Get ready for a thrilling new season of NHL hockey as the 2026-27 Stanley Cup playoffs draw near. In a bold move, the Daily Faceoff has released its early Stanley Cup picks, and they're not holding back. According to their predictions, several top contenders are poised to make a deep run in the playoffs, including the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are looking to defend their title, and the Colorado Avalanche, who are seeking revenge after a disappointing loss in the previous year's finals. But which teams will ultimately emerge as the top contenders, and which dark horses will shake up the competition? Dive into the Daily Faceoff's offensively early Stanley Cup picks to find out.

Offensively early Stanley Cup picks for 2026-27  Daily Faceoff