If Southern Nevada was simply asked who will win the Stanley Cup Finals, 99% of those polled would choose the Golden Knights. You’ll find a few cynics but overall, Las Vegas is a city packed with optimists and Stanley Cup parade planners. Elsewhere in the hockey universe, NHL beat writers, experts, fans, insiders and reporters are making their often-wrong Stanley Cup Final’s predictions.
We gathered predictions from various outlets and publications and even asked ChatGPT. So, let’s jump right in, starting with us.
SinBin.vegas: 3 Pick VGK
- Ken Boehlke – Vegas wins in 7
- Mike McKenna – Vegas wins in 6
- Jason Pothier – Vegas wins in 6
For only the second series this postseason, all three of us on the same page. Mike and Jason lean towards the Golden Knights hoisting the Stanley Cup on the road in Game 6. Ken wildly predicts six straight road winners meaning Vegas would drop the first two games but go to win Game 7 in front of home fans. In the end, it doesn’t matter how the Golden Knights pull it off, as long as they make us look smart.
Spittin’ Chiclets: 3 Pick VGK, 3 Pick FLA
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