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pg.2 Top 150 Drafting Cheatsheet
pg.3 Positional Cheatsheets
- pg.3 Goalies
- pg.5 Centers
- pg.8 Left Wingers
- pg.10 Right Wingers
- pg.13 Defensemen
pg. 17 Goalies Profiles
pg. 24 Centers Profiles
pg. 37 Left Wingers Profiles
pg. 49 Right Wingers Profiles
pg. 62 Defensemen Profiles
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Rank Player TM POS
#1 S Crosby PIT C
#2 E Malkin PIT C
#3 H Lundqvist NYR G
#4 A Ovechkin WAS W
#5 S Stamkos TB C
#6 P Kane CHI W
#7 J Neal PIT W
#8 E Karlsson OTT D
#9 J Toews CHI C
#10 J Quick LA G
#11 C Perry ANA W
#12 C Giroux PHI C
#13 R Getzlaf ANA C
#14 C Kunitz PIT W
#15 D Sedin VAN W
#16 J Tavares NYI C
#17 R Nash NYR W
#18 T Rask BOS G
#19 T Hall EDM W
#20 H Sedin VAN C
#21 N Backstrom WAS C
#22 H Zetterberg DET W
#23 E Staal CAR C
#24 P Subban MON D
#25 P Datsyuk DET C
#26 C Anderson OTT G
#27 A Kopitar LA C
#28 E Kane WPG W
#29 P Rinne NAS G
#30 P Sharp CHI W
#31 J Spezza OTT C
#32 K Letang PIT D
#33 L Eriksson BOS W
#34 S Hartnell PHI W
#35 L Couture SJ C
#36 P Dupuis PIT W
#37 Z Chara BOS D
#38 P Kessel TOR W
#39 A Niemi SJ G
#40 M Lucic BOS W
#41 M Hossa CHI W
#42 T Seguin DAL C
#43 R Suter MIN D
#44 M St. Louis TB W
#45 Z Parise MIN W
#46 J Benn DAL W
#47 A Semin CAR W
#48 C Price MON G
#49 D Backes STL C
#50 J Howard DET G
Rank Player TM POS
#51 S Weber NAS D
#52 D Keith CHI D
#53 M Gaborik CLM W
#54 M Green WAS D
#55 B Ryan OTT W
#56 P Bergeron BOS C
#57 K Yandle PHO D
#58 D Doughty LA D
#59 M Moulson NYI W
#60 C Crawford CHI G
#61 J Pominville MIN W
#62 D Byfuglien WPG D
#63 T Vanek BUF W
#64 L Visnovsky NYI D
#65 M Pacioretty MON W
#66 B Seabrook CHI D
#67 S Bobrovsky CLM G
#68 P Martin PIT D
#69 B Marchand BOS W
#70 D Stepan NYR C
#71 J Voracek PHI W
#72 D Phaneuf TOR D
#73 J van Riemsdyk TOR W
#74 A Pietrangelo STL D
#75 J Muzzin LA D
#76 R Kesler VAN C
#77 J Tlusty CAR W
#78 K Bieksa VAN D
#79 A Burrows VAN W
#80 J Williams LA W
#81 C Ward CAR G
#82 N Kronwall DET D
#83 R McDonagh NYR D
#84 W Simmonds PHI W
#85 M Fleury PIT G
#86 M Koivu MIN C
#87 G Landeskog COL W
#88 M Staal NYR D
#89 R Luongo VAN G
#90 D Krejci BOS C
#91 A Galchenyuk MON W
#92 O Ekman-Larsson PHO D
#93 N Kadri TOR C
#94 J Carter LA W
#95 J Halak STL G
#96 D Perron EDM W
#97 R Vrbata PHO W
#98 K Lehtonen DAL G
#99 D Seidenberg BOS D
#100 V Lecavalier PHI C
Rank Player TM POS
#101 S Downie COL W
#102 P Marleau SJ W
#103 J Hiller ANA G
#104 B Saad CHI W
#105 J Carlson WAS D
#106 M Smith PHO G
#107 M Del Zotto NYR D
#108 M Michalek OTT W
#109 D Clarkson TOR W
#110 F Beauchemin ANA D
#111 J Bernier TOR G
#112 M Richards LA C
#113 P Parenteau COL W
#114 B Richards NYR C
#115 J Thornton SJ C
#116 P Wiercioch OTT D
#117 D Hamilton BOS D
#118 B Holtby WAS G
#119 B Bickell CHI W
#120 D Brown LA W
#121 J Staal CAR C
#122 J Franzen DET W
#123 R Whitney DAL W
#124 K Timonen PHI D
#125 C Stewart STL W
#126 M Ribeiro PHO C
#127 C Schneider NJ G
#128 R Nugent-Hopkins EDM C
#129 J Eberle EDM W
#130 A Markov MON D
#131 S Voynov LA D
#132 J Garrison VAN D
#133 J Iginla BOS W
#134 K Shattenkirk STL D
#135 N Backstrom MIN G
#136 K Turris OTT C
#137 J Silfverberg ANA W
#138 A Edler VAN D
#139 J Pavelski SJ W
#140 R O'Reilly COL W
#141 S Weiss DET C
#142 A Ladd WPG W
#143 S Gagner EDM C
#144 V Hedman TB D
#145 R Miller BUF G
#146 B Schenn PHI W
#147 N Yakupov EDM W
#148 D Boyle SJ D
#149 O Pavelec WPG G
#150 B Dubinsky CLM C
Projections for Goalies - Rotoworld.com
Rk Player Pos Tm G GA Saves GAA SV% W L OTL SHO FP FFF
1 Henrik Lundqvist G NYR 64 129 1383 2.02 .915 38 21 5 8 665 1
2 Jonathan Quick G LA 60 123 1314 2.05 .914 35 18 7 9 642 2
3 Tuukka Rask G BOS 70 152 1540 2.17 .910 42 21 7 8 597 3
4 Sergei Bobrovsky G CLM 65 133 1461 2.05 .917 33 25 7 7 642 4
5 Pekka Rinne G NAS 70 141 1496 2.01 .914 35 28 7 5 612 5
6 Craig Anderson G OTT 57 112 1135 1.96 .910 28 19 3 7 570 6
7 Antti Niemi G SJ 65 143 1432 2.20 .909 39 20 6 8 565 7
8 Carey Price G MON 61 129 1383 2.11 .915 34 23 4 6 602 8
9 Corey Crawford G CHI 60 136 1435 2.27 .913 38 17 5 6 562 9
10 Jaroslav Halak G STL 46 101 1140 2.20 .919 29 14 3 6 595 15
11 Mike Smith G PHO 55 124 1288 2.25 .912 31 20 4 6 522 17
12 Jimmy Howard G DET 57 132 1357 2.32 .911 32 20 5 6 500 34
13 Jonathan Bernier G TOR 51 114 1276 2.24 .918 30 17 4 5 570 45
14 Evgeni Nabokov G NYI 52 114 1222 2.19 .915 30 18 4 4 542 48
15 Cam Ward G CAR 56 129 1288 2.30 .909 30 20 6 5 465 96
16 Roberto Luongo G VAN 60 140 1413 2.33 .910 32 22 4 5 477 97
17 Niklas Backstrom G MIN 50 111 1133 2.22 .911 28 17 5 4 485 111
18 Jonas Hiller G ANA 55 130 1389 2.36 .914 31 19 6 5 505 156
19 Marc-Andre Fleury G PIT 56 136 1254 2.43 .902 35 16 4 4 377 333
20 Cory Schneider G NJ 43 97 1014 2.26 .913 20 17 4 4 455 582
21 Ondrej Pavelec G WPG 53 123 1309 2.32 .914 26 23 4 3 470 615
22 Brian Elliott G STL 36 80 832 2.22 .912 18 12 4 4 445 627
23 Ray Emery G PHI 48 114 1142 2.38 .909 25 17 6 4 412 637
24 Tim Thomas G FLA 50 122 1226 2.44 .909 23 22 5 4 385 646
25 Braden Holtby G WAS 49 118 1101 2.41 .903 28 24 3 2 337 647
26 Kari Lehtonen G DAL 58 144 1475 2.48 .911 25 26 6 4 405 648
27 Martin Brodeur G NJ 43 103 1027 2.40 .909 19 19 3 3 365 649
28 Devan Dubnyk G EDM 59 147 1335 2.49 .901 27 27 5 3 302 650
29 Ben Bishop G TB 47 120 1178 2.55 .908 22 20 5 4 342 651
30 Ryan Miller G BUF 56 144 1397 2.57 .907 25 24 7 3 332 652
31 Steve Mason G PHI 36 104 977 2.89 .904 14 17 3 2 157 653
32 Joey MacDonald G CAL 37 106 974 2.86 .902 13 16 6 1 130 654
33 Semyon Varlamov G COL 58 172 1568 2.97 .901 22 29 7 3 157 655
34 Karri Ramo G CAL 48 140 1287 2.92 .902 17 26 4 1 135 656
35 Robin Lehner G OTT 34 72 769 2.12 .914 17 14 1 3 475 N/A
36 Viktor Fasth G ANA 30 69 739 2.30 .915 16 9 2 3 435 N/A
37 Anton Khudobin G CAR 26 59 587 2.27 .909 11 10 3 2 347 N/A
38 Tomas Vokoun G PIT 19 46 474 2.42 .912 11 6 2 2 340 N/A
39 Al Montoya G WPG 30 72 729 2.40 .910 12 15 2 1 320 N/A
40 James Reimer G TOR 33 82 814 2.48 .908 15 14 2 3 315 N/A
41 Ben Scrivens G LA 25 56 537 2.24 .906 11 9 2 1 315 N/A
42 Alex Stalock G SJ 19 46 474 2.42 .912 8 8 1 1 315 N/A
43 Michal Neuvirth G WAS 34 79 761 2.32 .906 10 13 4 2 300 N/A
44 Jhonas Enroth G BUF 30 69 671 2.30 .907 8 12 6 1 295 N/A
45 Thomas Greiss G PHO 29 70 677 2.41 .906 12 14 3 2 287 N/A
46 Anders Lindback G TB 25 60 584 2.40 .907 10 11 3 1 280 N/A
47 Nikolai Khabibulin G CHI 25 58 535 2.32 .902 14 5 3 1 270 N/A
48 Josh Harding G MIN 24 57 538 2.38 .904 12 11 3 1 267 N/A
49 Eddie Lack G VAN 25 59 550 2.36 .903 12 12 0 1 260 N/A
50 Kevin Poulin G NYI 26 65 626 2.50 .906 10 9 5 1 245 N/A
51 Jean-Sebastien Giguere G COL 27 73 739 2.70 .910 9 12 3 1 230 N/A
52 Curtis McElhinney G CLM 19 47 446 2.47 .905 7 7 3 1 227 N/A
53 Martin Biron G NYR 20 52 509 2.60 .907 9 8 1 1 225 N/A
54 Petr Mrazek G DET 4 10 100 2.50 .909 2 2 0 0 225 N/A
