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NHL teams forecast bold predictions for upcoming season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 3:30 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

NHL teams forecast bold predictions for upcoming season

Summary

Bold predictions for each NHL team were released as the 2026 season approaches. Predictions include the Anaheim Ducks' salary cap struggles and the Calgary Flames missing the playoffs. Other notable forecasts involve Mike Babcock's replacement by Mark Messier for the Edmonton Oilers and a dramatic rebranding announcement from the Vancouver Canucks. Teams are preparing for training camps and the start of the regular season, with various storylines shaping the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Anaheim Ducks struggle with salary cap management this season.
•Calgary Flames predicted to miss playoffs.
•Mike Babcock replaced by Mark Messier as Oilers' head coach.
•Vancouver Canucks announce new branding amid attendance issues.
•Various teams prepping for training camps and regular season.

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3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Bold Predictions for each NHL team

What they're saying

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Hi, I got tired of seeing every hockey site posting “BOLD predictions for each NHL team” that weren’t very bold. Truly, they were mostly just lists of “this completely realistic thing could happen but my editor required that I make it sound bold,” and then they slapped “bold” on the headline for some rote, click-baity […]
— Yahoo Sports

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