Draft Philosophy
As we approach fantasy hockey season I’m starting to formulate some ideas of how to approach the draft. I play in a bangers points league. Curious what others may think about these philosophies:
- Prioritize a high impact D in rounds 1-2 (eg. Makar, Hughes, Werenski, Bouchard)
I’ve found my most successful seasons to be centered around a strong D core. I usually try to get 2 studs and then fill out the group with a couple peripheral stuffers. It always seems to me that D is the most scarce position when it comes to waivers.
- Prioritize wingers over centers
Now, our league doesn’t have FOWs but I’ve just found that in our draft centreman can fall down the board. So, I see good value is giving a slight edge to wingers if I’m ever faced with a C vs LW/RW on the draft board.
- Prioritize high floors over high ceilings
Maybe I’m too risk averse in the draft. I would rather chase the boom or bust on the waiver wire rather than in the draft. (eg. Try to find the next Raddysh). I see the draft as my opportunity to build a playoff team and the wire as my opportunity to build a championship team.
I’m curious on others thoughts/priorities or if you have rebuttals to my logic. Fire away!