Fantasy Hockey News

Lucas Raymond and the Detroit Red Wings have agreed to an eight-year, $64.6 million contract extension according to Helene St. James. (Source: Helene St. James on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Raymond is now under contract through the 2031-32 season for the Red Wings, as the 22-year-old continues to mature as part of the Detroit core for the foreseeable future. The dynamic winger will have a significant role as part of the top-six forward group for the Red Wings as well as offer an explosive option on the power play for head coach Derek Lalonde. Raymond finished his breakout 2023-24 season with 72 points (31 goals, 41 assists) in 82 games.

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed on a two-year, $17.4 million contract extension according to Frank Seravalli. (Source: Frank Seravalli on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Crosby is now under contract through the 2026-27 season with the Penguins, remaining with the franchise that drafted the superstar center. The 37-year-old will look to reach the 90-point mark for the third consecutive season while remaining one of the most stable center options for fantasy managers as the 2024-25 season approaches.

Leon Draisaitl has agreed to an eight-year, $112 million contract extension beginning with the 2025-26 season the club announced Tuesday. (Source: Edmonton Oilers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Draisaitl continues to produce elite-level output on the offensive end of the ice and will continue to for a lethal duo with fellow superstar Connor McDavid for the foreseeable future in Edmonton.

Steven Stamkos has agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal with Nashville Predators according to Pierre LeBrun. (Source: Pierre LeBrun on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Stamkos finds a new home in free agency after the Tampa Bay Lightning decided to pivot towards making Jake Guentzel a priority in free agency. The veteran center is an instant upgrade to a Nashville forward group looking for more offensive zone output this upcoming season as they look to push the envelope in a wide-open Western Conference race.

Patrick Kane has re-signed with the Detroit Red Wings on a one-year deal worth up to $6.5 million including incentives according to Elliotte Friedman. (Source: Elliotte Friedman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kane was electric in the offensive zone for a Detroit forward group that just missed the playoffs during the 2023-24 season, posting 47 points (20 goals, 27 assists) in 50 games. Fantasy managers should expect Kane continue to showcase his dynamic ability in the offensive zone alongside captain Dylan Larkin and sniper Alex DeBrincat as the Wings look to finally return to the postseason this upcoming season.

The Carolina Hurricanes have traded LW Jake Guentzel to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL draft according to Frank Seravalli. (Source: Frank Seravalli on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Guentzel will now look to finalize a long-term contract with the Lightning in hopes of bolstering a Tampa Bay forward group transitioning this offseason under head coach Jon Cooper.

Jake McCabe was able to light the lamp for the Maple Leafs Monday night, scoring the game-winning goal in a 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins.

Fantasy Impact: McCabe has struggled to make a consistent impact in the offensive zone of late, tallying points in just two of his last 12 games (two goals) for the Maple Leafs. The 30-year-old continues to offer fantasy managers a physical blueline option in lineups on a nightly basis, recording 212 hits to go along with 26 points (eight goals, 18 assists) in 70 games so far this season.

Morgan Rielly posted one assist in the Maple Leafs' 3-2 win over the Penguins Monday night.

Fantasy Impact: Rielly continues an impactful stretch in the offensive zone of late, picking up points in seven of his last nine games (eight assists) for the Maple Leafs. The 30-year-old continues to provide fantasy managers with a dynamic two-way blueline option in lineups on a consistent basis, registering 54 points (seven goals, 47 assists) while also racking up 92 hits in 68 games so far this season.

Matthew Knies was able to find the back of the net for the Maple Leafs Monday night, scoring one goal in a 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins.

Fantasy Impact: Knies continues a strong stretch in the offensive zone of late, notching points in six of his last seven games (three goals, four assists) for the Maple Leafs. The feisty 21-year-old has found a way to make an impact in the offensive zone while also playing a very physical game for head coach Sheldon Keefe, recording 35 points to go along with 159 hits in 75 games so far this season.

