Which teams do you consider to be a strong Stanley Cup Contender for 2025?

[SheldonJPlankton]

The Leafs are frauds and pretenders.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

I placed more emphasis on play so far this year and included the Jets because I don’t think their past is indicative of how good they are this year. Obviously a lot of this will change as it’s early.

Tier 1: Florida/Vegas/Winnipeg
Tier 2: Carolina/Rangers/Dallas
Tier 3: Oilers /Van/Colorado/Toronto

 

[Conspiracy Theorist]

Florida and Dallas.

 

[banks]

Tier 1, heavy contenders: Florida, Carolina, Dallas, Vegas
Tier 2, contenders: Toronto, Winnipeg, NYR

Colorado would be listed if they had a goalie. But as is, the roster won't win anything.

 

[Jetcetera]

From this option, I voted for Florida, NY Rangers, Vegas, Dallas, Edmonton, Colorado. Carolina, Winnipeg lacks superstar forwards, they always get found out in the playoffs. Toronto is Toronto.

Vegas, Dallas, Carolina and Florida don't have guys I'd consider "superstar forwards" and I'd say they all have a better chance than Edmonton, Colorado and the Rangers. I'll take 4 strong lines over one really strong line any day.

 

[Finnen]

Tier 1, heavy contenders: Florida, Carolina, Dallas, Vegas
Tier 2, contenders: Toronto, Winnipeg, NYR

Dallas maybe. Toronto not.

 

[AvroArrow]

Tavares looks like he's 25 again and Stolarz has been elite so far, Leafs??