Fantasy hockey top 10 rookie rankings

Hutson, Celebrini lead class; Smith, Samoskevich, Bolduc trending up

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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. Lane Hutson, D, MTL
NHL.com fantasy rank: 44

2. Macklin Celebrini, F, SJS
NHL.com fantasy rank: 48

3. Dustin Wolf, G, CGY
NHL.com fantasy rank: 82

4. Will Smith, F, SJS
NHL.com fantasy rank: 142

5. Matvei Michkov, F, PHI
NHL.com fantasy rank: 143

6. Zack Bolduc, F, STL
NHL.com fantasy rank: 155

7. Mackie Samoskevich, F, FLA
NHL.com fantasy rank: 161

8. Cutter Gauthier, F, ANA
NHL.com fantasy rank: 174

9. Jackson Blake, F, CAR
NHL.com fantasy rank: 194

10. Ryan Leonard, F, WSH
NHL.com fantasy rank: 197

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