2026 Fantasy Hockey Awards: Top Players and Surprising Standouts
Awards: Most valuable picks, players and standouts from the 2026 season

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The 2025-26 fantasy hockey season showcased breakout stars and unexpected disappointments. Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche is poised to win the Art Ross Trophy, while Darren Raddysh of the Tampa Bay Lightning takes home the Hart Trophy. Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders is named the Calder Trophy winner as the top rookie.
- 01Nathan MacKinnon leads the race for the Art Ross Trophy with 294.9 fantasy points.
- 02Darren Raddysh set a franchise record for goals by a defenseman, earning the Hart Trophy.
- 03Matthew Schaefer becomes the youngest defenseman in NHL history to record 50 points.
- 04Andrei Vasilevskiy wins the Vezina Trophy as the top goaltender despite a potential low fantasy total.
- 05Matvei Michkov wins the Fantasy 2012 Draft Trophy for disappointing performance after a strong rookie season.
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The 2025-26 fantasy hockey season has been filled with surprises, leading to notable awards for standout players. Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche) is likely to win the Art Ross Trophy for the most fantasy points, currently at 294.9. Meanwhile, Darren Raddysh of the Tampa Bay Lightning has made a significant impact, setting a franchise record for defenseman goals and earning the Hart Trophy as the league's MVP. Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders has had a remarkable season, becoming the youngest defenseman in NHL history to reach 50 points, securing the Calder Trophy for the top rookie. In goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning wins the Vezina Trophy, although he faces the possibility of finishing with one of the lowest fantasy totals for a leading goaltender in recent history. Lastly, Matvei Michkov of the Philadelphia Flyers receives the Fantasy 2012 Draft Trophy for his disappointing sophomore season after a strong rookie campaign.
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