DALLAS – JANUARY 22: Mike Modano #9 of the 1999 Dallas Stars Stanley Cup team walks with the Stanley Cup during the 1999 Dallas Stars Stanley Cup Reunion at the American Airlines Center on January 22, 2007 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
We are just one round away from the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals, so we decided to take a look at predicting the next 10 Stanley Cup champions starting in 2026:
2026: Dallas Stars
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 15: A general view of the Dallas Stars jersey logo during the second period of the game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on December 15, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
They have a chance to win it this year, although one of the Oilers or Panthers could beat them. Next year is their year.
2027: Los Angeles Kings
MONTREAL, CANADA – OCTOBER 17: A closeup view of the Los Angeles Kings crest during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on October 17, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
The Kings came on strong this season and will continue to get better. They’ll add some offense over the next 2 years and be ready to win it all.
2028: Edmonton Oilers
EDMONTON, AB – MAY 14: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers celebrates a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the third period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on May 14, 2022 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)
After losing in 2024 and maybe winning in 2025, the Oilers will take a step back for a couple of seasons but build things back up around McDavid and be back.
2029: Detroit Red Wings
MONTREAL, CANADA – APRIL 16: A closeup view of the Detroit Red Wings logo during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on April 16, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in a shootout. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
They are building something in Detroit, and in a few years, they will be a force. This original six franchise won’t be held without a Cup for too long.
2030: Edmonton Oilers
MONTREAL, CANADA – FEBRUARY 12: A detailed view of the Edmonton Oilers’ logo during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on February 12, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Although possible, it’s tough to win in back-to-back years, so after not winning in 2029, the Oilers will win another Cup in 2030.
2031: Chicago Blackhawks
Apr 14, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; against the Chicago Blackhawks players signal to retiring broadcaster Pat Foley after the game against the San Jose Sharks at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
They have a few more years of being bad, but that will lead to them being excellent once again, and 2031 will be when we see it.
2032: Toronto Maple Leafs
TORONTO, CANADA – JANUARY 20: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on January 20, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
The drought will finally end. Auston Matthews will still be captain, and he will raise the Cup.
2033: Boston Bruins
MONTREAL, QC – MARCH 21: A detailed view of the Boston Bruins’ logo is seen during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on March 21, 2022 in Montreal, Canada. The Boston Bruins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
The Bruins are a terrific organization, and you know that they will get back to being a great team once again. After years of being elite, they’ll go through a dry spell, but in 2033, they’ll begin a new reign of terror.
2034: Chicago Blackhawks
The 2031 championship team will still have its core, and they’ll get back to the Cup and win it again.
2035: Seattle Kraken
OTTAWA, CANADA – DECEMBER 02: Detailed view of the Seattle Kraken logo on Joey Daccord #35 of the Seattle Kraken jersey during the second period against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on December 02, 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)
Not every expansion team can be like Vegas. It can take years and years before they are good, which will be the case for the Kraken, who will win their first Stanley Cup in 2035.
