The breakdown of power play efficiencies is top-tier (5/5). The prospect pool rankings saved me in my keeper league draft. The Fluff: The daily newsletter is 70% memes, emojis, and "hype videos." I don't need a DJ mixing goal horns into a dubstep track when I'm trying to figure out if I should start Ullmark.

I’ve been using SportsFanfare Hockey for the last month to keep up with out-of-market games, and overall, it’s a mixed bag.

The "Fanfare" part (the social/chat feature) feels unnecessary. It’s mostly just emoji spam and delayed reactions. The mobile app also drains battery life much faster than ESPN or TSN.

If you want a no-frills, affordable way to watch hockey, this is a solid 4-star service. If you are buying it for the interactive community features, you’ll be disappointed. Turn off the chat and enjoy the puck drop. Option 2: Review for a Mobile/Video Game (e.g., arcade hockey) Title: Pure Arcade Fun, But Lacks Depth Rating: 4/5 Stars

I subscribed to SportsFanfare Hockey for fantasy draft prep, hoping for deep analytics. The good news is the underlying data is excellent. The bad news is you have to dig through a lot of "fanfare" to find it.

Choose the version that fits best. Title: Solid Coverage, but the "Fanfare" is Hit or Miss Rating: 3.5/5 Stars