Seattle Times staff makes predictions for 2022-23 NHL season

Hockey, Kraken, Sports Seattle

Geoff Baker

Pacific Division winner: Edmonton Oilers

Western Conference winner: Colorado Avalanche

Eastern Conference winner: Carolina Hurricanes

Stanley Cup winner: Carolina Hurricanes

Kate Shefte

Pacific Division winner: Edmonton Oilers

Western Conference winner: Colorado Avalanche

Eastern Conference winner: Toronto Maple Leafs

Stanley Cup winner: Colorado Avalanche

Larry Stone

Pacific Division winner: Vegas Golden Knights

Western Conference winner: Colorado Avalanche

Eastern Conference winner: Florida Panthers

Stanley Cup winner: Florida Panthers

Matt Calkins

Pacific Division winner: Calgary Flames

Western Conference winner: Minnesota Wild

Eastern Conference winner: New York Rangers

Stanley Cup winner: New York Rangers