Ice Cold

A slow start becomes a different problem when the role starts shrinking with it. A few scoreless games in October are normally not very interesting. When they arrive together with fewer minutes, less power-play exposure or declining individual involvement, there is more reason to pay attention. Four established players have started cold. The underlying cases … Läs mer

What Surprised Us in Week One

One week is enough to notice when reality starts to differ from preseason expectations, even if it is far too early to know whether those differences will last. The first six days have already produced unexpected roles, unusual stat lines and a few genuinely interesting fantasy developments. The important part is separating early production from … Läs mer

What to Expect from the First Two Weeks

The first two weeks of an NHL season tend to produce a lot of information and even more conclusions. Some will eventually prove useful. Many will not. A player will score six points in four games and look like a breakout. Someone drafted three rounds earlier in fantasy will start with one assist. A backup … Läs mer

2026/27 Preseason Forecast

Some predictions. Several assumptions. A season available to invalidate both. The NHL season starts on September 29, and Fantasy Hockey Intel has produced its first locked preseason forecast. This is not a ranking and it is not an attempt to predict the final scoring table with unnecessary precision. The purpose is narrower: to identify players … Läs mer

Five Bold Predictions for the 2026–27 NHL Season

Five players where the underlying process and the opportunity are beginning to line up For this list, Fantasy Hub is looking for something more specific: players where the underlying offensive process is already stronger than the public production profile suggests — and where the 2026–27 role could finally unlock it. The key metrics are Actual … Läs mer