Banger Management - Fantasy Hockey Podcast

We're breaking down our top 5 sleepers and top 5 breakouts heading into the 2026-27 fantasy hockey season — the names that could be the difference in your league. Kevin and Josh also talk the Cutter Gauthier contract situation and go through honourable mentions for both sleepers and breakouts. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:54 Cutter Gauthier Contract 05:40 Sleepers 07:24 Honourable mentions 14:51 Victor Arvidsson 18:00 Bobby McMann 22:14 Tyson Foerster 27:34 Philip Broberg 31:08 Anton Frondell 35:45 Breakouts 35:50 Honourable mentions 45:43 Jimmy Snuggerud 47:41 Will Smith 52:54 Beckett Sennecke 55:14 Adam Fantilli 58:08 Brandt Clarke Want customizable rankings tailored to your league? Our Certified Banger Patreon tier gets you the full Excel rankings model for both categories and points leagues — built from scratch and updated all season: https://patreon.com/cw/BangerManagement_FantasyHockey New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.

We're ranking our top fantasy hockey goalies heading into the 2026-27 season — and this list has a few picks that might not sit well with everyone. Kevin and Josh talk league strategy for the position, go over honorable mentions, then break down the full rankings. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:45 League strategy 10:55 Honourable mentions 26:34 Jet Greaves 30:58 Jakub Dobes 36:08 Scott Wedgewood 42:46 Jake Oettinger 45:49 Connor Hellebuyck 53:38 Jesper Wallstedt 57:14 Karel Vejmelka 1:02:25 Logan Thompson 1:06:03 Igor Shesterkin 1:09:30 Andrei Vasilevskiy 1:13:45 Extra names 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: https://patreon.com/cw/BangerManagement_FantasyHockey New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.

We're ranking our top 10 defensemen in fantasy hockey heading into the 2026-27 season — and a few names on this list might not be who you expect. Kevin and Josh answer the quick question of the day, go over honourable mentions, then count down their personal rankings top to bottom. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:22 Quick Question of the day 04:18 Honourable mentions 09:15 Matthew Schaefer 14:23 Jakob Chychrun 17:26 Lane Hutson 22:50 Adam Fox 26:34 Moritz Seider 33:37 Rasmus Dahlin 37:51 Zach Werenski 42:04 Evan Bouchard 44:13 Cale Makar 45:32 Quinn Hughes 51:26 BMPL information 52:17 Jackson Lacombe 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: https://patreon.com/cw/BangerManagement_FantasyHockey New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.

We're ranking our top 10 right wings in fantasy hockey heading into the 2026-27 season. Kevin and Josh go over the honourable mentions before counting down 10 through 1 with their personal rankings and analysis. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 04:03 Honourable mentions 17:15 Tom Wilson 21:35 Andrei Svechnikov 25:32 Tage Thompson 28:41 Sam Reinhart 31:35 Martin Necas 34:26 Matt Boldy 36:22 Mathew Tkachuk 39:40 Mikko Rantanen 44:25 David Pastrnak 48:11 Nikita Kucherov 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: https://patreon.com/cw/BangerManagement_FantasyHockey New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.

We're ranking our top 10 left wings in fantasy hockey heading into the 2026-27 season. Kevin and Josh go over the honourable mentions before counting down 10 through 1 with their personal rankings and analysis. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:30 BMPL shoutout 09:20 Honourable mentions 13:41 Artemi Panarin 18:38 Jake Guentzel 21:18 Dylan Holloway 29:54 Cole Caufield 36:23 Filip Forsberg 39:49 Cutter Gauthier 44:04 Brandon Hagel 46:48 Jason Robertson 51:50 Kirill Kaprizov 55:13 Brady Tkachuk 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: https://patreon.com/cw/BangerManagement_FantasyHockey New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.

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 Join the Banger Management Patreon League: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BangerManagement_FantasyHockey 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 Join the Banger Management Patreon League: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BangerManagement_FantasyHockey New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.

