WAY Too Early Mock Draft 2.0 (Categories League) | 2026-27 Fantasy Hockey
Summary
Blake Creamer and Evan conduct a way-too-early 2026-27 fantasy hockey mock draft for a 12-team categories league. They discuss strategies for balancing offense with peripherals like hits and blocks, debating the value of luck-based stats. The hosts select top-tier talent including Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov, and Macklin Celebrini in the first round. They also analyze picks like David Pastrňák, Leon Draisaitl, and Zach Werenski, emphasizing category coverage and player viability.
Topics discussed
Intro, league settings, and category vs points strategy
Rounds 1-2: McDavid, Kucherov, McLaughlin, and top forwards
Rounds 3-4: Elite defensemen and mid-tier forwards
Rounds 5-6: Value picks, sleepers, and roster construction
Rounds 7-9: Deep league targets and positional needs
Rounds 10-12: Late-round gems and finalizing core
Final team reviews, goalie strategy, and outro
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