In fantasy hockey, nothing hits quite like adding a league-winner to your roster. And, beautifully, league-winners come in all shapes and sizes – sometimes, they’re waiver wire pickups who heat up just in time for fantasy playoffs; others, they’re speculative early-season adds who blossom into elite talents over the long haul. In the early going, [...]
Too many fantasy hockey managers forget that success in multi-category leagues hinges on more than goals and assists. Managers who exclusively focus on scoring categories can find themselves outmatched in the banger stats – hits, blocks, and penalty minutes – that also decide weekly matchups. While pure goal scorers may be harder to replace, neglecting [...]
The first week of the 2025-2026 NHL regular season was full of surprises, and several Eastern Conference skaters have wasted no time making their mark with the man advantage. From veterans taking on new responsibilities to young players seizing unexpected opportunities, here are a few powerplay producers in the East worth keeping an eye on [...]
The first week of the NHL season is always full of surprises. Whether it’s a change of scenery or a new role on the same team, some players burst onto the scene each year while others keep us up at night regretting our draft-day decisions. From explosive debuts to unlikely heroes, here are the Top [...]
With the rush of fantasy hockey draft season quickly coming to a close, the regular-season marathon is now suddenly upon us. It’s crucial to draft a strong team, but too many managers fall in love with their lineups and sit back after draft day. In reality, winning hockey pools takes much more than stellar drafting; [...]
Drafting goaltenders is one of the trickiest parts of fantasy hockey. While stellar goaltending is necessary for fantasy hockey success, goaltenders are notoriously volatile, making it difficult to determine who’s worthy of an investment on draft day. Given such unpredictability, fantasy managers are increasingly embracing the ‘Zero G’ strategy, which involves stockpiling reliable skaters in [...]
Given the countless twists and turns in every NHL season, coaches are frequently forced to juggle their lines. Some trios, however, manage to stick together for the full 82-game slate, offering coaches – and fantasy managers – tremendous reliability throughout the season. Sticking together as a line at the NHL level requires more than talent; [...]
The NHL preseason is always full of surprises, and the 2025 slate is no exception. From late bloomers chasing roster spots to prospects forcing their way into the fantasy conversation, here are the Top 10 players who have stood out during the 2025-2026 NHL preseason thus far. (Statistics courtesy of Frozen Tools and current to [...]
Hello everyone and welcome to the latest edition of Eastern Edge! I’m Eli Feldman. With draft season underway, it’s time to discuss an important part of the game we love: regression. At the risk of sounding like your old math teacher, regression essentially means that if something unusual happens once, it’s likely to be closer [...]
Hello everyone and welcome to the latest Top 10! I’m Eli Feldman. The upcoming NHL season is shaping up to be record breaking in more ways than one. Several players are within striking distance of personal marks that will forever cement their legacies as some of the game’s brightest stars. From long-time veterans inching toward [...]
