Outlook Noah Dobson
Noah Dobson provides sturdy blueline floor and peripheral stability in Montreal
Noah Dobson enters his age-26 campaign firmly established as Montreal's defensive anchor. Coming off a 47-point campaign in 2025 where he tallied 12 goals and 188 blocked shots, Dobson remains a reliable all-situations presence. With Kaiden Guhle sidelined to begin the season, Dobson will shoulder massive top-pairing minutes right out of the gate.
Our season projection calls for an almost identical stat line: 12 goals, 35 assists, 158 shots on goal, and 188 blocks over 80 games. While he may not reach his 71-point career high set in 2023, his steady shot generation and robust block totals provide immense floor in standard and category formats alike.
Carrying an ADP of 31.35, fantasy managers are drafting Dobson as a reliable top-tier defenseman in rounds three or four. While our data suggests his offensive ceiling is capped near the 50-point mark, his combination of durable ice time and high-end peripherals justifies his standing as an everyday fantasy anchor.
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Outlook Oliver Kapanen
Kapanen looks to sustain secondary scoring role in Montreal
Oliver Kapanen enters his age-23 campaign looking to build upon steady NHL experience with Montreal. Following a 2025 campaign where he notched 22 goals and 37 points across 86 contests, the young center has solidified a regular role down the middle, providing dependable two-way depth and solid defensive reliability.
Our projection anticipates a similar scoring pace, forecasting 22 goals and 15 assists for 37 points across 82 games. While his projected ~131 shots on goal reflect moderate shot volume, our data points to respectable peripheral stability with expectations of 68 blocked shots and 32 hits.
With fantasy ownership sitting near 3%, Kapanen is primarily a watch-list option in standard 10-to-12 team formats. His ceiling is capped by modest special teams utility—our projection pegs him for four power-play points—leaving him best suited as a depth piece in deep or banger leagues.
Updated 6 days ago
