The NHL is back and the 2023-2024 season is in full swing. Every one of the 32 teams is gearing up to make a run to win the coveted Stanley Cup. But who is willing to sacrifice and do whatever it takes to win Lord Stanley’s Cup? Do the Las Vegas Golden Knights have the juice to repeat as Stanley Cup Champions? Many predict the Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers are the odds on favorites to win, but most agree it is anyone’s trophy for the taking.
Before picking a Stanley Cup Champion, let’s break down the top teams in each division. In the Atlantic Division, the top teams look to be the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers. In the Metro Division, the best teams are the Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, and the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Central Division has the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars. While the Edmonton Oilers, Las Vegas Golden Knights, and LA Kings round out the top teams in the Pacific Division.
I predict the Carolina Hurricanes will be the Eastern Conference champions and they will face-off against the Western Conference Champion, Las Vegas Golden Knights, in the Stanley Cup playoffs. It will be a hard fought six game series. Ultimately, the Las Vegas Golden Knights will repeat and become the 2024 Stanley Cup Champions!