BetMGM has released its 2026-27 odds for the Stanley Cup, and the Columbus Blue Jackets [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets] are in a surprising position. According to BetMGM's odds [https://www.oh.betmgm.com/en/sports/hockey-12/betting/usa-9], the CBJ are listed at +5000 to win the 2027 Stanley Cup. That's the 16th-best odds in the league. Other teams at +5000 are the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers. The Metro Division has the Hurricanes, Devils(+3000), and Blue Jackets as the top three in the division with the best odds. The Penguins(+6000) and Islanders(+6600) have worse odds than the CBJ. The Colorado Avalanche are the best at +700, followed by the champion Hurricanes at +750. The teams at the bottom are Vancouver Canucks at +50000, the Flames at +30000, and the Kraken at +20000. Don Waddell and the Columbus Blue Jackets have some work to do, but clearly, Las Vegas is confident that the CBJ can make the playoffs. Can Waddell make the needed moves for this team to compete? We will find out in a few weeks when free agency opens and teams start moving players around. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Next Up For Columbus: The NHL Draft is on June 26 and 27 in Buffalo, where the CBJ will own pick #14. Stay updated with the most interesting Blue Jackets stories, analysis, breaking news, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwm-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] and never miss a story. Let us know what you think below. For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.
