Oddsmakers favor Penguins, Oilers, Stars, Blackhawks in quest for Cup
Billy Hurst / USA Today Sports
Summer is behind us, and all 31 rosters are beginning to take shape with training camps set to open later this week.
Oddsmakers have surveyed the lay of the land, and the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins remain the favorites to win in 2018, followed by the up-and-coming Edmonton Oilers.
Next up are two Central Division teams that underwent serious changes this summer in the Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars.
Here's a look at how teams stacked up Monday in comparison to the beginning of the offseason, courtesy of Bodog.
| Team | Opening odds (6/12/17) | Current odds (9/11/17) |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 9/1 | 7/1 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 12/1 | 9/1 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 12/1 | 12/1 |
| Dallas Stars | 16/1 | 12/1 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 14/1 | 14/1 |
| Nashville Predators | 14/1 | 14/1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 12/1 | 14/1 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 16/1 | 14/1 |
| Washington Capitals | 12/1 | 14/1 |
| Minnesota Wild | 16/1 | 18/1 |
| New York Rangers | 16/1 | 18/1 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 20/1 | 20/1 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 16/1 | 20/1 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 18/1 | 22/1 |
| Boston Bruins | 33/1 | 25/1 |
| Calgary Flames | 33/1 | 25/1 |
| San Jose Sharks | 22/1 | 25/1 |
| St. Louis Blues | 28/1 | 28/1 |
| Florida Panthers | 40/1 | 40/1 |
| Ottawa Senators | 33/1 | 40/1 |
| New York Islanders | 40/1 | 50/1 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 40/1 | 50/1 |
| Winnipeg Jets | 40/1 | 50/1 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 66/1 | 66/1 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 66/1 | 66/1 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 66/1 | 100/1 |
| Arizona Coyotes | 66/1 | 100/1 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 75/1 | 100/1 |
| Las Vegas Golden Knights | 150/1 | 100/1 |
| New Jersey Devils | 75/1 | 100/1 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 75/1 | 100/1 |
If you're looking for value down the board, the Carolina Hurricanes could be a sneaky pick at 66-1.