The 2024-25 annual Top 200 Fantasy Hockey Players list was released this week, and many of you are likely wondering where Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby landed.
Based on his 2023-24 performance, it’s no surprise that Sid showed up as the Penguins' best player, despite his age. The captain has continued to defy time, avoiding any noticeable decline.
The NHL seems to agree, placing Crosby in the top 10 of their fantasy list. While some might argue he deserves an even higher spot, we’ll save that debate for another time.
If you’re curious about who ranked ahead of him, you can check out the top 10 players listed below.
Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
1. | Connor McDavid | EDM |
2. | Nathan MacKinnon | COL |
3. | Leon Draisaitl | EDM |
4. | Nikita Kucherov | TBL |
5. | Auston Matthews | TOR |
6. | David Pastrnak | BOS |
7. | Artemi Panarin | NYR |
8. | Mikko Rantanen | COL |
9. | Brady Tkachuk | OTT |
10. | Sidney Crosby | PIT |
Curious about which other Penguins players made the NHL's Top 200 Fantasy Hockey Players list? The NHL has made the entire list available on their website.
For more insights into the list, the NHL Fantasy on Ice podcast has uploaded a new episode where they share their thoughts on some of the featured players.
At 36 years old and in his 19th NHL season, Sidney Crosby delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 42 goals—the most since 2016-17—and amassing 94 points, a slight improvement from the previous season.
He played all 82 games for the second consecutive year. Crosby's impact was most evident during the final stretch, where he recorded 15 points in the last nine games, keeping the Penguins in the playoff race.
Additionally, Crosby achieved four significant milestones, including tying Wayne Gretzky's record for consecutive points-per-game seasons at 19.
The timing of Sid's contract extension with the Penguins remains uncertain, and the lack of movement on this front has raised some eyebrows, especially with recent rumors about Kris Letang potentially seeking a trade.
Still, Crosby remains a strong and reliable option for your 2024-25 fantasy hockey roster, as his status for this upcoming season remains unchanged.