WAY Too Early Mock Draft 2.0 (Categories League) | 2026-27 Fantasy Hockey

We’re back for Mock Draft 2.0… and yes, it’s still way too early.

In this episode of Apples & Ginos, Blake and Evan run it back with their second “Way Too Early” fantasy hockey mock draft of the offseason—this time dialing in on categories league strategy through the first 4 rounds.

After getting a first crack at it, the approach starts to shift:

• 🧱 When to prioritize category coverage vs elite talent
• 🥊 How early is too early for hits, blocks, and PIMs (“beefers”)
• 🎯 Positional decisions that can shape your entire draft
• 🧠 Adjustments from Mock #1

If you’re trying to build a true categories contender, this is where the foundation is set.

Let’s get to BIZ.

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