"Panthers go back 2 back" "The Leafs with Auston Matthews": Hockey fans left debating over possible Stanley Cup champion for next season 

By Ankit Kumar

Modified Sep 08, 2024 16:26 GMT

Hockey fans debate who will win the Stanley Cup in the 2024-25 season. The Florida Panthers are the reigning champions, having won their first-ever Cup last year. Their celebration is almost over, and the new season is set to begin.

The 2024 NHL Global Series will start on Oct. 4 in Prague, Czechia, with a game between the Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils.

On Sunday, Spittin' Chiclets, a popular hockey podcast, sparked debate on X (formerly Twitter) by asking:

"Who will win the Stanley Cup next season?"

Fans responded with many predictions.

"Panthers go back 2 back. Top players only got better, a lot of them still under 30," a fan tweeted.

"The Leafs with Auston Matthews lifting it first!!" Another fan tweeted.

"Best team in the NHL, Colorado Avalanche," a fan tweeted.

"Like every year it’s the Leafs guys. Figure it the fu*k out," a fan tweeted.

"If Landeskog comes back and is even 75% of his former self, and Nichuskin comes back and can control himself, the Avalanche will be a very hard out," a fan tweeted.

"Panthers might not win their division but once the Playoffs start it’s a different animal and the Panthers play like animals, defensively they are the best their forwards play both ways, they have defensive men that move the puck and the goaltending is above average. Panthers back-2-back," another fan tweeted.

Evaluating the 2024-25 potential Stanley Cup contenders

Florida Panther’s strong core includes stars like Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov. With a relatively young roster, their chances of defending the Cup seem promising.

The Toronto Maple Leafs, led by Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander, have a powerful offense. However, their recent playoff struggles raise doubts.

Many other teams are also in the conversation. The Vegas Golden Knights, always a strong contender, are a threat. The Edmonton Oilers, with stars like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, will also aim for the Stanley Cup. Despite dominating last season, Edmonton has yet to lift the Stanley Cup under McDavid.

The Colorado Avalanche could also make a run. Led by Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, they have the talent to go deep again. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils, with young stars like Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier, are rising and could surprise everyone.

Boston Bruins will also be in the mix, as Brad Marchand is hungry for another cup as a captain. Predicting the next Stanley Cup champion is difficult, so we should wait for the 2024-25 season.