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 Join the Banger Management Patreon League: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BangerManagement_FantasyHockey New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.

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 Join the Banger Management Patreon League: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BangerManagement_FantasyHockey New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.

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 🔥 Join the Banger Management Patreon League: [your Patreon link] Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday! #NHL #FantasyHockey #MetropolitanDivision #Rangers #BangerManagement

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. 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. 📬 Join the Patreon for our rankings, tournament access, and more: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/BangerManagement_FantasyHockey⁠ 📱 Follow us: ⁠https://linktr.ee/bangermgmt_fantasyhockey

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. 📬 Join the Patreon for our rankings, tournament access, and more: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BangerManagement_FantasyHockey 📱 Follow us: https://linktr.ee/bangermgmt_fantasyhockey

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. 💬 Drop your fantasy hockey questions in the comments — we might save them for the next mailbag! 👍 Like and subscribe so you never miss an episode — new content dropping all offseason long. The link to all our socials and to the Discord community can be found here: https://linktr.ee/bangermgmt_fantasyhockey #FantasyHockey #FantasyHockeyPodcast #HockeyMailbag #NHLFantasy #HockeyPodcast #FantasyHockeyAdvice #HockeyTalk #NHL #FantasySports #DraftPrep #NHLOffseason #FantasyHockeyRankings

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. 👍 Like and subscribe to stay ahead of the fantasy hockey curve all season long. The link to all our socials and to the Discord community can be found here: https://linktr.ee/bangermgmt_fantasyhockey If you enjoyed the episode, please take a moment to follow the podcast and rate us 5 stars! It really helps us reach more fantasy hockey fans.

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! 👍 Like and subscribe to stay ahead of the fantasy hockey curve all season long. The link to all our socials and to the Discord community can be found here: https://linktr.ee/bangermgmt_fantasyhockey If you enjoyed the episode, please take a moment to follow the podcast and rate us 5 stars! It really helps us reach more fantasy hockey fans.

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. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/uKFb9UhjaKFollow on Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/bangermgmt_FH/Follow on X - https://x.com/bangermgmt_FHFollow on IG - https://www.instagram.com/bangermgmt_fantasyhockey/Follow on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bangermgmt_fantasyhockey#FantasyHockey #FantasyHockeyPodcast #HockeyPodcast #NHLFantasy #BeerBets #FantasyHockeyAdvice #HockeyTalk #NHL #FantasySports #HockeyPodcast

In this episode, the hosts break down the Stanley Cup Finals results, how we got here, and our takeaways from the entire season. The link to all our socials and to the Discord community can be found here: https://linktr.ee/bangermgmt_fantasyhockey If you enjoyed the episode, please take a moment to follow the podcast and rate us 5 stars! It really helps us reach more fantasy hockey fans.

If you've ever wondered what happens when fantasy hockey managers are given microphones and no supervision, these are the episodes for you. The link to all our socials and to the Discord community can be found here: https://linktr.ee/bangermgmt_fantasyhockey If you enjoyed the episode, please take a moment to follow the podcast and rate us 5 stars! It really helps us reach more fantasy hockey fans.

If you've ever wondered what happens when fantasy hockey managers are given microphones and no supervision, these are the episodes for you. The link to all our socials and to the Discord community can be found here: https://linktr.ee/bangermgmt_fantasyhockey If you enjoyed the episode, please take a moment to follow the podcast and rate us 5 stars! It really helps us reach more fantasy hockey fans.

The Stanley Cup Finals are finally here and the Banger Management hosts are breaking down the matchup, how the teams got to where they are today, and who we think will ultimately take home the glorious trophy. The link to all our socials and to the Discord community can be found here: https://linktr.ee/bangermgmt_fantasyhockey If you enjoyed the episode, please take a moment to follow the podcast and rate us 5 stars! It really helps us reach more fantasy hockey fans.