We'll take the low-hanging fruit. The Avs are just another Stanley Cup victory away from being considered a cap-era dynasty. Losing Nazem Kadri and Darcy Kuemper could make it tough to repeat this year. However, Colorado is still poised to win again with a core that has plenty of strong years ahead.

The Avalanche's high-powered offense gets lots of credit, but the dynamic blue line is the team's backbone. Cale Makar is already the best defenseman in the world at 24. Devon Toews, 28,  is criminally underrated. And Bowen Byram, 21, has the makings of a future star.

This may surprise some, but the Devils could be for real. Led by two No. 1 overall picks down the middle in Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes and a deep blue line, New Jersey has jumped out to a 6-3-0 start with no signs of slowing down. 

Not only are the Devils the fourth-youngest team in the league, but they also have several high-end prospects coming through the system. Simon Nemec, the 2022 No. 2 pick, and Luke Hughes, the 2021 No. 4 selection, could be a dominant defense pairing one day.

The Oilers undoubtedly have some question marks on defense and in goal. Still, there's plenty of dynasty potential with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl locked up for at least three more years.

Adding veterans Zach Hyman and Evander Kane has given the Oilers enough depth to split up McDavid and Draisaitl. Edmonton also has key contributors on cheap deals with the development of homegrown players Ryan McLeod and Evan Bouchard. Those are necessary ingredients to win Cups.