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What you need to know about each team's 2023-24 fantasy recap
Look back on the 2023-24 NHL season with the most important fantasy hockey note from every team.
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Fantasy hockey awards: Scorers, rookies, and surprises who thrilled the fantasy world
Sean looks back at the best players, best picks, and difference-makers from the 2023-24 fantasy hockey season.
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LOOKING AHEAD
Offseason preview: Nine rising stars who impressed this season
Here are nine breakout NHL players you should consider drafting for your fantasy hockey teams next season.
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THE NEXT FANTASY STANDOUTS?
9 under 25: Young players who are leveling up in the playoffs
Alexis Lafrenière and Wyatt Johnston make up a sampling of Stanley Cup players who are producing beyond their years. Who are the others?
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WAY-TOO-EARLY FANTASY RANKINGS
Here's what the 2024-25 fantasy hockey rankings will look like
Look ahead to next season with Sean's way-too-early fantasy hockey rankings for 2024-25.
News
Kakko replaces injured Vesey in Rangers' lineup
Kaapo Kakko was back in the Rangers' lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Panthers on Sunday, replacing injured winger Jimmy Vesey.
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Rangers' Vesey week-to-week after hit in Game 2
New York Rangers veteran forward Jimmy Vesey is out, and has been classified as week-to-week with an upper-body injury, coach Peter Laviolette said Saturday in advance of his club's Game 3 against the Florida Panthers on Sunday afternoon.
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Blackhawks trade up with Islanders in 1st round
The Blackhawks moved up in the first and second rounds of the 2024 NHL draft through a trade with the Islanders.
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Stars' Hintz still out for Game 1 against Oilers
Stars forward Roope Hintz remains out for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals with an upper-body injury.
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