Canadiens Fourth Nearest Rebuilding Team To A Stanley Cup Win?
San Jose Sharks, Utah Mammoth, and Anaheim Ducks rank ahead of the Montreal Canadiens due to elite young forwards, organizational moves, and prospect depth.
Utah Mammoth upgraded goaltending depth and added scorer J.J. Peterka to bolster offense, aiming to convert last season's near-miss into a 2026 playoff berth.
Central Division shows mixed offseason results: Utah strengthened toward contention with key signings and draft choices, while Colorado confronts uncertainty from an aging core.
