Five NHL Teams That Could/Should Finish Below The Penguins In 2025-26

Aug 26, 2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins aren't expected to be good this year, but you can say the same for other teams. Here's a look at five teams that may finish below them this year:

The 2025-26 NHL season is only about a month and a half away from starting, and it’s going to be here before anyone knows it. Heck, action is already starting to pick up a little bit around the league after the Minnesota Wild re-signed forward Marco Rossi to a three-year deal on August 22. It also feels like it’s only a matter of time until the Anaheim Ducks re-sign forward Mason McTavish.

thehockeynews.comFive NHL Teams That Could/Should Finish Below The Penguins In 2025-26The 2025-26 NHL season is only about a month and a half away from starting, and it’s going to be here before anyone knows it. Heck, action is already starting to pick up a little bit around the league after the Minnesota Wild re-signed forward Marco Rossi to a three-year deal on August 22. It also feels like it’s only a matter of time until the Anaheim Ducks re-sign forward Mason McTavish. 