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NHL futures watch: Carolina's repeat bid and scoring props lead the board
An 84-game schedule adds opportunity for player milestones, while roster turnover puts Anaheim's playoff prospects under scrutiny.
By OddsListing wire desk
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Carolina enters with championship expectations
The NHL season begins Tuesday night with an expanded 84-game schedule, giving bettors more games to factor into futures markets across the league's 32 teams. Carolina opens as a co-favorite to win the Stanley Cup, with its repeat bid priced at +650. Limited offseason losses support the Hurricanes' case, while Seth Jarvis has time to recover.
Scoring props offer familiar benchmarks
Evan Bouchard's 90+ regular-season points market at +110 rests on a threshold he cleared last season, when he finished with 95 points in 82 games. His power-play role alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl strengthens the argument, as does his record of missing only two regular-season games over the past five years. Jason Robertson is listed at +140 to score 45+ goals after reaching 45 in 82 games last season. The longer schedule provides additional opportunity to match that output. Colorado's Martin Necas and Nathan MacKinnon are +100 to combine for 215+ points. They totaled 227 points across 158 appearances in 2025-26, making availability a central consideration alongside their production.
Anaheim faces a changed playoff outlook
The Ducks are +120 to miss the playoffs after qualifying last season. Chris Kreider and Mason McTavish have departed, Troy Terry is sidelined for weeks to open the campaign, and the defense has lost Jacob Trouba, Radko Gudas and John Carlson. Those changes weaken the case for another berth, particularly with San Jose positioned to challenge in the Pacific.
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