Calgary Flames Face Long Odds for 2026-27 Stanley Cup Victory

The Calgary Flames are entering the 2026-27 NHL season with the second-worst odds to win the Stanley Cup, currently sitting at +35,000 according to bet365. After finishing the 2025-26 season with a disappointing 34-39-9 record, the Flames found themselves ranked 29th overall, just ahead of the New York Rangers. The team's struggles were evident early on, as they began the season with a poor 2-8-2 record in October, which severely hampered their playoff aspirations. As the Flames look toward the future, they made significant roster changes, trading away key players like Rasmus Andersson, MacKenzie Weegar, and Nazem Kadri throughout the season. With the uncertainty surrounding alternate captain Blake Coleman, who is entering the final year of his contract, the Flames may continue to reshape their lineup. The only team with worse odds than the Flames is the Vancouver Canucks at +40,000. As the NHL prepares for the first 84-game season since 1993-94, fans are left wondering if these long odds are justified based on the team's recent performance and future direction.