Keeper and dynasty leagues require a careful balance between immediate success and future potential. With the trade deadlines approaching for both fantasy leagues and the NHL, making strategic adjustments is crucial. This article provides projections for the next five seasons, focusing on players like Cale Makar and Zach Werenski, who have established themselves as cornerstones for future success. Goalies, due to their unpredictable nature, require a unique approach, with insights drawn from historical performances to predict future outcomes.

Players such as Connor Hellebuyck are compared to current talents like Jake Oettinger, while Igor Shesterkin's past is tied to modern prospects like Yaroslav Askarov. This exercise emphasizes the importance of analyzing career trajectories and finding modern equivalents to project future performance effectively. As fantasy managers prepare for the upcoming seasons, these projections, although not definitive, serve as a strong foundation for informed decision-making.