55 Chad Johnson G BOS 14 35 336 2.50 .906 6 4 2 0 215 N/A
56 Dan Ellis G DAL 26 68 639 2.62 .904 10 10 1 1 195 N/A
57 Jeff Zatkoff G PIT 10 27 268 2.70 .908 4 3 1 0 175 N/A
58 Jonas Gustavsson G DET 23 61 557 2.65 .901 9 9 3 1 152 N/A
59 Jacob Markstrom G FLA 33 91 824 2.76 .901 12 16 3 1 140 N/A
60 Peter Budaj G MON 24 64 566 2.67 .898 9 9 3 2 127 N/A
61 Anders Nilsson G NYI 7 19 179 2.71 .904 2 3 1 0 122 N/A
62 Carter Hutton G NAS 15 40 347 2.67 .897 5 6 1 0 77 N/A
63 Jason LaBarbera G EDM 20 58 515 2.90 .899 7 8 4 0 50 N/A
64 Scott Clemmensen G FLA 2 6 55 3.00 .902 0 1 0 0 20 N/A
Projections for Goalies - Rotoworld.com
Rk Player Pos Tm G GA Saves GAA SV% W L OTL SHO FP FFF
65 Tobias Stephen G DAL 1 3 25 3.00 .893 0 1 0 0 -70 N/A
Projections for Centers - Rotoworld.com
Rk Player Pos Tm G Goal Ass SOG PPG Pts PPP +/- Pen GWG SHG ATOI FP FFF
1 Sidney Crosby C PIT 74 48 70 260 14 118 33 42 36 6 0 21 725 10
2 Evgeni Malkin C PIT 76 49 59 247 17 108 33 27 86 8 0 20 670 12
3 Steve Stamkos C TB 82 61 51 296 18 112 37 2 60 10 1 22 530 13
4 Jonathan Toews C CHI 82 32 56 273 10 88 23 36 52 4 2 20 594 14
5 John Tavares C NYI 82 42 52 309 13 94 31 6 32 7 0 21 444 20
6 Eric Staal C CAR 81 36 47 271 10 83 24 9 94 7 1 21 489 24
7 Claude Giroux C PHI 80 33 69 207 11 102 35 3 40 6 0 21 471 27
8 Anze Kopitar C LA 81 31 56 177 7 87 27 19 30 5 2 20 479 38
9 Henrik Sedin C VAN 82 27 66 128 4 93 21 27 40 3 1 19 555 39
10 Pavel Datsyuk C DET 80 23 55 193 7 78 23 31 22 4 3 20 493 41
11 Jason Spezza C OTT 79 33 48 214 11 81 28 7 56 4 0 19 426 43
12 Nicklas Backstrom C WAS 82 27 68 142 6 95 24 14 36 4 0 20 493 47
13 Ryan Getzlaf C ANA 78 25 58 172 7 83 16 17 72 4 4 20 503 50
14 Patrice Bergeron C BOS 75 19 40 229 4 59 11 36 36 3 1 19 459 56
15 Logan Couture C SJ 82 33 39 259 11 72 20 14 12 7 0 18 372 57
16 Jordan Staal C CAR 81 24 37 224 7 61 25 7 66 5 2 21 358 61
17 David Backes C STL 82 22 36 168 7 58 18 12 119 4 0 19 434 62
18 Mikko Koivu C MIN 80 22 53 196 6 75 23 7 46 4 0 21 390 65
19 Ryan Kesler C VAN 81 25 40 197 9 65 17 7 76 4 0 19 386 71
20 Tyler Seguin C DAL 82 31 39 166 7 70 23 4 42 6 0 19 350 76
21 Brandon Dubinsky C CLM 75 22 36 137 7 58 14 5 131 5 1 19 414 79
22 Brad Richards C NYR 80 26 33 197 7 59 20 10 36 3 0 18 329 85
23 Mike Ribeiro C PHO 82 20 49 170 6 69 21 4 46 4 0 18 351 86
24 Nazem Kadri C TOR 80 24 40 188 7 64 17 10 41 3 0 18 355 89
25 Derek Stepan C NYR 74 27 32 156 7 59 20 19 22 6 0 21 357 91
26 Vincent Lecavalier C PHI 80 30 34 157 9 64 19 6 57 4 0 18 354 93
27 Mike Richards C LA 82 22 45 153 4 67 16 3 75 3 0 16 373 99
28 Matt Duchene C COL 82 33 46 236 10 79 22 -16 26 6 0 21 267 100
29 David Krejci C BOS 71 21 47 145 6 68 17 13 32 4 2 19 375 101
30 Joe Thornton C SJ 82 18 47 136 2 65 18 9 52 2 0 18 367 108
31 Kyle Turris C OTT 76 27 35 201 7 62 14 6 44 3 0 18 330 109
32 Tomas Plekanec C MON 77 19 35 221 4 54 16 7 42 3 0 17 301 112
33 Stephen Weiss C DET 77 26 34 161 7 60 14 7 60 5 0 17 347 113
34 Steve Ott C BUF 82 20 25 122 4 45 5 -1 171 2 0 18 380 127
35 Antoine Vermette C PHO 80 19 32 151 7 51 17 1 62 4 0 18 283 134
36 David Desharnais C MON 80 14 43 166 1 57 15 3 40 2 0 17 291 135
37 Derek Roy C STL 80 21 36 142 4 57 11 4 60 3 0 18 320 137
38 Lars Eller C MON 71 15 36 105 4 51 11 10 80 3 0 15 350 139
39 Bryan Little C WPG 82 19 38 133 5 57 14 9 22 3 0 20 299 149
40 Mikhail Grabovski C WAS 79 19 32 144 3 51 12 1 58 3 0 18 278 158
41 Martin Hanzal C PHO 72 16 27 184 3 43 6 7 56 2 0 19 274 165
42 Cody Hodgson C BUF 80 26 29 191 4 55 11 -12 58 3 1 18 229 166
43 Andrew Shaw C CHI 81 16 19 163 3 35 9 10 65 1 1 15 268 167
44 Frans Nielsen C NYI 82 21 32 154 6 53 14 2 20 4 1 18 246 169
45 Mike Fisher C NAS 74 22 27 133 3 49 8 3 62 4 0 19 285 174
46 Nathan MacKinnon C COL 75 20 37 154 4 57 14 -11 50 4 0 15 233 183
47 Colin Wilson C NAS 82 19 32 107 6 51 18 3 22 4 0 17 245 187
48 Derick Brassard C NYR 79 14 31 160 3 45 12 7 24 3 0 16 243 188
49 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins C EDM 63 21 37 142 5 58 14 -3 20 3 0 19 241 189
50 Sam Gagner C EDM 62 20 33 154 4 53 14 -6 24 4 0 19 210 207
51 Joshua Bailey C NYI 71 22 28 143 6 50 9 5 18 3 0 16 246 209
52 Travis Zajac C NJ 82 21 34 140 7 55 13 -10 42 3 0 20 220 212
53 Aleksander Barkov C FLA 75 22 32 142 6 54 13 -12 50 4 0 16 216 213
54 Tyler Bozak C TOR 82 18 33 108 4 51 11 7 14 2 1 20 255 217
55 Patrik Berglund C STL 81 21 29 120 3 50 10 4 22 3 3 17 246 219
56 Charlie Coyle C MIN 74 16 19 133 3 35 9 6 54 2 0 15 234 220
57 Jonathan Huberdeau C FLA 82 27 31 187 4 58 10 -18 34 5 0 18 182 222
58 David Legwand C NAS 82 21 31 116 4 52 11 -3 36 4 0 18 236 224
59 Alex Killorn C TB 80 16 27 168 4 43 8 -2 36 1 0 17 205 231
60 Mikael Granlund C MIN 78 14 33 114 2 47 11 4 18 4 0 16 229 235
61 Valtteri Filppula C TB 79 17 31 144 2 48 7 -4 40 3 0 17 220 238
62 Kyle Brodziak C MIN 81 19 24 169 2 43 5 -3 40 2 0 17 205 246
63 Mikael Backlund C CAL 70 13 31 166 4 44 10 -14 60 2 0 16 178 249
64 Artem Anisimov C CLM 76 16 30 147 2 46 9 -4 28 1 0 17 197 252
65 Mathieu Perreault C ANA 72 13 27 106 1 40 5 9 36 2 0 14 248 260
66 Cody Eakin C DAL 80 23 27 102 4 50 8 2 14 3 0 15 226 262
67 Adam Henrique C NJ 77 19 29 125 4 48 10 -8 38 3 3 18 197 263
68 Matt Hendricks C NAS 73 9 14 94 1 23 5 2 116 0 0 13 241 271
69 Jarret Stoll C LA 76 12 30 108 2 42 6 3 42 1 2 16 233 273
70 Ryan Johansen C CLM 70 18 24 149 3 42 9 -11 52 3 0 16 175 275
71 Paul Stastny C COL 80 16 26 186 4 42 10 -12 30 2 0 20 144 277
72 Rich Peverley C DAL 70 13 24 141 3 37 6 2 38 2 0 17 203 278
73 Shawn Horcoff C DAL 70 17 18 91 2 35 6 6 54 2 0 17 234 279
74 Matthew Stajan C CAL 70 13 30 101 3 43 9 -2 43 1 0 17 213 287
75 Mark Scheifele C WPG 72 18 22 138 4 40 8 -5 40 2 0 15 183 292
76 Olli Jokinen C WPG 76 18 30 146 7 48 15 -18 26 2 0 17 133 297
77 Drew Shore C FLA 76 10 29 169 3 39 10 -8 26 0 0 16 147 301
78 Nick Bonino C ANA 58 17 26 70 2 43 9 5 22 1 1 16 223 302
79 Sean Monahan C CAL 70 16 28 132 4 44 11 -15 44 3 0 15 153 313
80 Dominic Moore C NYR 75 8 17 130 0 25 0 7 64 1 2 15 211 322
81 Sean Couturier C PHI 80 14 27 118 0 41 2 2 26 2 2 16 205 329
82 Jordan Schroeder C VAN 73 14 19 90 2 33 8 4 29 2 0 14 186 332
83 Michal Handzus C CHI 73 14 17 81 2 31 3 10 36 1 1 13 217 339
84 Zack Smith C OTT 74 7 18 141 0 25 0 -3 86 1 0 15 188 340
85 Vernon Fiddler C DAL 77 8 19 90 0 27 0 1 88 0 1 11 218 360
86 Zenon Konopka C MIN 65 1 3 30 0 4 0 -3 204 0 0 8 245 367
87 Dave Bolland C TOR 80 14 14 112 0 28 1 -3 67 1 1 18 177 371
88 Marcus Kruger C CHI 82 7 18 93 1 25 2 8 46 1 0 14 195 372
89 Shawn Matthias C FLA 82 18 18 205 0 36 0 -14 30 2 2 15 110 378
90 Brandon Sutter C PIT 82 13 19 112 0 32 0 6 24 0 1 16 186 379
91 Maxime Talbot C PHI 76 14 14 86 0 28 1 6 44 0 1 15 194 384
92 Gregory Campbell C BOS 82 7 9 90 1 16 1 2 96 0 1 14 189 385
93 Elias Lindholm C CAR 73 13 22 108 2 35 4 -6 40 0 0 17 158 393
94 Kyle Chipchura C PHO 79 7 15 72 0 22 0 1 93 0 1 10 204 395
