With the market set to open July 1, we identify key free agents for each team and what those teams should do.
The NHL said Tuesday the Stanley Cup playoffs this spring were the most-watched on record in the U.S. with an average of 1.8 million viewers.
Here's how the teams stack up looking ahead to next fall -- and what to watch this offseason.
Carolina goaltender Frederik Andersen, 36, who began the series in the starter's net before Brandon Bussi took over, was the second of the Hurricanes to raise the Stanley Cup on Sunday night after the franchise secured its second title with a Game 6 win.
The Hurricanes are a leading +700 to win the Stanley Cup for the 2026-27 season, followed by the Avalanche (+800) and Golden Knights (+850). The Oilers (11-1), Panthers (11-1) and Lightning (12-1) make up the next tier of contenders.
