Compare documented long-term profit, NHL sides, hockey totals, regular-season leaderboards and playoff performance before choosing an expert.
The best NHL handicappers should be judged by more than one hot week or a promotional claim. Rocketman Sports reviewed the long-term NHL Trend tables, sides and totals results, the completed 2025–26 leaderboard and separate NHL regular-season and playoff archives dating back to 2008–09.
This ranking emphasizes documented profit, return on investment, winning percentage, average odds, sample size and repeat high finishes. Current results are displayed separately from long-term records so bettors can distinguish recent form from sustained NHL handicapping success.
How These NHL Experts Were Ranked
Long-term profit and sample size carry the most weight. Repeat regular-season and playoff leaderboard finishes provide supporting evidence. A high winning percentage over a small sample is noted, but it does not automatically outrank years of documented profitability.
Best NHL Handicappers: Quick Comparison
| Rank | NHL Handicapper | Best Documented Evidence | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hunter Price | No. 1 long-term NHL profit: $10,832 | Overall and sides |
| 2 | Mark Wilson | No. 1 long-term NHL totals; No. 2 overall | Totals and current form |
| 3 | Sal Michaels | No. 3 long-term NHL profit: $7,033 | Long-term consistency |
| 4 | ProSportsPicks | No. 1 for 2025–26; 64.0% long-term trend | Recent performance |
| 5 | Brody Vaughn | No. 4 long-term; 2018–19 season winner | Balanced NHL record |
| 6 | Rocky Atkinson | $4,761 since 2008; No. 4 NHL sides | Long-term value and underdogs |
| 7 | Dana Lane | No. 3 NHL sides; No. 3 in 2025–26 | Sides and current form |
| 8 | Info Plays | No. 6 long-term overall; 56.6% | Overall and totals |
| 9 | Calvin King | No. 2 NHL totals; 2025 playoff winner | Totals and playoffs |
| 10 | Rob Vinciletti | 11 archived top-five NHL finishes | Repeat leaderboard success |
| 11 | R&R Totals | No. 6 long-term NHL totals | Hockey totals |
| 12 | Sean Murphy | Three NHL playoff leaderboard wins | Stanley Cup playoffs |
The 12 Best NHL Handicappers for 2026
1. Hunter Price — Best Long-Term NHL Profit
Hunter Price ranks first on the long-term NHL leaderboard with $10,832 in profit, a 1,039-899 record, 53.6% winners and an average price of -109 since April 30, 2017. His edge becomes even clearer on NHL sides: $11,700 in profit with a 915-778 record and a 13.36 SC Score.
Hunter also finished No. 1 during the 2019–20 and 2022–23 NHL regular seasons and No. 2 in 2017–18. That combination of the highest long-term profit and multiple season wins makes him the strongest evidence-based choice for the top position.
2. Mark Wilson — Best Long-Term NHL Totals Expert
Mark Wilson is No. 2 in long-term overall NHL profit at $7,619, supported by a 598-506 record, 54.2% win rate and 17.27 SC Score since November 4, 2022.
His totals record is the major separator. Wilson leads all documented long-term NHL totals experts with $6,079 in profit, a 265-188 record, 58.5% winners and a 36.13 SC Score. He also finished No. 2 on the completed 2025–26 NHL leaderboard with $2,333 in profit.
3. Sal Michaels — Proven Multi-Year NHL Profit
Sal Michaels ranks No. 3 in long-term NHL profit with $7,033 from an 822-757 record since February 9, 2018. He also produced six archived top-five NHL finishes, including the No. 1 playoff result in 2017 and the No. 2 regular-season result in 2023–24.
His record is especially useful for bettors who value repeat appearances near the top rather than relying on one exceptional season.
4. ProSportsPicks — Best 2025–26 NHL Handicapper
ProSportsPicks led the completed 2025–26 NHL leaderboard with $2,618 in profit, a 126-73 record, 63.3% winners and a 9.3% ROI. The long-term trend is also impressive: $5,607 in profit with a 235-132 record, 64.0% winners and a 25.28 SC Score since November 5, 2024.
The important qualifier is sample length. These results are outstanding, but the documented trend is shorter than several experts ranked above. ProSportsPicks has the strongest recent case and can move higher by sustaining this level over additional NHL seasons.
5. Brody Vaughn — Strong Overall and NHL Totals History
Brody Vaughn is No. 4 in long-term NHL profit with $6,866 and a 741-641 record since October 6, 2018. He is also No. 4 in long-term NHL totals profit at $3,612 with a 362-295 record.
