The NHL drops the puck on a new season Tuesday night, with 32 teams playing 84 games each. As teams enter with renewed optimism and reshuffled rosters, Sean Allen and Victoria Matiash provide betting insight for every team, including awards races, playoff chases and player milestones. The Carolina Hurricanes open as co-favorites to repeat the Stanley Cup, but their value as a bet is questioned.

Allen focuses on the Eastern Conference, Matiash on the Western Conference, with all odds from Draft Kings. Highlighted bets include: Anaheim Ducks to miss playoffs (+120), Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy to win the Norris Trophy (25-1), Sabres forward Tage Thompson to score 50+ goals (10-1), Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf to record 30+ wins (+230), Hurricanes to win the Stanley Cup (+650), and Blackhawks star Patrick Kane to score 20+ goals (+100). The guide covers all 32 teams, offering one recommended futures bet per franchise based on roster changes, player performance and seasonal outlook.