THN Columbus: 32 Predictions For The 25-26 NHL Season - The Hockey News

Hockey writers Jason and Spencer Lazary from The Hockey News Columbus share their bold predictions for the 2024-25 NHL season across 30 different categories.

The duo offers contrasting viewpoints on major awards and storylines, with both predicting Connor McDavid to dominate the Art Ross Trophy race while disagreeing on other key honors. Their predictions span everything from individual awards like the Hart and Vezina trophies to team success, trades, and breakout candidates. Notable predictions include Auston Matthews potentially scoring 70 goals, Sidney Crosby being traded to Colorado, and the Florida Panthers completing a three-peat Stanley Cup run.

• Both writers predict Connor McDavid will win the Art Ross Trophy as the league's top point scorer
• They disagree on several major awards including the Hart Trophy, with one picking Matthews and the other McDavid
• Bold predictions include potential trades of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin to contending teams
• Team predictions range from Utah making the playoffs to Washington falling back to earth after Ovechkin's record chase