Which teams are under the most pressure in 2026-27?

The 2026-27 NHL season is underway, and it might already be feeling like doomsday for some teams, while others enjoy perfect starts to the campaign. While every team’s locker room will have its eyes on the Stanley Cup come spring, only a handful face massive expectations to win this season. From the ticking clock on Connor McDavid’s deal in Edmonton to the demand on the Buffalo Sabres to take the next step forward, the new season is brimming with tension for some of the sport’s most passionate markets. On a recent episode of Daily Faceoff LIVE, co-hosts Tyler Yaremchuk and…