The 2026-27 season kicks off tonight at the Scotiabank Saddledome when the Calgary Flames take on their bitter rival in the Seattle Kraken. And with the start of a new season comes predictions.
Now is the perfect time to get the Daily Faceoff Calgary team – Ryan Pike, Ryan Pinder, Cynthia Ryley Delaney, Adrian Kiss, Mike Gould, Paige Humphrey, Flash Stevens, and myself — together for a roundtable to give some predictions for the 2026-27 season!
Let’s get started!
What will the Flames record be?
Adrian Kiss: 36-42-6 (78 Points)
Mike Gould: 31-50-3 (65 Points)
Paige Humphrey: 34-43-7 (75 Points)
Robert Munnich: 32-45-7 (71 Points)
Ryan Pike: 35-49-5 (75 Points)
Ryan Pinder: 31-41-12 (74 Points)
Cynthia Ryley Delaney: 27-46-11 (65 Points)
Flash Stevens: 36-41-7 (79 Points)
Where will the Flames finish in the overall standings?
Adrian Kiss: 29th
Mike Gould: 32nd
Paige Humphrey: 30th
Robert Munnich: 31st
Ryan Pike: 29th
Ryan Pinder: 31st
Cynthia Ryley Delaney: 32nd
Flash Stevens: 28th
Who is going to lead the Flames in points?
Adrian Kiss: Zayne Parekh
Mike Gould: Morgan Frost
Paige Humphrey: Matt Coronato
Robert Munnich: Matvei Gridin
Ryan Pike: Matvei Gridin
Ryan Pinder: Zayne Parekh
Cynthia Ryley Delaney: Matt Coronato
Flash Stevens: Matvei Gridin
Who is going to lead the Flames in goals?
Adrian Kiss: Matvei Gridin
Mike Gould: Matt Coronato
Paige Humphrey: Matvei Gridin
Robert Munnich: Matvei Gridin
Ryan Pike: Matt Coronato
Ryan Pinder: Matt Coronato
Cynthia Ryley Delaney: Matt Coronato
Flash Stevens: Matt Coronato
Which player will exceed expectations?
Adrian Kiss: Sam Honzek
Mike Gould: Yegor Sharangovich
Paige Humphrey: Mikael Backlund
Robert Munnich: Simon Nemec
Ryan Pike: Zach Whitecloud
Ryan Pinder: Sam Honzek
Cynthia Ryley Delaney: Simon Nemec
Flash Stevens: Joel Farabee
What player will not meet expectations/disappoint?
Adrian Kiss: Connor Zary
Mike Gould: Jake Middleton
Paige Humphrey: Zayne Parekh
Robert Munnich: Ryan Strome
Ryan Pike: Yegor Sharangovich
Ryan Pinder: Jake Middleton
Cynthia Ryley Delaney: Devin Cooley
Flash Stevens: Yegor Sharangovich
Should the Flames sign or trade Morgan Frost?
Adrian Kiss: Trade Him
Mike Gould: Trade Him
Paige Humphrey: Sign Him
Robert Munnich: Trade Him
Ryan Pike: Trade Him
Ryan Pinder: Trade Him
Cynthia Ryley Delaney: Sign Him
Flash Stevens: Trade Him
NHL PredictionsDivision winners
Adrian Kiss: San Jose, Colorado, Carolina, Montreal
Mike Gould: Vegas, Minnesota, Washington, Montreal
Paige Humphrey: Vegas, Colorado, Columbus, Florida
Robert Munnich: Edmonton, Dallas, Carolina, Florida
Ryan Pike: Vegas, Colorado, Carolina, Montreal
Ryan Pinder: Vegas, Dallas, Carolina, Tampa Bay
Cynthia Ryley Delaney: Edmonton, Minnesota, Carolina, Montreal
Flash Stevens: Vegas, Colorado, Carolina, Montreal
Stanley Cup Finalists
Adrian Kiss: Colorado vs Florida
Mike Gould: Minnesota vs Montreal
Paige Humphrey: Colorado vs Columbus
Robert Munnich: Dallas vs Washington
Ryan Pike: Colorado vs Montreal
Ryan Pinder: Colorado vs Tampa Bay
Cynthia Ryley Delaney: Colorado vs Carolina
Flash Stevens: Colorado vs Buffalo
Stanley Cup Champion
Adrian Kiss: Colorado Avalanche
Mike Gould: Montreal Canadiens
Paige Humphrey: Columbus Blue Jackets
Robert Munnich: Dallas Stars
Ryan Pike: Colorado Avalanche
Ryan Pinder: Colorado Avalanche
Cynthia Ryley Delaney: Colorado Avalanche
Flash Stevens: Colorado Avalanche
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