What Happened
Sportsnet published a set of 32 bold predictions for the 2026-27 NHL season on September 28, 2026, written by Frank Seravalli. Among them, Seravalli predicted the Ottawa Senators will defeat the Florida Panthers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Dylan Larkin will be traded to the Minnesota Wild before Christmas, and Elias Pettersson will score 30 goals for the first time in three seasons. The piece is explicitly framed as predictions, not reported transactions or confirmed outcomes.
Key Details
- Sportsnet's Frank Seravalli published 32 bold predictions for the 2026-27 NHL season.
- Prediction: Ottawa Senators will beat the Florida Panthers in Round 1 of the playoffs.
- Prediction: Dylan Larkin will be traded to the Minnesota Wild before Christmas.
- Prediction: Elias Pettersson will score 30 goals for the first time in three seasons.
- The article is opinion-based and not a report of completed moves.
What It Means
The predictions are speculative and do not reflect confirmed roster moves or outcomes. They highlight potential storylines for the 2026-27 season, including a possible Larkin trade and a Senators playoff breakthrough. No team or player has announced any of these scenarios.
What's Next
The 2026-27 NHL season will determine whether any of these predictions come true. No official announcements have been made regarding the speculated Larkin trade or other predictions.