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Goalie watch: What we learned from a subpar 2024 season

Juuse Saros and Igor Shesterkin have made late-season charges in value, but prior to February it was Connor Hellebuyck all alone that could be described as elite, expected (was top 10 in ADP back in October) and reliable fantasy goaltending. With only a dozen or so games left in the season for most teams, only […]

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Fantasy hockey goalie situations: Five teams to watch

More Teams. More Games. Tomas Tatar lights the lamp for Kraken (0:40) The difference a matter of days can make in affecting the fortune of a team, or more pinpointedly, an individual player is sometimes staggering. One moment they’re trudging through the muck of worthless ineptitude, with no turnaround in sight, when suddenly the clouds […]

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Fantasy hockey stock watch: Waiver wire picks and starting goalies

More Teams. More Games. Montreal Canadiens vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Full Highlights (1:46) Only the Blackhawks and Penguins are idle these next three days, as four games pepper Wednesday’s lighter slate, a heaping 12 are scheduled for Thursday, before we’re treated to a sparse snack of only two on Friday. I’m all over Buffalo playing […]

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Fantasy hockey starting goalie watch: Expectations vs. reality

More Teams. More Games. John Buccigross isn’t happy after Connor Bedard’s opening goal for the Blackhawks is chalked off after a challenge by the Bruins. (1:21) The season is never too young to talk about fantasy hockey starting goalies, whether the early returns have been positive or negative. While it’s probably a titch premature to […]

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Fantasy hockey Week 2 preview: Line combinations, stock watch

Welcome to the lookahead: A preview of the fantasy hockey landscape for the NHL covering games from Monday, Oct. 16, to Wednesday, Oct. 18. As the schedule flips to the second full week of NHL action, we only have 34 games worth of information to glean insights from. It’s not a lot, but we’ll happily […]

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Fantasy hockey 2023-24 NHL team previews

With so much that happened, and so many players to know heading into your drafts, click on any specific team below for all the essential data heading into your drafts. Jump ahead: Anaheim Ducks | Arizona Coyotes | Boston Bruins | Buffalo Sabres | Calgary Flames | Carolina Hurricanes | Chicago Blackhawks | Colorado Avalanche […]

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NHL season preview: Power Rankings, predictions, X factors

More Teams. More Games. Take a look back at some of the NHL’s greatest rookie debuts as we await Connor Bedard‘s first game with the Blackhawks. (1:33) Opening night of the 2023-24 NHL season is Tuesday, with a tripleheader of games on ESPN and ESPN+: Nashville Predators-Tampa Bay Lightning (5:30 p.m. ET), Chicago Blackhawks-Pittsburgh Penguins […]

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The NHL 2023-24 season guide: Key players, teams, stories

More Teams. More Games. John Buccigross talks about why there is plenty of buzz around the Blackhawks debut of Connor Bedard. (1:17) The NHL is in a torch-passing mood as it enters the 2023-24 season. The Vegas Golden Knights are the reigning Stanley Cup champions, having earned their first title since coming into the league […]

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Fantasy hockey draft: Connor Bedard and the rookies you need to know

Create or join a fantasy hockey league on ESPN. Your championship run starts today! Sign up today! Connor Bedard, F, Chicago Blackhawks: First off, a hearty congratulations to every dynasty/keeper league manager blessed with this year’s precious No. 1 draft selection. Not only is the pick itself a no-brainer, but the runaway Calder favorite is […]

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Fantasy hockey draft: Strategy guide to goalies

So in usual summary, ESPN’s ideal fantasy goalie plays/wins most games, while allowing few goals on a good number of shots. The odd shutout is a happy, precious bonus. Those who manage to draft top-tier characters to start and/or fiddle successfully throughout the season, should remain in contention until the end. As the well-worn adage […]

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