NHL point projections: How we see 2026-27 season unfolding

TRENDINGNFL Power RankingsKeenum, Bears beat EaglesMLB wild-card previewWeek 4 Waiver WireLatest NBA updatesStory byStory byNHL point projections: How we see 2026-27 season unfoldingMike Brehm, USA TODAYTue, September 29, 2026 at 10:37 AM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesNHL power rankings as 2026-27 season opens: Who will challenge for Stanley Cup?The 2026-27 NHL season is about to get underway and 31 teams are trying to unseat the champion Carolina Huirricanes. Who's the top team?USA TODAY SportsPreviews And Bold Predictions For The NHL 2026-2027 Season: Pacific DivisionThe 2026-27 Pacific Division could be one of the NHL's most competitive divisions. After a "pillow fight" last season, the Pacific enters this season with several major storylines, including Anaheim's big offer sheet, Macklin Celebrini's rise in San Jose, Anze Kopitar's retirement in Los Angeles, new coaches in Vancouver and Vegas, Connor McDavid's future in […] The post Previews And Bold Predictions For The NHL 2026-2027 Season: Pacific Division appeared first on Stadium Rant.Stadium Rant3 things that must go right for the Panthers this seasonWith many new faces set to take the ice, these are three keys to unlock the door to a third NHL title for FloridaFlorida Panthers On SIAdvertisementAdvertisementWhy majority of NHL coaches think Florida Panthers are overwhelming 2026-27 Stanley Cup favoritesA vast majority of NHL coaches know that the Florida Panthers led by Paul Maurice, Brady Tkachuk, and Matthew Tkachuk are going to be favorites to win the 2026-27 Stanley Cup.The Sporting NewsNew York Rangers preview, predictions for 2026-27 NHL seasonBefore this past season, the last time the New York Rangers finished 30th overall was … never. 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USA TODAY Sports experts predict the NHL season's biggest prizes.USA TODAY SportsPenguins hope veteran core ushers in 2026 success with Crosby, Malkin in twilightsGM Kyle Dubas rebuilt the team's blue line in the offseason after Pittsburgh was one of the Eastern Conference's worst defensive teams in 2025-26.USA TODAY SportsHurricanes to hoist title banner as NHL season beginsThe Carolina Hurricanes will hoist their Stanley Cup championship banner on Tuesday in the 2026-27 NHL season opener, then turn their attention to a title repeat.The Hurricanes won their first crown in 20 seasons last June, defeating Las Vegas four games to two in the Stanley Cup Final, and return most of the same lineup in their back-to-back bid.AFPFlyers Opening New Season as Slight Playoff UnderdogsWill the Flyers make the playoffs for a second year in a row?The Hockey News - Philadelphia FlyersBest last-minute Vladimir Tarasenko free agency destinations ahead of NHL seasonThe NHL will drop the puck on the 2026-27 season Tuesday with a five-game card that will see each team playing 84 games this season. The NHL increased each team’s workload by 2 games this year, and that was a byproduct of working with the NHL Players Association. The two sides were bitter enemies more than a couple of decades ago, but Gary Bettman […] The post Best last-minute Vladimir Tarasenko free agency destinations ahead of NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsNHL Pacific Division Power Rankings 2026-27: Golden Knights, Oilers, Sharks and Every Team Ranked After PreseasonThe Pacific Division enters 2026-27 with contenders trying to hold their ground and emerging teams threatening to change the order. With preseason complete, roster battles settled and opening night approaching, we rank all eight teams based on talent, camp performance and offseason changes.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsFlorida Panthers viewed as frontrunner by NHL players, coaches, executivesWith the curtain about to rise on the NHL season, one thing is certain. 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