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Sean Allen

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  • Fantasy Hockey Columnist, ESPN
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NHL betting guide: 32 teams, 32 bets to make this season Original

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By Sean Allen Verified, Victoria Matiash Verified
| ESPN Verified
Sep 29, 2026, 09:00 AM ET The NHL drops the puck on a new season Tuesday night, and with every team playing 84 games, it will be the biggest season yet. As 32 teams enter the season with renewed optimism and reshuffled rosters, we have what sports bettors can look forward to this season with one futures bet to make for every team. Sean Allen and Victoria Matiash have the betting insight for every team, including awards races, playoff chases and player milestones.
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Fantasy hockey team previews: Outlooks, player picks for every team

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By Sean Allen Verified, Victoria Matiash Verified
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The 2026-27 NHL season is nearly upon us and that brings an exciting new season of ESPN Fantasy hockey drafts, leagues and all the lineup decisions that come with them. There is fantasy value to be had on each of the NHL's 32 squads, from the obvious superstars to budding talents. It's never too late to catch up on an offseason's worth of information before your draft with a cheat sheet or draft guide, but it's the right time to take a closer look at who to look at who to draft from every team.
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Give me a reason to draft this player! Late-round draft picks and their path to value

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By Sean Allen Verified
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The trophy isn't won in the first five rounds. Everybody at your draft table walks away with stars - the margins are decided later, when the podium's thinned out and you're throwing darts in the 20th round. Here's the thing about those darts: most people throw them blind. A name they half-remember, a rookie they heard was good, a vibe. But the late rounds aren't a lottery -- they're the most inefficient part of the draft, which means they're the most exploitable.
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