The NHL season is exactly one month away, and we’ve begun compiling our fantasy hockey rankings here at FantasyPros.
These are my first published draft rankings for the 2024-2025 season. Take a look below and get ready for what should be an exciting fantasy hockey season.
Skater Stats
Goals (G)
Every time a player scores a goal, your team earns a point in this category. This includes even-strength, power-play, and shorthanded goals.
Assists (A)
An assist is awarded to a player or two players who help set up a goal. Primary and secondary assists count, so players who frequently set up scoring opportunities are valuable here.
Plus/Minus (+/-)
This stat reflects the difference between a player’s goals for and goals against while they are on the ice at even strength or shorthanded. A positive plus/minus means the player is often on the ice when goals are scored, while a negative plus/minus can hurt your team.
Penalty Minutes (PIM)
While racking up penalty minutes might seem like a bad thing in real hockey, in fantasy, they contribute to your team’s total in this category. Enforcers and physical players tend to excel here.
Power-Play Points (PPP)
Power-play points include goals and assists that occur while a team has a man advantage. Players who see significant time on the power play are key contributors in this category.
Shots on Goal (SOG)
Every time a player takes a shot that is either saved by the goalie or results in a goal, your team earns a point in this category. High-volume shooters are especially valuable.
Hits (HIT)
Hits are recorded when a player uses their body to separate an opponent from the puck. Physical players who play a heavy game typically excel here.
Blocks (BLK)
Blocks are credited to players who stop an opponent’s shot attempt from reaching the net. Defensemen often lead in this category.
Goalie Stats
Wins (W)
Your goalie earns a point in this category every time their team wins a game, regardless of whether the win comes in regulation, overtime, or a shootout.
Goals Against Average (GAA)
This stat represents the average number of goals allowed by your goalie per game. A lower GAA is better, as it indicates your goalie is more effective at preventing goals.
Save Percentage (SV%)
Save percentage measures the ratio of shots saved by your goalie compared to the total shots faced. A higher save percentage means your goalie stops a higher percentage of shots.
Shutouts (SHO)
If your goalie does not allow any goals in a game, they earn a shutout. This is a rare but valuable stat that can swing a matchup in your favor.
