While the current Stanley Cup Final is only one game old, odds for next year's champions have already been released.
The Pittsburgh Penguins, which are in their second consecutive final, are the favorites, but the Vegas Golden Knights, the NHL's 31st franchise, are officially in the mix, opening with 200-1 odds for their inaugural season.
Here's the entire list:
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Penguins | 8-1 |
| Lightning | 10-1 |
| Capitals | 10-1 |
| Oilers | 10-1 |
| Blackhawks | 12-1 |
| Canadiens | 14-1 |
| Maple Leafs | 14-1 |
| Rangers | 14-1 |
| Wild | 14-1 |
| Predators | 14-1 |
| Stars | 14-1 |
| Ducks | 14-1 |
| Blue Jackets | 20-1 |
| Sharks | 20-1 |
| Kings | 20-1 |
| Senators | 30-1 |
| Bruins | 30-1 |
| Blues | 30-1 |
| Flames | 30-1 |
| Panthers | 40-1 |
| Islanders | 40-1 |
| Flyers | 40-1 |
| Jets | 40-1 |
| Sabres | 60-1 |
| Hurricanes | 60-1 |
| Red Wings | 100-1 |
| Devils | 100-1 |
| Avalanche | 100-1 |
| Coyotes | 100-1 |
| Canucks | 100-1 |
| Golden Knights | 200-1 |
Apart from Vegas, perhaps the biggest takeaways are the strong odds for the Oilers and Maple Leafs, which both soared up the standings in 2016-17 led by youngsters Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews.
(Odds Courtesy: Westgate Superbook)
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