Oilers Open Near the Top in 2026-27 Cup Odds

Edmonton is once again sitting right in the thick of the Stanley Cup conversation before a single puck is dropped. The Oilers opening with the third-best odds tells you the market still believes the core has the kind of firepower that keeps every opponent honest. That comes with the usual pressure, because being this close to the top means there is no hiding from expectations. In Edmonton, that is not background noise - that is the job description.