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The Journey: 2026 Draftees Who Will Pop Off in 2026-27

By Victor Nuno|2026-08-01T00:33:02-04:00August 1st, 2026|The Journey|

One of the biggest mistakes dynasty managers make is assuming a prospect's draft-year production represents his offensive ceiling. In reality, context matters just as much as talent. Injuries, deep rosters, limited ice time, league changes, and weak supporting casts can all suppress a player's counting stats during his draft season. The following year often tells [...]

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The Journey: Top 2026 Drafted Points-Only Leagues Players

By Victor Nuno|2026-07-25T11:39:34-04:00July 25th, 2026|The Journey|

Not every dynasty league values the same skills. Despite what some might say, there is no standard format for fantasy hockey leagues as there are for other sports such as football. If your league counts hits, blocks, and shots (BaSH), players who contribute across multiple categories can become fantasy stars even if they never lead [...]

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The Journey: Top 2026 Drafted Players Who BaSH

By Victor Nuno|2026-07-18T13:47:44-04:00July 18th, 2026|The Journey|

Every draft season, fantasy managers obsess over offensive upside. We debate who will score 80 points, who will quarterback a power play, and who has the highest ceiling. But for those of us playing in multi-category or BASH leagues, there's another question that deserves just as much attention: who fills the stat sheet even when [...]

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The Journey: 2026 First-Rounders Better In Real Life Than Fantasy

By Victor Nuno|2026-07-10T01:22:08-04:00July 11th, 2026|The Journey|

Every year, dynasty managers fall into the same trap. We evaluate prospects almost exclusively through a fantasy lens. Goals, assists, power-play deployment, and point projections dominate the conversation. Those things matter for our leagues, but they don't always determine who becomes the better NHL player. NHL organizations value a much broader skill set. Defensive responsibility, [...]

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The Journey: Lessons Learned from the 2026 NHL Draft

By Victor Nuno|2026-07-04T12:42:39-04:00July 4th, 2026|The Journey|

A week has passed since the 2026 NHL Draft, giving us time to move beyond the immediate reactions and begin evaluating the broader themes that emerged. The first round generated most of the headlines, but history has repeatedly shown that some of the most important selections occur on Day Two. Every year NHL teams uncover [...]

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The Journey: Round 1 of the 2026 NHL Draft

By Victor Nuno|2026-06-27T12:52:29-04:00June 27th, 2026|The Journey|

The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft is officially in the books, and as always, reality proved quite different from the mock drafts. Some players climbed. Others fell. Several organizations surprised us with their selections, and a few prospects found themselves in dream development situations. Rather than recap all 32 selections individually, here are [...]

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The Journey: Top 2026 Draft Eligible Forwards

By Victor Nuno|2026-06-20T00:21:15-04:00June 20th, 2026|The Journey|

While the 2026 class features an impressive collection of defensemen, the forward group is headlined by one of the most exciting offensive prospects in recent memory and backed by a collection of skilled wingers, power centers, and high-upside two-way forwards. Some project as franchise scorers. Others may become matchup centers, power forwards, or complementary offensive [...]

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The Journey: Top 2026 Draft Eligible Defenders

By Victor Nuno|2026-06-13T11:48:31-04:00June 13th, 2026|The Journey|

Every draft develops its own identity. Some years are defined by elite centers. Others feature dynamic wingers or franchise goaltending prospects. The 2026 NHL Draft may ultimately be remembered for its deep and diverse collection of defensemen. While there may not be a consensus generational blueliner at the top of the class, there are multiple [...]

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The Journey: Top Prospects from the IIHF World Championships

By Victor Nuno|2026-06-07T01:52:08-04:00June 7th, 2026|The Journey|

The IIHF World Championship provides one of the most challenging environments for NHL prospects outside of professional hockey. Unlike junior tournaments, young players must earn ice time against established NHL veterans, seasoned European professionals, and some of the best international competition in the world. Simply making a roster is an accomplishment for many prospects, while [...]

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The Journey: Top Prospects from the WHL Playoffs

By Victor Nuno|2026-05-29T14:22:15-04:00May 30th, 2026|The Journey|

The WHL playoffs provided an excellent showcase for some of hockey’s top developing talent, with several NHL-affiliated prospects and draft-eligible players stepping up in high-pressure situations. Playoff hockey often reveals which players can maintain offensive impact while adapting to tighter checking and more physical environments, and this postseason featured no shortage of impressive performances across [...]

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