Sports editors and writers at The Hockey News have weighed in with their early predictions for the NHL’s upcoming individual awards, offering insights into who might dominate the 2026-27 season. Alongside their award picks, the team has also shared their projections for which franchise could hoist the Stanley Cup that year. Fans of hockey’s biggest honors and playoff drama will want to see which players and teams are being tipped as top contenders. The predictions provide a snapshot of early expectations ahead of the next campaign.

TheHockeyNews.com asked its writers and editors to share their early votes for the league's individual awards and predict the Stanley Cup winner for the 2026-27 season.