Who to start · 2025-26
Braden Schneider vs Will Cuylle
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Will Cuylle projects to 1.63 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Braden Schneider's 1.38.
Schneider had 18 points in 82 games; Cuylle had 38 in 82 games.
This week Schneider has 1 game left; Cuylle has 1 left. We project Cuylle for 1.7 ESPN points to Schneider's 1.4.
Will Cuylle has the better number in 26 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Schneider's biggest edges: Faceoffs won 0, Net penalties drawn /60 −0.14, Transition attempts /60 0.47.
Cuylle's biggest edges: Penalty minutes 65, Offensive-zone time 42.4%, Scoring chances 50.7%.
- • 2026-27 so far: 3 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 6 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 3 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PPP, 8 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Braden Schneider
1.38
fantasy points per game
Will Cuylle
1.63
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Will Cuylle has the edge.
| Points per game from | Schneider | Cuylle |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.04 | 0.41 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.16 | 0.24 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.14 | 0.20 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.22 | 0.37 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.82 | 0.35 |
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: Schneider vs Cuylle
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2023-24 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Schneider blocked 0 of Cuylle's shots; Cuylle blocked 1 of Schneider's.
Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).
On the ice together
382:20 at 5-on-5 over 84 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27
- Shot attempts
- 322–391
- 45.2%
- Expected goals
- 12.1–16.2
- 42.8%
- Goals
- 14–14
Every stat, side by side
Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.
Fantasy box score
Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)
Transition, turnovers & faceoffs
Usage
Special teams & discipline
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.
Braden Schneider
4games (1 left)
1.4proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Tue, Sep 29 @ BOS
- Thu, Oct 1 vs TBL
- Fri, Oct 2 @ DETB2BSchedule edge −9.3 win%
- Sun, Oct 4 vs UTA1.4 ptsSchedule edge +9.3 win%
Will Cuylle
4games (1 left)
1.7proj. ESPN pts (season rate)
- Tue, Sep 29 @ BOS
- Thu, Oct 1 vs TBL
- Fri, Oct 2 @ DETB2BSchedule edge −9.3 win%
- Sun, Oct 4 vs UTA1.7 ptsSchedule edge +9.3 win%
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FAQ
- Should I start Braden Schneider or Will Cuylle in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Will Cuylle projects to 1.63 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Braden Schneider's 1.38. Schneider had 18 points in 82 games; Cuylle had 38 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, Braden Schneider or Will Cuylle?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Will Cuylle leads in 26 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 →