After back-to-back Stanley Cup Final losses to the Florida Panthers, the Edmonton Oilers finally enter the 2025-26 season as the betting favorite to capture hockey’s most elusive prize. According to the latest odds from the sportsbook at Casino Canada, the Oilers are listed between +650 and +850 to win the Stanley Cup, narrowly edging out the Panthers and Avalanche in many markets. The presence of generational talent Connor McDavid and superstar Leon Draisaitl fuels that optimism. This duo has propelled Edmonton to perennial postseason relevance, yet has consistently left them just short of ultimate victory.

The opening months of the new campaign carry heightened stakes. McDavid is entering the last year of his contract and is eligible for a new deal, and there are persistent questions ab

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