Keeping Karlsson: 2026 Entry Draft Recap, Pt. 1
Elan is joined by prospect expert Ryan Downey to talk through the first 21 picks of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
The Journey: 2026 Draftees Who Will Pop Off in 2026-27
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 [...]
The Journey: 2026 First-Rounders Better In Real Life Than Fantasy
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, [...]
The Journey: Lessons Learned from the 2026 NHL Draft
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 [...]
Fantasy Hockey Life: Victor Nuño and Jordan Harris at the NHL Draft
Victor Nuno and Jordan Harris of Dobber Prospects are at the NHL Draft. They chat after Round 1 about landing spots for Daxon Rudolph, Chase Reid, Carson Carels, Keaton Verhoeff, and many more. Have a listen! Our show is part of the Dobber Podcast Network and sponsored by Fantrax.com. Email [email protected] and ask to join [...]
The Journey: Round 1 of the 2026 NHL Draft
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 [...]
The Journey: Top 2026 Draft Eligible Forwards
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 [...]