NHL Preseason Wrap: Fantasy Prep, Injuries
NHL Preseason Wrap: Fantasy Prep, Injuries

NHL Preseason Wrap: Fantasy Prep, Injuries

News summary

The NHL preseason is wrapping up ahead of the Oct. 7 regular-season opener, with analysts warning of widespread regression after many players fell off in 2024–25 and shooting-percentage variance likely driving several double-digit drops in goals or points. Washington projects a 1A/1B goalie split between Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren, with Lindgren having signed a three-year deal and positioned as a reliable backup if Thompson falters. Alex Ovechkin is expected to top 30 goals again though not replicate peak totals, and Colorado’s prospect pipeline is thinner after trades and late draft slots, though prospects Curran and newly drafted defenseman Linus Funck are ones to monitor. Patrick Kane’s season could be defined by milestone goals and a possible U.S. Olympic bid, while Florida’s bid for a three‑peat has been dented by key injuries. Fantasy draft resources from NHL.com, The Athletic and Yahoo are being promoted for draft prep, and college hockey headlines include Western Michigan defending its title and Michigan State adjusting to the loss of Isaac Howard.

Story Coverage
Bias Distribution
100% Left
Information Sources
e71de608-4cf4-4ab0-9aee-5646a4b196cdcad3d7a8-9ce2-4060-a6fb-3964c8b50089
Left 100%
Coverage Details
Total News Sources
2
Left
2
Center
0
Right
0
Unrated
0
Last Updated
18 days ago
Bias Distribution
100% Left
Related News
Daily Index

Negative

27Serious

Neutral

Optimistic

Positive

Ask VT AI
Story Coverage

Related Topics

Subscribe

Stay in the know

Get the latest news, exclusive insights, and curated content delivered straight to your inbox.

Present

Gift Subscriptions

The perfect gift for understanding
news from all angles.

Related News
Recommended News