We're ranking our top 10 centers in fantasy hockey heading into the 2026-27 season. Kevin and Josh go through their personal rankings, debate the order, and break down who's rising and who's overrated at the position.

We also built a from-scratch Excel rankings model you can customize to your own league settings and style of play — available now for our Tier 2 (Certified Banger) Patreon members.

Plus: the Banger Management Patreon League (BMPL) is filling up fast — our community fantasy hockey tournament with promotion/relegation across multiple leagues. Sign up before spots are gone.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:10 BMPL League info
03:45 Banger Management Rankings
06:25 Preview of Patreon Excel model
12:05 Dobber giveaway
12:50 Honourable mentions
17:06 Wyatt Johnston
20:30 Nick Suzuki
26:35 Alexander Barkov
30:26 Auston Matthews
35:30 Jack Hughes
38:58 Jack Eichel
44:14 Macklin Celebrini
50:27 Leon Draisaitl
56:02 Number 1+2

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New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.

We broke down every fantasy playoff schedule format for the 2026-27 season — what actually impacts games played for key players, and what to consider when setting up your league's playoffs. Kevin and Josh compare the options and cut through the noise.

Plus: the Banger Management Patreon League (BMPL) is open now — sign up before the window closes and get access to our Tier 1+ fantasy hockey tournament and more exclusive content.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
05:15 Dobber Giveaway

07:00 BMPL Sign Up Info

12:40 Weeks 23-25 playoff breakdown

46:35 Weeks 24-26 playoff breakdown

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We rank all 8 Pacific Division teams from worst to first heading into the new NHL season — including a bottom-of-the-barrel Canucks placement that does not surprise anyone. Kevin and Josh break down each team's outlook, roster questions, and what to watch for as the year approaches.

Plus: our Patreon is officially live! Get access to the Banger Management Patreon League (BMPL), our Tier 1+ fantasy hockey tournament, and more exclusive content.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:33 #8 – Vancouver Canucks
11:15 #7 – Calgary Flames
19:26 #6 – Seattle Kraken
30:20 #5 – LA Kings
41:53 #4 – Anaheim Ducks
52:50 #3 – San Jose Sharks
1:02:20 #2 – Edmonton Oilers
1:08:01 #1 – Vegas Golden Knights

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We rank all 8 Central Division teams from worst to first heading into the new NHL season — including a bottom-of-the-barrel Chicago placement that might raise some eyebrows. Kevin and Josh break down each team's outlook, roster questions, and what to watch for as the year approaches.

Plus: our Patreon is officially live! Get access to the Banger Management Patreon League (BMPL), our Tier 1+ fantasy hockey tournament, and more exclusive content.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
06:12 #8 – Chicago Blackhawks
16:06 #7 – Nashville Predators
26:09 #6 – Winnipeg Jets
39:09 #5 – St. Louis Blues
51:06 #4 – Minnesota Wild
1:07:11 #3 – Utah Mammoth
1:16:12 #2 – Colorado Avalanche
1:25:35 #1 – Dallas Stars

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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.

Plus: our Patreon is officially LIVE! Get access to the Banger Management Patreon League (BMPL) — our Tier 1+ fantasy hockey tournament — and more exclusive content.

⏱️ 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.

🏒 New episodes weekly. Follow so you don't miss a draft breakdown, waiver rant, or mid-season meltdown.

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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.

💬 Drop your fantasy hockey questions in the comments — we might save them for the next mailbag!

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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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