95 Paul Gaustad C NAS 71 8 13 93 0 21 1 -3 93 1 0 15 180 396
96 Mikhail Grigorenko C BUF 68 14 24 93 3 38 9 -6 12 3 0 13 136 404
97 Saku Koivu C ANA 73 10 22 87 1 32 3 3 28 2 1 17 176 409
98 Craig Smith C NAS 76 10 18 141 1 28 2 -7 50 1 0 14 137 410
99 Ryan Carter C NJ 78 10 21 107 0 31 2 -8 62 0 0 13 158 420
100 Joakim Andersson C DET 58 12 16 101 2 28 5 2 18 1 0 14 143 425
101 Andrew Desjardins C SJ 74 3 13 87 0 16 0 -3 107 0 0 10 177 427
102 Chris Kelly C BOS 66 9 15 88 2 24 3 3 40 2 0 15 159 432
103 Andrei Loktionov C NJ 73 14 17 137 3 31 6 -9 14 1 0 17 95 443
104 John Mitchell C COL 76 7 16 113 0 23 0 3 38 1 1 17 152 444
105 Ryan Strome C NYI 38 9 13 79 2 22 4 4 32 0 0 19 146 454
106 Casey Cizikas C NYI 63 12 17 70 0 29 1 2 34 0 0 12 166 457
107 Marcel Goc C FLA 63 14 20 136 0 34 0 -10 24 2 0 19 114 465
108 Maxim Lapierre C STL 82 7 9 107 0 16 0 3 47 0 0 12 135 469
109 Ryan Garbutt C DAL 66 6 13 87 0 19 0 0 60 0 0 13 148 472
110 Brian Boyle C NYR 76 7 9 118 0 16 0 -3 59 0 0 14 119 476
111 Derek MacKenzie C CLM 76 6 11 79 0 17 1 1 60 0 1 11 145 477
112 Stephane Da Costa C OTT 65 12 14 86 0 26 2 -2 32 2 0 16 132 479
113 Nate Thompson C TB 76 10 13 97 0 23 0 3 25 0 0 14 137 480
114 Jay McClement C TOR 76 10 11 82 0 21 0 2 33 0 1 15 133 500
115 Boyd Gordon C EDM 82 7 18 106 0 25 0 -3 20 0 2 15 109 519
116 Jordan Nolan C LA 77 3 6 36 0 9 0 -2 90 0 0 8 134 540
117 Darren Helm C DET 47 5 10 93 0 15 0 -3 40 0 0 14 93 544
118 James Wright C WPG 69 5 7 66 1 12 2 -9 72 0 0 12 89 554
119 Joe Vitale C PIT 61 5 14 50 0 19 0 -3 46 0 0 10 116 557
120 Nick Bjugstad C FLA 65 9 14 117 1 23 2 -15 22 1 0 15 43 564
121 Kevin Porter C BUF 60 7 11 77 0 18 0 -4 28 0 0 14 85 565
122 Tomas Hertl C SJ 44 7 16 63 0 23 0 -1 10 0 0 13 99 567
123 Joe Colborne C CAL 65 8 14 91 0 22 0 -12 32 0 0 15 66 579
124 Jean-Gabriel Pageau C OTT 39 5 10 51 0 15 0 3 20 0 0 10 99 581
125 Torrey Mitchell C MIN 72 7 7 68 0 14 0 -4 37 0 0 11 80 583
126 Jim Slater C WPG 61 10 9 8 0 19 0 -8 67 0 0 11 116 585
127 Colin Fraser C LA 67 3 7 46 0 10 0 -1 47 0 0 9 91 590
128 Jay Beagle C WAS 81 6 7 94 0 13 0 -6 26 0 0 16 53 591
129 Peter Regin C NYI 45 7 8 59 0 15 0 1 12 0 0 13 79 594
130 Peter Holland C ANA 37 7 9 55 0 16 2 -4 20 0 0 13 68 597
131 Dustin Jeffrey C PIT 48 4 8 57 0 12 0 2 10 0 0 11 70 610
132 Scott Gomez C FLA 70 4 19 96 0 23 3 -19 16 0 0 15 16 616
133 Jacob Josefson C NJ 62 7 9 73 0 16 1 -17 18 0 0 13 0 639
134 Brad Malone C COL 40 3 5 47 0 8 0 -10 20 0 0 12 6 644
135 Cody Bass C CLM 32 0 4 16 0 4 0 -2 75 0 0 8 96 N/A
136 Mike Santorelli C VAN 31 4 3 41 0 7 0 4 30 0 0 15 84 N/A
137 Jesse Winchester C FLA 20 1 3 62 0 4 0 -4 22 0 0 12 22 N/A
138 Brock Nelson C NYI 14 1 3 18 0 4 0 -2 10 0 0 14 18 N/A
139 Mark Arcobello C EDM 10 1 2 11 0 3 0 -2 10 0 0 12 14 N/A
140 Chris Brown C PHO 4 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 8 8 N/A
Projections for Left Wingers - Rotoworld.com
1 Daniel Sedin W VAN 82 44 50 253 17 94 31 17 28 7 0 19 494 18
2 Chris Kunitz W PIT 82 30 40 189 14 70 24 40 75 5 0 18 570 21
3 Taylor Hall W EDM 76 42 49 236 12 91 28 8 61 7 0 19 477 25
4 Evander Kane W WPG 82 35 33 318 13 68 21 -1 126 7 0 20 418 30
5 Henrik Zetterberg W DET 78 26 53 306 9 79 26 13 32 4 0 21 419 31
6 Patrick Sharp W CHI 76 32 38 261 12 70 23 24 42 4 0 19 450 32
7 Zach Parise W MIN 82 37 40 314 10 77 24 9 32 6 0 21 391 33
8 Scott Hartnell W PHI 80 27 36 197 12 63 19 7 165 4 0 16 485 42
9 Max Pacioretty W MON 77 36 29 301 5 65 16 14 52 4 0 17 392 49
10 Milan Lucic W BOS 80 29 27 136 8 56 15 27 129 5 0 17 513 51
11 Matt Moulson W NYI 82 32 44 266 9 76 25 3 10 6 0 19 331 60
12 Jamie Benn W DAL 82 32 40 197 10 72 19 3 80 5 1 20 399 64
13 Patrick Marleau W SJ 82 31 40 271 9 71 22 1 30 0 0 19 325 66
14 Thomas Vanek W BUF 77 36 32 247 14 68 21 3 38 5 0 19 332 67
15 Alexander Steen W STL 82 22 33 274 7 55 19 12 42 3 0 19 330 68
16 Gabriel Landeskog W COL 82 27 32 258 8 59 18 4 60 5 4 20 328 72
17 Joffrey Lupul W TOR 76 25 41 207 9 66 16 4 64 3 0 18 360 77
18 Milan Michalek W OTT 74 26 35 179 7 61 19 10 52 3 0 18 356 80
19 James van Riemsdyk W TOR 82 31 31 242 10 62 17 3 42 4 0 19 313 81
20 Brad Marchand W BOS 78 21 24 158 5 45 11 33 56 3 0 17 412 87
21 Alex Galchenyuk W MON 80 24 36 207 7 60 14 10 40 4 0 14 338 103
22 Andrew Ladd W WPG 82 32 36 196 8 68 12 6 40 5 0 20 350 105
23 Jiri Tlusty W CAR 82 26 33 212 6 59 18 7 30 4 0 18 307 106
24 Jeff Skinner W CAR 72 28 30 288 12 58 20 -14 56 5 0 18 229 107
25 Patrik Elias W NJ 82 24 35 271 9 59 15 -6 54 6 0 19 270 110
26 Ryan O'Reilly W COL 80 21 40 185 5 61 15 7 40 5 2 19 327 114
27 David Perron W EDM 82 21 30 179 5 51 15 10 60 4 0 18 326 115
28 Ray Whitney W DAL 73 22 41 138 5 63 21 3 33 4 0 18 306 122
29 Brandon Saad W CHI 77 23 27 170 4 50 9 22 22 3 0 16 336 126
30 Jakob Silfverberg W ANA 76 22 33 150 7 55 17 7 36 3 0 18 298 128
31 Brooks Laich W WAS 81 23 29 147 6 52 9 9 67 4 0 17 333 132
32 Bryan Bickell W CHI 82 20 33 128 4 53 6 18 43 2 0 15 353 144
33 Carl Hagelin W NYR 81 17 27 227 2 44 6 14 28 1 0 17 279 145
34 Brandon Prust W MON 80 7 15 82 3 22 5 6 214 1 0 14 374 148
35 Michael Grabner W NYI 80 29 19 206 5 48 8 8 22 3 0 15 258 152
36 Tomas Fleischmann W FLA 82 24 38 217 6 62 15 -16 28 4 0 19 201 160
37 Mikkel Boedker W PHO 82 23 31 144 6 54 15 1 28 3 0 18 254 162
38 Ryane Clowe W NJ 72 17 29 149 4 46 9 -12 117 2 0 18 264 175
39 Marcus Johansson W WAS 68 26 34 87 6 60 13 7 14 4 0 14 291 179
40 Viktor Stalberg W NAS 67 20 24 137 6 44 14 4 40 0 0 17 244 184
41 Brenden Morrow W STL 73 17 19 129 4 36 7 10 72 0 0 15 280 192
42 Mats Zuccarello W NYR 75 18 20 136 2 38 9 12 38 3 0 15 257 201
43 Mason Raymond W TOR 76 19 23 153 3 42 8 6 40 1 1 16 246 204
44 R.J. Umberger W CLM 82 21 30 167 4 51 7 1 28 3 0 18 242 205
45 Dustin Penner W ANA 73 16 19 99 3 35 6 6 96 2 0 16 285 214
46 Tyler Ennis W BUF 80 21 37 181 7 58 14 -18 30 4 0 18 178 216
47 Antoine Roussel W DAL 78 12 16 118 0 28 1 -3 161 0 0 10 290 218
48 Clarke MacArthur W OTT 75 17 27 146 2 44 7 3 40 2 0 15 239 223
49 Cody McLeod W COL 81 12 10 116 2 22 3 2 144 1 0 12 270 226
50 Mark Letestu W CLM 80 20 27 126 2 47 7 6 26 2 0 17 249 227
51 Rene Bourque W MON 69 16 19 150 4 35 6 3 65 2 0 17 233 228
52 Nick Foligno W CLM 77 12 27 151 2 39 6 5 48 1 0 16 238 230
53 Magnus Paajarvi W STL 76 18 26 159 2 44 3 4 26 2 0 15 227 247
54 Matt Cullen W NAS 80 9 24 140 3 33 10 7 30 0 0 16 203 251
55 Sven Baertschi W CAL 80 23 27 157 7 50 12 -14 28 4 0 16 163 254
56 Jussi Jokinen W PIT 80 14 24 116 1 38 4 6 48 0 0 15 239 264
57 Colin Greening W OTT 81 17 24 114 3 41 5 4 41 2 0 15 233 266
58 Ryan Smyth W EDM 74 10 22 147 2 32 7 -3 70 1 0 14 197 267
59 Curtis Glencross W CAL 80 20 24 179 4 44 8 -10 30 0 0 18 162 270
60 Daniel Carcillo W LA 66 2 9 92 0 11 1 4 167 0 0 1 264 272
61 Cory Conacher W OTT 81 16 27 122 2 43 4 3 36 1 0 14 230 276
62 Jason Chimera W WAS 80 11 16 155 0 27 0 2 86 1 1 13 221 280