Brody won the 2018–19 regular-season leaderboard with $3,662 in profit and finished No. 3 in 2023–24. His evidence covers multiple market types and several seasons.
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6. Rocky Atkinson — Best Long-Term NHL Value Profile
Rocky Atkinson’s documented NHL trend reaches back to October 11, 2008. He has generated $4,761 in long-term profit with a 654-619 record and average odds of +105. That average price matters because a hockey handicapper can generate profit without an unusually high win percentage when consistently identifying valuable underdogs.
Rocky ranks No. 4 in long-term NHL sides profit with $5,120 and a 653-615 record. He won the 2008–09 regular-season leaderboard with $3,409, finished No. 2 in 2011–12 and 2012–13, and accumulated six archived top-five finishes. Few NHL experts combine this much longevity with a positive average price.
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7. Dana Lane — Strong NHL Sides and Recent Results
Dana Lane ranks No. 3 in long-term NHL sides profit with $5,511, a 411-338 record and 54.9% winners since May 22, 2021. His overall documented NHL trend shows $4,322 in profit and 55.6% winners.
Dana also finished No. 2 during the 2024 NHL playoffs and No. 3 on the 2025–26 leaderboard with $1,731 in profit. That combination gives him one of the better blends of long-term sides performance and recent form.
8. Info Plays — Efficient Overall NHL Results
Info Plays ranks No. 6 in long-term overall NHL profit with $4,907, a 300-230 record and 56.6% winners. The NHL totals trend adds $2,567 in profit with a 153-116 record.
Info Plays finished No. 5 in 2021–22, No. 4 in 2023–24 and No. 8 in 2025–26. The repeated presence on both long-term and season-specific leaderboards supports inclusion among the best NHL handicappers.
9. Calvin King — NHL Totals and Playoff Specialist
Calvin King ranks No. 2 in long-term NHL totals with $5,266 in profit, a 259-188 record, 57.9% winners and a 27.02 SC Score since March 6, 2023.
He also won the 2025 NHL playoff leaderboard with $1,176 in profit and finished No. 5 during the 2024–25 regular season. His profile is strongest for bettors interested in hockey totals and postseason performance.
10. Rob Vinciletti — Repeat NHL Leaderboard Success
Rob Vinciletti’s long-term NHL sides trend shows $3,960 in profit, a 545-401 record and 57.6% winners. His most compelling evidence is consistency across archived leaderboards.
Rob recorded 11 top-five finishes and seven top-three finishes across the NHL regular-season and playoff archives reviewed. That includes No. 2 results in 2016–17, 2021–22 and the 2025 playoffs, plus a No. 3 finish in 2017–18.
11. R&R Totals — Documented NHL Totals Profit
R&R Totals is No. 6 on the long-term NHL totals leaderboard with $2,923 in profit, a 422-353 record and 54.5% winners since May 6, 2022.
The archived record includes four top-three and six top-five NHL finishes, highlighted by a No. 2 result during the 2022–23 regular season. R&R Totals provides a specialized option for bettors who prefer totals rather than sides or moneylines.
12. Sean Murphy — Proven NHL Playoff Performer
Sean Murphy stands out in the postseason archives. He won the NHL playoff leaderboard in 2020, 2023 and 2024. The 2024 run produced $1,136 in profit, a 26-14 record, 65.0% winners and a 23.2% ROI.
Playoff samples are naturally smaller than full-season records, so Sean is ranked lower overall. However, three separate playoff leaderboard victories make him an important expert to evaluate once the Stanley Cup postseason begins.
2025–26 NHL Handicapper Leaderboard
The completed 2025–26 leaderboard provides the most recent full-season comparison before the 2026–27 schedule begins.
| Rank | Expert | Profit | ROI | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ProSportsPicks | $2,618 | 9.3% | 126-73 | 63.3% |
| 2 | Mark Wilson | $2,333 | 7.3% | 151-119 | 55.9% |
| 3 | Dana Lane | $1,731 | 7.2% | 115-93 | 55.3% |
| 4 | Max Chase | $1,444 | 6.9% | 94-75 | 55.6% |
| 5 | Frank Sawyer | $1,355 | 21.7% | 32-15 | 68.1% |
Sample-size note: Frank Sawyer produced the highest ROI and win rate among the top five, but over 47 decisions. ProSportsPicks, Mark Wilson and Dana Lane combined profitability with substantially larger samples.
