They are still cleaning up the confetti from the Stanley Cup Parade in Chicago \u2013 what a party indeed! But it is never too early to start thinking about next year and which team will be trying to one-up the festivities in the Windy City. <\/p>\n
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So which teams can be trusted to make a run next year? Which teams are worth an early investment? Let\u2019s take a look at five such teams and why they are worthy of your time \u2013 note that Chicago isn\u2019t on my list!<\/p>\n
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New York Rangers 8\/1<\/strong> \u2013 There won\u2019t be a hungrier team next year. After going to the Conference Final two straight years with nothing to show for it, expect the Rangers to be that hungry team that takes the lessons they\u2019ve learned and to grow because of them.<\/p>\n
The Rangers will have arguably the best keeper in the game \u2013 King Henrik back and will still trot out one of the best defensive corps. in the NHL. Ricks Nash and Martin St. Louis\u2019s futures with the team are in some doubt but their departure due to a lack of effectiveness during their recent playoff runs could turn out to be a good thing for the Broadway Blueshirts.<\/p>\n
The Rangers will contend once again \u2013 almost guaranteed!<\/p>\n
Anaheim Ducks 10\/1<\/strong>\u2013 Just like the Rangers the Ducks will be in the mix next year. Their team looks Tailor-made for playoff type hockey. They are big, they are fast and they are tough \u2013 something required for the grind of a long playoff run. The strides that Frederik Andersen took as a goaltender haven\u2019t gone unnoticed \u2013 the Ducks will enter 2015-2016 with as complete a team as there is in the West.<\/p>\n
Anaheim, with Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf on the first line and Ryan Kesler anchoring the second line to go along with a solid defense that boasts manes like Cam Fowler, Hampus Lindholm, Sami Vatanen and Simon Despres and dependable goaltending make the Ducks my favorite to win the West next year.<\/p>\n
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Tampa Bay Lightning 12\/1<\/strong>\u2013 you gotta love how far the Tampa Bay Lightning came this year. Playoff experience is all that this team was lacking and now they have it in spades. They also have the knowledge that they can overcome adversity (Tyler Johnson\u2019s broken wrist and Ben Bishop\u2019s torn groin) and can make a run. Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman are two of the most exciting young players in the league and make the Lightning a very intriguing 12\/1 to win it all. Once Jonathan Drouin finds his way, the Lightning will be a force for sure.<\/p>\n
Los Angeles Kings 14\/1<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s hard to believe that the Kings missed the playoffs – but there is a silver lining \u2013 they got some much-needed rest unlike the other Western Conference powerhouses. To expect another down season from a team that has Jonathan Quick between the pipes, Drew Doughty on defense and names like Kopitar, Carter, Toffoli and Pearson up front is unrealistic.<\/p>\n
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The Kings will be back in full force this season \u2013 rested and ready to reclaim their spot on to of the heap. Simply put, LA is too good not to contend and too proud not to make a serious run next year.<\/p>\n
Nashville Predators 16\/1<\/strong> \u2013 The Nashville Predators may be that team that surprises everyone next year although their success will hardly be a surprise. Pekka Rinne is still one of the best keepers in the game, the Preds defense is insane with Shea Weber, Roman Josi and Seth Jones manning the blue line and exciting talent up front makes Nashville a team to watch.<\/p>\n
With Coach Peter Laviolette getting absolutely everything from his team and with the emergence of names like Filip Forsberg, Nashville will be an interesting team to watch next year. Are you a gambling man? Nashville may be the team that brings you a very nice return.<\/p>\n
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