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Jacob Battaglia is emerging as a unique offensive prospect in the Calgary Flames system, a status highlighted by his recent blockbuster trade in the OHL. After starting his junior career with the Kingston Frontenacs where he posted 27 points in his rookie season, he quickly elevated his game to 65 points the following year before exploding for a massive 90-point breakout campaign in 2024-25. He continued to produce in the current 2025-26 season, registering 27 points in 36 ga

Max Plante: Detroit's Skilled Forward Prospect with Dynasty Fantasy Appeal. Max Plante, a 19 year old forward prospect for the Detroit Red Wings, stands at 5'11" and 170 pounds, bringing a compact frame to a league that increasingly values speed and skill over sheer size. Selected 47th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, Plante entered the process with moderate expectations as a high IQ playmaker from the U.S. National Team Development Program (USNTDP), ranked around the mid secon

Photo by Kylie Barton Penn State has become the epicenter of the hockey world, largely due to Gavin McKenna’s decision to join the Nittany Lions. With the NCAA drawing fresh attention, a former draft pick, 20-year-old Charlie Cerrato, is stealing the spotlight. Cerrato has exploded out of the gate, amassing an impressive 11 points in just four games (3 goals, 8 assists). For comparison, the closest non-Penn State player, Michael Hage, has 9 points in three games (4 goals, 5 a

Shane Wright remains a compelling case study for fantasy hockey managers. Selected fourth overall by the Seattle Kraken in 2022, Wright...

Marco Kasper is poised to become the Detroit Red Wings’ second-line center for the 2025-26 season, a role that leverages his two-way...

Dynasty Deep Dive: Under-the-Radar Prospects Poised for Breakout Impact In dynasty NHL fantasy leagues, stashing prospects can yield...

In the ever-evolving landscape of Chicago Blackhawks hockey, few prospects have rocketed up the ranks as quickly as Sam Rinzel. Drafted...

At 6’4” and 207 pounds, Carter Yakemchuk nearly cracked the NHL roster as an 18-year-old during last year’s preseason, leaving a strong...

Damian Dovarganes, Associated Press The Chicago Blackhawks made a bold move in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, trading up to select Mason West...

Quinton Byfield the Los Angeles Kings towering center and second-overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft has been a polarizing figure in...

Simon Edvinsson, born February 5, 2003, in Kungsbacka, Sweden, was drafted sixth overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red...

1. Maxim Shabanov , W, NYI: Maxim is one of the most promising prospects coming from the KHL, averaging over a point per game with some...

Jake O'Brien, a 6-foot-2, 170-pound center, has emerged as one of the most intriguing prospects for the 2025 NHL Draft. Currently playing...

In a league where finesse and speed often steal the spotlight, Rutger McGroarty stands out as a throwback power forward with the grit and...

Ryan Leonard has been turning heads in the prospect world, cementing his status as one of the most exciting young talents in hockey....

The Anaheim Ducks’ Defense Core: Fantasy Implications, Ice Time Dynamics, Raw Ability, and Coaching Impact on Jackson LaCombe, Pavel...

Photo by Dennis Pajot/Getty Images Caleb Desnoyers has been generating buzz across the web within the internet scouting community,...

Jackson Blake: Analyzing His Rise Under Rod Brind’Amour Jackson Blake’s shift from a standout at the University of North Dakota to a...

James Hagens: A Playmaking Prodigy with a Nico Hischier Twist James Hagens, an 18-year-old center lighting up the NCAA at Boston College,...

Roger McQueen 6'5 197lbs Center/Winger Roger McQueen, an 18-year-old center for the Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL), presents a compelling case...