Which NHL team ranks first in Notable changes in 2025-26?

The Anaheim Ducks rank 1st with the highest Notable changes in the NHL, 56. The top three: Anaheim Ducks (56), New Jersey Devils (54), Philadelphia Flyers (54).

An Edgehalla feed of significant line, pair and power-play unit changes detected from shift charts after each game.

How do I use line changes in fantasy?

A forward promoted to the top line or PP1 often sees a jump in points before his ownership catches up. Check the Who Benefits tool after each change.

Deployment

Line Watch changes: NHL team rankings

All situations · 2025-26 regular season · Notable changes

Count of notable deployment changes this season: promotions, demotions and power-play unit moves.

In 2025-26, the Anaheim Ducks rank 1st in Notable changes (all situations) at 56, the highest mark in the NHL. The New York Rangers sit 32nd at 20. The league average is 39.

All 32 teams by Notable changes

Highest first. Each team links to Notable changes on its own stats page.

NHL teams ranked by Notable changes, 2025-26 regular season
Rk	Team	Notable changes
1	Anaheim DucksANA	56
2	New Jersey DevilsNJD	54
2	Philadelphia FlyersPHI	54
4	Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ	53
5	Buffalo SabresBUF	52
5	Seattle KrakenSEA	52
7	Carolina HurricanesCAR	50
7	Vancouver CanucksVAN	50
9	Los Angeles KingsLAK	48
9	Minnesota WildMIN	48
11	Florida PanthersFLA	45
12	Vegas Golden KnightsVGK	43
13	Montreal CanadiensMTL	42
13	Utah MammothUTA	42
15	Toronto Maple LeafsTOR	41
16	Colorado AvalancheCOL	39
17	St. Louis BluesSTL	38
17	Winnipeg JetsWPG	38
19	Calgary FlamesCGY	36
19	Ottawa SenatorsOTT	36
19	Tampa Bay LightningTBL	36
22	Chicago BlackhawksCHI	35
23	Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT	33
24	Detroit Red WingsDET	32
25	Edmonton OilersEDM	31
26	Boston BruinsBOS	30
27	Dallas StarsDAL	28
27	New York IslandersNYI	28
29	San Jose SharksSJS	24
30	Washington CapitalsWSH	22
31	Nashville PredatorsNSH	20
31	New York RangersNYR	20

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Centre line = league average, 39

How we calculate team Notable changes

After every game we compare each player's line, pair and PP unit with his recent baseline. Moves that clear a significance test are logged as notable Line Watch events.

Why it matters for fantasy hockey

Busy teams create waiver opportunities: each promotion is a chance to add a player before his new role shows in the box score. Who Benefits lists them.

How to read it

Higher means more reshuffling. It is neither good nor bad on its own; it is a signal to watch the team's lines closely.

Limitations

Injuries and call-ups drive many changes, so counts rise for teams with long injury lists.

Go deeper

On each team's pages, Notable changes also appears in the Line Watch section, linked from its row in Team analytics.

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FAQ

Which NHL team ranks first in Notable changes in 2025-26?: The Anaheim Ducks rank 1st with the highest Notable changes in the NHL, 56. The top three: Anaheim Ducks (56), New Jersey Devils (54), Philadelphia Flyers (54).
What is Line Watch?: An Edgehalla feed of significant line, pair and power-play unit changes detected from shift charts after each game.
How do I use line changes in fantasy?: A forward promoted to the top line or PP1 often sees a jump in points before his ownership catches up. Check the Who Benefits tool after each change.

Ranks are among the 32 current teams; 1st is the highest value. Regular season only, updated through the latest processed games.