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September 5, 2025

Stanley Cup 2025–26 Outlook: Who Has the Edge? | Pro Hockey News

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Florida sits as the Cup betting favorite at roughly +600, with Carolina and Colorado nipping at their heels. Edmonton, Vegas, and Dallas present strong cases, while most markets stay chalky heading into the season. For fantasy players, Florida's top line and Edmonton's dynamic duo anchor early projections, with Colorado and Dallas providing solid depth upside in later rounds.

Which teams present the clearest path to elite fantasy value based on the Cup odds?How should goaltending be approached in a chalky Cup race scenario?Which non-elite players offer the best early-season value in deep leagues?What mid-season adjustments could alter the Cup favorite landscape in fantasy terms?

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