2023 HFBoards Stanley Cup Favourite #9

[M2Beezy]

So the Calgary Flames take the 8th spot after a wild and insane offseason for them. We will see how the new makeup of the team leads them tho many predicting they will take the weak Pacific division. NEXT

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

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[WetcoastOrca]

Florida. I’d have them top 5 tbh. They lost a couple of players but added Tkachuk and they did win the Presidents Trophy so even if they regress a bit they’re still a top five team, imo.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Florida. I’d have them top 5 tbh. They lost a couple of players but added Tkachuk and they did win the Presidents Trophy so even if they regress a bit they’re still a top five team, imo.

That defense corps though...

 

[wetcoast]

Florida. I’d have them top 5 tbh. They lost a couple of players but added Tkachuk and they did win the Presidents Trophy so even if they regress a bit they’re still a top five team, imo.

That defense corps though...

At this point, it's put 5 or 6 teams in a hat and then pick one, took Pittsburg.

 

[Buck Naked]

Why'd you put them as Las Vegas? They're Vegas. Already thought they went when they were not on the list and voted for Florida instead.

 

[Caps8112]

Im 4 or 5 spots late on the voting and know there are a lot of Leafs fans on here but how can they be a favorite. The team is clearly great but has never achieved anything. Never won a round but are suddenly going to the finals. If anything their goaltending is a million times worse then it was last year. Not sure who else they lost or gained but goaltending is huge and they didnt get it last year.

 

[bobholly39]

Im 4 or 5 spots late on the voting and know there are a lot of Leafs fans on here but how can they be a favorite. The team is clearly great but has never achieved anything. Never won a round but are suddenly going to the finals. If anything their goaltending is a million times worse then it was last year. Not sure who else they lost or gained but goaltending is huge and they didnt get it last year.

I agree. Leafs at #4 is a bit ridiculous.

I will say though that after the top 3 it's kind of wide open

Colorado/Tampa - cup champs vs 3x finals in a row, kind of obvious as top 2
Carolina - only other "top team" in league last year with no major roster turnover, and no major red flags in terms of whether or not their level is sustainable. Makes sense at #3.

Everyone else has major question marks though.

NY Rangers - great team + run last year - but they leaned way too much on goalie. Odds are he won't be as good this year, can they do as well in those circumstances?
Calgary + Florida - major roster turnovers, which is unpredictable
Pitt/Wash - whether you like them or not, haven't won a single playoff round in many years
NYI/Vegas - unexpectedly sucked last year
Edmonton - McDrai were amazing in playoffs, but is that sustainable? Also - they still lost

I think it's pretty wide open this year going into the season.

 

[leafsfan5]

Florida. I’d have them top 5 tbh. They lost a couple of players but added Tkachuk and they did win the Presidents Trophy so even if they regress a bit they’re still a top five team, imo.

They got exposed in the playoffs for their offense-first style and their solution was to trade a top 4 RHD and hire Paul Maurice

Still a great team, but they need to re-tool the defense

 

[stl76]

Surprised Florida is getting so many votes. They are going nowhere fast with that defense.

Took Pitt here, then some mix of Boston/Washington/Vegas.

 

[wintersej]

Marchand Bergeron DeBrusk
Hall Krejci Pastrnak

Lindholm McAvoy
Gryz Carlo

Bruins have an extremely strong top of the lineup. They just have to survive 30% of those guys being out to start the season...

 

[M2Beezy]

Why'd you put them as Las Vegas? They're Vegas. Already thought they went when they were not on the list and voted for Florida instead.

Theyve been there for like 4 or 5 years now, you can switch your vote too if you want to vote them