Fantasy hockey top 10 rookie rankings

Celebrini, Hutson lead class; Michkov, Stankoven bouncing back

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By Fantasy Hockey Staff
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NHL.com ranks the top 10 rookies in standard fantasy hockey leagues for the rest of the 2024-25 season. For more fantasy coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy.

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TOP 10 ROOKIE RANKINGS

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. Macklin Celebrini, F, SJS
NHL.com rank: 61

2. Lane Hutson, D, MTL
NHL.com rank: 74

3. Dustin Wolf, G, CGY
NHL.com rank: 84

4. Matvei Michkov, F, PHI
NHL.com rank: 116

5. Logan Stankoven, F, CAR
NHL.com rank: 148

6. Will Smith, F, SJS
NHL.com rank: 171

8. Cutter Gauthier, F, ANA
NHL.com rank: 199

7. Mavrik Bourque, F, DAL
NHL.com rank: N/R

9. Marco Kasper, F, DET
NHL.com rank: N/R

10. Jiri Kulich, F, BUF
NHL.com rank: N/R

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