As the 2022-23 NHL season approaches, the question of which team will be the league’s worst has been a hot topic among hockey fans.

The Seattle Kraken, a new expansion team, had a difficult time in its first season, finishing with 80 points and a -69 goal differential. Despite this, the Arizona Coyotes are currently given the best odds to be the worst team in the league with even money (+100).

Other teams expected to struggle include the Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Chicago Blackhawks, and San Jose Sharks.

It is important to consider the implications of the worst teams in the NHL as this could affect betting decisions, particularly on the road.

This article will examine the outlook for the Seattle Kraken and the Arizona Coyotes as well as the other teams expected to struggle in the upcoming season.

Seattle Kraken Outlook

The Seattle Kraken have struggled in their first season as an expansion team, with a 27-49-6 record, 80 points earned, and a goal differential of -69, making them a likely candidate to be the worst team in the NHL in 2022-23.

Stanley Cup odds are set at 125/1 and Western Conference odds at 45/1. Over/under win total is 81.5.

The team has a poor 11-27-3 road record, possibly due to travel and circadian rhythm issues.

The team has added a new goaltender, Philipp Grueberr, which could help their chances. However, they will still need to make improvements to their roster in order to have a chance of avoiding the worst team label.

Arizona Coyotes Odds

Odds of the Arizona Coyotes being the least successful team in the 2022-2023 NHL season are even money (+100).

The Coyotes had a dismal 2021-2022 season, finishing with 67 points in the standings and a goal differential of -56. Despite the poor performance, they remain the favorite to be the worst team in the NHL next season.

  1. Stanley Cup odds: 125/1.

  2. Western Conference odds: 45/1.

  3. Over/under win total: 81.5.

  4. Struggling in their first season as an expansion team.

With a new goaltender and travel/circadian rhythm issues contributing to their struggles, the Arizona Coyotes are likely to be the worst team in the NHL in 2022-2023.

Other Struggling Teams

Aside from the Arizona Coyotes, several other teams are expected to struggle in the 2022-2023 NHL season. The Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Chicago Blackhawks, and San Jose Sharks are all projected to have difficulty achieving success. | Team | Stanley Cup Odds | Western Conference Odds | | ————- | ————- | ————- | | Montreal Canadiens | 150/1 | 60/1 | | Philadelphia Flyers | 110/1 | 35/1 | | Chicago Blackhawks | 130/1 | 50/1 | | San Jose Sharks | 250/1 | 90/1 | All of these teams have seen their odds to win the Stanley Cup and the Western Conference decrease significantly since the start of the season. Betting on these teams could be profitable, especially when they play on the road.