Zach Hyman is coming off by far his best season in the NHL, putting up 53 goals. That is the first time he’s reached the 50-goal mark in his NHL career. Hyman had 77 total points in 80 games.
Hyman was selected by the Florida Panthers in the 5th round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. However, the parties were unable to agree on a contract, and Hyman’s rights were traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Zach Hyman’s Career So Far
Zach Hyman made his NHL Debut in 2016 with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was eventually loaned back to the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
The 2016/2017 Season is when Zach Hyman earned his full-time spot in the NHL. Hyman assisted on Auston Matthews’ first-ever NHL goal.
In 2017, Hyman signed a four-year, $9 million contract extension with the Maple Leafs. In 2018-19, Hyman reached 20 goals for the first time in his career with 21 and 41 points.
Hyman was named an Alternate Captain before the 2020-21 season, being an RFA after that season. On July 28, 2021, Hyman signed a seven-year, $38.5 million contract with the Oilers. The Maple Leafs just couldn’t pay Hyman with so many big contracts like Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews.
Hyman had a career-best regular season with 27 goals, 27 assists, and 54 points with the Edmonton Oilers in his first season with the team.
In 2022-23, Zach Hyman crushed his numbers with 36 goals and 83 points in 78 games. This was the highest point total up to that point at 54, which was the 21-22 season.
Zach Hyman had 54 goals, and the Edmonton Oilers reached the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2006. They lost to the Florida Panthers in 7 games after coming back down 0-3 to force a 7th game.
Edmonton Oilers 2024-2025 Projected Lines
Line 1: (LW) Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – (C) Connor McDavid – (RW) Zach Hyman
Line 2: (LW) Jeff Skinner – (C) Leon Draisaitl – (RW) Viktor Arvidsson
Line 3: Mattias Janmark – (C) Adam Henrique – (RW) Connor Brown
Line 4: (LW) Vasily Podkolzin – (C) Derek Ryan – (RW) Corey Perry
Zach Hyman is also going to be on the top Powerplay unit with, Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor McDavid, and Evan Bouchard.
Final Thoughts
Zach Hyman is ranked 35th by ESPN’s Fantasy Hockey Rankings, teammates Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are in the top 10, and Star Defenseman Evan Bouchard is 30th, right above Zach Hyman.
35. Zach Hyman, Edm, RW8
36. Jake Oettinger, Dal, G4
37. Dylan Larkin, Det, C11
38. Quinn Hughes, Van, D10
39. Valeri Nichushkin, Col, RW9
40. Jack Hughes, NJ, C12
41. Morgan Rielly, Tor, D11
42. Charlie McAvoy, Bos, D12
43. Sebastian Aho, Car, C13
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