Ultimate 2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide: Strategies, Tips, and Expert Insights
Master your 2025-26 Fantasy Hockey draft with expert strategies, player rankings, and essential tips to dominate your league.

The 2025-26 NHL season is approaching, and it's the perfect time to dive into ESPN Fantasy Hockey. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned player, this guide provides all the tools you need to draft a winning team and manage your league effectively.
Key Resources
- Projections: Get accurate player performance forecasts.
- Mock Draft: Practice your drafting strategy.
- Rankings: Updated player rankings to guide your picks.
- Live Draft Results: Track real-time draft outcomes.
- Injuries: Stay updated on player health.
- Stats: Comprehensive player statistics.
Draft Strategy
- Start Here: Essential reading for drafting, playing, and winning your league.
- Draft Tier Lists: Detailed lists for forwards and defensemen.
- Goalie Draft Tips: What you need to know before selecting your goalies.
- Breakout Picks: Identify potential breakout forwards.
Season Kickoff
- Season Start: The 2025-26 NHL season begins on October 7.
Team Names and Leagues
- Best Team Names: Get creative ideas from "The Drop" host Arda Öcal.
- Keeper/Dynasty Leagues: Special rankings for long-term leagues.
Offseason Recap
- Free Agent/Trade Reactions: Insights on major offseason moves.
- NHL Draft Picks: Players to monitor from the latest draft.
League Types
- Points or Categories: A guide to different fantasy league formats.
Past Season Recap
- Fantasy Hockey Awards: Recognize last year's top performers.
- Leading Scorers: Review the top scorers from the previous season.
- Lessons Learned: Key takeaways from last year's fantasy hockey.
App Availability
- ESPN Fantasy Sports App: Access all player information on the go. Available on the App Store and Google Play.