Canadiens' Cup hopes, Bettman's impact among topics in Burke Q&A

Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey LeagueBienvenue à LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockeyДобро пожаловать на NHL.com, официальный сайт Национальной хоккейной лигиTervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiinVälkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sidaVítejte na NHL.com, oficiálních stránkách National Hockey LeagueVitajte na NHL.com, oficiálnych stránkach National Hockey LeagueWillkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey LeagueBienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey LeagueBrian Burke is known for his opinions, especially when it comes to the seven Canada-based NHL teams.And heading into this season, the Sportsnet analyst and former NHL executive feels particularly strong about one of them: the Montreal Canadiens. "I think what Montreal did, I picked them as the best team in Canada now as far as the Stanley Cup favorite."Burke pointed to the strides some of Montreal's young players made this past postseason, when the Canadiens defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins in four games in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers before losing to the Philadelphia Flyers in six games in the Eastern Conference First Round. But he also noted what they did in the offseason, when they added forwards Tyler Toffoli and Josh Anderson, defenseman Joel Edmundson, and goalie Jake Allen.In a wide-ranging interview with NHL.com, Burke, the author of a new book called "Burke's Law: A Life in Hockey," discusses the upcoming season and reflects on two of his biggest mentors, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello. Who do you think are the front-runners for the Stanley Cup?"Looking at the best teams, I think Dallas had a magical run (last season), but I'm not sure they can do that again. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup, the Stanley Cup Playoffs logo, the Stanley Cup Final logo, Center Ice name and logo, NHL Conference logos, NHL Winter Classic name, and The Biggest Assist Happens Off The Ice are registered trademarks and Stanley Cup Qualifiers name and logo, NHL.TV, Vintage Hockey word mark and logo, The Game Lives Where You Do, NHL Winter Classic logo, NHL Heritage Classic name and logo, NHL Stadium Series name and logo, NHL All-Star logo, NHL Face-Off name and logo, NHL. TV, NHL Premium, NHL After Dark, NHL GameCenter, NHL GameCenter LIVE, NHL Network name and logo, NHL Tonight name and logo, On The Fly, NHL Awards name and logo, NHL Draft name and logo, NHL Mascots, Hockey Fights Cancer, Because It's The Cup, NHL Green name and logo, NHL Vault, Hockey Is For Everyone, NHL Thanksgiving Showdown name and logo, NHL Centennial Classic name and logo, NHL Centennial Season logo, NHL100 Classic name and logo, NHL Global Series name and logo, NHL China Games name and logo, NHL Power Players name and logo, and Don't Miss A Moment are trademarks of the National Hockey League.