2024 Fantasy Hockey Rankings, News and Draft Kit

Several members of RotoWire's NHL staff make their picks for each first-round playoff series.

2024 NHL Playoffs First Round Preview

The First Round of the NHL Playoffs are here, and it's time to get a preview of all the series from Grant Leonard, with best bets and predictions for each.

The Goalie Report: Playoff Edition

In preparation for the playoffs, Jason Chen offers his goalie power rankings, starting with Sergei Bobrovsky, who will likely start every Panthers playoff game.

Next Year's NHL First-Round Picks: Who Should Be First?

Corey Abbott takes an early look at potential first-round selections for the 2024-25 campaign, starting with Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid.

NHL Season-Ending Fantasy Awards: MacKinnon's MVP

Michael Finewax offers his season-ending fantasy awards, starting with his MVP pick, Nathan MacKinnon in Colorado.

Hutch's Hockey: The Finishing Touch

Shawn Hutchinson gives one last round of players to target on each of the last four days to close out the fantasy hockey season.

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NHL Picks Today: Stanley Cup Playoffs Bets and Parlays for Sunday, May 12

Today

With a doubleheader of Stanley Cup Playoff action on tap Sunday, Dan Dobish checks in with his best bets for the Bruins vs Panthers and Canucks vs Oilers matchups.

FanDuel NHL: Sunday Targets

Today

Florida's second line stands out as a strong DFS option on Sunday's FanDuel NHL slate.

NHL DFS Picks: DraftKings Plays and Strategy for Sunday, May 12

Yesterday

Brock Boeser is on a three-game point streak and is an ideal stacking choice on DraftKings NHL DFS lineups.

NHL Bets Today: Stanley Cup Playoffs Picks and Parlays for Saturday, May 11

Yesterday

Gear up for Saturday's NHL playoff action as Dan Dobish analyzes today's doubleheader with his best NHL parlay builds. Can the Hurricanes stave off the sweep against the Rangers?

FanDuel NHL: Saturday Targets

Yesterday

There should be plenty of offense on Saturday's FanDuel NHL schedule.

NHL DFS Picks: DraftKings Plays and Strategy for Saturday, May 11

Yesterday

Igor Shesterkin might be the best goalie remaining in the playoffs, sporting a perfect 7-0-0 record. Plug him into your Saturday DraftKings NHL DFS lineups.

NHL Picks Tonight: NHL Bets and Player Props for Friday, May 10

2 days ago

Check out our expert NHL picks today as Grant Leonard breaks down tonight's Stanley Cup Playoff doubleheader featuring an Oilers team looking to shake off a Game 1 collapse.

Best NHL Bets: Stanley Cup Playoffs Picks and Parlays Today

2 days ago

Dig into the best NHL bets for Friday's Stanley Cup Playoffs action as Dan Dobish lays out his expert parlay builds for tonight's doubleheader where there could be goals a-plenty.

FanDuel NHL: Friday Targets

2 days ago

The Oilers will look to even the series against the Canucks, with a few of their players featuring on Friday's FanDuel NHL review.

NHL DFS Picks: DraftKings Plays and Strategy for Friday, May 10

3 days ago

Florida's elite defense makes Sergei Bobrovsky the top goalie option in Friday NHL DFS DraftKings lineups.

Stanley Cup Playoffs: NHL Playoff Pool Cheat Sheet

23 days ago

With the Stanley Cup Playoffs set to get underway, Kyle Riley lays out his NHL player rankings for fantasy hockey playoff pools featuring his breakdowns and tiers for each position.

Next Year's NHL First-Round Picks: Who Should Be First?

25 days ago

Corey Abbott takes an early look at potential first-round selections for the 2024-25 campaign, starting with Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid.

The Goalie Report: Playoff Edition

27 days ago

In preparation for the playoffs, Jason Chen offers his goalie power rankings, starting with Sergei Bobrovsky, who will likely start every Panthers playoff game.

NHL Season-Ending Fantasy Awards: MacKinnon's MVP

27 days ago

Michael Finewax offers his season-ending fantasy awards, starting with his MVP pick, Nathan MacKinnon in Colorado.

Hutch's Hockey: The Finishing Touch

27 days ago

Shawn Hutchinson gives one last round of players to target on each of the last four days to close out the fantasy hockey season.

NHL Waiver Wire: Pickups of the Week

30 days ago

With the Flames facing three vulnerable teams, Andrei Kuzmenko is primed to pile on the offensive production.

NHL Barometer: Risers and Fallers for the Week

33 days ago

Jan Levine's final Barometer of the season features the Islander's Mathew Barzal, who extended his point and assist streak to four with a helper on April 6.

Hutch's Hockey: Showdown

34 days ago

Shawn Hutchinson wants not just quantity, but also quality, with his moves heading into the final fantasy week of the season.

The Goalie Report: Risers & Fallers

34 days ago

With just a week and a half left in the season, Jason Chen offers his goalie picks and notes Semyon Varlamov should get a few more looks even though the Isles have no back-to-backs remaining.

