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NHL Free Agency 2026: Fantasy Hockey Winners and Losers

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Several notable players are changing teams this offseason, creating new fantasy opportunities across the league. Brady Tkachuk's move to Florida pairs him with brother Matthew on a deep roster, while Jacob Markstrom returns to the Panthers after 18 years. Both players offer significant fantasy value in their new situations.

Jordan Kyrou lands in Washington looking to rebound from a down year in St. Louis, and Mason Mc Tavish gets a fresh start in St. Louis after struggling in Anaheim. William Eklund steps into a featured role in Ottawa, potentially replacing Tkachuk's production alongside Tim Stutzle.

Pavel Dorofeyev joins the Rangers with 70-point potential playing alongside Mika Zibanejad and Adam Fox on the top power play. JJ Peterka could hit 30 goals plus 40 assists with David Pastrnak in Boston. Simon Nemec finally gets a clear path to power-play minutes in Calgary's rebuild.

Valeri Nichushkin brings upside to Columbus but carries injury risk after appearing in just 72 games last season. Darren Raddysh's power-play production may decline in Toronto compared to Tampa Bay's elite unit. These moves reshape fantasy draft boards heading into 2026-27.