63 Ryan Malone W TB 71 14 21 108 4 35 7 -1 67 1 0 16 215 282
64 Daniel Cleary W DET 76 19 21 129 0 40 0 7 30 2 1 15 231 299
65 Matt Frattin W LA 74 16 17 145 2 33 3 3 40 3 0 15 195 304
66 Benoit Pouliot W NYR 63 13 20 122 2 33 7 5 30 1 0 14 193 305
67 Jaden Schwartz W STL 81 19 23 94 3 42 4 6 24 3 0 15 226 308
68 Matt Cooke W MIN 71 13 17 122 0 30 2 3 64 0 0 15 211 315
69 Frazer McLaren W TOR 72 3 3 47 0 6 0 1 197 0 0 6 265 317
70 Nathan Gerbe W CAR 75 17 23 149 2 40 6 -5 24 2 0 15 163 320
71 Boone Jenner W CLM 63 13 18 102 2 31 7 -1 60 2 0 16 191 321
72 Matt Beleskey W ANA 65 14 10 82 1 24 4 2 87 1 0 12 210 328
73 Kyle Clifford W LA 81 8 15 102 0 23 0 2 97 1 0 11 218 335
74 Lauri Korpikoski W PHO 75 18 22 134 3 40 4 -4 26 0 2 17 171 336
75 Tomas Kopecky W FLA 80 12 27 153 2 39 6 -15 52 1 0 18 143 347
76 Jamie McGinn W COL 80 14 17 204 2 31 3 -12 44 1 0 17 116 351
77 Gabriel Bourque W NAS 73 16 19 112 2 35 4 4 16 0 0 16 179 361
78 Joel Ward W WAS 68 11 15 127 0 26 0 9 36 1 0 16 192 362
79 Carl Soderberg W BOS 52 13 17 81 0 30 2 7 46 1 0 15 210 365
80 David Booth W VAN 47 13 13 109 2 26 3 7 26 1 0 13 170 377
81 Matt Calvert W CLM 76 15 14 130 1 29 3 -14 82 2 0 14 144 380
82 Mike Brown W EDM 80 2 2 49 0 4 0 -1 171 0 0 9 216 390
83 Tom Pyatt W TB 74 14 15 117 0 29 0 3 34 0 0 14 171 394
84 David Jones W CAL 72 15 17 136 3 32 7 -10 30 2 0 15 114 397
85 Vladimir Sobotka W STL 82 10 17 116 0 27 0 -2 59 1 0 15 168 403
86 Marcus Foligno W BUF 82 9 18 111 2 27 3 -12 86 1 0 14 151 407
87 Dwight King W LA 82 9 16 114 0 25 3 2 37 1 0 13 154 408
88 Jordin Tootoo W DET 59 4 12 66 0 16 0 0 114 0 0 10 200 416
89 Daniel Winnik W ANA 82 7 17 158 0 24 0 2 24 0 0 17 134 423
90 Blake Comeau W CLM 66 13 19 72 2 32 4 -3 36 1 0 12 156 445
91 Matt Kassian W OTT 60 2 1 37 0 3 0 -2 161 0 0 7 195 446
92 Sean Bergenheim W FLA 76 13 16 139 3 29 5 -14 38 1 0 14 91 451
93 Nino Niederreiter W MIN 63 14 10 118 2 24 3 -3 30 0 0 15 117 455
94 Rob Klinkhammer W PHO 60 9 16 94 0 25 0 4 22 1 0 12 146 471
95 Rostislav Olesz W NJ 71 9 17 126 1 26 2 -8 36 0 0 16 107 473
96 Tom Sestito W VAN 69 1 1 46 0 2 0 -4 147 0 0 8 164 483
97 Daniel Paille W BOS 76 7 13 103 0 20 0 6 18 0 1 13 131 488
98 Eric Nystrom W NAS 70 12 8 97 2 20 2 -3 40 0 0 14 113 491
99 Zac Rinaldo W PHI 47 2 5 22 0 7 0 -1 127 0 0 8 175 496
100 Todd Bertuzzi W DET 52 6 14 67 1 20 2 2 40 0 0 15 138 497
101 Eric Tangradi W WPG 61 7 19 78 0 26 0 -3 42 0 0 11 139 501
102 Mattias Tedenby W NJ 61 13 17 94 3 30 6 -14 26 1 0 15 81 509
103 Jordan Caron W BOS 55 10 14 70 1 24 1 3 18 1 0 10 132 510
104 Tanner Glass W PIT 80 4 5 63 0 9 0 -5 103 0 0 10 134 513
105 Nick Spaling W NAS 76 9 17 95 0 26 0 -6 32 1 0 16 112 521
106 Brandon Bollig W CHI 37 1 2 47 0 3 0 3 86 0 0 8 130 535
107 Chris Thorburn W WPG 72 3 5 31 0 8 0 -5 109 0 0 7 137 536
108 Brad Richardson W VAN 67 4 7 96 0 11 0 4 26 0 0 11 95 539
109 Michael Rupp W MIN 64 1 5 56 0 6 0 2 70 0 0 13 118 545
110 Raffi Torres W SJ 37 5 9 68 0 14 0 3 31 1 0 15 108 549
111 Travis Moen W MON 74 3 6 66 0 9 0 -1 60 0 0 12 103 555
112 T.J. Galiardi W CAL 52 6 11 86 1 17 2 -5 22 0 0 14 69 563
113 James Sheppard W SJ 58 7 16 94 0 23 0 -10 26 0 0 12 73 566
114 Stephen Gionta W NJ 82 10 18 95 0 28 0 -15 26 1 0 13 68 569
115 Krys Barch W FLA 58 0 1 16 0 1 0 -3 111 0 0 6 122 570
116 Drew Miller W DET 66 7 9 86 0 16 0 -3 14 0 0 14 65 584
117 Brian McGrattan W CAL 36 1 1 19 0 2 0 -5 104 0 0 8 107 587
118 Drayson Bowman W CAR 80 7 5 117 0 12 0 -10 28 0 0 12 31 595
119 Patrick Bordeleau W COL 62 2 4 37 0 6 0 -4 71 0 0 6 89 598
120 Aaron Volpatti W WAS 65 0 3 56 0 3 0 -1 57 0 0 10 75 600
121 Ben Eager W EDM 40 1 2 22 0 3 0 -4 85 0 0 8 94 604
122 Eric Boulton W NYI 43 0 1 16 0 1 0 -1 82 0 0 6 97 607
123 Jay Rosehill W PHI 30 0 1 23 0 1 0 -2 94 0 0 7 106 N/A
124 Pierre-Cedric Labrie W TB 32 4 6 34 0 10 0 1 46 0 0 9 100 N/A
125 Patrick Maroon W ANA 31 5 7 55 0 12 1 4 10 0 0 12 80 N/A
126 Jimmy Hayes W CHI 30 4 7 46 0 11 1 3 12 0 0 14 73 N/A
127 Lane MacDermid W DAL 20 1 6 19 0 7 0 -2 35 0 0 7 60 N/A
128 Steve MacIntyre W EDM 12 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 7 42 N/A
129 Scott Laughton W PHI 9 2 3 16 0 5 0 2 6 0 0 13 37 N/A
130 Carter Ashton W TOR 7 1 2 9 0 3 0 0 12 0 0 13 26 N/A
131 David Van der Gulik W COL 12 1 3 14 0 4 0 -1 10 0 0 9 23 N/A
132 Zemgus Girgensons W BUF 8 1 3 12 0 4 0 0 2 0 0 12 18 N/A
133 Cody McCormick W BUF 6 0 0 2 0 0 0 -1 15 0 0 7 13 N/A
134 Kevin Henderson W NAS 3 0 1 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 14 9 N/A
Projections for Right Wingers - Rotoworld.com
1 Alex Ovechkin W WAS 82 51 56 416 18 107 40 7 66 7 1 21 542 11
2 Patrick Kane W CHI 82 34 56 261 11 90 27 27 18 6 0 20 516 19
3 Rick Nash W NYR 82 43 38 331 13 81 20 18 50 6 0 20 474 22
4 James Neal W PIT 81 42 46 274 13 88 22 17 54 6 0 17 501 23
5 Corey Perry W ANA 77 37 43 175 12 80 26 15 114 6 0 19 531 26
6 Loui Eriksson W BOS 81 26 51 243 13 77 25 22 52 4 0 18 480 29
7 Alexander Semin W CAR 76 33 42 288 7 75 19 10 74 6 0 21 438 35
8 Phil Kessel W TOR 81 42 46 277 13 88 27 1 30 6 0 20 393 36
9 Pascal Dupuis W PIT 82 30 37 247 7 67 17 33 40 5 0 17 481 37
10 Marian Hossa W CHI 73 26 43 227 8 69 20 32 30 3 1 18 472 44
11 Bobby Ryan W OTT 82 39 35 241 12 74 18 7 70 7 0 17 415 52
12 Radim Vrbata W PHO 82 33 36 273 10 69 18 16 34 5 0 18 396 53
13 Alex Burrows W VAN 82 22 36 244 4 58 11 20 106 3 0 19 459 54
14 Johan Franzen W DET 82 31 30 154 14 61 23 22 75 6 0 18 444 55
15 Dustin Brown W LA 80 29 33 247 8 62 19 10 70 6 0 19 382 58
16 Jakub Voracek W PHI 82 27 47 229 7 74 21 4 60 3 0 17 388 59
17 Martin St. Louis W TB 82 22 62 202 7 84 26 2 24 3 0 22 374 63
18 Jarome Iginla W BOS 73 27 36 218 9 63 16 16 46 5 0 17 387 69
19 Justin Williams W LA 82 22 36 253 9 58 16 17 40 4 0 17 365 70
20 David Clarkson W TOR 72 21 27 271 6 48 15 1 111 2 0 18 330 73
21 Jeff Carter W LA 82 35 27 231 14 62 22 4 26 7 0 18 299 78
22 Joe Pavelski W SJ 82 28 31 230 9 59 21 7 26 4 0 19 302 82
23 Marian Gaborik W CLM 66 33 33 206 9 66 18 3 44 6 0 18 331 84
24 Ryan Callahan W NYR 80 26 25 268 8 51 12 10 53 4 0 22 317 88
25 Shane Doan W PHO 81 23 31 226 8 54 15 4 76 4 0 18 327 94
26 Wayne Simmonds W PHI 74 26 25 214 7 51 14 -2 116 4 0 16 333 95
27 P. A. Parenteau W COL 82 22 49 184 6 71 22 -10 70 4 0 19 318 98
28 Jason Pominville W MIN 81 26 42 203 8 68 20 3 18 4 0 17 308 102
29 Patric Hornqvist W NAS 72 27 29 239 9 56 14 2 38 4 0 17 279 116
30 Daniel Alfredsson W DET 73 21 36 196 7 57 11 12 40 3 0 17 336 117
31 Jordan Eberle W EDM 82 29 40 217 9 69 18 -6 22 5 0 19 272 118
32 Brent Burns W SJ 82 21 33 219 6 54 15 4 43 1 0 16 287 120
33 Chris Neil W OTT 82 9 15 114 4 24 4 3 239 1 0 14 397 123
34 Blake Wheeler W WPG 82 19 47 206 3 66 13 -6 49 1 0 19 292 124
35 Steve Downie W COL 71 12 27 115 2 39 8 -3 187 2 0 14 365 129
36 Brendan Gallagher W MON 71 23 30 158 4 53 11 7 61 2 0 15 320 131
