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Fernando Mendoza: The Real Deal and What His Dynasty Value Actually Looks Like Fernando Mendoza's Cinderella run is complete. A National Championship to go with his Heisman Trophy, a 16-0 season at Indiana, and now the most inevitable No. 1 overall pick in recent memory. Raiders majority owner Mark Davis and minority owner Tom Brady were on Indiana's sideline before the national championship game, which told you everything you needed to know about where this was heading. The

Ethan Belchetz | LW | Windsor Spitfires (OHL) | 6'5, 226 lbs | DOB: March 30, 2008 The concern with Belchetz is a fair one: how much of his production comes from sharing a lineup with Liam Greentree and Jack Nesbitt? On a team loaded with talent, the draft-eligible winger has more than held his own, posting 34 goals and 59 points in 57 games during the 2025-26 campaign, following a rookie season where he earned a spot on the OHL Second All-Rookie Team after putting up 38 poin

Before we even get to the tape, it's worth appreciating where Gavin McKenna comes from. Born December 20, 2007, in Whitehorse, Yukon, McKenna grew up far from any traditional hockey hotbed, the son of two hockey-playing parents, his father building him an outdoor rink every winter. That kind of origin story has a way of producing hungry players. He became the first Yukon-born player to be drafted first overall in the WHL, selected by the Medicine Hat Tigers in the 2022 bantam

Keaton Verhoeff, a towering, 6 foot 4, 212 pound force on the blue line, is rapidly ascending the 2026 draft boards, positioning himself as a rare, right handed specimen who combines elite size with modern mobility, which makes him a legitimate threat for the first overall selection, even when measured against high octane offensive forwards like Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg. Right handed defensemen with his specific physical dimensions and high end skill set are essentially

When Sweden captured gold at the 2026 World Junior Championship, their first since 2012, it wasn't just the victory that turned heads. It was the way 18-year-old Ivar Stenburg dominated the tournament, leading his team in scoring with 10 points (four goals, six assists) in seven games, including a three-point performance in the gold medal game against Czechia. But for those who've been watching closely, this was merely confirmation of what I've known all season from studying

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

Week 10 Waiver Adds Under 50% Owned

Bye Weeks : Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, and the Philadelphia Eagles. 1. Chimere Dike, WR, Tennessee Titans, 22% Owned - Dike has emerged as a key target in the Titans' offense since the firing of head coach Brian Callahan after Week 6, capitalizing on increased opportunities with rookie QB Cam Ward. In Week 7 against the Patriots, he caught all 4 targets for 70 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his speed with a 38-yard long. He followed up in Week 8 at the Colts with a t

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

The NFL teams on bye in Week 7 are the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens. As we head into Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season, injuries like David Njoku's knee (further evaluation pending) and Omarion Hampton's ongoing IR stint are shaking up the waiver wire. With the Ravens and Bills on bye, now's the time to snag these under-the-radar adds for streaming, stashing, or plugging holes. Here's a fresh look at five waiver adds heating up based on the latest performances and match

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

The bye weeks for week 6 are the Vikings and Texans. As we head into Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season, injuries like Omarion Hampton's ankle...

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...

1. Tyquan Thornton, WR, Kansas City Chiefs, 8% Owned - Tyquan undoubtedly was on your bench if anything before his pop-off this week. He...

Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images 1. Marquise Hollywood Brown, WR, Kansas City Chiefs, 32% Owned - Hollywood was likely buried on your waiver...

In the high stakes world of fantasy football redraft leagues, the late rounds are your opportunity to swing for the fences with low risk,...