The Detroit Cougars scored 44 points, finishing fourth in the American Division and failing to make the playoffs in their sophomore year.
The Cougars finally moved into what would be their home for the next fifty years, Detroit's Olympia Stadium.
Adams made an immediate impact, picking up Reg Noble and quickly naming him Captain.
Detroit performed much better to start off the season and only finished two points out of a playoff spot.
Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OTL = Overtime losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average The Cougars were involved in the following transactions during the 1926–27 season.