In dynasty fantasy hockey, knowing when to sell can be just as important as knowing when to buy.
A huge season can push a player's trade value to a point where the return is more attractive than simply holding. That doesn't mean these five players are bad assets — in fact, most are excellent. But their current value may present an opportunity to cash in before it starts to decline.
Here are five players we'd consider selling high ahead of 2026-27.
5. Steven Stamkos — C/RW, Nashville Predators
Stamkos bounced back with 42 goals in 2025-26, giving dynasty managers one more opportunity to sell the veteran while his production remains attractive.
But he's now 36, and the long-term outlook is obvious. Even after another productive season, his dynasty value could fall quickly with the first significant decline in his goal scoring or power-play production.
For rebuilding teams especially, there's very little reason to hold him if a contender comes calling.
4. Tom Wilson — RW, Washington Capitals
Wilson remains one of the most valuable multi-category players in fantasy hockey.
He can score, shoot, hit and rack up penalty minutes, making him especially valuable in category leagues. But he'll turn 32 during the 2026-27 season, and his physical style adds another layer of long-term risk.
This is less about expecting an immediate collapse and more about selling while managers still view him as an elite category-league weapon.
3. Martin Necas — C/RW, Colorado Avalanche
Necas has found an excellent situation in Colorado and remains firmly in his prime.
That's exactly why he makes an interesting sell-high candidate. Playing in one of the league's strongest offensive environments has elevated his fantasy ceiling, and dynasty managers may now price that production in as his long-term expectation.
Necas should remain a very good fantasy player, but if his perceived value has climbed into the elite tier, we'd be willing to cash out.
2. Brandon Hagel — LW, Tampa Bay Lightning
Hagel has developed into a legitimate fantasy star, following his 90-point breakout in 2024-25 with 36 goals and 74 points in only 71 games last season.
He's also scored on more than 15% of his shots in four consecutive seasons. Hagel is clearly an excellent finisher, but maintaining that efficiency while producing at a near point-per-game pace leaves little room for his dynasty value to climb much higher.
At 27, you're not selling because a decline is imminent. You're selling because his value may never be higher.
1. Zach Werenski — D, Columbus Blue Jackets
Werenski has become one of the most valuable defensemen in fantasy hockey after another monster season, finishing 2025-26 with 22 goals and 81 points in just 75 games.
He's an elite player, but this may also represent his absolute peak dynasty value. Werenski turns 29 before the season, has an extensive injury history, and is now being valued among the very best dynasty defensemen in hockey.
There's no reason to sell cheaply. But if another manager is willing to pay for several more 80-point seasons, this is the time to listen.
Final Thoughts
Selling high isn't about getting rid of good players.
Werenski, Hagel and Necas could remain excellent fantasy assets for years, while Wilson and Stamkos can still provide significant value to contenders.
The question is whether another manager is willing to pay more for what they've already done than you expect them to be worth going forward.
In dynasty, sometimes the best time to trade a player is when you least want to.