I forgot to put this up a few days ago! We’re down to the final 4.

We’re guaranteed a new Champion this season and we have quite the selection. I’ll always lean towards the east coast and right now my favorite is the Washington Capitals. They’ve been red hot for years and have kicked themselves in the head for years so they are overdue. It’s been 20 years since the team made it this far and they’ve never won the Cup. I vote for Tampa solely for all the ex-Rangers on the team. Tampa Bay hasn’t won the Cup since 2004 so that’s a long enough time for a team to pounce!

I have no affinity toward Vegas aside for the fact that they’ve done so incredibly well in their inaugural season. But it’s their first season, they have plenty of time to hold the Cup. A Canadian team hasn’t won the Cup in a very long time and Winnipeg, in this franchise form, has never made it all the way. Of the West, I’d like them over Vegas. Winnipeg started strong but Vegas has put their skate down firmly these past 2 games to take the lead 2-1. I’d be surprised if any of these series went less than 6 games. Incredible talent is on the ice every night.