Last week, we looked at the biggest risers and fallers in Dobber’s forward prospect rankings. This week, we turn to the defensemen, where there was much less movement from July to September. Most of the larger changes since June came from the addition of the 2026 draft class, so context matters. As always, we’ll look [...]
The 2026 NHL Draftees are in! Here are the top defense 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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
As the KHL playoffs begin, the landscape of Russian prospect development continues to produce names worth watching closely. This group of eight players has caught attention for different reasons heading into the final stretch. Many of these names will be familiar to readers of my earlier Russian prospects piece, as several players have maintained or [...]
The NHL trade deadline is usually framed through the lens of veterans, contenders loading up for playoff runs, and rebuilding teams stockpiling draft picks. But quietly embedded within those transactions are prospects changing organizations, sometimes dramatically altering their development paths. For fantasy managers and prospect watchers, those moves can be just as important as the [...]
The NHL trade deadline is usually framed through the lens of veterans, contenders loading up for playoff runs, and rebuilding teams stockpiling draft picks. But quietly embedded within those transactions are prospects changing organizations, sometimes dramatically altering their development paths. For fantasy managers and prospect watchers, those moves can be just as important as the [...]
