Stanley Cup winners must have
a coach within his first two years - check
Norris Trophy winner - Zach Werenski
Supporting D Man - Seth Jones, Zack Johnson
It's the best D in the NHL, bar none
Panarin, Dubinsky, Dalpe, Dubois
Size, grit, skill
Committed defense. Speed.
Vezina winning goalie - check
All of the players in the right age - check
Cup winning coach - check
Incredible rookies - Dubois - 6'6" - check
Big, mean, tough, talented, and Werenski is probably the best player in the NHL.
If there's a better player in the NHL I don't know who it is.
Playoff disappointment - Check
It's all there. The whole 9 yards.
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Eastern Conference Runner Up
Florida Panthers
Ekblad is a load and has arrived.
Size, youth, Huberdeau
Luongo's last stand.
Second best Defense Corp in the NHL.
Coach and GM on the same page. Analytics tossed aside.
Dark horse team to make it to Eastern Finals.
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Western Conference Winners
Chicago Blackhawks
Please, let's get serious.
Still the most talented player in hockey in Patrick Kane.
Goalie with Cups - Check
Centre ice - Teows - Check
Norris Trophy winner - Check
D supporting cast - Check
Coaching - Check
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Western Conference Finals runner up
Dallas Stars
Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin -- best forward group in the NHL
Radulov supporting
Methot on a drastically changed blueline
Bishop in goal - a vast upgrade with experience
Well traded, well built hockey team.
And did I add the best coach in the business in Ken Hitchcock with one thing in mind?
Stanley Cup
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Sorry Leafs, Oilers... It's going to be a time yet for you.
Rebuilding continues on those fronts.
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