The Chicago Blackhawks began the 2014-2015 season as the Stanley Cup favorites and finished as the champions. They've already been anointed the favorites for next season, too.
With the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs complete, here are the odds for every NHL team to win the 2016-17 Cup. Odds courtesy of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, as of May 16. 2016-17 Stanley Cup odds. Aside from that though, the results, and the 2016 Stanley Cup odds, have been getting progressively crazier. Odds to Win the Stanley Cup: Washington Capitals +375 Pittsburgh Penguins +375 St. Louis Blues +475 Dallas Stars +500 San Jose Sharks +575 New York Islanders +685 Nashville Predators +800 Tampa Bay Lightning +1400 (Odds courtesy of Bovada.lv).
The underdog role is nothing new for the Sharks, who stumbled into the playoffs sporting distant +1600 odds to win the Stanley Cup following a mediocre 5-5 run to close out the regular season.
The Westgate SuperBook opened the Blackhawks as 6-1 favorites to win the 2016 Stanley Cup this week. Chicago defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games to hoist this year's Cup.
The New York Rangers and Anaheim Ducks, both at 8-1, are the second choices in 2016, followed by the runner-up Lightning and Los Angeles Kings at 10-1. The Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues are all at 12-1.
The Buffalo Sabres and Arizona Coyotes are the biggest long shots at 200-1. Royal panda casino uk.
Last October, the Blackhawks were listed at 11-2 to win the Stanley Cup at the SuperBook. They remained among the favorites for the majority of the season, before besting the Lightning in the finals with Monday night's 2-0 victory.
The Buffalo Sabres and Arizona Coyotes are the biggest long shots at 200-1. Royal panda casino uk.
Last October, the Blackhawks were listed at 11-2 to win the Stanley Cup at the SuperBook. They remained among the favorites for the majority of the season, before besting the Lightning in the finals with Monday night's 2-0 victory.
Favored To Win Stanley Cup 2016 Winner
Chicago has won three Stanley Cup championships since 2010.
The free-agent market isn't expected to be impactful, but the trade market is intriguing. Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp and Rangers forward Rick Nash are some of the big names that could be on the move this offseason.
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Blackhawks have won the Stanley Cup three times in six seasons and came very close to making the Final in 2014.
So which team is the odds-on favorite to win the Cup in 2016?
READ MORE: Women's History Month: Local Woman Bringing Representation To Skin Care IndustryThose numbers are already in, and the Blackhawks get the nod at 7-1, according to Bovada sports book.
Westgate SuperBook favors the Blackhawks to win as well, with 6-1 odds.
READ MORE: The United Center COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Site Opens TuesdayAccording to Bovada, the New York Rangers, Anaheim Ducks, St. Louis Blues and Tampa Bay Lightning round out the top five.
The odds for the entire NHL:
Who's Favored To Win
MORE NEWS: After You Get A COVID-19 Vaccine, Sports Medicine Expert Advises Taking It Easy For A Day Or Two Before Working OutChicago Blackhawks: 7/1
New York Rangers: 8/1
Anaheim Ducks: 10/1
St. Louis Blues: 12/1
Tampa Bay Lightning: 12/1
Los Angeles Kings: 14/1
Minnesota Wild: 14/1
Montreal Canadiens: 14/1
Pittsburgh Penguins: 14/1
Boston Bruins: 16/1
Nashville Predators: 16/1
Washington Capitals: 18/1
New York Islanders: 22/1
Winnipeg Jets: 25/1
Columbus Blue Jackets: 33/1
Detroit Red Wings: 33/1
Edmonton Oilers: 33/1
Calgary Flames: 40/1
San Jose Sharks: 40/1
Vancouver Canucks: 40/1
Ottawa Senators: 50/1
Colorado Avalanche: 66/1
Dallas Stars: 66/1
New Jersey Devils: 66/1
Philadelphia Flyers: 66/1
Toronto Maple Leafs: 66/1
Florida Panthers: 75/1
Arizona Coyotes: 100/1
Buffalo Sabres: 100/1
Carolina Hurricanes: 100/1