Fantasy Hockey

The MVP debate heats up, plus clear front-runners emerge for the league's top rookie, defenseman, goaltender, coach and more.

The Athletic's NHL staff picks first-round winners, dark horse, biggest disappointment, conference champs, Cup champ and Conn Smythe.

The Athletic asked its NHL staff for a disappointing player, and several big names appeared.

Every team from the top to the bottom of the standings had individual performances worth highlighting.

Plus, who would be the top candidates for an award for the league's best defensive defenseman this season?

As the 2024-25 hockey season winds down, these NHL prospects have emerged and shown what they could have to offer.

Which preseason bold predictions get a pass, fail or incomplete? We look back at all 32 as the season winds down.

Now that the dust has settled from the fallout of the trade deadline, let's examine five big-name players in their new surroundings.

We identify the NHL teams with top pairs that are dominating and the ones significantly trailing the competition.

The Athletic asked its NHL staff to put all 32 teams into five playoff tiers and highlight what's at stake for each club in the stretch run.

The future looks bright in Montreal, plus a league-wide drop in power plays and a matchup that could have major playoff implications.

A team that made a huge splash at the deadline takes over as Stanley Cup favorite, plus the Hart Trophy race heats up down the stretch.

Which team is at the top? Which team will regret not making a trade? Which team clearly has the worst duo in goal?

Dom Luszczyszyn offers up his final in-season update to his 2024-25 fantasy hockey rest-of-season rankings and player projections.

Shayna Goldman looks at 10 players, starting with Wyatt Johnston, who find themselves in new situations following the NHL trade deadline.