Another major sporting event is underway, and many people are starting to discuss it. One of the topics they’re talking about is the best teams bettors and fans must watch out for in the upcoming season.
If you’re betting, you must participate in this discussion and identify the strongest teams entering the 2023-24 NHL season. This way, you know what team will bring value to your wager and increase your chance of profiting.
To help you determine which teams have the most potential to win the upcoming NHL season, we have listed below the top five most talked-about teams by bettors, sports analysts, and fans.
Vegas Golden Knights
The first most talked about team for the upcoming 2023-24 NHL conference is, of course, the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights. Aside from being the defending champion, the Vegas Golden Knights also take over Las Vegas as they are the first professional, major-league team from Las Vegas.
Mark Stone celebrates his first period goal – Photo by Jack Lima
The team sparked a sports boom in the state, making the residents more interested in hockey, particularly in the NHL. It’s also why it’s one of the most talked-about teams in the upcoming NHL conference.
You can even check FanDuel’s sport odds. You’ll see that the Golden Knight is among the NHL team that holds the best odds for the 2023-24 season. They are also one of the favorite teams to win next season.
Florida Panthers
Of course, how could we forget about the Florida Panther, the opponent of the champion Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Finals? Although the Panthers haven’t won the championship, the fact that they reached the finals is enough proof that the team has exceptional talent.
You need to take into account that the Florida Panthers won Game 3 of the 2023 Stanley Cup. Many fans believe that if they’re given another opportunity to play the Stanley Cup next year, the team has a huge chance to win, especially if they learned from the mistake they made in the previous year.
Panthers defenseman Radko Gudas (7) looks to clear away a rebound in front of goalie Sergi Bobrovsky – Photo by Jack Lima
Looking back to the playoff history of the Florida Panthers, you will see that the team has been in the playoffs nine times out of their 29 seasons.
New Jersey Devils
Another team that you’ll usually hear about nowadays is the New Jersey Devils. Last season was good for the New Jersey Devils, even though they haven’t made it to the Stanley Cup final. They showed amazing skills in the rink when they defeated the New York Ranger in the first round of the playoffs.
Experts and enthusiasts even thought that the Devils would win the 2023 Stanley Cup as they see many reasons why this could happen. For instance, the schedule of the previous Stanley Cup is falling in the team’s favor.
They were also the top team in the league, so many have high hopes for the Devils to win the 2023 Stanley Cup. Moreover, the team has one of the best players in the league. That’s why their loss surprised the fans. As a result, many are talking about the New Jersey Devils this season, hoping they will finally reach the finals and win the Stanley Cup this time.
Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche is one of the teams that is said to win the 2023-24 NHL season, as per the early predictions of the experts. If you look into the Avalanche’s lineup, you’ll notice they have talented players.
But the player that’s more promising in their lineup is Bowen Byram. He only played 42 games during the 2022-23 NHL season. But despite playing a few games last season, he still managed to score at a 20-goal, 50-point pace from the blue line.
The only thing that slowed Byram down was injury. If he manages to be healthy, there is a significant chance that the Colorado Avalanche will play in the Stanley Cup finals next year.
Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars is a team that is considered to be in the championship window. They are an amazing team despite the lack of recognition. The Dallas Stars have already won numerous titles in Dallas.
These titles are proof that Dallas Stars have the potential to be a Stanley Cup champion. It was obvious in the last season that the Stars were hungry for a new victory since their last championship in 1999.
The Dallas Stars is also one of the four teams that survived the playoffs last season. This means they are among the top four strongest teams in the 2022-23 NHL season.
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Final Words
It’s still early to tell since the 2023-24 season of the NHL hasn’t started yet. However, it is recommended to start knowing each team to know who has the potential to win the next Stanley Cup. If you’re doing your research, you might want to start with the five mentioned teams above and look for updates, odds, and news about them.
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