The first week of free agency is over and here we take a look at the latest odds to win the Stanley Cup next year.
According to the oddsmakers at America’s Bookie, the Bruins, Blackhawks and Kings are now co-favored to win the Stanley Cup next season at +700. The Ducks, Penguins and Blues are right in that same mix at +950. The Sharks on the other hand are at +1150.
Continuing with the current odds, the Avalanche, Canadiens, Rangers and Lightning are at +1550 and the Wild and Red Wings are at +1950, with the Stars close at +2000.
Some mid-range long shots include the Coyotes, Oilers, Devils, Senators and Jets at +5500, while the Hurricanes, Panthers and Islanders are at +7000. The three teams with the longest odds to win the Stanley Cup next season are the Sabres, Flames and Predators at +8500.
The Blues landed the top center on free agency in former Avalanche center Paul Stastny with a four-year, $28 million contract. The Wild also made a great move by signing former Canadiens left wing Thomas Vanek to a three-year, $19.5 million contract while the Penguins signed Christian Ehrhoff, the best defenseman on the market to a one-year, $4 million deal.
Below are the complete odds to win the Stanley Cup next year at America’s Bookie:
Anaheim Ducks +950
Arizona Coyotes +5500
Boston Bruins +700
Buffalo Sabres +8500
Calgary Flames +8500
Carolina Hurricanes +7000
Chicago Blackhawks +700
Colorado Avalanche +1550
Columbus Blue Jackets +4000
Dallas Stars +2000
Detroit Red Wings +1950
Edmonton Oilers +5500
Florida Panthers +7000
Los Angeles Kings +700
Minnesota Wild +1950
Montreal Canadiens +1550
Nashville Predators +8500
New Jersey Devils +5500
New York Islanders +7000
New York Rangers +1550
Ottawa Senators +5500
Philadelphia Flyers +2500
Pittsburgh Penguins +950
San Jose Sharks +1150
St. Louis Blues +950
Tampa Bay Lightning +1550
Toronto Maple Leafs +4000
Vancouver Canucks +4500
Washington Capitals +4000
Winnipeg Jets +5500