Fantasy hockey top 10 rookie rankings for 2026-27

NHL.com ranks the top 10 rookies in standard fantasy hockey leagues for the 2026-27 season. For more fantasy coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy.

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NOTE: Players on this list are eligible for the Calder Trophy, which is given annually to the best rookie in the NHL as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

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1. Cole Hutson, D, WSH
NHL.com fantasy rank: 113

2. Gavin McKenna, F, TOR
NHL.com fantasy rank: 116

3. Porter Martone, F, PHI
NHL.com fantasy rank: 117

4. Ivar Stenberg, F, SJS
NHL.com fantasy rank: 122

5. Anton Frondell, F, CHI
NHL.com fantasy rank: 125

6. Konsta Helenius, F, BUF 
NHL.com fantasy rank: 188

7. Roman Kantserov, F, CHI
NHL.com fantasy rank: 189

8. James Hagens, F, BOS
NHL.com fantasy rank: 191

9. Luca Cagnoni, D, SJS
NHL.com fantasy rank: 194

10. Victor Eklund, F, NYI
NHL.com fantasy rank: N/A