Questions and answers

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What is the best strategy to use in a fantasy hockey draft?

The best strategy will vary depending on the league format, but common approaches include: drafting the best available player regardless of position, prioritizing certain positions (especially elite goalies), focusing on specific statistical categories, or a balanced approach.

When should you draft a goalie in a fantasy hockey draft?

In most formats, it is recommended to draft an elite goalie in the first 2-3 rounds, as quality starting goalies are in short supply and their contribution to a team’s overall performance is so significant.

How to Prepare for a Fantasy Hockey Draft?

You should learn the scoring system, create your own player rankings, monitor injury and roster news, participate in mock drafts, and have a backup plan for each round.

What are sleepers in fantasy sports?

Sleepers are underrated players who may be drafted in the later rounds of the draft but who have the potential to exceed expectations. These may be young talents, players coming off injuries, or players who have found a new role on the team.

What is the strategy of punting categories in fantasy hockey?

Punting is the deliberate abandonment of competition in certain statistical categories in order to strengthen others. For example, a manager may ignore penalty minutes or +/-, focusing instead on goals and assists.

How to rank players for the draft?

To rank players, you need to consider your league’s scoring system, the historical production of the players, their role on the team, their linemates, ice time, especially on the power play, and the upside for young players.

What does positional scarcity mean in fantasy hockey?

Positional scarcity means that certain positions have fewer quality players. Fantasy hockey typically has a shortage of elite goalies and scoring defensemen, which increases their value in the draft.