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 cornerstones to category anchors, we break down who we’re aiming for and why it matters this early.

You don’t necessarily win your league on draft day but you can absolutely lose it if you get these rounds wrong. That’s why this stage is so crucial to building a roster that can actually compete.

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