2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers made one of the most controversial moves of the summer proving that nothing matters more for the potential to win it all.
2026 Team Previews
With the 2026-27 season approaching, Blueshirt Banter is taking a look at the rest of the NHL. Our Team Previews series works through all 31 non-Rangers teams, covering how last season ended, what changed this offseason, the biggest question facing each roster, and where the franchise goes from here. We'll also flag each team's Rangers ties and offer a prediction for how their season plays out. New previews roll out through the summer as we make our way around the league.
2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: Detroit Red Wings
The Yzerplan has failed, Dylan Larkin wants out, and Detroit has far more questions than answers ahead of a critical season.
2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: Dallas Stars
With one more year for Jamie Benn and a one-year deal for Jason Robertson, it’s never been more clear that this is a put-up-or-shut-up year for the Stars.
2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Previews: Columbus Blue Jackets
Rick Bowness promised to light a fire under Columbus if he was brought back as head coach. Can he get this team back to the playoffs for the first time in six years?
2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: Colorado Avalanche
A favorite in 2026, the Avalanche ran into injuries and ran out of gas against Vegas in the Conference Final. Can they get back to the promised land?
2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks traded the fourth overall pick to try and speed up the rebuild. Will it be enough to put an end to their six year playoff drought?
2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: Carolina Hurricanes
Twenty years after their first, the Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup Champions. But do they have what it takes to repeat?
2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: Calgary Flames
Calgary's rebuild is in full swing, with three cornerstones traded away and a loaded prospect pool exciting fans—just don't expect much winning in the meantime.
2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres became an absolute wagon on the way to their first playoff birth since 2011. Now can they stay atop the Atlantic Division?
2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: Boston Bruins
The Bruins were active on the trade front this offseason, specifically with the Rangers. But will it be enough to keep them in the Eastern Conference playoff picture?
2026 Team Previews
2026 Team Previews: Anaheim Ducks
As we debut a new offseason series here at Blueshirt Banter, let's take a look at the moves Anaheim made this summer and what next season could hold.