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Jacob Trouba vs Sean Walker

Jacob TroubaJacob TroubaSharks · DefencevsSean WalkerSean WalkerHurricanes · Defence

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jacob Trouba projects to 1.82 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Sean Walker's 1.62.

Trouba had 35 points in 81 games; Walker had 31 in 81 games.

This week Trouba has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Walker has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Trouba for 2.2 ESPN points to Walker's 1.9.

Sean Walker has the better number in 19 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.

Trouba's biggest edges: Luck Meter +29, Net penalties drawn /60 −0.06, Goals above expected +2.7.

Walker's biggest edges: Offensive-zone time 46.8%, 20+ mph bursts 106, Offensive-zone start % 57.6%.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 2 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 3 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Jacob Trouba

1.82

fantasy points per game

Sean Walker

1.62

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Jacob Trouba has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromTroubaWalker
Goals (+2)0.230.20
Assists (+1)0.290.24
Power-play points (+0.5)0.010.01
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.010.01
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.200.21
Hits (+0.1)0.180.18
Blocks (+0.5)0.890.77

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

Jacob Trouba and Sean Walker 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.

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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.

Jacob Trouba

2games (1 left)

2.2proj. ESPN pts

  • Thu, Oct 1 vs FLA
    Opp allows 15th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Akira Schmid (.892)
  • Sat, Oct 3 vs LAK2.2 pts
    Opp allows 3rd-most FP to DSchedule edge +3.3 win%Likely vs Anton Forsberg (.910)

Sean Walker

3games (1 left)

1.9proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 vs FLA
    Opp allows 15th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Jacob Markstrom (.883)
  • Fri, Oct 2 vs WSH
    Opp allows 5th-fewest FP to DLikely vs Logan Thompson (.912)
  • Sat, Oct 3 @ PHIB2B1.9 pts
    Opp allows 2nd-most FP to DSchedule edge −12.8 win%Likely vs Dan Vladar (.906)

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FAQ

Should I start Jacob Trouba or Sean Walker in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Jacob Trouba projects to 1.82 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Sean Walker's 1.62. Trouba had 35 points in 81 games; Walker had 31 in 81 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, Jacob Trouba or Sean Walker?
On 2025-26 numbers, Sean Walker leads in 19 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 →