Fantasy Hockey Exclusive: Surprising Contenders for 2025-26 Top-12 Rankings Revealed!

As the curtains draw shut on the whirlwind that’s been the 2024-25 NHL season, puckheads among us are already starting to plot. I mean, draft fantasy drafts can’t come soon enough, right? It’s a time-honored tradition that kicks off the cycle of hope and excitement for the next season, where we all convince ourselves the bounces will go our way this time. First-round picks are like those blockbuster movie roles; they set the tone, framing the blockbuster around your fantasy team.

But let’s be real, injuries, the randomness of hockey, and players who simply don’t live up to the hype can make or break your season (yep, it’s a double-edged sword). But fear not, you crafty folks, there’s a strategy! If you select your high-risk, high-reward players wisely (think reliability blended with statistical dazzle), you’re on track to play more than the draft—but to play well into the playoffs. Here, we’re diving into who to pick if you wanna start your fantasy squad off with a bang. [LEARN MORE](https://oidc.discovery.yahoo.com/authorization/code?accesstype=offline%20online&clientid=dj0yJmxhbmNoc2Y9Z21vYXGxZW4mb2t2PWY1NzE3OGQxMmRlZDE4ZmViOWU1ZTYTGE3ZjB3cz0avilYK94RyirOH1Yk33X&nonce=IVXGJF1JUPVOSVSAMS3MTSECIF2YHZ45&redirecturi=https%3A%2F%2Fsports.yahoo.com%2Foauth%2Freturn.yahoo2.com%3Fclient_id%3Ddj0yJmk9a2NaVDFkN2J6WmJJTlljZ3

With the 2024-25 NHL regular season drawing to a close, it’s time to take a way-too-early look at what fantasy drafts could look like next campaign. First-round selections provide managers with a significant piece around which to build. While injuries provide stumbling blocks and randomness, using a first-round pick on a high-risk, high-reward player who doesn’t pan out won’t necessarily result in a poor finish. However, savvy managers can mitigate the risks by choosing players with reliability and durability to blend with their statistical prowess.

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