Playing for a Payday - 6 Fantasy Hockey Breakouts in a Contract Year

Do contract years matter? In fantasy hockey, they can mean breakout performances, career-best seasons, and major draft value. In this video, we highlight 6 players entering a contract year in 2025-26 who could take their game to the next level. Whether they’re playing for a big payday or a new team, these players have all the motivation to put up serious numbers. Don’t miss these potential fantasy hockey studs heading into your draft! Let's get to BIZ!💬 Which contract-year player do you think will break out? Let us know in the comments!Timestamps:(00:00)- Intro(03:49) - Player 1(08:44) - Player 2(14:35) - Player 3(21:24) - Player 4(27:31) - Player 5(33:14) - Player 6#FantasyHockey #FantasyHockey2025 #NHLContractYear #BreakoutCandidates #NHLFantasy #DraftTips #FantasyHockeyAdvice🏒 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:https://www.youtube.com/@www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/SjV3stT9Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos