Predictions for every NHL team's finish in 2026-27: Why the Panthers will win the Cup

ESPN's Greg Wyshynski has published predictions for every NHL team's finish in the 2026-27 season, with the Florida Panthers picked to win the Stanley Cup. The piece is part of ESPN's broader NHL season preview coverage, which also includes team rankings from 1-32 and analysis of key storylines such as Matthew Tkachuk's role in Florida and Connor McDavid's future. The previews were published ahead of the start of the 2026-27 NHL regular season.