Originally Posted by Varius

It's too hard to predict where the Ducks will end up with Niedermayer and Selanne still not officially having announced their retirement, but if they both retire as expected to than I say the Ducks will finish 2nd in their division and make the playoffs and have a decent shot at a repeat.

If either or both return, then I say the Ducks have the best chance at a Cup repeat of any team in the past decade.