Even the Toronto Maple Leafs are among the favorites this year, despite the fact that they may be cursed when it comes to postseason play.Ĭarolina is clearly in “win now” mode this season, having made several notable free agent signings.
Sportsbooks have listed the Carolina Hurricanes as the favorites to win the cup, but they are being closely followed by teams like the Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, and Vegas Golden Knights. Early on, there is not a single team in the NHL with odds shorter than +500 to win the Stanley Cup.
