Banger Management - Fantasy Hockey Podcast

In this episode, we dive into our Week 2 Mailbag for the 2025-2026 fantasy hockey season! We’re tackling the biggest questions that you have during the season so far. From early breakout candidates and lineup decisions to setting up your fantasy hockey team for year-long success, we're here to help make sense of the chaos that comes with the start of a new season. Follow us on our socials: lin...

In this episode, we break down the top waiver wire pickups for Week 2 of the 2025-2026 fantasy hockey season! We’re highlighting the players you should target right now to help you win your matchup this coming week but may also carry long-term value as potential season-long holds. From surprise earlyproducers to undervalued depth pieces and emerging breakout candidates, we’re giving you the names...

In this week’s episode of the Banger Management FantasyHockey Podcast , hosts Jake, Josh, and Kevin dive into News & Updates for Week 1 of the Fantasy season. Would You Rather returns for its weekly appearance, the guysgo over 5 different options this week to help you get inspired for trades and player values. Join our new Discord where we engage with the community every day!! Follow us on X,...

In this episode, we dive into our Week 1 Mailbag for the 2025-2026 fantasy hockey season! We’re tackling your biggest questions during the first week of action. From early breakout candidates and lineup decisions to setting up your fantasy hockey team for year-long success, we're here to help make sense of the chaos that comes with the start of a new season. Follow us on our socials: linktr.ee...

In this episode, we recap our 2025-2026 fantasy hockey draft and break down how our teams came together. We go over our early round selections, list our favourite players on each other’s teams, and talk about where we might have reached the furthest on certain picks. We also discuss the outlook for our teams overall, from the strengths we’re confident in, to the weak spots that might require some...

In this episode, we’re diving into our Ice & Fire Picks for the 2025-2026 fantasy hockey season. These are players we feel strongly about based on value, usage, trends, and where they’re being drafted. Some guys are primed to explode past expectations, while others come with red flags that could burn a hole in your roster if you buy in at cost. ❄️ Ice Picks: Players we expect to underdeliver,...

In this episode, we roll out our signature picks for the 2025-2026 fantasy hockey season. We each list the players we're going all-in on and fully backing to break out and exceed expectations. These are not just names we like; they’re the guys we’re actively targeting in our drafts and are willing to stake our reputations on. We believe each of them will deliver a strong return on investment,...

In this episode, we dive into our first mailbag of the 2025-2026 fantasy hockey season, answering the questions you sent in and giving our takes on the topics you wanted covered. We also mix in a “Would You Rather” segment, comparing players at the same position and in similar situations to help you make clearer decisions as draft season approaches. Follow us on socials: linktr.ee/bangermgmt_fanta...

In this episode, we break down our approach to the first two rounds of the 2025-2026 fantasy hockey draft. These opening picks lay the foundation of your roster’s identity, shaping your strategy, roster balance, and positional approach for the entire season. We analyze the top two rounds, talking value, risk, upside, and how these decisions ripple through the rest of your draft. From franchise cor...

In this episode, we break down our rankings of the Pacific Division for the 2025-2026 NHL season. We go from the bottom up, highlighting the key fantasy hockey storylines each team brings. From elite contenders looking to dominate once again to clubs still building chemistry, we’ll discuss what these projections mean for your draft strategy and in-season roster moves. Get ready for some spirited d...

In this episode, we dive into our rankings of the Central Division for the 2025-2026 NHL season. We sort the teams from the bottom up, breaking down the key fantasy hockey storylines that come with each roster. From powerhouse squads aiming for another deep run to clubs still piecing things together, we’ll explore what these outlooks mean for your draft prep and in-season moves. Expect a lot of li...

In this episode, we break down our rankings of the Metropolitan Division for the 2025-2026 NHL season. We rank each team, stacking the division from the bottom up while analyzing the fantasy hockey storylines each roster brings this year. From established contenders to teams still finding their way, we’ll cover what these lineups mean for your draft approach and in-season decisions. You can also e...

In this episode, we break down our rankings of the Atlantic Division for the 2025-2026 NHL season. Instead of focusing on individual player lists, we go team by team, ranking the division from bottom to top and digging into the fantasy hockey implications that the players on each roster carry for this year. From powerhouse contenders to rebuilding squads, we cover what these teams mean for your dr...

