{"id":192488,"date":"2025-09-14T04:59:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T04:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/192488\/"},"modified":"2025-09-14T04:59:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T04:59:49","slug":"josh-morrissey-fantasy-hockey-projections-2025-26-primed-for-another-elite-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/192488\/","title":{"rendered":"Josh Morrissey Fantasy Hockey Projections 2025-26: Primed for Another Elite Season?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Winnipeg<\/a>Will Josh Morrissey replicate his 60+ point season? Our expert 2025-26 fantasy hockey projection breaks down his goals, assists, and power play potential.<\/p>\n

He did it last year, but can he do it again? That\u2019s the million-dollar question for fantasy managers eyeing Josh Morrissey<\/a>. After a stellar 62-point campaign (14 goals, 48 assists) in 80 games, the temptation is to automatically pencil him in for even bigger numbers. From my perspective, we need to pump the brakes just a little. We\u2019re projecting a slight, and I mean slight, step back for the Jets\u2019 top blueliner in 2025-26. My analysis points to Morrissey hitting a fantastic, yet slightly lower, 61 points this season.<\/p>\n

Before you panic and drop him down your draft board, let\u2019s break down why this number actually makes him one of the most reliable high-end defensive picks you can make. This isn\u2019t a story about regression; it\u2019s a story about rock-solid consistency and the elite power-play deployment that provides an incredibly high fantasy floor.<\/p>\n

Can Morrissey Crack 60 Points Again?<\/p>\n

Absolutely. Hitting the 60-point plateau for a defenseman is the mark of true fantasy relevance, and Morrissey has cemented himself in that tier. He is the undisputed number one defenseman in Winnipeg, logging heavy minutes at even strength and quarterbacking the top power-play unit.<\/p>\n

For the 2025-2026 season, I am projecting Morrissey to score 12 goals and 49 assists for 61 points. The minor dip in goals isn\u2019t a red flag; defenseman goal-scoring is notoriously volatile year-to-year. A 14-goal season is exceptional, and projecting a slight normalization to 12 goals is a safe and realistic expectation. The key here is the uptick in assists. He remains the primary puck distributor from the blue line, and the talent he is surrounded by on the man advantage is simply too good to ignore. He is the engine that makes the Jets\u2019 offense go from the back end, and that role guarantees a steady stream of points.<\/p>\n

The Power Play: Morrissey\u2019s Fantasy Goldmine<\/p>\n

When you draft Josh Morrissey, you are drafting a huge piece of the Winnipeg Jets\u2019 power play. This is where he butters his bread. Sharing the ice with snipers like Kyle Connor<\/a>, elite playmakers like Mark Scheifele<\/a> and Cole Perfetti<\/a>, and a formidable net-front presence in Gabriel Vilardi<\/a> creates a perfect storm for production. Morrissey is the calm, poised quarterback at the top of the 1-3-1 formation. His job is to distribute the puck effectively to these weapons, and he does it masterfully. Connor is a high-volume shooter, Scheifele is a constant threat, and Perfetti has the vision to open up seams. Morrissey will be the primary beneficiary on the scoresheet, racking up assists as he sets his teammates up for success. Expect at least 25-30 of his points to come with the man advantage, providing a stable floor that few other defensemen can match.<\/p>\n

For fantasy managers, Morrissey represents elite, reliable production. While he may not post the eye-popping numbers of a Cale Makar<\/a>, his role and deployment give him a top-10 fantasy defenseman ceiling with a top-15 floor. He\u2019s a player you can draft with confidence in the early rounds and never have to worry about again.<\/p>\n

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