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NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the biggest decision for every team

For this week’s Power Rankings, we identify the big decision on tap (either in the coming weeks or this summer) for all 32 teams. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors rates teams against one another — taking into account game results, injuries and upcoming schedule — and those […]

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Fantasy hockey: The “what have you done for me lately” rankings

With that final push in mind, let’s have a spin through the “what have you done for me lately?” file. This is looking at fantasy points per game (FPPG) for the past three weeks and cross-referencing with availability in fantasy leagues. Brock Nelson, C, New York Islanders (3.2 FPPG in past three weeks; available in […]

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Fantasy hockey news and notes: Edmonton, Montreal, Boston roundup

Our first look at Friday’s practice under new head coach Jay Woodcroft and assistant Dave Manson suggests forward Jesse Puljujarvi is earning another shot alongside Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman. Why not? That top trio worked well together in the season’s early goings. If you’ve held on to Puljujarvi this long, may as well maintain […]

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Predicting big second-half performers for all 32 NHL teams

The 2022 NHL All-Star Weekend has come and gone. Now the real work begins. Every team’s schedule is jam-packed to the finish of this regular season, and there’s no room for those who are just coming along for the ride. You already know who the superstars will be across the league. This week, we’re looking […]

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Fantasy hockey rankings: identifying potential risers

In that vein, here’s a look at some high FPP60 performers currently averaging fewer than 16 minutes per game. Anthony Duclair, W, Florida Panthers (15:26 average ice time, 8.00 FPP60): To set the tone, we’ll start with someone you probably can’t get your mitts on in your league. Duclair’s production is not a secret, playing […]

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Fantasy hockey forecaster: Dec. 20 to Dec. 26

As of Friday morning, there are 74 NHL players from 17 different NHL teams listed in COVID-19 protocol. That’s a little more than 10 percent of the league based on a 23-man roster. This isn’t a fantasy epidemiology column, so I’m not going to speculate on what’s to come, or whether this is the peak […]

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NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus every team’s superpower

It’s certainly been a tumultuous start to the week, given a slew of additional game postponements due to COVID-19 — and many players and team staff entering the protocol — but the Power Rankings march on. And for the second straight week — and fifth time this season — the Florida Panthers top our list. […]

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Fantasy hockey impact of NHL coaching changes: Be patient with the Flyers

Unfortunately, Mike Yeo’s Flyers team looks all too similar to Alain Vigneault’s underperforming version. Particularly in Yeo’s second round behind the bench as top boss. Wednesday’s night 3-0 loss to the Devils – a team battling to consistently secure their own W’s – provided no indication that Philly is about to immediately turn matters around. […]

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What we’re hearing about the NHL, COVID-19 and the Olympics

The first game of the 2022 Winter Olympics men’s hockey tournament is scheduled for Feb. 9. It’s still not certain that NHL players will be competing in the Beijing Games. Here’s a look at the issues, concerns and challenges facing the NHL and the players just two months away from the Olympics, as the COVID-19 […]

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