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2023-24 RealGM NHL Stanley Cup Predictions

by Darryl Reina

Oct 10, 2023 3:50 PM

We're predicting the Avalanche beating the Hurricanes in the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals. Read more »

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2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Finals Prediction

by Darryl Reina

May 30, 2023 3:09 PM

The NHL is guaranteed to have a franchise win its first ever Stanley Cup title this postseason. Read more »

Tags: Florida Panthers, Vegas

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2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Conference Finals Predictions

by Darryl Reina

May 17, 2023 3:58 PM

The 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs are now down to the final four teams with the Stars facing off against the Golden Knights for the second time in two years while the Hurricanes will meet the Panthers in the East. Read more »

Tags: Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, Vegas

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2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Second Round Predictions

by Darryl Reina

The record-breaking Bruins and defending Stanley Cup champion Avalanche have both been eliminated as the second round begins. Read more »
2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs Opening Round Predictions

by Darryl Reina

The Bruins are the No. 1 overall seed after a record-breaking regular-season performance, while the defending champions Avs are ready to defend their title. Read more »
RealGM's 21-22 NHL Predictions

by Darryl Reina

While many prognosticators are choosing the Avalanche, Islanders, Jets, or Burins to win the 2022 Stanley Cup, we'll stick with the defending champion Lightning to capture a third-straight title. Read more »
2021 NHL Playoffs: Stanley Cup Finals Predictions

by Darryl Reina

The Lightning will meet the upstart Canadiens, who few predicted would be the Canadian team to have a chance to advance to the playoffs. Read more »
2021 NHL Playoffs: Semifinals Predictions

by Darryl Reina

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2021 NHL Playoffs: Second Round Predictions

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2021 NHL Playoffs: First-Round Picks

by Darryl Reina

Connor McDavid is the probable Hart Trophy winner, but the Avalanche enter the playoffs as the Stanley Cup favorites. Read more »
Lightning To Repeat As Stanley Cup Champions In 2021

by Darryl Reina

The Lightning enter 2021 as the favorites to repeat as Stanley Cup champs. Read more »
Lightning Remain Team To Beat Entering 19-20 NHL Season

by Darryl Reina

Despite getting swept in the first round of the playoffs, the Lightning are my favorite to win the Stanley Cup in 2019-20. Read more »
2019 Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions

by Darryl Reina

We're staying with our preseason prediction of the Sharks beating the Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final. Read more »
2018-19 RealGM NHL Hockey Power Rankings

by Darryl Reina

While Washington and Vegas went to the Stanley Cup last season, we're predicting Tampa Bay and San Jose for 2019. Read more »
2017-18 RealGM NHL Hockey Power Rankings

by Darryl Reina

Sidney Crosby and the Penguins hope to threepeat while Connor McDavid and the Oilers may represent their toughest challenge. Read more »
2016 Stanley Cup Final Preview (Sharks Vs. Penguins)

by Darryl Reina

It should be an entertaining and tight series but the Sharks' ability to be the better and more consistent checking team will decide the final outcome. Read more »
2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs (Conference Finals Predictions)

by Darryl Reina

The Penguins, Lightning, Sharks and Blues are one series away from reaching the Stanley Cup Finals. Read more »
2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs (Second Round Predictions)

by Darryl Reina

After going just 4-4 in our first-round predictions, here are RealGM’s picks for the Conference Semifinals. Read more »
2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs (First Round Predictions)

by Darryl Reina

With the Stanley Cup Playoffs beginning, here are our predictions for the first round. Read more »
RealGM's Predictions For The 15-16 NHL Season

by Darryl Reina

The Ducks are this year's trendy pick for the Stanley Cup, but the Rangers are our selection while the Blue Jackets are a solid dark horse. Read more »

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