Fansided · Dec 30, 2025
The New Jersey Devils have better Stanley Cup odds than the Minnesota Wild
It's been almost three weeks since Quinn Hughes was traded to the Minnesota Wild, leaving the New Jersey Devils in the dust. Yet, oddsmakers still think Jersey's Team has a better chance to lift the Cup come June.
NHL: OCT 07 Blackhawks at Panthers | Icon Sportswire/GettyImagesThere are plenty of ways to analyze which teams will make it into the playoffs at different points in the season. Many talk about the impact of the standings at Thanksgiving, and why it’s a good barometer for who makes the postseason six months later. We can always look at the standings and try to assess the best contenders.