Contract-Year Targets: 8 Fantasy Hockey Players to Watch

Contract-year players can be tricky in fantasy hockey. Sometimes the extra motivation is real. Sometimes it gets completely overblown. But when a player has the talent, role upside, and potential for a bigger opportunity, that contract-year context can make them especially interesting for fantasy managers. In this episode, Brian and Blake are breaking down eight players entering important contract years and asking whether they should be targets, fades, or simply players to monitor closely heading into next season. Let's get to BIZ! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:35 - Bowen Byram 09:01 - Ivan Demidov 16:52 - Ross Colton 24:06 - Luke Evangelista 31:26 - Nico Hischier 38:18 - Zeev Buium 44:56 - Jimmy Snuggerud 51:40 - Alex DeBrincat We’ll look at the fantasy upside, potential role changes, power-play paths, team context, and what could make each player a value — or a trap — in drafts and dynasty leagues. Which contract-year player are you most interested in for fantasy hockey next season? Hit us up in the comments! 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:    / @applesginos   💬 Join the community: Discord:   / discord   Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG Instagram:   / applesginos   TikTok:   / applesandginos   🎧 Listen to the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl5... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos #FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos