10 Bold Cup Predictions to Shake 2026 Playoffs

The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs kick off with storylines that could rewrite the hockey landscape, from dark horses lurking in the shadows to powerhouse contenders flexing their muscles. Insiders whisper about cap space flooding the market and UFAs who might flip contenders into pretenders, but these 10 predictions cut through the noise with the kind of foresight only years in front offices can provide.