The Eastern Conference is stacked heading into the 2025-2026 season.

But which teams are true contenders, and who’s just along for the ride? We’re breaking down and ranking every team in the East from top to bottom.

From powerhouses, to bubble teams fighting for a playoff spot, to rebuilds still trying to find their way — we’ll go through the entire conference and decide where each team stands heading into the year.

Of course, we’ll also dive into where the Red Wings fit into the mix and what their path to the playoffs looks like.

🔥 In this episode:

✅ Full Eastern Conference rankings

✅ Who are the Cup contenders vs pretenders?

✅ Surprise teams that could climb the standings

✅ Where the Red Wings truly stack up in the East

Who do YOU think is the top team in the Eastern Conference right now? Drop your rankings in the comments 👇

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