2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: Montreal Canadiens
The last team eliminated ahead of the Stanley Cup Final, Montreal is one of the most exciting teams in the league and could have the best chance at bringing the Cup back to Canada.
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: Minnesota Wild
Bill Guerin and the Wild pulled off one of the craziest trades in recent history. But will Quinn Hughes stick around and lead this team moving forward?
2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles were the Kings of the overtime point last season. Can they continue to find a way to stay in the playoff picture moving forward?
2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: Florida Panthers
The Panthers have potential to become the first super team of the salary cap era. Can they add a third Cup to their trophy case?
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
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.