The 2025-26 NHL season is here, and with that comes fun prediction articles. The team at the Hockey News’ San Jose Sharks site has put together 32 predictions for the NHL season.
William Espy and I give our honest opinion on each question. Some answers that could make us look like geniuses and some that will make us look silly at season’s end.
Happy opening week, Sharks fans. Enjoy.
Who will win the Hart Trophy?
Who will win the Art Ross?
Who will win the Rocket Richard?
Who will win the Norris Trophy?
Who will win the Vezina Trophy?
Who will win the Calder Trophy?
Who will win the Selke Trophy?
Who will win the Jack Adams Award?
Who will be the first coach fired?
Which GM is feeling the most heat?
Which player is due for a breakout?
Which team is due for a breakout?
Which player will suffer a setback?
Which team will suffer a setback?
Who will win the Presidents’ Trophy as the best regular-season team?
Who will win the Stanley Cup?
Who will win the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP?
What Canadian team will go the furthest?
Who will have the best odds of winning the Draft Lottery?
What player will benefit the most from a change in scenery?
Which team will suffer the most from buyer’s remorse?.
Which star player will be traded (and to where)?
Which rookie are you the most excited to see?
Who will challenge Connor McDavid for the Art Ross Trophy?
What off-season move will be the most impactful?
Who is the NHL’s most overpaid player?
Who is the NHL’s most underpaid player?
Whose bad season was an indicator of reality?
Whose good season was an aberration?
What older player will show signs of aging?
What backup goalie could end up as a No. 1?
Which city will get the next NHL team?
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