Beyond the excitement of Patric Hornqvist's third period Stanley Cup clincher in Game 6, lifting the Pittsburgh Penguins over the Nashville Predators for their second straight title, hockey fans are now faced with the reality that a long, hockey-less summer awaits us.
However, it's never too early to look ahead to next season, especially if you want to seize value on future Stanley Cup bets.
We are nearly a full year in advance of another team hoisting the Stanley Cup, so today is no time for betting the favorites. Wait on those for a later time when the playoff picture is much clearer.