The 2024-25 season may have just wrapped up, but it's never too early to look ahead to next season. Betting odds for the 2025-26 Stanley Cup have been released, and the Red Wings aren't near the top.
Detroit sits 22nd on the list with odds of +7500 on DraftKings. Other teams near Detroit include the Predators (+6000), Canadiens (+6000), and Blue Jackets (+7500). The two-time defending champion Florida Panthers are the early favorites with odds of +600.
These odds are subject to change and can fluctuate throughout the offseason as roster changes take place over the summer months. So, how can Detroit move up the list?
Effective offseason moves will be big for Detroit during the summer
NHL free agency begins on Tuesday, July 1st at 12 p.m., Eastern Time. The chaos should begin almost immediately, and Steve Yzerman knows he can't afford to miss out. The Red Wings have yet to make the playoffs in Yzerman's six seasons calling the shots in Detroit, and as he enters year No. 7, an active summer could be crucial for Yzerman.
Generally speaking, minor player signings during the summer months won't influence Stanley Cup odds. Signing a bottom-six forward or a third-pairing defenseman may provide depth, but it's not going to shake up the odds boards.
On the other hand, signing elite goal-scorers and playmakers could impact future Stanley Cup odds. Top names on the market this summer include Mitch Marner, Sam Bennett, and Brock Boeser. Signing these types of players could result in Detroit moving up in the odds boards.
Other impact free agent players include Nikolaj Ehlers, Aaron Ekblad, Matt Duchene, and Mikael Granlund, among others. These players may not have as much of an impact on future Stanley Cup odds, but it's worth monitoring.
And don't rule out the possibility of Yzerman making some offseason trades to bolster his roster. Jason Robertson is a name that has floated around in possible trade talks in recent weeks, and a player of his caliber could enhance Detroit's betting odds for the 2025-26 Stanley Cup.
Expect Yzerman to be busy, which will impact Stanley Cup odds
Yzerman may not necessarily make a huge splash, but look for him to be busy. That being said, if you are wanting to bet on the Red Wings to go all the way in 2025-26, now could be the time to place your wagers.
If Yzerman is busy and makes several impact moves, Detroit's Stanley Cup odds are going to improve before the season starts. The current price of +7500 could be shortened, which would bring Detroit more into the middle of the 2025-26 Stanley Cup odds board.
Full list of 2025-26 Stanley Cup odds (DraftKings)
- Florida Panthers: +600
- Edmonton Oilers: +700
- Carolina Hurricanes: + 900
- Dallas Stars: +950
- Colorado Avalanche: +950
- Vegas Golden Knights: 1200
- Tampa Bay Lightning: +1400
- Toronto Maple Leafs: +2000
- New Jersey Devils: +2000
- Los Angeles Kings: +2000
- Winnipeg Jets: +2500
- Ottawa Senators: +3000
- New York Rangers: +3000
- Washington Capitals: +3000
- Minnesota Wild: +3500
- Utah Mammoth: +4000
- Vancouver Canucks: +5000
- St. Louis Blues: +5000
- New York Islanders: +5000
- Nashville Predators: +6000
- Montreal Canadiens: +6000
- Detroit Red Wings: +7500
- Columbus Blue Jackets: +7500
- Philadelphia Flyers: +10000
- Calgary Flames: +10000
- Buffalo Sabres: +10000
- Boston Bruins: +10000
- Anaheim Ducks: +10000
- Pittsburgh Penguins: +15000
- Seattle Kraken: +20000
- San Jose Sharks: +50000
- Chicago Blackhawks: +50000
Betting odds update regularly and are subject to change.
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