Line Change: Late-Season Value Pickups

34 days ago

Corey Abbott offers up this week's undervalued pickup suggestions, including Phillip Danault who has notched three goals and three assists in his last 10 appearances.

FanDuel NHL: Sunday Targets

Today

Florida's second line stands out as a strong DFS option on Sunday's FanDuel NHL slate.

NHL DFS Picks: DraftKings Plays and Strategy for Sunday, May 12

Yesterday

Brock Boeser is on a three-game point streak and is an ideal stacking choice on DraftKings NHL DFS lineups.

FanDuel NHL: Saturday Targets

Yesterday

There should be plenty of offense on Saturday's FanDuel NHL schedule.

NHL DFS Picks: DraftKings Plays and Strategy for Saturday, May 11

Yesterday

Igor Shesterkin might be the best goalie remaining in the playoffs, sporting a perfect 7-0-0 record. Plug him into your Saturday DraftKings NHL DFS lineups.

FanDuel NHL: Friday Targets

2 days ago

The Oilers will look to even the series against the Canucks, with a few of their players featuring on Friday's FanDuel NHL review.

NHL DFS Picks: DraftKings Plays and Strategy for Friday, May 10

3 days ago

Florida's elite defense makes Sergei Bobrovsky the top goalie option in Friday NHL DFS DraftKings lineups.

NHL DFS Picks: FanDuel Plays and Strategy for Thursday, May 9

3 days ago

Wyatt Johnston has eight points in eight playoff games and is the perfect player to lead a Stars stack in Thursday FanDuel NHL DFS lineups.

NHL DFS Picks: DraftKings Plays and Strategy for Thursday, May 9

3 days ago

Sebastian Aho has tallied five points and eight shots on goal in two postseason contests versus the Rangers, making him a solid value play in Thursday NHL DFS DraftKings lineups.

NHL DFS Picks: DraftKings Plays and Strategy for Wednesday, May 8

4 days ago

Leon Draisaitl's power-play prowess makes him a great one-off play in Wednesday NHL DFS DraftKings lineups.

NHL DFS Picks: FanDuel Plays and Strategy for Wednesday, May 8

4 days ago

Building Monday NHL DFS FanDuel lineups around one of the hottest goalies in the playoffs in Jeremy Swayman could be profitable.

NHL Picks Today: Stanley Cup Playoffs Bets and Parlays for Sunday, May 12

Today

With a doubleheader of Stanley Cup Playoff action on tap Sunday, Dan Dobish checks in with his best bets for the Bruins vs Panthers and Canucks vs Oilers matchups.

NHL Bets Today: Stanley Cup Playoffs Picks and Parlays for Saturday, May 11

Yesterday

Gear up for Saturday's NHL playoff action as Dan Dobish analyzes today's doubleheader with his best NHL parlay builds. Can the Hurricanes stave off the sweep against the Rangers?

NHL Picks Tonight: NHL Bets and Player Props for Friday, May 10

2 days ago

Check out our expert NHL picks today as Grant Leonard breaks down tonight's Stanley Cup Playoff doubleheader featuring an Oilers team looking to shake off a Game 1 collapse.

Best NHL Bets: Stanley Cup Playoffs Picks and Parlays Today

2 days ago

Dig into the best NHL bets for Friday's Stanley Cup Playoffs action as Dan Dobish lays out his expert parlay builds for tonight's doubleheader where there could be goals a-plenty.

Best NHL Bets: Stanley Cup Playoffs Picks and Parlays Today

3 days ago

Dive in to the best NHL bet's for Thursday's Stanley Cup playoffs doubleheader as Dan Dobish outlines his best NHL parlays. Can the Hurricanes avoid falling into an 0-3 series hole with a win at home?

NHL Picks: Best NHL Bets and Player Props for May 9, 2024

3 days ago

Get the best NHL bets for Thursday's Stanley Cup Playoff doubleheader as Grant Leonard delves into his expert picks and props. Can Dallas bounce back after letting down in Game 1?

Best NHL Bets: Stanley Cup Playoffs Picks and Parlays Today

4 days ago

Check out the best NHL bet's for Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs doubleheader as Dan Dobish constructs his best NHL parlays. Can the Panthers bounce back and even up the series in a crucial Game 2?

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers: Game 2 Odds, NHL Expert Picks & Predictions for May 7

5 days ago

Mika Zibanejad and the New York Rangers host the Carolina Hurricanes in a heated Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs, and Daniel Dobish shoots his NHL Picks and Predictions for May 7.

NHL Picks: Best NHL Bets and Player Props for May 7, 2024

5 days ago

Dig into the best NHL bets for tonight's Stanley Cup action with two games on tap. Grant Leonard breaks down both matchups with NHL picks and props to consider.

NHL Futures: Western Conference Second Round Preview + Picks

5 days ago

The Stanley Cup Playoffs have advanced to the second round and Grant Leonard previews both Western Conference matchups with his best bets. Can McDavid push the Oilers to the WCF?