Here is a waaaaay too early prediction.
https://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2017/6/...guins-olympics
My next prediction: A Canadian team makes the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2011.
The Oilers and Maple Leafs have shown real promise as young, talented Canadian teams this past postseason. Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid drove their respective teams to levels of success not many predicted this year. It’s probably bold to say that one of these teams will make it, but I don’t think it’s out of the realm of possibility here. Calgary might also be a team to watch next year, too, if they get a goaltender on the market in the offseason.
In any case, the Maple Leafs and Oilers are the blueprints of the NHL’s future. They’re coming to the Stanley Cup Final, sooner or later.
Relax everybody, as the guy states, it's a waay too early prediction.