t get it
dragosn1989
Team defense will be the problem for the Oilers. Not in pre-season or the regular season, but during the playoffs.
_6siXty6_
Seattle would be Dark Horse pick for me.
shittybillz
I’d put Colorado, New Jersey and Dallas up with Edmonton and Carolina. Vegas should be there too, though I really don’t think they’ll go back to back.
Mfed23
Rangers should be in playoff caliber
AWokenBeetle
The Blue Jackets could be interesting, they got completely wrecked with long term injuries early of which they’re getting back, Laine, Gaudreau, and Fantilli should be absolute monsters to deal with, Coach Poison is gone with could boost locker room morale.
If they can stay healthy, they might give out a gut punch or three to a team that isn’t trying as hard as they should or looking past them
Sweatymari0
We’re behind the… canucks?
Reallyme77
Tampa getting dissed, and Canucks over the Kraken? My B’s aren’t what I would call Cup contenders right now. More like playoff calibre imho.
khure8
So apparently Seattle completely falls off this year? Don’t know how you came up with that scenario.
mackharp0818
They did nothing to address their defense and goaltending. Contender, but not the favourite
meesterstanks
Rangers over the devils? lol thats crazy to me
CalgaryCheekClapper
Ottawa , WPG , Vancouver over buffalo is insane
ViewedConch697
They need very good performances out of just plain good players. If they can get that, then I see no reason why they wouldn’t be a favorite
ABC123BabyABC
Year after year it’s carolina and edmonton.
One year your bound to be right.
quinnbeast
Surprised to see the Bruins so high. The mood around New England is not nearly as optimistic.
WallStreetRegards
I think Dallas and New Jersey are ahead of Edmonton…
Urmommostlikelyahoe
Calgary and Winnipeg ahead of the Kings😂 Kings are dark horse or above 100%
Jitsu4
Look, I’ll be the first to shit on any Rangers fan. But to keep it completely objective, how are they are bubble cup contender team? Is that shesterkin diff?
BLKxGOLD
Go Stars
fixurfac3
Edmonton vs Vegas was pretty much the cup final last year
dh2513
Oilers been up there since their first 1st pick
Constant-Squirrel555
Pittsburgh should be a dark horse.
And no Edmonton isn’t even a contender, they’re firmly playoff calibre.
Lake-Atomic
this list is wild
domo77o
No this whole list is wrong. I mean look at how high they have the Rangers.
IamLiterallyAHuman
We’re better than them, so no.
ginfish
The Habs are expected to be the 2nd worst team in the league? I mean… I don’t expect the playoffs but I’m surprised expectations are this low. Oh well. Here’s to another meaningless year of hockey.
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Why omit the real Blackhawks logo? The Indian head is the primary. Too many people hate the hawks for no reason.
They certainly have the talent to be considered a contender.
Not an Oilers fan but I have to say they are a favorite.
I know it takes a complete team to win it all, though. But if *both* McDavid and Draisaitl go nuts in April and the goaltending is at least average, then they have as much of a chance as anyone in the west to go to the SCF.
A hot or cold goalie at the end of the season will probably be the difference again.
They did better against the Knights than the Panthers. It’s not ridiculous at all. Honestly just want the 06 matchup again lol.
Why does everyone think the rangers are gonna be this good I just don’t get it
Team defense will be the problem for the Oilers. Not in pre-season or the regular season, but during the playoffs.
Seattle would be Dark Horse pick for me.
I’d put Colorado, New Jersey and Dallas up with Edmonton and Carolina. Vegas should be there too, though I really don’t think they’ll go back to back.
Rangers should be in playoff caliber
The Blue Jackets could be interesting, they got completely wrecked with long term injuries early of which they’re getting back, Laine, Gaudreau, and Fantilli should be absolute monsters to deal with, Coach Poison is gone with could boost locker room morale.
If they can stay healthy, they might give out a gut punch or three to a team that isn’t trying as hard as they should or looking past them
We’re behind the… canucks?
Tampa getting dissed, and Canucks over the Kraken? My B’s aren’t what I would call Cup contenders right now. More like playoff calibre imho.
So apparently Seattle completely falls off this year? Don’t know how you came up with that scenario.
They did nothing to address their defense and goaltending. Contender, but not the favourite
Rangers over the devils? lol thats crazy to me
Ottawa , WPG , Vancouver over buffalo is insane
They need very good performances out of just plain good players. If they can get that, then I see no reason why they wouldn’t be a favorite
Year after year it’s carolina and edmonton.
One year your bound to be right.
Surprised to see the Bruins so high. The mood around New England is not nearly as optimistic.
I think Dallas and New Jersey are ahead of Edmonton…
Calgary and Winnipeg ahead of the Kings😂 Kings are dark horse or above 100%
Look, I’ll be the first to shit on any Rangers fan. But to keep it completely objective, how are they are bubble cup contender team? Is that shesterkin diff?
Go Stars
Edmonton vs Vegas was pretty much the cup final last year
Oilers been up there since their first 1st pick
Pittsburgh should be a dark horse.
And no Edmonton isn’t even a contender, they’re firmly playoff calibre.
this list is wild
No this whole list is wrong. I mean look at how high they have the Rangers.
We’re better than them, so no.
The Habs are expected to be the 2nd worst team in the league? I mean… I don’t expect the playoffs but I’m surprised expectations are this low. Oh well. Here’s to another meaningless year of hockey.
Yes
Oilers and Hurricanes could be due for a rematch.