The NHL's 2021-2022 season kicks off with defending champions Tampa Bay Lightning hosting Pittsburgh Penguins, followed by Vegas Golden Knights versus newcomers Seattle Kraken. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of Stanley Cup betting odds:

Cup Favorites (+475 to +900):

• Colorado Avalanche (+475)
• Vegas Golden Knights (+700)
• Tampa Bay Lightning (+700)
• Toronto Maple Leafs (+900)

Best Value: Tampa Bay Lightning (+700) The two-time defending champions boast elite talent with Andrei Vasilevskiy, Victor Hedman, Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov, and Brayden Point. Their proven championship pedigree makes them an attractive bet at these odds.

Cup Contenders (+1300 to +2500):

• Boston Bruins (+1300)
• New York Islanders (+1500)
• Florida Panthers (+1800)
• Edmonton Oilers (+2000)
• New York Rangers (+2200)
• Pittsburgh Penguins (+2500)
• Minnesota Wild (+2500)
• Carolina Hurricanes (+2500)

Best Value: Florida Panthers (+1800) With Sam Reinhart, Aaron Ekblad, and strong goaltending duo Sergei Bobrovsky/Spencer Knight, the Panthers are positioned for a serious Cup run.

Cup Hopefuls (+3000 to +4500):

• Washington Capitals (+3000)
• Dallas Stars (+3500)
• Seattle Kraken (+4000)
• Philadelphia Flyers (+4000)
• Winnipeg Jets (+4500)
• Chicago Blackhawks (+4500)
• Calgary Flames (+4500)

Best Value: Seattle Kraken (+4000) Built on analytics with quality free agent signings and strong defense, the expansion team could surprise.

Longshots (+5000 to +6000):

• St. Louis Blues (+5000)
• New Jersey Devils (+5000)
• Montreal Canadiens (+5000)
• Vancouver Canucks (+6000)

Best Value: New Jersey Devils (+5000) Young talent plus key additions like Dougie Hamilton make them an intriguing playoff dark horse.

In Need of a Miracle (+10000 to +20000):

• San Jose Sharks (+10000)
• Nashville Predators (+10000)
• Los Angeles Kings (+10000)
• Detroit Red Wings (+15000)
• Ottawa Senators (+20000)
• Columbus Blue Jackets (+20000)
• Buffalo Sabres (+20000)
• Arizona Coyotes (+20000)
• Anaheim Ducks (+20000)

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