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With All Eyes on McKenna a New 💎 Emerges
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
Oct 162 min read


Is The Time Wright for Shane Wright?
Shane Wright remains a compelling case study for fantasy hockey managers. Selected fourth overall by the Seattle Kraken in 2022, Wright...
Oct 93 min read


Marco Kasper Will No Longer Be a Ghost.
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...
Oct 33 min read


Dynasty Deep Dive, a look at potential diamonds in the rough.
Dynasty Deep Dive: Under-the-Radar Prospects Poised for Breakout Impact In dynasty NHL fantasy leagues, stashing prospects can yield...
Sep 305 min read


Sam Rinzel Prospect Write-up
In the ever-evolving landscape of Chicago Blackhawks hockey, few prospects have rocketed up the ranks as quickly as Sam Rinzel. Drafted...
Sep 265 min read


Carter Yakemchuk Prospect Write-up
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...
Sep 253 min read


Mason West Prospect Write-Up
Damian Dovarganes, Associated Press The Chicago Blackhawks made a bold move in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, trading up to select Mason West...
Aug 294 min read


Quinton Byfield Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Quinton Byfield the Los Angeles Kings towering center and second-overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft has been a polarizing figure in...
Aug 34 min read


Simon Edvinsson, Buy or Sell next year?
Simon Edvinsson, born February 5, 2003, in Kungsbacka, Sweden, was drafted sixth overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red...
Jul 232 min read


NHL Rookies who could make an immediate impact this year.
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...
Jul 104 min read


Jake O'Brien Prospect Write Up
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...
Jun 274 min read


Rutger McGroarty Prospect Writeup
In a league where finesse and speed often steal the spotlight, Rutger McGroarty stands out as a throwback power forward with the grit and...
Apr 174 min read


Ryan Leonard Prospect Writeup
Ryan Leonard has been turning heads in the prospect world, cementing his status as one of the most exciting young talents in hockey....
Apr 173 min read


Which Anaheim prospect should you target next year?
The Anaheim Ducks’ Defense Core: Fantasy Implications, Ice Time Dynamics, Raw Ability, and Coaching Impact on Jackson LaCombe, Pavel...
Apr 148 min read


Caleb Desnoyers Prospect Write Up
Photo by Dennis Pajot/Getty Images Caleb Desnoyers has been generating buzz across the web within the internet scouting community,...
Apr 123 min read


The Rise of Jackson Blake.
Jackson Blake: Analyzing His Rise Under Rod Brind’Amour Jackson Blake’s shift from a standout at the University of North Dakota to a...
Mar 273 min read


James Hagens Prospect Write Up
James Hagens: A Playmaking Prodigy with a Nico Hischier Twist James Hagens, an 18-year-old center lighting up the NCAA at Boston College,...
Mar 263 min read


Roger McQueen Prospect Write Up
Roger McQueen 6'5 197lbs Center/Winger Roger McQueen, an 18-year-old center for the Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL), presents a compelling case...
Mar 172 min read


Alexander Nikishin Prospect Write-up
Alexander Nikishin: The Next Big Thing on Defense: Alexander Nikishin Left-Handed Defenseman 6'4", 216 lbs Picture this: you’re tinkering...
Mar 115 min read


Michael Misa Prospect Write Up
6'1" • 185 lbs • Center, Saginaw Spirit I’ve been glued to OHL games this season, and Michael Misa, the Saginaw Spirit’s standout...
Mar 63 min read
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