It's easy to shyt on StarkSet right now after that ether-filled wedding, but in reality, they're in a better path to the throne with the rookies.
When the Starks held the North, they were happy, content, and noble. Neither Ned nor Rob would betray Robert's bloodline and take that throne, they played by the noble rules and were happy to play Pippen to whoever was Jordan on that throne.
But now, these wolves give 0 fukks. Bran seen his home taken and burnt down. Snow seen some shyt on the other side of the wall. Arya was in the presence of her pops beheaded and bro+mom assassinated. These kids ain't gonna play by noble rules.
If Bran+Snow save Westeros from White+Walkers and Arya starts running through the Lannisters, they have a legit shot at that crown.
Wolves are most dangerous when they're hungry ...