Post-Olympics Cup Odds: Top 10 Contenders Ranked
The Olympic break shakes up the NHL landscape as teams return with fresh legs and sharpened blades, but only a select few emerge as true Stanley Cup threats. Front offices buzz with deadline moves while power rankings spotlight squads like the Avalanche, who lead in goals but face fatigue questions after a midseason dip. Veterans in Tampa and Carolina hold firm with elite balance, setting the stage for a brutal playoff grind where depth and clutch play separate champions from pretenders.
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