2026 Stanley Cup Odds: Top Contenders Revealed
- As the Florida Panthers celebrate their second consecutive Stanley Cup victory,sportsbooks are already looking ahead,releasing odds for the 2026 Stanley Cup.
- The defending champion Panthers, Edmonton oilers, and Colorado Avalanche are among the favorites, according to various betting platforms.
- Adrian horton, trading director for ESPN BET, noted the Avalanche have a more stable roster and a longer offseason to recover.
Stanley Cup Odds 2026: Oilers,Panthers,Avalanche Among Favorites
Updated June 17,2025
As the Florida Panthers celebrate their second consecutive Stanley Cup victory,sportsbooks are already looking ahead,releasing odds for the 2026 Stanley Cup. However, there’s no consensus on which team is the clear frontrunner to win it all next year.
The defending champion Panthers, Edmonton oilers, and Colorado Avalanche are among the favorites, according to various betting platforms. ESPN BET listed the Panthers, Oilers, and Avalanche as co-favorites at +700. DraftKings favored the Oilers, while FanDuel had the Carolina Hurricanes leading the pack.
Adrian horton, trading director for ESPN BET, noted the Avalanche have a more stable roster and a longer offseason to recover. he suggested the wear and tear from deep playoff runs could impact the Panthers and Oilers. The Colorado Avalanche also anticipate Gabriel Landeskog’s return, adding to their strength with Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon already in place. The early Stanley Cup role is up for grabs.
The Hurricanes (+800) and Dallas Stars (+900) are also considered top contenders by ESPN BET.
At the other end of the spectrum, the Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks are considered long shots, with odds of 500-1.
what’s next
the offseason will be crucial as teams adjust their rosters and strategies for the 2026 season. Free agency and player development will play significant roles in shaping the stanley Cup contenders.