Changing of the guard in the NHL? AP predicts the Stanley Cup champion and top award winners

The 2023-24 NHL season arrives with a handful of new teams ready to take the leap toward contending status.
The 2023-24 NHL season arrives with a handful of new teams ready to take the leap toward contending status. There are also plenty of others trying to hang on to playoff spots. The next several months could represent a changing of the guard in hockey as the likes of Buffalo, Ottawa and maybe Detroit and Arizona show significant improvement. Can Boston, Tampa Bay and some other old guard winners hold on? And will Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers finally lift the Stanley Cup. Those questions will soon be answered. The season starts Oct. 10.

Changing of the guard in the NHL? AP predicts the Stanley Cup

Patrick Kane is signing with the Detroit Red Wings, an AP source

Changing of the guard in the NHL? AP predicts the Stanley Cup

Changing of the guard in the NHL? AP predicts the Stanley Cup

Changing of the guard in the NHL? AP predicts the Stanley Cup

NHL season starts Tuesday, AP predicts Cup winner

Changing of the guard in the NHL? AP predicts the Stanley Cup

Vegas Golden Knights receive Stanley Cup Championship rings at

Changing of the guard in the NHL?

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