May 30, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks head coach
Bruce Boudreauin the third period in game seven of the Western Conference Final of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Chicago Blackhawks at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
1. Anaheim Ducks
The Ducks have done a great job of getting impactful players at low costs, and are one of the deepest teams in the league because of it. While I think the Ryan Kesler contract was a bit of overpayment for a player at his age, their defensive corps and goaltender duo remain young and fairly inexpensive.
Anaheim surprised me when they traded Kyle Palmieri, considering Matt Beleskey walked via free agency. They did acquire Carl Hagelin in a trade, but that meant shipping Emerson Etem to New York. Despite those losses, their main pieces are still in tact and this team remains a force in the West.
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