Long-Term NHL Leaders by Category
Hunter Price
$10,832
1,039-899 · 53.6%
Hunter Price
$11,700
915-778 · 54.0%
Mark Wilson
$6,079
265-188 · 58.5%
Rocky Atkinson
$4,761 since 2008
Average odds +105
NHL Regular-Season Leaderboard Winners
Reviewing every available regular-season archive helps identify repeat performance and prevents one recent season from controlling the entire ranking.
| Season | Profit Leader | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | ProSportsPicks | $2,618 |
| 2024–25 | Bobby Wing | $3,343 |
| 2023–24 | John Ryan | $2,554 |
| 2022–23 | Hunter Price | $1,855 |
| 2021–22 | Kevin Young | $5,475 |
| 2020–21 | Black Widow | $2,623 |
| 2019–20 | Hunter Price | $2,735 |
| 2018–19 | Brody Vaughn | $3,662 |
| 2017–18 | Matt Fargo | $2,855 |
| 2016–17 | Marc Lyle | $1,472 |
| 2015–16 | Doc’s Sports | $2,383 |
| 2014–15 | Sean Higgs | $3,116 |
| 2013–14 | AAA Sports | $2,360 |
| 2012–13 | Rocky’s Lock Club | $728 |
| 2011–12 | John Ryan | $1,729 |
| 2010–11 | Ray Monohan | $2,533 |
| 2009–10 | Rob Vinciletti | $105 |
| 2008–09 | Rocky Atkinson | $3,409 |
NHL Playoff Leaderboard Winners
| Playoffs | Profit Leader | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Calvin King | $1,176 |
| 2024 | Sean Murphy | $1,136 |
| 2023 | Sean Murphy | $944 |
| 2022 | Ray Monohan | $1,029 |
| 2021 | Dustin Hawkins | $753 |
| 2020 | Sean Murphy | $1,948 |
| 2019 | John Ryan | $997 |
| 2018 | Sean Higgs | $1,630 |
| 2017 | Sal Michaels | $520 |
| 2016 | Doc’s Sports | $1,552 |
| 2015 | Doc’s Sports | $760 |
| 2014 | Marc Lyle | $470 |
| 2013 | Doc’s Sports | $1,519 |
| 2012 | Doc’s Sports | $1,049 |
| 2011 | Michael Alexander | $991 |
| 2010 | Michael Alexander | $881 |
| 2009 | John Ryan | $775 |
How to Choose an NHL Handicapper
- Prioritize profit over win percentage alone. NHL moneyline prices vary substantially, so a winning underdog expert can profit at a lower percentage.
- Check average odds. A 52% record at plus money can be more valuable than 60% while consistently laying heavy favorites.
- Separate sides from totals. Mark Wilson and Calvin King stand out on totals, while Hunter Price, Dana Lane and Rocky Atkinson have stronger sides evidence.
- Respect sample size. A 20-game run is useful current information, but it should not outweigh hundreds of documented selections.
- Compare regular season and playoffs. Postseason hockey creates different rest, matchup and goaltending conditions.
- Verify availability and price. The best long-term expert may not have a play every day, and the sportsbook number can change after a selection is released.
The source tables used for this review can be compared through Rocketman Sports’ long-term betting Trends and NHL Leaderboard. For additional transparency, bettors can also review the source NHL long-term results.
Use the long-term rankings to identify proven experts, then check today’s board for current matchups, available releases and updated prices.
Best NHL Handicappers FAQ
Who is the best long-term NHL handicapper?
Hunter Price ranks first in documented long-term overall NHL profit at $10,832 and first in long-term NHL sides profit at $11,700.
Who is the best NHL totals handicapper?
Mark Wilson leads the long-term NHL totals table with $6,079 in profit, a 265-188 record and 58.5% winners. Calvin King ranks second in long-term totals profit.
Who was the best NHL handicapper in 2025–26?
ProSportsPicks finished No. 1 with $2,618 in profit, a 126-73 record, 63.3% winners and a 9.3% ROI.
Which NHL handicapper has the longest documented profitable trend?
Among the experts featured here, Rocky Atkinson’s profitable NHL trend reaches back to October 2008. His long-term record shows $4,761 in profit with average odds of +105.
Who has the strongest NHL playoff history?
Sean Murphy won the playoff profit leaderboard in 2020, 2023 and 2024. Doc’s Sports won four playoff leaderboards from 2012 through 2016.
Where can I find today’s NHL picks?
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Data and responsible betting note: Records were reviewed September 21, 2026. Long-term trend periods vary by handicapper, and archived leaderboards include both full-season and shorter playoff samples. Profit figures use the tracking methodology displayed with the source leaderboards. Records can change as selections are graded. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Confirm current odds and expert availability before purchasing or wagering, and bet responsibly.