32 Teams, 32 Swings for the Fences - Our Boldest Bets for 2026-27

Every summer, we dust off the crystal ball and make predictions we'll either brag about relentlessly or quietly delete come April. This year's batch of bold calls spans the entire NHL landscape, from surprise contenders to unexpected collapses that could reshape the playoff picture. Some of these takes will look prescient by next spring, while others will age about as well as a three-week-old hot dog at the rink.