Futures odds and predictions: New Jersey, Seattle provide value

The NHL season is 15% of the way through. Boston Bruins and Vegas Golden Knights are the class of league. St. Louis Blues and Columbus Blue Jackets are at the bottom of it. Connor McDavid is aiming for his third Hart Award.

New Jersey Devils have started the season well. They are second in the Eastern Conference in points (18) and goal differential (13). They have a star player in Jesper Bratt and a good team. Boston Bruins have been very fortunate on the penalty kill. Seattle is third in Western Conference. They're worth 10-1 in futures market. The team has a great chance to win the award. It's too early to value them higher than the other Eastern teams. However, they're a legitimate contender.

Seattle Kraken is a team that is expected to make the playoffs this season. Seattle has good underlying metrics, including a +5 goal differential and a deep forward group. 11 different forwards have recorded at least five points this year. The team has plenty of cap space and could make a big move at the trade deadline.