All articles tagged with #fantasy hockey
Toronto selected Gavin McKenna No. 1 in the 2026 NHL Draft. The 18-year-old forward is projected for a 63-point rookie season (22 goals, 41 assists) and could slot on Toronto's top line or first power play, potentially boosting the Leafs’ fantasy upside and Matthews’ outlook. McKenna is among NHL.com’s top rookies for 2026-27 and is viewed as a Calder Trophy frontrunner among rookies.
NHL EDGE analytics spotlight five players to watch ahead of the 2026 trade deadline (March 6, 3 p.m. ET): Justin Faulk (STL), Nazem Kadri (CGY), Bobby McMann (TOR), Elias Pettersson (VAN), and Vincent Trocheck (NYR). The piece highlights their standout EDGE metrics—shooting locations, midrange and high‑danger shots, skating distance and speed, longest shots, and offensive zone starts—to gauge potential fits as teams like the Blues, Flames, Maple Leafs, Canucks, and Rangers consider moves before the deadline. It also notes contextual factors such as Faulk’s Blues playoff outlook, Kadri’s production and contract, McMann’s free‑agent status, Pettersson’s benching and trade chatter, and Trocheck’s no‑trade stance with the Rangers.
NHL.com singles out 10 fantasy sleeper candidates for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic hockey tournament, led by Tage Thompson and Nick Suzuki, with a mix of forwards and goalies (plus two more standout picks) and notes how past production, projected line combos, and EDGE metrics drive value. The piece also lists additional sleeper candidates from other countries and explains the basic scoring for fantasy pools, while noting that Italy is excluded from this list due to a lack of NHL-experienced players.
With the fantasy hockey trade deadline approaching, it's crucial to target players with bonus value based on their schedules. Skaters and goalies who play more often when the rest of the league is off are prime targets. Players like Clayton Keller and Sean Durzi of the Arizona Coyotes, Jared McCann of the Seattle Kraken, Alexandar Georgiev of the Colorado Avalanche, Stuart Skinner of the Edmonton Oilers, and Roope Hintz of the Dallas Stars are highlighted as potential trade targets due to their favorable schedules and potential for improved performance. Additionally, Timo Meier of the New Jersey Devils is identified as a buy-low candidate with potential for a turnaround.
The article highlights several fantasy hockey sleepers for the 2023-24 season, including players like Mattias Ekholm, Jonathan Drouin, and Andrew Mangiapane. These players have low roster percentages but possess high potential for strong performances. The article provides insights into their playing styles, potential line combinations, and the impact of coaching changes. Other notable sleepers mentioned include Connor Brown, Michael Matheson, Sam Montembeault, Anthony Beauvillier, Charlie Coyle, Matias Maccelli, Anton Lundell, Thomas Novak, Joel Hofer, and Yegor Sharangovich.
The trade that sent Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Los Angeles Kings from the Winnipeg Jets has fantasy hockey implications. Dubois adds to the Kings' strong center depth, while Gabriel Vilardi could be a sleeper in a bigger role with the Jets. Dubois, a top 100 fantasy player, brings category coverage in power-play points, shots on goal, and hits. The trade boosts the Kings' Stanley Cup futures appeal, and Vilardi could bring exposure to elite wingers in Winnipeg.