Depends who you ask. Oilers fans will say “yes, this is our year”. like they do every year. Everybody else will say no.
Unhappy_Industry6508
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.
Complex-Tangerine628
The only correct teams are the top and bottom. There’s no way Tampa is an insider, probably a fringe outsider, and Buffalo is 100% ahead of Ottawa, also the Pens SUCK. And will suck this year, probably 5th in the Metro, and also Boston should be bumped down
_6siXty6_
Seattle would be Dark Horse pick for me.
majorBotHead
Calgary and Winnipeg? Huh?
Marzera
If Seattle plays like they did last year, I’m sure they’re Dark Horse tier.
Diamondback424
I don’t understand how they’re ranked above a few of those other teams. Unless they made some D/G acquisitions in the offseason I’m unaware of, they’re still a very top heavy team. Even the Crosby-Malkin-Letang penguins cup teams had guys playing above their pay grade in the playoffs.
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.
zoomzoom42
Good to see the usual Oilers delusuon of a cup.
JerbearCuddles
94 rematch please. Just for the lols. And no other reason.
Mfed23
Rangers should be in playoff caliber
weschester
Whoever makes these lists is quite silly lol
ThaydrianNightshade
I honestly think The Red Wings make the post season. I don’t think they get past round 1 but I see them making it this season!!! I hope Chicago gets Bedard somebody to help him grow!!!
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.
Grand-Imagination925
Dream on Edmonton , Hurricanes definitely
Winter-Outside-4365
nucks and isles over seattle😭
ItsVibrant16
The oilers are just two guys and a powerplay, until they change that I don’t see them going all the way. With that being said, nobody else can stop said two guys and powerplay, so it may just come down to how hard McDavid can carry
GhostShark
Can everyone stop dunking on the Sharks for one minute?!
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
Not_Sure_68
Not with that defense and goaltending.
spence4101
No
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
dzogchenism
Nope. McHasntWonACup ain’t winning a cup this year.
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.
Falconflyer75
How often do these predictions actually materialize?
Genuinely asking is there a site that shows which team was the projected winner vs who actually won and how the projected winner performed?
WallStreetRegards
I think Dallas and New Jersey are ahead of Edmonton…
Bee_Rye85
Until they choke in the playoffs again they will probably be a favorite as usual.
LogieThePerogie
Of course they just have to fix the bottom 6 and they have a chance to win
LostBeneathMySkin
2 man team. No way.
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
Lake-Atomic
this list is wild
domo77o
No this whole list is wrong. I mean look at how high they have the Rangers.
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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Depends who you ask. Oilers fans will say “yes, this is our year”. like they do every year.
Everybody else will say no.
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.
The only correct teams are the top and bottom. There’s no way Tampa is an insider, probably a fringe outsider, and Buffalo is 100% ahead of Ottawa, also the Pens SUCK. And will suck this year, probably 5th in the Metro, and also Boston should be bumped down
Seattle would be Dark Horse pick for me.
Calgary and Winnipeg? Huh?
If Seattle plays like they did last year, I’m sure they’re Dark Horse tier.
I don’t understand how they’re ranked above a few of those other teams. Unless they made some D/G acquisitions in the offseason I’m unaware of, they’re still a very top heavy team. Even the Crosby-Malkin-Letang penguins cup teams had guys playing above their pay grade in the playoffs.
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.
Good to see the usual Oilers delusuon of a cup.
94 rematch please. Just for the lols. And no other reason.
Rangers should be in playoff caliber
Whoever makes these lists is quite silly lol
I honestly think The Red Wings make the post season. I don’t think they get past round 1 but I see them making it this season!!! I hope Chicago gets Bedard somebody to help him grow!!!
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.
Dream on Edmonton , Hurricanes definitely
nucks and isles over seattle😭
The oilers are just two guys and a powerplay, until they change that I don’t see them going all the way. With that being said, nobody else can stop said two guys and powerplay, so it may just come down to how hard McDavid can carry
Can everyone stop dunking on the Sharks for one minute?!
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
Not with that defense and goaltending.
No
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
Nope. McHasntWonACup ain’t winning a cup this year.
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.
How often do these predictions actually materialize?
Genuinely asking is there a site that shows which team was the projected winner vs who actually won and how the projected winner performed?
I think Dallas and New Jersey are ahead of Edmonton…
Until they choke in the playoffs again they will probably be a favorite as usual.
Of course they just have to fix the bottom 6 and they have a chance to win
2 man team. No way.
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
this list is wild
No this whole list is wrong. I mean look at how high they have the Rangers.
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.