Blackhawks, Penguins tabbed as Cup favorites as training camp looms
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Surprise, surprise.
The past two Stanley Cup champions - namely the Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks - have emerged as early favorites to win it all again in 2017.
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals aren't far behind, with the Dallas Stars tabbed as the next best bet to come out of the Western Conference.
Here's a look at where all 30 teams sit:
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Chicago Blackhawks | 9/1 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 9/1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 10/1 |
| Washington Capitals | 10/1 |
| Dallas Stars | 12/1 |
| St. Louis Blues | 14/1 |
| San Jose Sharks | 14/1 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 16/1 |
| Florida Panthers | 16/1 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 16/1 |
| Nashville Predators | 16/1 |
| Boston Bruins | 25/1 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 25/1 |
| Minnesota Wild | 18/1 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 25/1 |
| New York Islanders | 25/1 |
| New York Rangers | 25/1 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 33/1 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 33/1 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 50/1 |
| Calgary Flames | 50/1 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 50/1 |
| New Jersey Devils | 50/1 |
| Ottawa Senators | 50/1 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 50/1 |
| Winnipeg Jets | 50/1 |
| Arizona Coyotes | 66/1 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 66/1 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 66/1 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 66/1 |
(Courtesy: Bodog)
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