The deadline has passed and playoff rosters are good to go. That means it’s time to update my Cup favorites. Here again are the criteria I use.
Goaltending
Team Defense
Big Game Players
Shutdown D-men
Shutdown Forwards
Balanced Scoring
Coaching
Special Teams
Here’s my list starting with #10 and counting down to my favorite. I would love to hear your comments and will try and respond to as many as I can. Down below, you will see my lists from Dec 1st & Feb 1st.
#10 Philadelphia
#9 Ottawa
#8 San Jose
#7 Montreal
#6 New York Rangers
#5 New Jersey
#4 Pittsburgh
#3 Detroit
#2 Dallas
#1 Anaheim
Dec 1st Top 10 Cup Favorites
#10 Dallas
#9 Philadelphia
#8 Buffalo
#7 San Jose
#6 Pittsburgh
#5 Carolina
#4 NY Rangers
#3 Anaheim
#2 Ottawa
#1 Detroit
Feb 1st Top 10 Cup Favorites
#10 New Jersey
#9 Montreal
#8 Dallas
#7 Ottawa
#6 Pittsburgh
#5 Philadelphia
#4 Calgary
#3 San Jose
#2 Detroit
#1 Anaheim