Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League20 Elo

Predicting some sleeper teams for the 2026-27 NHL season!

Every NHL season features unexpected dark horses that shatter preseason expectations, much like the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers did last year. In this episode of Locked On NHL, hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down the exact anatomy of a sleeper team, from the classic new-coach bump to rolling four scoring lines and trusting high-pedigree young talent.

They dive into how the Penguins and Flyers were able to defy expectations last season, as were the Bruins and the Mammoth. Finally, they look at some candidates for this year's sleeper teams that could make some noise.

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