37 Kyle Okposo W NYI 82 23 33 161 6 56 11 4 56 4 0 15 311 133
38 Nail Yakupov W EDM 82 29 28 152 7 57 13 2 48 6 0 16 295 136
39 Vladimir Tarasenko W STL 80 22 33 176 5 55 13 4 36 3 0 15 283 138
40 Teddy Purcell W TB 82 23 37 161 6 60 18 0 20 2 0 17 264 140
41 Teemu Selanne W ANA 76 22 28 166 10 50 18 4 20 3 0 16 244 151
42 Chris Stewart W STL 82 22 23 166 6 45 10 2 71 5 0 16 275 154
43 Dany Heatley W MIN 80 25 27 179 6 52 11 2 36 3 0 19 261 155
44 Derek Dorsett W NYR 81 10 7 100 3 17 4 4 212 1 0 13 342 159
45 Brayden Schenn W PHI 76 22 38 140 6 60 12 -4 44 3 0 16 272 164
46 Martin Erat W WAS 80 18 36 122 4 54 13 6 28 2 0 15 279 168
47 Filip Forsberg W NAS 70 22 31 203 6 53 13 -8 32 3 0 17 210 170
48 Troy Brouwer W WAS 80 17 22 216 4 39 10 -3 58 1 0 19 210 177
49 T.J. Oshie W STL 69 16 31 158 6 47 11 4 37 2 0 19 252 182
50 Jaromir Jagr W NJ 74 22 31 142 6 53 13 -5 48 3 0 17 244 185
51 Daniel Briere W MON 63 18 25 143 7 43 13 3 46 4 0 17 242 190
52 Devin Setoguchi W WPG 77 17 26 153 4 43 10 4 44 1 0 16 244 195
53 Cam Atkinson W CLM 62 21 26 137 2 47 6 10 34 0 2 16 278 196
54 Justin Abdelkader W DET 82 15 27 160 1 42 2 7 68 3 0 15 284 197
55 Brian Gionta W MON 80 20 22 193 5 42 12 2 16 3 0 18 197 200
56 Richard Clune W NAS 81 5 12 86 0 17 0 4 206 0 0 10 335 202
57 Alex Tanguay W COL 71 16 36 147 2 52 14 -6 36 2 0 17 221 203
58 Jannik Hansen W VAN 80 17 29 117 2 46 6 16 20 2 0 17 288 211
59 Michael Ryder W NJ 80 27 30 162 4 57 8 -11 42 3 0 17 223 215
60 Kyle Palmieri W ANA 74 21 24 156 3 45 7 2 32 2 0 13 228 221
61 Kris Versteeg W FLA 77 18 30 174 3 48 9 -15 61 2 0 18 190 232
62 Tuomo Ruutu W CAR 68 16 25 128 3 41 7 3 50 3 0 16 239 233
63 Brad Boyes W FLA 77 21 26 158 5 47 13 -10 30 2 0 15 174 236
64 Erik Cole W DAL 80 18 25 153 3 43 6 -3 48 2 0 17 214 240
65 Alex Chiasson W DAL 64 18 26 120 4 44 7 2 40 2 0 14 234 243
66 Michael Cammalleri W CAL 74 24 30 186 6 54 11 -24 48 3 0 18 153 244
67 B.J. Crombeen W TB 76 2 11 85 0 13 0 7 173 0 0 11 294 245
68 Valeri Nichushkin W DAL 74 19 22 149 6 41 9 -5 42 2 0 15 189 253
69 Colton Orr W TOR 76 1 5 27 0 6 0 0 247 0 0 6 320 255
70 Christopher Higgins W VAN 77 17 20 152 2 37 4 4 38 2 0 16 213 259
71 Ales Hemsky W EDM 65 14 30 143 2 44 9 -4 30 0 0 16 192 265
72 David Moss W PHO 77 18 19 136 2 37 5 1 47 2 0 12 209 274
73 Eric Fehr W WAS 76 16 19 153 0 35 0 10 30 1 0 13 226 281
74 Andrew Cogliano W ANA 82 17 20 141 2 37 5 7 18 2 3 15 204 285
75 Drew Stafford W BUF 76 22 22 212 3 44 8 -19 37 3 0 17 125 286
76 Matt Read W PHI 80 19 27 152 0 46 2 1 18 3 0 18 210 294
77 Emerson Etem W ANA 76 17 22 138 5 39 8 -2 25 1 0 16 176 300
78 Damien Brunner W NJ 82 23 21 154 4 44 10 -12 20 3 0 15 140 310
79 Nathan Horton W CLM 46 16 20 99 3 36 8 3 32 3 1 17 197 312
80 Zack Kassian W VAN 76 15 16 93 2 31 2 -2 96 1 0 13 229 314
81 Lee Stempniak W CAL 82 12 26 206 3 38 7 -17 42 0 0 18 117 318
82 Trevor Lewis W LA 82 12 16 151 0 28 0 7 43 1 0 15 198 319
83 Erik Condra W OTT 80 8 20 134 0 28 0 5 52 0 0 13 199 337
84 Jiri Hudler W CAL 70 21 30 104 4 51 11 -21 40 4 0 17 147 342
85 Michael Frolik W WPG 74 14 27 124 2 41 6 -9 38 1 0 15 164 349
86 Pierre-Marc Bouchard W NYI 61 11 26 97 1 37 8 1 20 1 0 16 177 352
87 Cal Clutterbuck W NYI 73 9 15 119 0 24 0 4 70 0 0 16 200 354
88 Richard Panik W TB 65 17 19 105 2 36 5 -8 57 1 0 13 172 363
89 Colin McDonald W NYI 73 10 17 117 0 27 0 3 61 0 0 11 196 364
90 Ville Leino W BUF 66 14 27 83 2 41 8 -7 30 2 0 16 165 373
91 Scottie Upshall W FLA 65 12 18 132 1 30 3 -12 75 1 0 15 150 374
92 Shawn Thornton W BOS 80 4 6 97 0 10 0 4 109 0 0 9 190 383
93 Tom Wilson W WAS 47 11 13 82 3 24 8 2 40 0 0 12 154 391
94 George Parros W MON 64 1 6 58 0 7 0 1 147 0 0 9 209 398
95 Matt Martin W NYI 80 2 7 114 0 9 0 1 106 0 0 12 168 406
96 Nicklas Jensen W VAN 62 7 21 119 1 28 5 -3 36 1 0 15 140 414
97 Nikolai Kulemin W TOR 82 14 18 122 0 32 2 -8 42 1 0 17 138 428
98 Steve Bernier W NJ 80 13 15 153 0 28 1 -14 63 1 0 15 117 430
99 Taylor Pyatt W NYR 80 11 14 99 0 25 0 6 28 0 0 14 163 438
100 Ryan Reaves W STL 76 3 6 40 0 9 0 1 127 0 0 8 193 450
101 Tyler Kennedy W SJ 80 9 14 149 0 23 0 -5 39 0 1 13 113 456
102 Jared Boll W CLM 72 3 6 34 0 9 0 -4 146 0 0 8 191 458
103 Tyler Toffoli W LA 47 10 12 103 2 22 4 4 12 2 0 12 122 462
104 Reilly Smith W BOS 70 7 12 131 0 19 0 2 30 0 0 13 122 464
105 Dainius Zubrus W NJ 73 14 19 81 2 33 4 -12 40 1 0 17 120 484
106 Pat Dwyer W CAR 80 11 12 166 1 23 2 -10 22 0 0 14 68 485
107 Patrick Kaleta W BUF 65 2 1 65 0 3 0 -6 136 0 0 11 145 490
108 Dale Weise W VAN 74 4 6 70 0 10 0 -1 92 0 0 10 145 492
109 Ryan White W MON 53 1 3 38 0 4 0 -3 136 0 0 9 164 494
110 Tommy Wingels W SJ 74 8 13 112 0 21 0 -5 44 0 0 14 111 499
111 Brian Flynn W BUF 60 14 14 114 1 28 3 -9 12 1 0 15 81 515
112 Kevin Westgarth W CAR 70 2 5 33 0 7 0 1 103 0 0 7 156 517
113 Tim Jackman W CAL 76 1 6 80 0 7 0 -13 127 0 0 8 115 522
114 Chris Mueller W DAL 60 3 14 108 0 17 0 1 26 0 0 13 104 523
115 Matt Halischuk W WPG 67 8 12 103 0 20 0 -8 42 0 0 14 90 532
116 Tomas Tatar W DET 35 9 12 52 2 21 4 2 10 0 0 13 106 537
117 Anthony Peluso W WPG 58 0 3 54 0 3 0 -2 98 0 0 11 119 542
118 Craig Adams W PIT 76 4 9 72 0 13 0 0 48 0 0 11 109 543
119 Matt D'Agostini W PIT 36 7 12 58 0 19 0 0 16 0 0 15 95 576
120 Paul Bissonnette W PHO 63 1 4 30 0 5 0 -4 85 0 0 6 102 588
121 Patrick Eaves W DET 68 3 10 79 0 13 0 0 14 0 0 11 68 592
122 Adam Burish W SJ 77 2 4 70 0 6 0 -5 53 0 0 10 62 602
123 Justin Fontaine W MIN 35 8 8 53 1 16 2 -5 18 0 0 14 60 606
124 Adam Cracknell W STL 47 3 6 56 0 9 0 0 12 0 0 8 50 621
125 Akim Aliu W CAL 36 5 6 64 1 11 2 -6 10 0 0 13 26 626
126 Ben Smith W CHI 25 4 5 46 0 9 1 6 34 0 0 18 106 N/A
127 Martin Havlat W SJ 25 6 8 37 1 14 2 1 16 0 0 16 80 N/A
128 Arron Asham W NYR 25 1 2 10 0 3 0 -1 55 0 0 7 73 N/A
129 John Scott W BUF 15 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 59 0 0 6 70 N/A
130 Dana Tyrell W TB 30 3 7 30 0 10 0 2 12 0 0 10 64 N/A
131 Micheal Haley W NYR 25 0 1 12 0 1 0 -2 47 0 0 6 50 N/A
132 Devante Smith-Pelly W ANA 10 1 1 12 0 2 0 4 10 0 0 10 40 N/A
133 Mark Stone W OTT 11 2 2 15 0 4 0 -1 4 0 0 12 15 N/A
134 Marc-Andre Cliche W COL 6 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 6 15 N/A
135 Brett Bulmer W MIN 10 1 1 17 0 2 0 0 6 0 0 13 15 N/A
136 Jesse Joensuu W EDM 21 1 2 30 0 3 0 -1 6 0 0 12 14 N/A
137 Daniel Bang W NAS 10 2 1 17 0 3 0 -2 2 0 0 13 4 N/A
Projections for Defensemen - Rotoworld.com
1 P.K. Subban D MON 82 19 47 258 10 66 39 16 117 5 0 23 484 16
2 Erik Karlsson D OTT 80 21 60 312 9 81 30 10 42 3 0 27 424 28
3 Kris Letang D PIT 79 14 56 224 9 70 28 26 30 3 0 26 446 40
4 Zdeno Chara D BOS 82 14 29 220 6 43 14 31 130 2 0 25 483 46
5 Drew Doughty D LA 82 12 38 205 5 50 22 14 66 4 0 26 349 74
6 Shea Weber D NAS 82 18 37 216 6 55 19 4 85 3 0 26 342 75
7 Dustin Byfuglien D WPG 76 15 44 237 9 59 19 -3 79 2 0 24 315 83
8 Duncan Keith D CHI 80 12 36 152 4 48 14 27 65 1 0 25 405 90
