2019-20 NHL Fantasy Guide

The 2019-20 NHL season is fast approaching and with it comes the excitement (and stress) of fantasy hockey. Drafts will be kicking off soon and The Hockey Writers has you covered.

Our group of talented writers are taking a big leap in fantasy hockey this season, looking at who you should draft, what players can succeed on new teams, some top players and much, much more. As your draft gets closer, make The Hockey Writers your stop for all things fantasy hockey.

To make it easier for you to navigate our fantasy content, we’ve compiled everything together here for you as your one-stop-shop. This page will be updated daily throughout September as we help you get ready for draft day and puck drop. The countdown is on.

On top of the content below, we’ll be publishing weekly content throughout the season to keep your fantasy team the best it can be. This will include Who to Add, Who to Drop, Matchups to Exploit, Sit/Start, Fantasy Fix, DFS, Fantasy Faceoff, and no fantasy content is complete without a weekly Mailbag!

If there’s anything else you’d like to see from us, or any fantasy questions you have before the season starts, leave a comment below!

With all that said, happy drafting!

Fantasy Faceoff

This series takes two similar players and compares them in a “versus” series to see who will be best for your fantasy team. From standard scoring to advanced stats, we help you make the tough decisions:

Connor McDavid Edmonton Oilers Nikita Kucherov Tampa Bay Lightning 2019-20 NHL Fantasy Guide

Fantasy Fresh Starts

There’s been lots of movement around the NHL this offseason. Some of those players appear to be on the verge of breaking out and having great seasons. Split up by division, here are some players to keep an eye on:

Prospects to Watch for Fantasy

Many up and comers in the NHL are poised to make an immediate impact as they hit the big league. They’ll help in keeper leagues, but can be a catalyst in any league. Here’s who we are keeping an eye on:

Best Fantasy Players by Position

As you get set for your fantasy draft, we’ve compiled lists by position to get you ready. The top-30 at each position are:

Fantasy Sleepers to Watch

Every season, there are players that surprise, seem to come out of nowhere, or are just ranked very low for what they bring. For that, we’ve got you covered as we take a look at some of the top sleep candidates:

More Fantasy Content


As mentioned, this page will be updated daily throughout the month. Keep checking back for more content, new features, and your daily fantasy fix!