The Florida Panthers are a clear-cut favorite to land a three-peat in 2026, and the Detroit Red Wings need to be ready for them.
The Detroit Red Wings have the unfortunate distinction of once again playing in the same divison as not only the Eastern Conference Champions, but the Stanley Cup Champions. That said, the Florida Panthers, after winning two straight Cups, are weaker these days right, with players going elsewhere for a higher pay day?
While I'll keep saying the Atlantic Divison's devoid of bad teams, the Panthers are easily the best, because, well, their entire core's coming back.