Trotz's biggest move was signing former Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos to a four-year, $32 million contract. He also inked former Vegas Golden Knights winger Jonathan Marchessault (five years, $27.5 million), and former Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brady Skjei (seven years, $49 million).

The NHL playoffs are one of the most exciting events in sports, as sometimes you just need to get in to make a run. We’ve seen lower seeds come away with upsets and even hoist the Stanley Cup. Let’s look at a couple of those potential teams with today’s NHL best bets.