The NHL's Christmas break is upon us, so NHL.com has you covered with a big-picture update of the fantasy landscape.

The midway point of the 2016-17 NHL season (Game No. 615 of 1,230) falls on Jan. 9, but this three-day holiday hiatus is a perfect time to reflect on the sustainability of surprising standouts, identify players who can bounce back in the coming months and see where everyone stacks up in the grand scheme of things.

Below are top 200 fantasy player rankings based on expectations for the rest of the season. Value is quantified by line combinations, power-play usage, past category coverage and overall upside in standard formats. Fantasy owners should use these rankings as a basis for roster evaluation and potential transactions.