Bookmakers identified a number of favorites for the Stanley Cup in 2017

Bookmakers of North America actively monitor developments in the regular NHL season and try to predict the victors of this season. For example, many local bookmakers recently updated their odds on the winner of the Stanley Cup in 2017.
According to the majority of North American bookmakers, the main favorite of this season is the Washington Capitals. You can make a bet on the victory of the team in the Stanley Cup with a winning rate of 6 to 1. But do this team have enough strength to win or not? In recent years, Washington Capitals gained a bad reputation that team can not pass the 2nd round of the playoffs. However, in this season, Capitals have an impressive depth of team composition.
Among the closest rivals in terms of chances for the Cup, according to bookmakers, the two finalists of last year and one of the best clubs in the last decade. Of course, we are talking about Pittsburgh, San Jose and Chicago. The bet coefficient on their victory is 7 to 1. The last Stanley Cup winner was Pittsburgh, which beat San Jose. As for, Chicago, they could win the Stanley Cup for 3 times in 6 years.
However, do not ignore the other teams. For example, you can bet on the Minnesota’ victory in the Stanley Cup with a rate of 8 to 1. It is worth recalling that Minnesota at the moment the undisputed leader in the Western Conference.
Also bookmakers highly enough calculate the betting chances of Anaheim and Columbus (12 to 1). Well, the most fantastic options are Colorado and Arizona (5000 to 1). The fact that these teams have already practically lost chances of reaching the playoffs.