Outlook Macklin Celebrini
Celebrini cements top-tier fantasy status following 115-point breakout
Celebrini took the league by storm in his sophomore campaign, erupting for 45 goals, 70 assists, and 115 points across 82 games while averaging over 21 minutes of ice time. Anchoring San Jose's top line and top power-play unit, his elite volume (287 shots on goal) and expanding two-way responsibility have cemented his standing as an undisputed franchise cornerstone.
Entering his age-20 season with a fresh contract extension in hand, Celebrini carries an ADP inside the top five overall. Our season projection fully supports that draft capital, forecasting an identical 115 points (45 goals, 70 assists), 287 shots on goal, and 33 power-play points over another full 82-game campaign.
While repeating a 115-point output leaves little margin for shooting regression, his immense ice time and central power-play role create an exceptionally stable floor. With high shot generation and primary offensive touches locked down, Celebrini is a legitimate first-round anchor across all redraft formats.
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Outlook Nikita Kucherov
Kucherov remains an elite top-tier fantasy cornerstone after another dominant campaign
Fresh off retaining his spot as the NHL's premier winger, Nikita Kucherov enters his age-33 season as a bona fide top-tier fantasy asset. Coming off a dominant 136-point campaign in 2025, Kucherov continues to drive Tampa Bay's offense. With an ADP hovering around 3.2, fantasy managers view him as an essential first-round anchor whose vision and playmaking consistently dominate category and points formats alike.
Our models project another exceptional year, forecasting 44 goals, 86 assists, and 130 points alongside 38 power-play points over 76 contests. Even with a minor dip in shot volume down to 231 projected shots on goal, his unmatched high-danger passing and locked-in duties on the top power play ensure his offensive efficiency remains sustainable.
While entering his mid-30s introduces standard durability management over a full campaign, Kucherov has topped 120 points in three consecutive seasons. His floor remains as rock-solid as any forward in the league, making him fully worthy of his elite draft slot.
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