Fantasy spin: 2025 NHL Trade Deadline preview

Rantanen, Karlsson, Boeser players worth targeting before potential moves; podcast analysis

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By Fantasy Hockey Staff
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NHL.com identifies 10 players to target in fantasy hockey before potential moves leading up to the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline (3 p.m. ET on March 7). For more fantasy coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy.

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Mikko Rantanen, F, CAR
Current fantasy rank: 18
NOTE: Potential 2025 unrestricted free agent

Erik Karlsson, D, PIT
Current fantasy rank: 97
NOTE: Non-contending team

Ryan Donato, F, CHI
Current fantasy rank: 130
NOTE: Non-contending team; potential 2025 UFA

Jason Zucker, F, BUF
Current fantasy rank: 173
NOTE: Non-contending team; potential 2025 UFA

Dylan Cozens, F, BUF
Current fantasy rank: 159
NOTE: Non-contending team

Brock Nelson, F, NYI
Current fantasy rank: 165
NOTE: Potential 2025 UFA

Brock Boeser, F, VAN
Current fantasy rank: 207
NOTE: Potential 2025 UFA

Ryan O'Reilly, F, NSH
Current fantasy rank: 182
NOTE: Non-contending team

Kyle Palmieri, F, NYI
Current fantasy rank: 206
NOTE: Potential 2025 UFA

John Gibson, G, ANA
Current fantasy rank: 244
NOTE: Non-contending team

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