The Athletic NHL staff makes its picks for Stanley Cup winner, dark horse, biggest disappointment, first coach fired and more.
Can the repeat as Stanley Cup champions? Or will the be back on top in the West? Will the Hurricanes finally ascend in the East? After kicking off The Athletic staff’s season predictions Monday with , today we look at team expectations.
Advertisement Granger: I’d argue the Bruins also set the bar so low in the postseason, they might win a round or two in the playoffs and actually be viewed as a nice surprise. Who’s your dark horse Cup contender? Must be projected as a middle-of-the-pack team, between 85 and 100 points by . Team Percent of vote 21.2% 18.2% 12.1% 12.1% 12.1% 9.1% 6.1% 6.1% 3.0% Gentille: Like we said about the Stars, elite talent is tough to pick against. Salvian: My money is still on the .
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