NHL.com ranks the top 10 rookies in standard fantasy hockey leagues for the 2025-26 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. Ivan Demidov , F, MTL

NHL.com fantasy rank: 112

2. Michael Misa , F, SJS

NHL.com fantasy rank: 146

3. Alexander Nikishin , D, CAR

NHL.com fantasy rank: 177

4. Jimmy Snuggerud , F, STL

NHL.com fantasy rank: 182

5. Ryan Leonard , F, WSH

NHL.com fantasy rank: 183

6. Zeev Buium , D, MIN

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