Hurricanes listed as Stanley Cup favorites for 2026-27 season

DraftKings Sportsbook lists the Carolina Hurricanes at +700 to win the Stanley Cup for the 2026-27 season. The Colorado Avalanche sits at +800 and the Vegas Golden Knights at +850. The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are both listed at 11-1.

Odds vary across sportsbooks At BetMGM and Caesars, the Avalanche are listed as the favorite with the Hurricanes in second place. The Golden Knights reach 14-1 at FanDuel, while the Lightning hold third-best odds at some other books.

Recent history and market context The Hurricanes entered the 2025-26 season at +750 and reached the postseason at +475. Twelve teams are listed at 25-1 or better for 2026-27. The Minnesota Wild stand at 14-1, the Dallas Stars at 15-1 and the Ottawa Senators at 16-1.

The Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks and Buffalo Sabres are each at 25-1. The Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks are listed at 500-1.