Determination, strength, depth, and excellent goaltending were all factors in the Boston Bruins’ Stanley Cup win a year ago. With most of their core players back in the fold, the team is hoping that they can use that formula to win it all again. Led by Vezina trophy netminder Tim Thomas, the Bruins open the year with championship aspirations, not content with all that they have already accomplished. With Thomas still at the top of his game, and the development of some young forwards looking to take another step forward, there is no sports betting reason to think that Boston cannot do it again.

Listed at 10/1 odds to win it all, the Bruins rank behind the defending Western conference champion Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, and Washington Capitals according to the pay per head oddsmakers. Thomas will split time this season with Tuuka Rask in an effort to make sure he is fresh for the postseason, and that should be a significant factor in his overall success. With a veteran defense core that is led by captain Zdeno Chara, the Bruins have the depth and skill to protect Thomas, and make sure that he isn’t overexposed. Up front, the team will get a boost from some blossoming young forwards including Brad Marchand and Tyler Seguin, who both figure to play prominent roles this season. Boston has the talent and determination to repeat as NHL Stanley Cup champions, and time will tell if they can do it all again.