John Tavares notched one assist in the Maple Leafs' 3-2 win over the Penguins Monday night.

Fantasy Impact: Tavares continues a solid stretch in the offensive zone of late, recording points in four of his last six games (one goal, three assists) for the Maple Leafs. The veteran center has continued to offer fantasy managers a mostly solid lineup option, posting 60 points (24 goals, 36 assists) in 75 games so far this season.

Mitchell Marner picked up one assist in the Maple Leafs' 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins Monday night.

Fantasy Impact: Marner has been impactful in the offensive zone since returning from injury, recording points in both games (two assists) for the Maple Leafs. The dynamic winger will look to finish the season on a prolific note, posting a 1.22 point per game average (25 goals, 53 assists) in 64 games so far this season.

Auston Matthews tallied two points for the Maple Leafs Monday night, scoring one goal and adding one assist in a 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins.

Fantasy Impact: Matthews continues a scorching stretch in the offensive zone of late, posting points in each of his last 11 games (10 goals, 10 assists) for the Maple Leafs. The superstar center continues to offer fantasy managers an explosive option in lineups on a nightly basis, carrying a 1.34 point per game average (65 goals, 37 assists) in 76 games so far this season.

Eeli Tolvanen scored a goal and had two assists during a 4-0 win versus Anaheim. He had four shot attempts and finished with a plus-two rating in 13:51 minutes.

Fantasy Impact: The goal versus Anaheim breaks a 10-game drought with his last tally coming on March 2nd versus Edmonton. This season in 71 games, Tolvanen has 16 goals and 23 assists with a minus-11 rating.

Matty Beniers scored a goal and had two assists during a 4-0 win versus Anaheim. He fired two shots on goal and also finished with a plus-two rating in 15:37 minutes of ice time.

Fantasy Impact: He has 11 goals and 20 assists with a minus-eight rating in 66 games played. In his last five games, Beniers has two goals and two assists with nine shots.

Miro Heiskanen delivered an assist during the Stars' 6-3 win in San Jose. He had two shot attempts and finished with a plus-two rating in 22:48 minutes of ice time.

Fantasy Impact: In his last five games, Heiskanen has one goal and three assists with eight shots on goal. In 62 games this season he has eight goals and 40 assists with a plus-eight rating.

Mason Marchment scored a goal on two shot attempts during a 6-3 win versus San Jose.

Fantasy Impact: The goal was the 20th of the season for Marchment. He also has 31 assists and a plus-22 rating in 72 games played. It was his first goal in eight games and he has three assists in that span.

Jason Robertson scored two goals in eight shot attempts during a 6-3 win at San Jose.

Fantasy Impact: The two-goal performance versus the Sharks now puts him at 26 goals and 48 assists in 73 games this season. In his last five games, Robertson has three goals and four assists with 18 shots.

Jamie Benn posted a three-point night scoring a goal and delivering two assists during a 6-3 win versus San Jose. He had three shots on goal and finished with a plus-two rating in 15:16 minutes of ice time.

Fantasy Impact: He has a five-game goal-scoring streak, posting six goals and two assists during that span. This season in 73 games, Benn has scored 17 goals and 35 assists with a plus-three rating.

Wyatt Johnston scored twice and had an assist during a 6-3 win versus San Jose. He also had three shots on goal and finished with a plus-three rating in 16:07 minutes of ice time.

Fantasy Impact: The two goals versus San Jose gives Johnston 28 this season along with 29 assists in 73 games. In his last five games he has three goals and two assists with 11 shots on goal.

Logan Thompson stopped 27-of-28 shots during a 2-1 overtime win versus St. Louis.

Fantasy Impact: After allowing seven goals versus Buffalo on March 2nd, Thompson has reeled off three impressive starts allowing just one goal in each game. This season in 39 games he has gone 20-12-5 with a 2.72 GAA and a .907 SV%.