NHL season previews 2026-27: Projecting each team from worst to first

The New York Times has published a comprehensive NHL season preview for the 2026-27 campaign, ranking and projecting all 32 franchises from the weakest to the strongest contenders. The analysis likely evaluates each team's offseason moves, roster depth, goaltending, and overall prospects for the upcoming season. Fans and analysts can use these projections as a benchmark to measure team performance as the new season unfolds.