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Weekend watch: Flyers, Devils offer streaming opportunities
The final weekend before next Friday’s NHL Trade Deadline feels extra heavy, in that a multi-point swing in the standings could help influence how a team manages matters leading up to Mar. 8. For instance, this is an important stretch for the Devils, who won’t want to squander points in Anaheim Friday, and would certainly […]
Continue readingLast minute trade offers: Why these six players have bonus value
While we count down the days until the actual NHL trade deadline (Mar. 8), our fantasy game’s cutoff date to wheel-and-deal is now only hours away. In ESPN.com’s default league, you have until 12 p.m. EST Friday, March 1, to improve your team through the art of brokering a useful swap with another manager. One […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, recent fantasy standouts for each team
How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors sends in a 1-32 poll based on the games through Wednesday, which generates our master list here. Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to the previous edition, published Jan. 26. Points percentages are through Thursday’s games. Previous ranking: 1 Points percentage: […]
Continue readingSchedule hacks: How to use the NHL slate to your advantage
More Teams. More Games. Warren Foegele nets his second goal and breaks a 2-2 tie for the Oilers’ 12th straight win. (0:50) In fantasy competition, as in life, there’s no scoring score from the bench. One of the tougher post-draft tasks in running a successful fantasy team is deciding who to play, and who to […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, each team’s reason for hope
Beyond the rankings, this week we have identified a reason for hope for all 32 NHL fan bases — whether it’s a current player or group, or perhaps a savior to arrive via the 2024 draft. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors each send in a 1-32 poll […]
Continue readingSidney Crosby, Connor Bedard among initial NHL All-Star selections
The Pittsburgh Penguins captain was one of the first 32 All-Stars chosen by the league’s hockey operations department. One player from each team is picked, with others added by fan vote later. Tom Wilson from the rival Washington Capitals, a Toronto native, was also picked and is an All-Star for a second time. The Capitals […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey preview: Important line changes in New York, Colorado
We are back to regularly scheduled NHL action this week following the downtime around Thanksgiving. Every team is in action at least once between Monday and Wednesday to start off the fantasy week. Monday’s slate is six games and arguably highlighted by the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche going head-to-head in Denver. Tuesday features […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, points pace vs. expectation
But how do all 32 teams rate against their preseason expected points pace? That’s what’s on tap as part of this week’s rankings. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors each send in a 1-32 poll based on the games through Wednesday, which generates our master list here. Note: […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, surprises of 2023-24 season
What have been the biggest positive surprises for each team? That’s what we aim to explore this week, along with unveiling a new 1-32 order in the Power Rankings, led by a new team at No. 1. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors each send in a 1-32 […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey weekend watch: Pay attention to Blues defensemen
More Teams. More Games. The Canucks score 10 goals for the first time since 1992 with a 10-1 rout against the winless Sharks. (1:43) Every NHL team takes to the ice at least once during this coming weekend — despite the fact that there are only two games on Friday and two games on Sunday. […]
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