In this episode, we break down our Top 10 Fantasy Hockey Goalies for the 2025-2026 season. These are the elite netminders who rack up saves, pile up wins, handle heavy workloads, and occasionally add shutouts as a nice bonus that can tilt matchups in your favour. We cover everything from workhorse starters who deliver early-round value to steady options you can find later in drafts, giving you the...

In this episode, we break down our Top 10 Fantasy Hockey Defensemen for the 2025-2026 season. These are the elite blueliners who rack up points, pile up shots and hits, block shots, and log heavy minutes that can tilt matchups in your favour and stabilize your roster all season long. We’ll cover everything ranging from workhorse stars who deliver first-round value all the way to steady contributor...

In this episode, we count down our Top 10 Right Wingers for the 2025-2026 Fantasy Hockey season. The right wing position is stacked with some of the league’s deadliest shooters and most dynamic playmakers, and we’re here to break down who you can trust to deliver night after night. From established superstars to emerging threats, we’ll help you separate the must-draft names from the risky bets. Th...

In this episode, we break down our Top 10 Left Wingers for the 2025-2026 Fantasy Hockey season. These are the elite scorers, playmakers, and all-around contributors who can tilt matchups in your favour and anchor your roster all season long. We’ll give you the insights you need to stack your lineup and dominate your league, highlighting both safe, proven options and high-upside swings. The players...

In this episode, we break down our Top 10 Fantasy Hockey Centers for the 2025-2026 season. These are the elite playmakers, point producers, and faceoff beasts that can tilt matchups in your favour and anchor your roster all season long. From the superstars who deliver first-round value to the high-end talents available in the middle rounds, we’ll give you the insights you need to stack your lineup...

In this episode, we break down our Top 10 Draft Tips for the 2025-2026 Fantasy Hockey season. These are the strategies and insights you need to crush your draft, outsmart your league mates, and build a roster with both balance and upside. From value-hunting in the middle rounds to knowing when to reach for your guys, we’ll give you the tools to draft with confidence and set yourself up for a champ...

In this episode, we break down our Top 10 Sleeper Picks for the 2025-2026 Fantasy Hockey season. These are the players flying under the radar who can massively outperform their draft position - the hidden gems who can swing leagues if you grab them at the right spot. Whether it’s overlooked veterans ready to surprise or young breakout candidates waiting to pop, we’ll highlight the lowkey value nam...

In this episode, we break down our Top 10 Power Forwards for the 2025-2026 Fantasy Hockey season. These are the players who rack up hits, PIMs, blocks, and still bring an offensive punch - the true multi-cat monsters who can swing your matchups every week. From heavy hitters who crush on the forecheck to underrated grinders who quietly bolster the stat sheet, we’ll cover the names you need on your...

In this episode, we break down part 2 of our Top 10 Trap Players to Avoid for the 2025-26 NHL Fantasy Hockey season. These are the players whose names carry a lot of hype but whose production may not live up to their draft cost. From aging stars in decline to overvalued breakout candidates, we’ll cover who could sink your roster if you reach too early and why you should steer clear of these names....

In this episode, we break down part 1 of our Top 10 Trap Players to Avoid for the 2025-26 NHL Fantasy Hockey season. These are the players whose names carry hype but whose production may not live up to their draft cost. From aging stars in decline to overvalued breakout candidates, we’ll cover who could sink your roster if you reach too early and why you should steer clear of these names. 🚨 Who’s...

In this episode, we have Part 2 of our Top 10 Fantasy Hockey Breakout Candidates for the 2025-26 NHL season. We discuss the players ready to take a big step forward and see their value skyrocket throughout the year. From emerging young stars to overlooked names poised for bigger roles, we dive into who’s primed for a breakout, how their situations are evolving, and what it all means for your fanta...

In this episode, we kick off Part 1 of our Top 10 Fantasy Hockey Breakout Candidates for the 2025-26 NHL season. We discuss the players ready to take a big step forward and see their value skyrocket throughout the year. From emerging young stars to overlooked names poised for bigger roles, we dive into who’s primed for a breakout, how their situations are evolving, and what it all means for your f...