The buzz hasn't even worn off in Los Angeles yet, but the gambling folks are already looking ahead to the 2013 Stanley Cup. The oddsmakers think the Kings have a good chance to repeat.
The Kings are the second choice at 11-to-1, according to gambling website Bovada. The Pittsburgh Penguins are favored to win the Cup with 7-to-1 odds.
The Sabres are tied for 12th at 25-to-1 with Washington, Tampa Bay and Anaheim.
Here are all the odds, with the usual disclaimer: Gambling is bad. Your money is much better spent on women, whiskey and concerts.
Odds to win the 2013 Stanley Cup
Pittsburgh Penguins 7/1
Los Angeles Kings 11/1
St. Louis Blues 12/1
Vancouver Canucks 12/1
Chicago Blackhawks 12/1
Detroit Red Wings 12/1
New York Rangers 12/1
Philadelphia Flyers 14/1
Boston Bruins 14/1
Nashville Predators 18/1
San Jose Sharks 22/1
Tampa Bay Lightning 25/1
Washington Capitals 25/1
Anaheim Ducks 25/1
Buffalo Sabres 25/1
New Jersey Devils 30/1
Toronto Maple Leafs 35/1
Florida Panthers 35/1
Colorado Avalanche 40/1
Dallas Stars 40/1
Ottawa Senators 40/1
Phoenix Coyotes 40/1
Winnipeg Jets 40/1
Calgary Flames 50/1
Carolina Hurricanes 50/1
Edmonton Oilers 60/1
Montreal Canadiens 60/1
Columbus Blue Jackets 75/1
Minnesota Wild 75/1
New York Islanders 75/1
---John Vogl
