. Almost half of nhl writers and broadcasters (70 out of 147 for 48%) pick the edmonton oilers to win the 2025 stanley cup, with the dallas stars being the next best bet. Meanwhile, 100% of their staff picked the oilers to return to the postseason, one of just six teams to get the.

The oilers will win their division for the first time since 1987. Last season, the pacific division was lead by the vancouver canucks,.