Upsets in the Stanley Cup playoffs aren't uncommon, as lower-seeded teams at times knock off more heavily favored opponent. In the opening round of the 2015 postseason, the wild-card seed Minnesota Wild (pictured above) upset the higher-ranked St. Louis Blues. The Wild could again prove to be a dangerous sleeper team in this year's projected playoffs.
Various factors can make a low-seeded club a serious threat to unseat a favored opponent. A team such as the Wild can get hot over the remaining weeks of the regular season. Some, such as the Boston Bruins, carry considerable depth in experienced talent. Others, such as the Nashville Predators, could be motivated to overcome years of playoff disappointment.
The following slideshow examines the most dangerous sleeper teams in the projected 2016 NHL playoff picture. You can weigh in with your opinion in the comments section below.
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The Most Dangerous Sleeper Teams in Projected 2016 NHL Playoff Picture
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