NHL Fantasy Draft Picks & Strategies

0:00It's April 17th. This is NHL News Today, powered by AI Everything Happening With Your Team. I'm Cory with the story. Five staffers from the hockey news jumped into a snake draft for their fantasy pool ahead of the NHL playoffs kicking off Saturday. They each pick three forwards, two defensemen, and one goalie. Scoring points on goals, assists, goalie wins worth two each, and shutouts for an on. Extra one. Random orders set the lineup. Editor-in-chief Ryan Kennedy first, then managing editor Michael Trichos, NCAA co-editor Frank Zawraski, deputy managing. Editor Jonathan Toval, and senior correspondent Adam Proto. Top picks flew off the board quick, starting with Nikita Kuturov from Tampa Bay, Nathan McKinnon of Colorado, and Connor McDavid from Edmonton. Later round saw Teppas Andre Vasilevsky in goal. Colorado's Kale Mocker on defense, and snags like Leon Drysidle and Karel Kaprizov. They wrapped it Wednesday, and good news for Oilers and Af's owner standings held steady

1:03Thursday dodging an early powerhouse clash. The crew brought different vibes to their builds. Ryan bet Heavy on Dallas for a deep run, grabbing Miko Rantannon, Wyatt Johnston, and Jake Oedinger. Michael spread across five teams' reflexibility, while Frank diversify with high upside skaters like Tage Thompson and Lane Hudson. Jonathan loaded up on Aves Believers, and Adam I'd Tampa in the final plus Ottawa, sneaking to round two. Team reps tell the story, Teppa Bay Lightning, Dallas Stars, and Colorado Avalanche, led with four players of peace, matching their short cup odds. Carolina got two nods, despite first round doubts against Ottawa, and the stars Wild Match of Pac's Seven Pull Players combined. Six squads like Vegas Golden Knights, Los Angeles Kings, and Anaheim Ducks got totally snubbed. Playoffs mean more gains for favorites, but underdolls can flip scripts with big points. Check THN's fantasy site for more rankings as the cup chase heats up.