Hurricanes' repeat bid, superstar trade requests, who will win the Stanley Cup and other 2026-27 NHL season storylines

TRENDINGMLB wild-card previewKeenum, Bears beat EaglesNFL Power RankingsWeek 4 Waiver WireLatest NBA updatesStory bySean LeahyContributing writerTue, September 29, 2026 at 4:37 PM UTC·10 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesMcKenna’s debut, McDavid’s Cup chase and a wild opening night: 10 NHL storylines to watch in 2026-27The new NHL season begins Tuesday with a championship banner, an 18-year-old facing Toronto’s spotlight and a Stanley Cup finalist breaking in a new coach. And that is just opening night.The Sporting NewsHurricanes to hoist title banner as NHL season beginsThe Carolina Hurricanes will hoist their Stanley Cup championship banner on Tuesday in the 2026-27 NHL season opener, then turn their attention to a title repeat.The Hurricanes won their first crown in 20 seasons last June, defeating Las Vegas four games to two in the Stanley Cup Final, and return most of the same lineup in their back-to-back bid.AFPNHL rumors: The 2027 Stanley Cup Final, according to Elliotte FriedmanOn Tuesday night, the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes open up the 2026-27 campaign. The Hurricanes will face the Florida Panthers in the first of five games on opening night. The Hurricanes went 20 years between Stanley Cup titles and look to defend their championship. As the Canes take to the title defense, Elliotte Friedman of […] The post NHL rumors: The 2027 Stanley Cup Final, according to Elliotte Friedman appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsAdvertisementAdvertisementWho will win the Stanley Cup? Expert predictions for 2026-27 NHL seasonWho will win the Stanley Cup and the NHL's biggest awards. USA TODAY Sports experts predict the NHL season's biggest prizes.USA TODAY SportsHurricanes Brace For Seth Jarvis Absence To Start The SeasonSeth Jarvis misses the start of the 2026-27 season due to shoulder surgery. The Hurricanes need their top line healthy to defend the Stanley Cup.Gameday CarolinaNHL point projections: How we see 2026-27 season unfoldingUSA TODAY Sports makes its annual attempt at projecting the records for all 32 NHL teams. Who will make the playoffs in 2026-27?USA TODAY SportsAfter Long Summer, Panthers Open New NHL Season Tonight against HurricanesFORT LAUDERDALE — The long wait for the Florida Panthers to play some meaningful hockey is finally over. Today, the Panthers […]Florida Hockey NowSeason Opener: Hurricanes vs Panthers Preview, How to Watch, Game ThreadWe’ve had parades, the Stanley Cup has travelled around the globe—except for Russia, the rings have been handed out, and the banners are set to go. Later this afternoon the Hurricanes will celebrate they are the 2026 Stanley Cup Champions one more time. Then they’ll try to win it again. Carolina opens the season today […]SB NationIslanders News: Rosters set as NHL begins with big tradeThe NHL returns Tuesday night to kick off the 2026-27 season with five games on the schedule, including a meeting of the Southeast contenders and last three Cup champs in the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers. Before all that, there was a huge trade between Toronto and Columbus that included two second-tier stars and a […]SB NationFlorida Panthers viewed as frontrunner by NHL players, coaches, executivesWith the curtain about to rise on the NHL season, one thing is certain. Love them or hate them, you can't ignore the Florida Panthers. They will be the team onFlorida Panthers On SICarolina Hurricanes Announce Opening Night Roster for Panthers GameThe Carolina Hurricanes are set to begin their title defense for the 2026-27 NHL season! The NHL season opens up with the Hurricanes taking on the Florida Panthers in a ‘banner-raising’ ceremony on Tuesday, September 27, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Before the Panthers game on Tuesday, the Hurricanes revealed their 23-man roster for the Opening […] The post Carolina Hurricanes Announce Opening Night Roster for Panthers Game appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYWhy majority of NHL coaches think Florida Panthers are overwhelming 2026-27 Stanley Cup favoritesA vast majority of NHL coaches know that the Florida Panthers led by Paul Maurice, Brady Tkachuk, and Matthew Tkachuk are going to be favorites to win the 2026-27 Stanley Cup.The Sporting NewsNHL Opening Night Preview 2026-27: Everything You Need To KnowThe NHL season is nearly here, with 10 teams in action on Tuesday's first slate of regular-season games. It's time to recap a busy off-season and preview the biggest storylines to follow on opening night.The Hockey NewsHurricanes Start Season In September To Play 84 GamesThe NHL season kicks off in September, not October. The Carolina Hurricanes will play 84 games, including a massive opener against the defending champion Panthers.Gameday CarolinaNHL power rankings as 2026-27 season opens: Who will challenge for Stanley Cup?The 2026-27 NHL season is about to get underway and 31 teams are trying to unseat the champion Carolina Huirricanes. Who's the top team?USA TODAY SportsHow Will the 2026-2027 NHL Season Play Out?After a long three-month hiatus, the NHL season is finally here. Training camp and preseason games are winding down, and the regular season begins next week. Every season brings excitement, intrigue, and storylines. The 26-27 campaign is no different. Every new season brings questions about who makes the playoffs, who wins the Stanley Cup, and […] The post How Will the 2026-2027 NHL Season Play Out? appeared first on The Lead.The LeadNHL predictions for 2026-27 season: Post experts make Stanley Cup, award picksThe Post's Mollie Walker, Ethan Sears and Andrew Crane make their picks for the 2026-27 NHL season.NY Post SportsGame Within the Game: Key Matchups in Panthers OpenerSeveral factors could decide the Panthers opening game at Carolina.Florida Panthers On SINHL Opener: Panthers GameDay at Hurricanes. How to Watch, Stream; Goalies, Lines, Betting OddsTwo of the NHL’s top teams open the season tonight in Raleigh with their past three Stanley Cup champions on […]Florida Hockey Now2026-27 NHL Standings Predictions: Metropolitan DivisionThese days the NHL is harder to predict than ever. Take a look back at last year’s offering (or..don’t) where my 7th and 8th placed teams ended up finishing 2nd and 3rd. To varying degrees, everyone is trying to be good enough to make the playoffs this season in this division, no one is in […]SB Nation