Metro Division Rankings 2026-27 | Islanders, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, Devils, Capitals & Hurricanes Ranked

Kevin and Josh rank all 8 Metropolitan Division teams from worst to first heading into the 2026-27 NHL season — including a Rangers placement that might surprise you. We break down each team's outlook, roster questions, and what to watch for as the year approaches.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
04:25 #8 – New York Islanders
12:55 #7 – Columbus Blue Jackets
22:08 #6 – New York Rangers
30:00 #5 – Philadelphia Flyers
38:30 #4 – Pittsburgh Penguins
44:58 #3 – New Jersey Devils
54:01 #2 – Washington Capitals
1:02:48 #1 – Carolina Hurricanes

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We rank all 8 Atlantic Division teams from worst to first heading into the new NHL season — and we don't agree on everything. Kevin and Josh break down each team's outlook, roster questions, and what to watch for as the year approaches.

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Kevin and Josh are back, and this week we're doing what we do best: overthinking fantasy hockey until it becomes a personality trait.

This one's all about building a genuinely great team for categories (banger) leagues, category balance, punt strategies (and when NOT to punt), streaming vs. depth, and the mistakes that quietly torpedo good drafts every year.

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You asked. We answered. 📬🏒

The offseason mailbag is here — we're going through your questions live on the pod and breaking down everything fantasy hockey heading into the new season. From roster decisions to draft strategy to bold predictions, no question is off limits.

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It's report card season. We're pulling up the tape on our biggest takes from the 2025-26 fantasy hockey season — the bold predictions, the sleeper calls, the trade advice — and grading ourselves on how it all played out.

What did we get right? What did we completely whiff on? And more importantly: what does our process actually need to change heading into 2026-27?

This one's part accountability, part strategy session, as we break down where our banger-league instincts held up and where they let us down.

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Big trades, surprise free agent signings, brutal injury news, and coaching shake-ups — the league looks completely different heading into next season, and your fantasy rosters need to catch up. We go through all the major offseason moves and tell you exactly what they mean for your fantasy hockey leagues so you're not walking into draft season blind.

💬 Which offseason move has you most excited — or most nervous — for your fantasy roster? Let us know in the comments!

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It's time to pay up. 🍺All year long, we've been making bets about fantasy hockey and today, the losers drink. Welcome to Beer Bets, our end-of-season tradition where every wrong prediction costs you one cold one. We crack open the beers, go through every bet one by one, settle the scores, and talk plenty of hockey along the way. Expect laughs, bad takes being called out, and a whole lot of good vibes.📢 Audio disclaimer: This episode was recorded in person with everyone in the same room and loose mics, so the audio quality isn't our usual standard, we appreciate you bearing with us! The content makes up for it, we promise.💬 Drop a comment with your own bold fantasy hockey predictions for next season, we might just turn them into bets!👍 If you enjoy the episode, a like and subscribe goes a long way in helping us grow the show.

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In this episode, the hosts break down the Stanley Cup Finals results, how we got here, and our takeaways from the entire season.

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If you've ever wondered what happens when fantasy hockey managers are given microphones and no supervision, these are the episodes for you.

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