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Fantasy Hockey Exclusive: Surprising Contenders for 2025-26 Top-12 Rankings Revealed!
5. Auston Matthews, C, Toronto Maple Leafs
Matthews lost some luster in 2024-25 while playing through a nagging upper-body injury. Falling from 69 goals in 2023-24 to 30-plus tallies is a significant drop, but the potential for a bounce-back showing is high because of his natural scoring ability and his propensity to fire shots on the net. If he does fall slightly in drafts, he could be a tremendous value addition.
6. Cale Makar, D, Colorado Avalanche
Makar is still the best blueliner to take in fantasy and the only one worthy of going in the first round. Despite the injuries, Quinn Hughes had a great season, and Zach Werenski was excellent because he stayed healthy, but Makar remains the cream of the crop. The 25-year-old Makar has reached the 90-point plateau in consecutive seasons and finds the back of the net like a forward, hitting 30 for the first time in 2024-25. He also racks up shots, power-play points and blocks, giving him a tremendously high ceiling.
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