There are only two words to describe this past Friday: absolute chaos. In a single day, Edmonton completely recalibrated its goaltending, while the Wild unloaded a bundle of budding stars to acquire one of the best defencemen in the game. In the wake of Friday’s trades, it feels like an appropriate time to look back. [...]
In fantasy hockey, winning typically boils down to how well one manages the waiver wire. Drafting matters no doubt, but maximizing games played and optimizing weekly adds are the most reliable ways to gain an edge throughout the season. This week, 12 teams have four-game schedules, and several widely available players enter the week running [...]
With November officially wrapping up yesterday, a handful of NHLers deserve recognition for their incredible performances last month. Over the past 30 days, some players caught fire after uncharacteristically slow starts, while others doubled down on their elite production to start the season. Without further ado, here are the Top 10 performers of the month [...]
The NHL’s heavyweight scene is constantly evolving. Given the excruciating demands of life as an NHL enforcer, few manage to stick around long enough to become part of the league’s folklore. However, this year’s heavyweight list features a unique blend of veterans who have carried the mantle for years and newcomers who are quickly building [...]
In fantasy hockey, it’s generally impossible to acquire proven stars via trade without giving up meaningful assets of your own, but the waiver wire is a different breed. Indeed, when utilized effectively, the wire can be a goldmine – somewhere managers catch lightning in a bottle for free. Since league sizes and settings vary, the [...]
In fantasy hockey, nothing hits quite like drafting a player who exceeds expectations – and nothing stings more than drafting an underperformer. It’s still early, but several players have stumbled out of the gate. What follows is the Top 10 disappointments of the young 2025-2026 NHL season. For the purposes of this list, “disappointment” does [...]
In weekly fantasy hockey matchups, few moves can swing results as sharply as a goaltending performance. A disastrous start can sink multiple categories in an instant, while a clutch shutout can vault a team from the jaws of defeat into victory’s sweet embrace. The challenge, of course, is finding short-term value in the landmine that [...]
Every NHL season brings with it a special crop of players who come out of nowhere, blow past expectations, redefine their roles, and make fantasy managers flock to the waiver wire in unison. The 2025-2026 campaign has been no exception. From established stars rediscovering their magic to under-the-radar prospects forcing their way up the depth [...]
While chemistry can be fleeting in the NHL – particularly early in the season – several Eastern Conference lines have found their rhythm in the early going. From a young core maturing quickly in Montreal to a retooled group of veterans paving their way in Pittsburgh, these line combos are shaping both the early-season success [...]
With October nearly in the books, many of the NHL’s elite are already rewarding fantasy managers who invested in them early in drafts. From familiar names living up to expectations to rising stars proving they’re no flash in the pan, here are the Top 10 performers of October. (Statistics courtesy of Frozen Tools and MoneyPuck.com) [...]