9 Mike Green D WAS 73 21 37 204 10 58 26 2 38 4 0 25 287 92
10 Keith Yandle D PHO 82 13 33 200 7 46 19 6 84 2 0 22 314 104
11 Oliver Ekman-Larsson D PHO 82 11 36 187 6 47 22 7 48 2 0 25 280 119
12 Ryan Suter D MIN 82 12 45 143 4 57 18 7 58 0 0 27 332 121
13 Dion Phaneuf D TOR 82 10 33 153 3 43 17 1 106 2 0 25 304 125
14 Kevin Bieksa D VAN 75 8 35 163 3 43 12 10 83 1 0 22 321 130
15 Niklas Kronwall D DET 82 11 34 118 5 45 16 7 76 4 0 25 306 141
16 Alex Pietrangelo D STL 82 11 39 160 6 50 17 7 32 3 0 25 273 142
17 Alexander Edler D VAN 76 11 31 179 4 42 17 1 66 2 0 24 252 143
18 Michael Del Zotto D NYR 79 11 34 149 6 45 19 10 30 4 0 23 266 146
19 Jason Garrison D VAN 81 12 21 163 4 33 11 22 46 1 0 22 297 147
20 Lubomir Visnovsky D NYI 76 10 38 154 6 48 16 7 40 2 0 23 275 150
21 Brent Seabrook D CHI 82 15 22 130 4 37 11 22 41 2 0 22 307 153
22 Dan Boyle D SJ 80 13 35 169 6 48 18 -3 45 2 0 23 231 157
23 James Wisniewski D CLM 80 11 37 173 4 48 17 -3 44 0 0 23 229 161
24 Jacob Muzzin D LA 77 8 27 118 3 35 8 19 71 2 0 18 320 163
25 John Carlson D WAS 82 8 29 169 2 37 9 16 36 1 0 23 271 171
26 Dougie Hamilton D BOS 80 9 29 161 4 38 10 15 36 1 0 20 270 172
27 Ryan McDonagh D NYR 80 9 32 109 4 41 10 18 44 0 0 24 306 173
28 Patrick Wiercioch D OTT 77 7 23 140 4 30 11 12 76 1 0 16 271 176
29 Andrei Markov D MON 64 14 42 115 6 56 19 -3 30 2 0 24 245 178
30 Paul Martin D PIT 72 8 29 85 4 37 11 26 32 0 0 22 316 180
31 Kevin Shattenkirk D STL 82 9 34 147 3 43 13 7 40 2 0 21 255 181
32 Slava Voynov D LA 82 11 29 138 4 40 13 10 38 2 0 22 255 186
33 Marc Staal D NYR 80 7 22 112 1 29 8 20 70 0 0 25 300 191
34 Victor Hedman D TB 80 7 28 149 3 35 10 7 67 1 0 23 255 193
35 Dennis Seidenberg D BOS 76 7 23 138 2 30 9 25 24 1 0 24 273 194
36 Zach Bogosian D WPG 80 8 29 251 3 37 12 -14 67 1 0 23 158 199
37 Kimmo Timonen D PHI 80 6 32 139 1 38 10 6 60 0 0 22 254 206
38 Francois Beauchemin D ANA 76 9 27 127 2 36 9 15 40 1 0 24 267 208
39 Mark Streit D PHI 75 11 35 136 7 46 19 -7 42 1 0 23 199 210
40 Christian Ehrhoff D BUF 81 8 30 178 1 38 8 -3 62 1 0 25 211 225
41 Jake Gardiner D TOR 80 9 34 156 5 43 15 -3 26 3 0 21 188 229
42 Jay Bouwmeester D STL 82 8 29 137 2 37 9 7 36 0 0 23 226 234
43 Ryan Wilson D COL 76 9 21 160 3 30 8 2 60 0 0 19 202 241
44 Justin Schultz D EDM 81 13 33 146 4 46 23 -19 30 2 0 22 125 242
45 Nick Leddy D CHI 82 11 28 107 3 39 8 7 40 1 0 18 239 250
46 Marek Zidlicky D NJ 82 7 29 188 4 36 14 -16 60 1 0 21 136 256
47 Sergei Gonchar D DAL 70 7 31 132 3 38 15 -9 55 1 0 21 173 258
48 Justin Faulk D CAR 80 11 26 166 2 37 9 -3 38 1 0 24 178 261
49 Roman Josi D NAS 82 9 22 170 3 31 8 7 18 1 0 23 180 268
50 Andrew Ference D EDM 80 3 12 121 0 15 2 10 106 0 0 23 237 283
51 Matt Carle D TB 82 6 38 103 3 44 15 -2 18 1 0 24 187 284
52 Jakub Kindl D DET 72 6 16 109 1 22 4 17 54 1 0 18 237 288
53 Radko Gudas D TB 78 4 18 88 1 22 3 -5 155 1 0 16 249 289
54 Jack Johnson D CLM 74 10 29 164 2 39 11 -9 36 0 0 26 154 290
55 Alex Goligoski D DAL 80 11 26 117 3 37 14 -2 28 2 0 22 171 291
56 Tyler Myers D BUF 70 9 27 109 3 36 12 -8 68 1 0 21 185 293
57 Anton Stralman D NYR 82 7 20 120 2 27 6 14 30 0 0 18 214 295
58 Dennis Wideman D CAL 74 11 29 171 6 40 16 -15 24 2 0 25 113 296
59 Seth Jones D NAS 74 8 21 137 2 29 9 -3 63 0 0 21 176 298
60 Torey Krug D BOS 72 6 19 127 2 25 7 7 48 0 0 16 192 303
61 Fedor Tyutin D CLM 82 7 23 107 3 30 8 4 50 1 0 24 200 306
62 Brenden Dillon D DAL 82 3 17 127 0 20 0 4 106 0 0 21 227 307
63 Dan Hamhuis D VAN 82 5 23 113 2 28 7 10 34 0 0 23 202 311
64 Matt Irwin D SJ 77 9 26 163 3 35 9 -6 30 2 0 19 146 316
65 Travis Hamonic D NYI 82 6 21 126 1 27 4 7 44 0 0 23 195 323
66 Jeff Petry D EDM 80 5 24 114 1 29 7 2 51 1 0 22 187 324
67 Brian Campbell D FLA 82 7 38 142 3 45 23 -27 24 2 0 25 73 325
68 Mark Giordano D CAL 77 9 25 121 4 34 11 -15 75 1 0 23 151 326
69 Marc-Edouard Vlasic D SJ 82 5 22 106 1 27 4 7 55 1 0 21 209 327
70 Andrew MacDonald D NYI 82 6 25 93 2 31 9 2 43 0 0 24 185 331
71 Brooks Orpik D PIT 73 2 14 60 0 16 0 22 71 0 0 22 259 334
72 Dmitry Kulikov D FLA 76 6 25 127 2 31 8 -9 65 1 0 21 157 338
73 Ron Hainsey D CAR 72 7 23 140 2 30 9 -1 24 2 0 18 143 341
74 Erik Johnson D COL 76 6 26 166 2 32 11 -19 62 1 0 21 107 343
75 Cody Franson D TOR 74 8 36 10 3 44 15 3 16 2 0 19 210 344
76 Jacob Trouba D WPG 69 6 22 122 2 28 6 -3 61 0 0 19 170 345
77 Sami Salo D TB 68 7 21 77 2 28 11 7 26 1 0 21 178 346
78 Ryan Murray D CLM 67 5 22 98 1 27 7 -1 66 1 0 17 182 348
79 Stephane Robidas D DAL 82 7 18 91 1 25 5 -3 90 1 0 20 193 350
80 Cam Fowler D ANA 80 7 34 119 3 41 12 -10 22 1 0 20 140 353
81 Luke Schenn D PHI 80 4 19 113 0 23 1 5 72 0 0 22 203 355
82 Ryan Ellis D NAS 80 6 25 144 3 31 10 -6 30 0 0 19 130 356
83 Paul Ranger D TOR 70 7 22 130 0 29 4 2 40 0 0 19 174 357
84 Jonas Brodin D MIN 82 4 24 106 1 28 7 7 26 1 0 23 178 358
85 Joe Corvo D OTT 73 5 21 145 1 26 4 3 36 0 0 19 162 359
86 Johnny Oduya D CHI 80 5 17 88 0 22 0 14 53 0 0 20 221 366
87 Dan DeKeyser D DET 79 5 21 108 1 26 8 4 28 0 0 19 157 368
88 Tobias Enstrom D WPG 78 7 36 96 2 43 16 -17 26 0 0 23 118 370
89 Erik Gudbranson D FLA 64 4 17 110 0 21 0 -8 117 0 0 19 184 375
90 Niklas Hjalmarsson D CHI 78 3 14 75 0 17 0 20 44 0 0 21 220 376
91 Adam Larsson D NJ 77 3 27 92 1 30 7 3 28 0 0 18 168 382
92 Michal Rozsival D CHI 61 2 18 37 0 20 0 25 37 0 0 18 249 386
93 Daniel Girardi D NYR 76 4 22 123 1 26 4 3 32 0 0 25 157 388
94 Jared Spurgeon D MIN 73 4 23 123 1 27 5 4 20 1 0 22 152 389
95 Adam McQuaid D BOS 64 2 7 77 0 9 1 6 109 0 0 15 196 392
96 Chris Phillips D OTT 82 2 16 127 0 18 0 2 71 0 0 27 167 399
97 Alexei Emelin D MON 62 5 17 58 1 22 4 3 75 0 0 20 193 400
98 Rostislav Klesla D PHO 74 2 19 124 0 21 3 3 46 0 0 17 154 401
99 Andy Greene D NJ 82 5 22 105 0 27 2 3 42 1 0 23 173 402
100 Matt Greene D LA 76 2 12 93 0 14 1 3 92 0 0 17 181 405
101 Keith Ballard D MIN 75 5 7 117 2 12 5 3 62 0 0 20 137 411
102 Matt Niskanen D PIT 73 5 18 108 0 23 3 8 26 1 0 20 163 412
103 Mike Weber D BUF 70 3 14 57 0 17 0 0 118 0 0 18 209 413
104 Jared Cowen D OTT 73 3 15 73 0 18 0 2 98 0 0 20 199 415
105 Robert Scuderi D PIT 68 1 13 70 0 14 0 15 63 0 0 20 206 417
106 John Erskine D WAS 81 3 11 90 0 14 0 10 67 0 0 19 186 418
107 Johnny Boychuk D BOS 77 3 17 122 1 20 2 9 26 0 0 19 156 419
108 Kyle Quincey D DET 54 5 19 60 0 24 4 9 40 1 0 19 189 421
109 Grant Clitsome D WPG 79 6 22 93 0 28 0 7 32 0 0 19 185 424
110 Brendan Smith D DET 68 2 17 66 0 19 3 4 73 0 0 18 183 426
111 Roman Polak D STL 81 3 14 72 0 17 0 4 85 0 0 18 190 431
112 Matt Carkner D NYI 65 1 7 52 0 8 0 -2 145 0 0 14 196 433
113 Jonathan Ericsson D DET 76 4 11 63 0 15 1 12 59 1 0 21 190 434
114 Ben Lovejoy D ANA 70 1 15 84 0 16 0 9 62 0 0 18 183 435
115 Robyn Regehr D LA 73 1 7 74 0 8 0 7 98 0 0 21 184 436
116 Clayton Stoner D MIN 80 1 19 73 0 20 4 -2 80 0 0 18 166 437
