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Connor McDavid tops fantasy hockey players list ahead of 2026-27 season

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 6:05 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Connor McDavid tops fantasy hockey players list ahead of 2026-27 season
Summary

Connor McDavid is ranked as the top fantasy hockey player for the 2026-27 season, followed by Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov. Macklin Celebrini is highlighted as a rising star after his impressive 115-point performance last season. Cale Makar remains the leading defenseman, and Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to be the first goalie selected in drafts. Changes to fantasy rankings may occur depending on player performances and injuries during training camps.

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  • •Connor McDavid leads the top 100 fantasy hockey players.
  • •Macklin Celebrini's performance in 2025-26 sets up a 'Big Five'.
  • •Cale Makar remains the top-ranked defenseman.
  • •Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to be the first goalie off the board.
  • •Mock drafts will be available soon as the season approaches.
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  • 6:05 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy hockey 2026-2027 top-rated players: Connor McDavid leads top 100, Macklin Celebrini rises
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Cale Makar anchors an elite group of defensemen, while Andrei Vasilevskiy leads the top options in goal

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