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Fantasy hockey rankings: How to handle late season injuries
Steven Stamkos is definitely out for the remainder of the regular season, while Mark Stone and Chris Kreider sound like they’ll miss a good chunk of what’s left. These are all massive impacts to fantasy, as all three players have been top-50 fantasy assets thus far. While the replacements on their respective NHL clubs won’t […]
Continue readingHow the NHL trade deadline altered the playoff landscape
The NHL trade deadline came and went, and we were treated to a flurry of moves of varying degrees of importance to the playoff races. For the most part, it was a pretty sensible deadline, in that the teams currently contending for playoff spots were the ones that generally added to their rosters at the […]
Continue readingHurricanes’ Petr Mrazek, James Reimer, Brett Pesce out indefinitely
Brind’Amour said it was unclear exactly how much time the players will miss. Reimer left with a lower-body injury, while Brind’Amour said Mrazek is dealing with a concussion and Pesce has a shoulder injury. “Obviously nobody’s, I would say, short term,” Brind’Amour said. “Longer term for, really, all of them. That’s about all I can […]
Continue readingWinners and losers of the NHL trade deadline
The 2020 NHL trade deadline was going to go one of two ways: Either the lack of sellers due to the league’s tight playoff races was going to produce a snoozer, or the tight playoff races were going to produce a flurry of activity as teams load up for the stretch run. To the joy […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-31 poll, plus every team’s outlook for the stretch run
We’re just three weeks from the NHL trade deadline, meaning most clubs are looking inward, then readjusting expectations. For this week’s ESPN Power Rankings, we take stock of how all 31 teams feel heading into the spiritual second half of the season. How we rank: The ESPN hockey editorial staff submits selections ranking teams 1-31, […]
Continue readingNHL trade deadline preview: Possible moves, latest rumors, what to watch for all 31 teams
Now that the 2020 NHL All-Star Weekend is in the rearview mirror, the league’s trade season is underway in earnest. The next several games for each team will be pivotal, as general managers decide whether their teams should be buyers, improving their chances for the Stanley Cup playoffs, or sellers, perhaps accelerating rebuilds. Get caught […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey rankings: Instant fixes for your defense
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly is out for eight weeks or so with a fractured foot, while Carolina Hurricanes blue liner Dougie Hamilton has a broken fibula and is out “indefinitely” (but that’s an injury that should also keep him out until late March, just like Rielly). While Tyson Barrie was almost assuredly on […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-31 poll, plus hidden All-Stars for every team
The NHL All-Star Game is scheduled for Jan. 25 in St. Louis, where some of the league’s best and brightest (and available, if their schedules permit) players will be showcased. Being named an All-Star takes great numbers and some level of renown. It’s easy for worthy players to be overlooked. So for the Power Rankings […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-31 poll, plus one stunning stat for every team
How we rank: The ESPN hockey editorial staff submits selections ranking teams 1-31, and those results are tabulated to the list featured here. Teams are rated through Tuesday night’s games, taking into account overall record, recent success and other factors such as injuries. The previous ranking for each team is its spot in our final […]
Continue readingNHL Awards Watch: Nathan MacKinnon has Hart; new Jack Adams leader
Here’s the NHL Awards Watch for January. Again, this is a prediction of how I expect the voters would consider the current candidates, as well as a look at their merits. Keep in mind that the Pro Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) votes for the Hart, Norris, Calder, Selke and Lady Byng; broadcasters vote for the […]
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