2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: Utah Mammoth
The Mammoth took a big step last season, but are they capable of building on that to become a contender in the Central Division?
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: Toronto Maple Leafs
One of the busiest teams this summer, the Leafs are looking to leave last season in the past and have a bounce back year for the ages.
2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning
After four consecutive first round exits, this could become a make or break year for the future in Tampa Bay.
2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: St. Louis Blues
The Blues had an eventful offseason, but is it enough for them to get back into the wild card conversation?
2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: Seattle Kraken
The Kraken have made the playoffs once in their first five seasons as a team. Will they finally take a step in the right direction this season?
2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: San Jose Sharks
The Sharks were probably the most fun team in the league that didn’t make the postseason last year. Can they finally get into the playoff picture this year?
2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins managed to give their longest tenured core another campaign together, but how much longer can they chase one last run?
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2026 Season Preview: Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers tried, but couldn’t land Leo Carlsson. Do they have what it takes to build off of last season's success and keep progressing?
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2026 Season Preview: Ottawa Senators
The Brady Tkachuk era in Ottawa is over. Will that be a blessing or a curse for the Sens moving forward?
2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: New York Islanders
Last season was a glimpse of what’s to come in the Matthew Schaefer era of Islanders hockey. But can he lead this team back to the postseason?
2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: New Jersey Devils
The Devils made some improvements to build a deeper roster, but still have loads of uncertainty in net. Was it enough to get them back in the playoffs?
2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: Nashville Predators
It’s been eight years since Nashville’s last playoff series win. Are they ready to put the rebuild to bed and start competing?