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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