NHL teams ranked ahead of the 2026-2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 1:45 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
As the 2026-2027 NHL season prepares to begin, power rankings released on September 29 highlight team prospects. The Vancouver Canucks are last in the rankings, struggling to recover from a poor previous season. The Calgary Flames and Seattle Kraken follow closely behind, indicating further challenges. The rankings reflect roster changes and overall team performances during preceding seasons, with teams like the New Jersey Devils and San Jose Sharks also noted for their potential improvements. With the season set to feature 84 games, each team's success will be pivotal as they vie for playoff positions.
- •The NHL season starts with all 32 teams looking to compete for the Cup.
- •Vancouver Canucks rank last after a disappointing previous season.
- •Calgary Flames are near the bottom due to poor performance from key players.
- •Seattle Kraken's offense needs to improve to avoid another bad season.
- •The season will consist of 84 regular season games.
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — NHL power rankings entering 2026-2027 season
"Ranking all 32 NHL teams from worst to first entering the season.
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