That’s not to say there aren’t safer bets out there — but you have to pay for them. Igor Shesterkin, Ilya Sorokin, Jake Oettinger, Connor Hellebuyck … they are likely to be better investments for your fantasy squad, but they’ll cost a high draft pick. But winning your league last year was better accomplished by […]
Continue readingCreate 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 […]
Continue readingCreate or join a fantasy hockey league on ESPN. Your championship run starts today! Sign up today! Beyond the recognized hotshots – Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, David Pastrnak – there are a host of other prolific goal-scorers from which to choose in the early stages of your draft. Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen “quietly” scored 55 this […]
Continue readingJones, 33, went 27-13-3 with three shutouts, a 2.99 goals-against average and an .886 save percentage with the Seattle Kraken in 2022-23. Over 10 NHL seasons, Jones is 225-163-35 with 28 shutouts, a 2.71 GAA and .905 save percentage with the Los Angeles Kings (2013-15), San Jose Sharks (2015-21), Philadelphia Flyers (2021-22) and Kraken. He […]
Continue readingThe ruling was handed down Tuesday after Swayman and the team had a hearing Sunday. The Bruins chose a one-year contract instead of two. Swayman, 24, is again expected to share duties in net with reigning Vezina Trophy-winning goalie Linus Ullmark. The two shared the William Jennings Trophy this past season for leading the NHL […]
Continue readingThe Maple Leafs said Murray is out indefinitely but did not disclose the nature of the injury. This follows a season in which Murray dealt with a head injury and hip and ankle problems. Murray, 29, played just 26 games with Toronto in 2022-23, finishing 14-8-2 with one shutout, a 3.01 goals-against average and a […]
Continue readingNo surprises at the top, where a pair of star teammates in Edmonton lead fantasy forwards once again. Keep reading to see where postseason standouts in Matthew Tkachuk and Jake Oettinger sit, as well as much-hyped draft pick Connor Bedard. 1. Connor McDavid, C, Edm (C1) 2. Leon Draisaitl, C, Edm (C2) 3. Elias Pettersson, […]
Continue readingThere isn’t anything special about the rankings here compared to every week, but that’s because these rest-of-season rankings aim to capture a snapshot of what a draft might be like every single week of the season. With that in mind, we are going to highlight some of the biggest swings in value since the puck […]
Continue readingOther highlights from a hectic Tuesday include the Stars’ and Devils’ respective backups doing battle after both teams lost elsewhere on Monday, and a potentially titanic tilt between two Vezina candidates in Linus Ullmark and Ilya Sorokin when the Bruins host the Islanders. Unless Boston’s Jeremy Swayman is offered his turn in the B’s crease. […]
Continue readingResources: Goalie depth chart | Injuries | Schedule | How to watch on ESPN+ | Sign up for ESPN Fantasy Hockey | Download the ESPN Fantasy App | Daily lines All times Eastern. 10 p.m., Rogers Arena, Watch live on ESPN+ Both the Wild and Canucks have been scoring and allowing goals in bunches in […]
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