117 Nikita Nikitin D CLM 76 4 19 127 0 23 2 -3 47 0 0 21 133 439
118 Marc Methot D OTT 80 2 17 88 0 19 0 4 65 0 0 22 174 440
119 Deryk Engelland D PIT 67 1 9 53 0 10 0 7 100 0 0 14 195 442
120 Jamie McBain D BUF 70 5 16 126 3 21 8 -12 57 0 0 20 92 447
121 Raphael Diaz D MON 46 4 20 62 2 24 8 7 14 0 0 21 147 448
122 Mark Fraser D TOR 71 0 5 6 0 5 0 8 135 0 0 17 222 449
123 Shane O'Brien D CAL 47 2 7 49 0 9 0 -7 152 0 0 15 183 452
124 Trevor Daley D DAL 74 6 19 97 0 25 2 1 36 0 0 21 148 453
125 Jordan Leopold D STL 74 6 18 106 0 24 0 3 32 1 0 18 149 459
126 Derek Morris D PHO 63 2 17 87 1 19 4 -2 61 0 0 17 139 460
127 Corey Potter D EDM 75 3 14 85 1 17 7 6 18 0 0 18 119 467
128 Brad Stuart D SJ 82 2 17 70 0 19 0 6 53 0 0 20 169 468
129 Justin Falk D NYR 67 3 10 76 0 13 0 4 72 0 0 13 158 470
130 Sami Vatanen D ANA 60 5 18 82 2 23 6 1 20 1 0 17 121 474
131 Alec Martinez D LA 63 3 14 89 0 17 0 5 46 0 0 16 148 478
132 Braydon Coburn D PHI 66 3 13 71 0 16 2 -3 79 0 0 20 143 481
133 Ladislav Smid D EDM 80 2 13 61 0 15 0 -3 97 0 0 21 161 482
134 Francis Bouillon D MON 81 2 16 76 0 18 0 6 44 0 0 18 154 486
135 Kevin Klein D NAS 80 3 17 94 0 20 0 3 38 0 0 21 140 487
136 Michael Stone D PHO 67 4 22 98 1 26 6 -9 34 1 0 18 99 489
137 Yannick Weber D VAN 71 0 9 104 0 9 0 2 66 0 0 18 125 493
138 Thomas Hickey D NYI 76 3 12 103 0 15 2 4 28 0 0 17 113 498
139 Tyson Barrie D COL 74 4 22 141 1 26 7 -18 32 0 0 21 52 502
140 Steven Oleksy D WAS 69 1 9 63 0 10 0 3 77 0 0 17 147 504
141 Eric Brewer D TB 79 3 12 94 0 15 0 1 50 0 0 20 125 505
142 Kris Russell D CAL 65 5 17 121 2 22 6 -12 34 0 0 18 68 506
143 Barret Jackman D STL 69 1 10 59 0 11 0 4 71 0 0 19 149 507
144 Carl Gunnarsson D TOR 76 2 17 57 0 19 3 5 31 0 0 21 138 508
145 Josh Gorges D MON 80 3 14 71 0 17 0 7 32 0 0 21 141 512
146 Marco Scandella D MIN 74 2 6 86 0 8 0 4 60 0 0 17 124 514
147 Dalton Prout D CLM 56 2 9 41 0 11 0 7 65 0 0 18 157 516
148 Keith Aulie D TB 76 3 8 64 0 11 0 -6 99 0 0 13 132 518
149 Keaton Ellerby D LA 71 0 6 99 0 6 0 9 38 0 0 14 114 520
150 Andrej Meszaros D PHI 60 5 18 82 1 23 4 -2 14 0 0 18 98 524
151 Andrej Sekera D CAR 77 3 16 69 0 19 3 4 16 0 0 17 115 525
152 Jan Hejda D COL 80 3 17 87 1 20 2 -8 52 0 0 20 102 526
153 Zbynek Michalek D PHO 68 0 13 97 0 13 0 3 34 0 0 21 107 527
154 Aaron Rome D DAL 70 5 22 42 1 27 4 -3 26 0 0 16 124 528
155 Luca Sbisa D ANA 75 2 12 71 0 14 0 4 40 0 0 20 124 529
156 Anton Volchenkov D NJ 74 1 8 87 0 9 0 -4 75 0 0 16 106 530
157 David Schlemko D PHO 75 2 11 86 0 13 0 5 28 1 0 17 110 531
158 Tom Gilbert D FLA 70 5 14 114 1 19 4 -10 30 0 0 18 62 533
159 Jay Harrison D CAR 81 5 12 91 0 17 0 -17 93 1 0 20 94 534
160 Chris Tanev D VAN 76 2 13 60 0 15 0 7 26 0 0 17 126 538
161 Mark Stuart D WPG 72 0 10 66 0 10 0 -6 87 0 0 17 114 541
162 Willie Mitchell D LA 50 2 12 65 0 14 0 2 40 0 0 16 114 546
163 Mark Fayne D NJ 70 2 13 76 0 15 0 1 34 0 0 18 105 548
164 Scott Hannan D SJ 65 0 7 73 0 7 0 6 40 0 0 18 106 550
165 Matt Hunwick D COL 79 1 13 94 0 14 0 -2 34 0 0 21 86 556
166 Jack Hillen D WAS 46 2 12 57 0 14 0 4 30 0 0 17 112 558
167 Justin Braun D SJ 76 1 12 85 0 13 1 1 24 0 0 19 85 559
168 Mike Komisarek D CAR 73 2 9 73 0 11 0 -7 69 0 0 15 91 560
169 Nicklas Grossmann D PHI 72 2 11 64 0 13 0 -3 52 0 0 18 99 562
170 Davis Drewiske D MON 66 1 9 72 0 10 0 3 28 0 0 17 88 571
171 Bryan Allen D ANA 75 1 9 41 0 10 0 -2 64 0 0 19 106 572
172 Andrew Alberts D VAN 50 2 7 57 0 9 0 4 34 0 0 16 96 573
173 Doug Murray D MON 58 3 8 69 0 11 0 2 28 0 0 17 87 574
174 Victor Bartley D NAS 56 1 12 41 0 13 0 2 40 0 0 19 110 577
175 Henrik Tallinder D BUF 67 2 13 75 0 15 0 -5 40 0 0 20 83 578
176 Jason Demers D SJ 61 2 9 70 0 11 0 2 22 0 0 19 80 586
177 Andre Benoit D COL 60 5 13 70 0 18 0 -9 40 0 0 16 75 589
178 Matt Bartkowski D BOS 41 1 8 36 0 9 0 3 40 0 0 16 99 593
179 Jordie Benn D DAL 52 3 12 66 0 15 0 -3 26 0 0 17 76 596
180 Denis Grebeshkov D EDM 40 2 7 70 0 9 0 0 26 0 0 14 67 601
181 Sheldon Brookbank D CHI 45 0 3 50 0 3 0 3 41 0 0 13 76 608
182 Brian Strait D NYI 57 1 8 43 0 9 0 2 30 0 0 18 82 609
183 Nick Schultz D EDM 81 2 12 63 0 14 0 -10 46 0 0 19 61 611
184 Matt Gilroy D FLA 45 4 9 71 0 13 2 -7 22 0 0 16 43 613
185 Karl Alzner D WAS 80 1 9 69 0 10 0 -4 28 0 0 21 53 617
186 T.J. Brodie D CAL 80 3 17 76 1 20 2 -15 18 0 0 20 26 619
187 Mattias Ekholm D NAS 36 2 7 36 0 9 1 3 10 0 0 16 63 620
188 Bryce Salvador D NJ 76 1 11 63 0 12 0 -16 61 0 0 21 41 622
189 Ed Jovanovski D FLA 47 2 7 91 0 9 0 -12 37 0 0 17 20 624
190 Erik Gustafsson D PHI 40 2 9 52 0 11 0 -2 12 0 0 18 48 628
191 Tim Erixon D CLM 46 1 8 36 0 9 0 0 20 0 0 15 60 629
192 Chris Butler D CAL 76 2 14 70 0 16 3 -21 43 0 0 18 10 630
193 Tim Gleason D CAR 40 1 6 34 0 7 0 -5 41 0 0 19 52 631
194 Peter Harrold D NJ 69 2 7 107 0 9 0 -12 18 0 0 17 -2 632
195 Brian Lashoff D DET 60 1 6 53 0 7 0 -7 35 0 0 18 35 634
196 Mike Weaver D FLA 67 1 10 58 0 11 0 -7 20 0 0 20 33 636
197 Mark Pysyk D BUF 43 2 10 52 0 12 0 -12 30 0 0 16 24 640
198 John Moore D NYR 40 0 4 46 0 4 0 1 8 0 0 11 30 641
199 Paul Postma D WPG 37 3 7 34 0 10 0 -5 14 0 0 15 31 642
200 Sheldon Souray D ANA 25 3 8 42 1 11 4 2 39 1 0 21 100 N/A
201 Eric Gryba D OTT 28 2 7 42 0 9 0 3 25 0 0 20 81 N/A
202 Nate Prosser D MIN 34 1 7 12 0 8 0 3 18 0 0 12 68 N/A
203 David Rundblad D PHO 23 2 9 47 1 11 4 0 10 0 0 16 56 N/A
204 Ian Cole D STL 22 1 4 17 0 5 0 1 20 0 0 18 49 N/A
205 Chris Summers D PHO 27 0 2 24 0 2 0 -1 37 0 0 15 47 N/A
206 Mark Fistric D ANA 27 1 3 33 0 4 0 2 14 0 0 16 42 N/A
207 Adam Pardy D WPG 27 0 6 33 0 6 0 -5 30 0 0 16 35 N/A
208 Jarred Tinordi D MON 9 0 2 12 0 2 0 2 12 0 0 15 32 N/A
209 Mike Kostka D CHI 12 0 3 15 0 3 0 2 8 0 0 15 31 N/A
210 Brett Bellemore D CAR 22 0 3 24 0 3 0 -4 20 0 0 16 16 N/A
211 Matt Tennyson D SJ 12 0 1 18 0 1 0 1 6 0 0 15 16 N/A
212 Ryan Stanton D VAN 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 12 14 N/A
213 Cory Sarich D COL 23 0 6 15 0 6 0 -5 13 0 0 17 14 N/A
214 Marc-Andre Bourdon D PHI 14 0 4 17 0 4 0 -4 14 0 0 17 12 N/A
215 Robert Bortuzzo D PIT 3 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 13 6 N/A
216 Matt Donovan D NYI 5 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 17 6 N/A
217 Rasmus Ristolainen D BUF 15 1 3 22 0 4 0 -5 8 0 0 13 0 N/A
218 Mark Barberio D TB 4 0 0 2 0 0 0 -1 2 0 0 15 -2 N/A
Goalies Profiles - Rotoworld.com
(1) Henrik Lundqvist Rangers [Age: 31] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:188]
Year TM G GA Saves GAA W L OTL SHO FP FFF
2013 NYR 64 129 1383 2.02 38 21 5 8 665 1
2012 NYR 43 88 1102 2.05 24 16 3 2 0 N/A
2011 NYR 62 123 1630 1.97 39 18 5 8 0 N/A
2010 NYR 68 152 1813 2.28 36 27 5 11 0 N/A
Henrik Lundqvist fell short of winning his second Vezina Trophy, but there's still plenty of reasons
to regard him as the first goaltender to draft in standard leagues. First off, he still had an
amazing season with a 2.05 GAA and .926 save percentage in 43 starts. He's one of the few
