Before the expansion and entry drafts and free agency, prior to off-season moves, probably even before the jerseys from Sunday's final game of the season have been washed, we have 2018 Stanley Cup odds.
The Pittsburgh Penguins, according to Bovada.lv, are favored to win their third consecutive Stanley Cup championship, at 9-1.
They are followed at 12-1 by the Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals.
The Detroit Red Wings are 66-1, tied with three other clubs. Only four teams, including the expansion Vegas Golden Knights, have longer odds.
The Penguins defeated the Nashville Predators in six games to win their second Cup in a row.