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NHL Staff Predict Montreal Canadiens to Win 2027 Stanley Cup
Bleacher Report’s NHL staff name the Montreal Canadiens as the most likely 2027 Stanley Cup winner, citing a roster of young stars and solid management.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Bleacher Report’s NHL staff have named the Montreal Canadiens the most likely 2027 Stanley Cup champion, citing a roster of young stars and solid management. The writers point to the team’s 106‑point finish last season, a deep playoff run to the Eastern Conference Final and the emergence of players such as Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson, Juraj Slafkovský and Ivan Demidov. Goaltender Jakub Dobeš is highlighted as a potential Vezina Trophy candidate and a key to the Canadiens’ success.
The analysis notes that the Canadiens are no longer rebuilding, with head coach Martin St. Louis, hockey operations president Jeff Gorton and general manager Kent Hughes steering the club toward a championship. The writers also mention the addition of veteran Chris Kreider, who brings playoff experience to the forward line.
Key facts
- Montreal Canadiens finished sixth overall last season with 106 points (bleacherreport.com)
- NHL staff predict Canadiens as 2027 Stanley Cup winner (bleacherreport.com)
- Jakub Dobeš could become a Vezina Trophy candidate (bleacherreport.com)
- Team led by young stars Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson, Juraj Slafkovský, Ivan Demidov (bleacherreport.com)
Background
<p>The Canadiens’ 2027 championship hopes follow a 1924 incident when the team left the Stanley Cup on a snowy road during a flat‑tire stop, a story that has become part of the trophy’s lore.</p>
Sources
- [1] bleacherreport.com — originally reported as “B/R NHL Staff Predictions for the 2027 Stanley Cup Winner”
