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NHL 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 readingFantasy hockey: Weekly streamers and Winter Classic preview
Prior to the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken lacing up on Monday, there have been 37 NHL matches played outside since the 2004-05 lockout. Here are some of the fantasy highlights of the spectacles. Create or join a fantasy hockey league on ESPN. Your championship run starts today! Sign up today! Henrik Lundqvist is […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey weekend watch: Maple Leafs look to shine in Sweden
Elsewhere, the Calgary Flames are hoping to extend their win streak against the fumbling New York Islanders. A visibly happier Jonathan Huberdeau scored his first game since the season’s opening week against the Vancouver Canucks Thursday, while Elias Lindholm racked up three points. The Minnesota Wild are hoping the weekend’s stint in Sweden will help […]
Continue readingFantasy 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 […]
Continue readingFantasy 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 […]
Continue readingNHL 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 […]
Continue readingNHL season preview: Power Rankings, X factors, predictions
More Teams. More Games. With NHL opening night on the horizon, take a look back at some of the best moments from last season. (0:58) After a wild offseason that included multiple superstars joining or leaving the Calgary Flames, opening night of the 2022-23 NHL season is fast approaching. ESPN will be your home for […]
Continue readingFunniest fantasy hockey team names for 2023-24 NHL season
Last year produced some bangers, like Boba in Nett, Escape from Barkov and Fyre Festerkin — how am I possibly going to top that? It took me all summer, several hours per day in my isolation chamber (Canada), but we got there. I’m ready to give you the goods. Because listen, you can’t win your […]
Continue reading2023-24 Fantasy hockey top 300 player rankings
No 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 reading2023 NHL free agency: Fantasy impact, outlooks, more
Following the initial flurry of free-agent signings to launch Summer 2023, here’s an ultra-preliminary look at how some prominent fantasy performers predictively fit in with their new squads. Blake Wheeler, RW, New York Rangers: If the veteran winger earns the opportunity to skate on a top line with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider, as anticipated, […]
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