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Bobby McMann vs Braden Schneider

Bobby McMannBobby McMannKraken · CentrevsBraden SchneiderBraden SchneiderRangers · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Bobby McMann projects to 1.54 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Braden Schneider's 1.38.

McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Schneider had 18 in 82 games.

This week McMann has 2 games left with 1 soft matchup; Schneider has 1 left with 1 tough matchup. We project McMann for 3.7 ESPN points to Schneider's 1.2.

Bobby McMann has the better number in 24 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

McMann's biggest edges: Goals above expected +6.2, Luck Meter +51, Goals 29.

Schneider's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, Blocked shots 140, Net penalties drawn /60 −0.14.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 3 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 6 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Bobby McMann

1.54

fantasy points per game

Braden Schneider

1.38

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Bobby McMann has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromMcMannSchneider
Goals (+2)0.700.04
Assists (+1)0.200.16
Power-play points (+0.5)0.040.00
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.00
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.240.14
Hits (+0.1)0.200.22
Blocks (+0.5)0.160.82

Per-game rates from the selected sample; blended mixes last season with this season, weighting this season more as games are played. Categories are scored as z-scores against qualified players at the same position. Your custom weights are saved in this browser only.

Head-to-head

Bobby McMann and Braden Schneider have no head-to-head events in our data yet (regular season and playoffs since 2019-20).

Every stat, side by side

Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.

McMannSchneider

Fantasy box score

Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)

Transition, turnovers & faceoffs

Usage

Special teams & discipline

Luck & trend

NHL EDGE tracking

This week's schedule

Sep 28 to Oct 4. More games usually wins a weekly start/sit. Chips show how many fantasy points the opponent allows to the player's position (soft or tough), the Schedule Edge from rest and travel, and the likely opposing goalie with his save percentage. Projections use ESPN default points for the games left.

Bobby McMann

3games (2 left)

3.7proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 @ CGY
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to CLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.8 pts
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to CLikely vs Tristan Jarry (.882)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.8 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to CLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)

Braden Schneider

4games (1 left)

1.2proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ BOS
    Opp allows 4th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Jeremy Swayman (.908)
  • Thu, Oct 1 vs TBL
    Opp allows 7th-most FP to DLikely vs Andrei Vasilevskiy (.912)
  • Fri, Oct 2 @ DETB2B
    Schedule edge −9.3 win%Likely vs John Gibson (.901)
  • Sun, Oct 4 vs UTA1.2 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-fewest FP to DSchedule edge +9.3 win%Likely vs Karel Vejmelka (.897)

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FAQ

Should I start Bobby McMann or Braden Schneider in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Bobby McMann projects to 1.54 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Braden Schneider's 1.38. McMann had 46 points in 78 games; Schneider had 18 in 82 games. Check this week's games and your league's scoring in the fantasy panel above, since more games usually decide a weekly start.
Who is better, Bobby McMann or Braden Schneider?
On 2025-26 numbers, Bobby McMann leads in 24 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.

2025-26 regular season from NHL play-by-play, shift charts and NHL EDGE, processed by Edgehalla. Head-to-head covers every loaded season (play-by-play from 2019-20; on-ice matchups from 2025-26).Compare other players →