Central Division Rankings — Is Chicago Really This Bad? | Fantasy Hockey Podcast

Banger Management - Fantasy Hockey Podcast · Aug 25, 2026 · 1h 37m

We rank all 8 Central Division teams from worst to first heading into the new NHL season — including a bottom-of-the-barrel Chicago placement that might raise some eyebrows. Kevin and Josh break down each team's outlook, roster questions, and what to watch for as the year approaches.

Plus: our Patreon is officially live! Get access to the Banger Management Patreon League (BMPL), our Tier 1+ fantasy hockey tournament, and more exclusive content.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

06:12 #8 – Chicago Blackhawks

16:06 #7 – Nashville Predators

26:09 #6 – Winnipeg Jets

39:09 #5 – St. Louis Blues

51:06 #4 –…