| Hockey East 2026-27 Men's Preseason Coaches' Poll | ||
| Rank | Team (1st Place Votes) | Pts. |
| 1. | Providence (8) | 106 |
| 2. | Massachusetts (1) | 98 |
| 3. | Boston University (2) | 87 |
| 4. | Boston College | 86 |
| 5. | UConn | 73 |
| 6. | Merrimack | 68 |
| 7. | Maine | 57 |
| 8. | Northeastern | 52 |
| 9. | New Hampshire | 35 |
| 10. | UMass Lowell | 31 |
| 11. | Vermont | 22 |
Providence Picked to Top Hockey East Men's League
Head Coaches Choose Friars as Regular Season Favorite
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
