The 2025-26 season is almost here, and it’s time to get your game face on for ESPN Fantasy Hockey. Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, there’s a lot to be hyped about and plenty of tools to help you draft your team and set up your league. Get ready to strategize, pick your players, and manage your lineups daily or weekly as you battle against other teams week after week in pursuit of fantasy hockey glory.
Resources galore await you, from projections to mock drafts, rankings to live draft results, injuries to stats. Dive in and start your fantasy hockey journey with the ultimate guide on how to draft, play, and dominate your league like a boss. Check out the tier lists for forwards and defensemen, brush up on what you need to know before selecting your goalies, and discover breakout picks for forwards to watch out for this season.
Don’t miss the kickoff of the 2025-26 NHL season on October 7th. Impress your fellow fantasy hockey enthusiasts with the best team name suggestions from “The Drop” host Arda Ă–cal. Whether you’re in a keeper league or a dynasty league, we’ve got you covered with rankings to help you make the right decisions for the long haul. Catch up on all the offseason action with reactions to free agent signings and trades, keep an eye on NHL draft picks that could make a splash, and decide between points or categories leagues with our comprehensive guide to all fantasy formats available on ESPN. And if you’ve already forgotten last year’s results, refresh your memory with fantasy hockey awards, leading scorers, and key takeaways from the previous season.
Grab the ESPN Fantasy Sports app and have all the player info you need right at your fingertips. It’s available for download on the App Store and Google Play, so you can stay on top of your fantasy hockey game wherever you go. So get ready to draft, strategize, and dominate your league like a pro. The 2025-26 season is waiting for you to make your mark in the world of fantasy hockey.

















