In an unprecedented and thoroughly modern twist, Lucas, the enigmatic head coach of the Aspudden DJ International, has revealed that his Fantasy Hockey draft strategy for this season wasn’t born from years of hockey wisdom, Luszczyszyn sheets, or even consultations with his top assistant coaches. Instead, it came from scrolling social media—and not the good kind.

“I’ll admit it,” Lucas confessed at a press conference earlier today, looking sheepish, yet somehow as defiant as ever. “I got caught up in it. Telegram chats, Twitter—or should I say X—and a few well-placed Instagram reels… they just got to me. I thought I could outsmart everyone with these so-called banger studs who were gonna dominate the stats. It all sounded so convincing.”

With draft day just around the corner, Lucas finds himself at a crossroads, realizing that his dive into the world of social media advice has left him more unprepared than ever.

The “Sleeper Pick” Mirage and Social Media Hype

Lucas has always been known for thinking outside the box, but this time, he admits he may have leaned too hard into the wrong sources. “There’s this chatter on Telegram about these sleeper picks, guys with supposed breakout potential that nobody else sees. I got wrapped up in that noise—people throwing around CORSI numbers and claiming to have insider tips on players who’d crush their ADP.”

As the draft looms, Lucas is left second-guessing his strategy. While he admits that tools like Dom Luszczyszyn’s projections should have been part of his prep, he spent more time watching Instagram reels and reading Telegram chats than following the analytics.

“I just got caught up in it all,” he said, shaking his head. “I thought I could be the guy who finds the next breakout star based on some flashy reel or a post from a random dude online. Now I’m scrambling to make sense of it all before the draft.”

Learning Experience or Total Disaster?

Despite the chaos, Lucas remains surprisingly optimistic, framing it all as a “learning experience.” But as the draft approaches, it’s clear that this social media-induced draft strategy could leave the Aspudden DJ International with more questions than answers.

“Maybe next year, I’ll stick to the numbers,” Lucas said, smiling. “Or better yet, let a bot do the heavy lifting for me.”

Only time will tell if Lucas’ social media adventures will pay off or leave him with a roster full of sleeper picks destined for the waiver wire. One thing is certain: the Aspudden DJ International's draft is sure to be one of the most unpredictable of the season.