Just six seasons into their NHL existence, the Vegas Golden Knights lifted the Stanley Cup. No team has ever done it quicker and while they were undoubtedly helped by a generous expansion draft, the players still have to make it happen as a cohesive unit on the ice.
The NHL season is a few weeks old so with the teams settled into their schedules now, we are going to take a look at each team and what their prospects are for the season. We start with the Eastern Conference with the West to come later in the week.
Canada is still the dominant force in the NHL. It is not quite the superpower that it once was in terms of the position of goalie, notably those who have come out of Quebec. At one point it almost seemed like you could not make it as an NHL goalie unless you were from Quebec.
A week after the 2023 NHL draft, the dust has settled and fans have had a chance to get to know their potential new players. It is one of the most exciting parts of the season for any sports bettor, with new blood filtering into teams, changing their chances for the seasons ahead.
