Top 10 Bold NHL Predictions for the 2025–26 Season
The upcoming NHL season is shaping up for dramatic storylines, star power, and breakout teams. From McDavid’s contract cliff to historic defensemen, here are the 10 boldest predictions you won't want to miss. Think you can out-predict the pros? Dive in—and don’t forget to log your picks in our app!
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McDavid enters the final year of his contract with Edmonton after back-to-back Cup Final losses. A blockbuster extension—or a holdout—could dominate the off-ice narrative.
2. 🧊 Cale Makar Hits 100 Points Again—and Nabs Second Norris
Makar just earned his second career Norris Trophy in 2024–25 with 92 points including 30 goals. Expect another elite season—and yet another hardware haul.
3. 🎯 Nikita Kucherov Wins Third Consecutive Art Ross
With 121 points in 2024–25—tying Nathan MacKinnon for most assists—Kucherov has momentum for another lead-scorer win.
4. 🛡️ Winnipeg Jets Repeat as Presidents’ Trophy Winners
After a record 116-point, 56-win sprint in 2024–25,expect Winnipeg to dominate again with Hellebuyck, Scheifele, and elite defense.
5. 🧠 Two 100-Point Defensemen on the Same Team
With Makar primed and Quinn Hughes emerging, it’s within reach to have two 100-point defensemen league-wide.
6. 🌊 Vegas Golden Knights Land Mitch Marner & Challenge
Vegas added Mitch Marner and Jack Eichel to strengthen their core and challenge for Western dominance.
7. ⚡ Carolina Hurricanes Become Offseason Winners
Carolina revamped defense with Ehlers, K’Andre Miller, and Logan Stankoven—jumpstarting their Cup hopes.
8. 🥅 Igor Shesterkin Wins Vezina Trophy
Shesterkin has cemented himself as a top-tier goalie. Expect a Vezina-caliber season behind Rangers’ rock-solid defense.
9. 📈 Florida Panthers Go Back-to-Back Eastern Powers
They kept key stars like Ekblad, Bennett, and Marchand—with no major losses—and will contend deep again.
10. 🌟 Matthew Knies or Evan Bouchard Lands Offer Sheets
Top restricted free agents like Knies and Bouchard could attract big offer sheets, igniting a sharp market shift.
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