Held each summer, the World Junior Summer Showcase (WJSS) brings together many of the top under-20 players from Canada, the United States, Sweden, and Finland for a week of practices and exhibition games. More evaluation camp than tournament, it serves as an early audition for the IIHF World Junior Championship, held each December and January. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Mike Augello joins the program to discuss the Buffalo Sabres.
The 2026 NHL Draftees are in! Here are the top forward prospects to own in your points-only dynasty leagues - July edition! But first, pick up your copy of the 21st annual Fantasy Prospects Report! Available for immediate download at dobbersports.com Click any name to be taken to the player's DobberProspects scouting profile and dig [...]
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 QMJHL playoffs once again served as a showcase for some of the top young talent in hockey, with several high-end prospects elevating their games in meaningful postseason situations. While regular season production often drives fantasy conversations, playoff hockey can reveal a different layer of projection, how players adapt to tighter defensive structures, increased physicality, [...]
The OHL playoffs once again provided a strong look at the next wave of NHL talent, with several top prospects elevating their games when the intensity increased. Playoff hockey often reveals which players can adapt to tighter checking, heavier physical play, and high-pressure situations, and this postseason featured no shortage of standout performances. The Kitchener [...]
Continuing from Part 1, these rookies are on teams that advanced to the second round, in large part because of their contributions. Here is a rundown of how they have fared so far and what their playoff performances may mean for their long-term projection. While some may still be seeing limited postseason usage, their presence [...]
Following Part 1, which highlighted a group of high-impact NCAA performers trending upward late in the season, this continuation shifts the focus to another wave of prospects who have also elevated their play down the stretch. While the first group featured several headline names and offensive drivers, this group brings a broader mix of skill [...]
