Hockey is one of the most popular sports in the United States. It is a fast-paced, contact sport that requires a lot of skill and endurance. If you are looking for a new way to spend your weekend, consider playing in a fantasy hockey league. It is quick and easy to set up; there are no long season schedules, and it is completely based on the competitiveness of each team.
Fantasy hockey is basically a type of fantasy sport in which players assemble a team that competes against other teams that do the same; based on the statistical outputs generated by pro hockey players. In a typical fantasy hockey league, there is 8-12 teams involved, but can often times be constructed with as many as twenty-20. The leagues are based upon a variety of different rules; one of which is the “draft” process.
A draft is essentially the first step in building your competitive hockey team. In daily fantasy sports leagues, the draft is the primary method of player acquisition. Each player is ranked prior to being placed into the draft lottery; the player with the highest ranking gets the first pick. Players can be ranked in any position, not only just at the top position.
The “salary” is also an important part of fantasy hockey. Salaries are set by the league itself, based upon the revenue that will be generated by the players in the league. These salaries are variable, so it is best to shop around to get the best deal for your players. Unlike the salary cap in real life, salaries in fantasy leagues are predetermined. However, there are ways around this, such as having players earn more points by performing well on the ice. Consistently performing at a high level is key to long-term success in leagues with a daily fantasy sports league.
Finally, there is the “point” system in hockey pools and daily fantasy hockey leagues. This system determines the scoring for each game, as well as overtime situations. Players earn one point for each game that they play and lose one point for each game that they play minus one. It doesn’t matter how a player does in the game, as long as they have one or more points by the end of the day.
As you can see, the season is pretty tough to manage. One way to do this is by having weekly goals and weekly assists. The type of player that you draft or select depends heavily on your strategy. Some people like to accumulate players who play right wing or center, while others prefer to accumulate all play in the middle. Try different strategies to see what works best for you. Remember, a solid player in the NHL is someone who can contribute to their team and help to win the fantasy hockey championship.
