OKBET SPORTS BETTING NEWS – PRESIDENTS TROPHY
The National Hockey League awards the President’s Trophy to the team with the most points at the end of the regular season. Last season, the Florida Panthers brought home the hardware, scoring a total of 122 points.
Last season’s race for the Presidents Trophy ended in his last two games as the Florida Panthers and Colorado Avalanche finished just three points behind him. The Panthers were able to beat the Avalanche with an easy schedule and winning 7 of their last 10 games.
In 2023, the Colorado Avalanche are the big favorites to win this year presidents trophy, but several other teams are moving and trying to catch up.
2023 Presidents’ Trophy Odds (as of Monday, July 25)
Odds are via Okbet Sports Betting
- Colorado Avalanche +270
- Toronto Maple Leafs +700
- Carolina Hurricanes +800
- Tampa Bay Lightning +1000
- Florida Panthers +1000
- Vegas Golden Knights +1600
- Edmonton Oilers +1800
- Pittsburgh Penguins +1800
- New York Rangers +2000
- Calgary Flames +2000
- Minnesota Wild +2000
- Los Angeles Kings +3000
- St. Louis Blues +3500
- Boston Bruins +3500
- New York Islanders +3500
- Washington Capitals +3500
- Dallas Stars +4500
- Nashville Predators +5500
- Vancouver Canucks +5500
- Winnipeg Jets +8000
- Ottawa Senators +8000
- Detroit Red Wings +10000
- New Jersey Devils +15000
- Philadelphia Flyers +15000
- Columbus Blue Jackets +15000
- Buffalo Sabres +25000
- Seattle Kraken +30000
- San Jose Sharks +30000
- Anaheim Ducks +30000
- Montreal Canadiens +30000
- Chicago Blackhawks +30000
- Arizona Coyotes +30000
Curse of the Presidential Trophy
No team with the Presidents Trophy has advanced to the second round of the playoffs since the New York Rangers in 2015. Moreover, no team has won the Stanley Cup while holding it since 2013, when the Chicago Blackhawks achieved the feat.
The Florida Panthers won the Presidents Trophy last year before being eliminated by the Tampa Bay Lightning. If they can put in a great run this year and bring it home for the second year in a row, they need to go stronger in the postseason to avoid the curse.
Colorado is most likely to lift the curse next season. They are favorites in all major categories, including the Stanley Cup title and the Presidents Trophy.
Who will win the Presidents Trophy this season?
The obvious choice for betting this season is the Colorado Avalanche. They brought back all their core players from last year’s Cup run and look equally strong in all categories.
Most of these teams play in the Eastern Conference, although there are some other teams with better odds. The Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Florida Panthers are all nearby.
These teams are playing on opposite sides of the conference, so they are more likely to overtake Avs in the standings. That was exactly what happened last season. Because Florida had a simpler schedule of playing against teams below in their division.
It takes skill, a really good regular season for him, and luck for the team to snatch the odds-on title. In my opinion, this offseason will tell the story of who will be the real threat. The Carolina Hurricanes are currently building the strongest roster in contention for the title.
