Nashville Predators: Top 5 Teams In Way of Return to Stanley Cup
By Chad Minton
Anaheim Ducks
That pesky team that never seems to go away, the Ducks. Their core talent keeps getting older, yet they keep remaining a top contender. They’re going to stay in the conversation at least through next year.
All of their top dogs like Ryan Getzlaf, Ryan Kesler and Corey Perry are sticking around. They also will retain Patrick Eaves, so the core of their team that squared up with Nashville in the conference finals remains intact.
Even with all of that, I see them regressing a bit. Age will catch up with them to certain degree. They’re still a playoff team, but more of a potential first-round victim for the Predators in the playoffs. As we have come to know, the Ducks are never an easy out, so get ready to see them again.