durable workhorses in the league and now that Martin Brodeur is showing his age, hes the most
consistently successful netminders in the NHL. On top of that, he's playing for a strong team that
should help him flirt with the 40-win mark. It's believed that new coach Alain Vigneault will
encourage his team to play less conservatively than John Tortorella did, which might in turn hurt
Lundqvist, but we don't expect to see a meaningful drop in either his GAA or save percentage
this season.Updated Sep. 27: Henrik Lundqvist stopped just 12 of 17 shots on Thursday before
being replaced for the third period. Although sometimes goaltenders split preseason games, this
is one instance where Lundqvist was supposed to play the full 60 minutes. It's not cause for
concern though. Obviously Lundqvist is going to have some bad starts along the way, but he
should be a fantastic goaltender overall this season.
(2) Jonathan Quick Kings [Age: 27] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:218]
2013 LA 60 123 1314 2.05 35 18 7 9 642 2
2012 LA 37 87 802 2.45 18 13 4 1 0 N/A
2011 LA 69 133 1730 1.95 35 21 13 10 0 N/A
2010 LA 61 134 1497 2.24 35 22 3 6 0 N/A
Quick wasn't always at his best over the course of the truncated season, but he returned to fine
form during the playoffs, where he re-established himself as one of the league's top goalies . In
the regular season, he earned an 18-13-4 record to go with one shutout, a 2.45 GAA and a .902
save percentage. In the postseason, Quick was nearly unbeatable while sporting a superb .934
save percentage, a 1.86 GAA and three goose eggs. He should be one of the first goaltenders
drafted in all formats this season.Updated Sep. 15: Jonathan Quick will not play in either of the
Kings' first two exhibition games against the Coytoes. The team wants to get a closer look at
Ben Scrivens, Mathieu Garon and Martin Jones. Quick will likely debut late next week.
(3) Tuukka Rask Bruins [Age: 26] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:185]
2013 BOS 70 152 1540 2.17 42 21 7 8 597 3
2012 BOS 36 70 910 2.00 19 10 5 5 0 N/A
2011 BOS 23 44 577 2.05 11 8 3 3 0 N/A
2010 BOS 29 71 795 2.67 11 14 2 2 0 N/A
Rask was sensational during the 2013 playoffs and he performed very well in the regular season
as well. He had 19 wins, the third-best save percentage (.929) and the fifth-best goals-against
average (2.00). Rask also co-led the pack with five shutouts. He was even better in the
postseason, which gave the Bruins the confidence to ink him to a lucrative eight-year/$56 million
contract. Rask should further cement himself as an elite goaltending option in 2013-14 and even
on nights where he isn't at his best, Boston's defensive structure should help him out.Updated
Sep. 28: Tuukka Rask stopped all 20 shots as the Bruins crushed the Jets 5-0 in Saskatoon.
Jordan Caron scored twice while Nick Johnson assisted both of Caron's goals. Carl Soderberg,
Patrice Bergeron and Johnny Boychuk also scored for the Bruins.
(4) Sergei Bobrovsky Blue Jackets [Age: 25] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:190]
2013 CLM 65 133 1461 2.05 33 25 7 7 642 4
2012 CLM 38 74 1010 2.00 21 11 6 4 0 N/A
2011 PHI 29 78 691 3.02 14 10 2 0 0 N/A
2010 PHI 54 130 1397 2.59 28 13 8 0 0 N/A
Sergei Bobrovsky got off to a mediocre start in 2013, but he was absolutely dominant in March
and April, recording a 1.60 GAA and .946 save percentage in his final 26 games. In the lockout
shortened season, that was enough to earn him the Vezina Trophy, but you have to wonder how
he'll hold out as the clear number one goaltender during a full 82-game campaign. Bobrovsky
now has three NHL seasons under his belt and while he's shown signs of brilliance, it would be
premature to consider him one of the greats. He definitely should be regarded as one of the top
10 goaltenders going into 2013-14, but he's a huge gamble as a first or second round pick in
standard leagues, especially when you factor in that the Columbus Blue Jackets are a bubble
team at best in a division rich with offensively gifted teams.Updated Sep. 11: Sergei Bobrovsky
is expected to play in about half of Columbus' eight preseason games. For the first time in his
NHL career, Bobrovsky is entering training camp as a lock to begin the season as the team's
starting goaltender. With that in mind, the only real question is how much time he needs to shake
off the rust while not overly taxing him in meaningless games.
(5) Pekka Rinne Predators [Age: 30] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:204]
2013 NAS 70 141 1496 2.01 35 28 7 5 612 5
2012 NAS 43 99 1002 2.43 15 16 8 5 0 N/A
2011 NAS 73 166 1987 2.39 43 18 8 5 0 N/A
2010 NAS 64 134 1771 2.12 33 22 9 6 0 N/A
Pekka Rinne had a rough season by his high standards in 2013 with a 15-16-8 record, 2.43 GAA,
and .910 save percentage in 43 contests. He had hip surgery over the summer and while he
wouldn't blame the injury for his drop off, it seems likely that it was a factor. With that ailment
addressed, we expect him to bounce back in 2013-14 and once again put up Vezina
Trophy-worth numbers. Barring an injury, hes also a strong candidate to start in about 70
games.Updated Sep. 25: Pekka Rinne stopped all 14 shots he faced in his two periods of work
during Nashvilles 2-1 win over Tampa Bay Tuesday night. Young Czech goalie Marek Mazanec
completed the win for the Preds, who needed goals from Swiss center Simon Moser and
defenseman Kevin Klein to defeat the Lightning. Anders Lindback took the loss despite a solid 32
save effort in the loss. Steven Stamkos scored the lone goal for Tampa Bay.
(6) Craig Anderson Senators [Age: 32] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:180]
2013 OTT 57 112 1135 1.96 28 19 3 7 570 6
2012 OTT 24 40 637 1.69 12 9 2 3 0 N/A
2011 OTT 63 165 1752 2.84 33 22 6 3 0 N/A
2010 OTT 51 135 1411 2.83 24 20 4 2 0 N/A
Anderson probably would have received a nomination for the Vezina Trophy had he not missed
18 games with an ankle injury. He led all goaltenders with a 1.69 goals-against average and a
.943 save percentage in 24 appearances last season. He also had three shutouts when the
co-leaders at the end of the year had five. Anderson wasn't as impressive when he returned to
the lineup, but he still provided the Senators with solid goaltending. He may not be among the
elite keepers this year, but he won't be far behind them so draft him with confidence.Updated
Sep. 26: Quick update to an earlier item, Craig Anderson said he expects to start in Thursday's
meeting with Montreal. He was held out of Wednesday's exhibition contest because of a minor
training camp issue, but appears to be set to return. Anderson also said that he expects to play
the entire game.
(7) Antti Niemi Sharks [Age: 30] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:210]
2013 SJ 65 143 1432 2.20 39 20 6 8 565 7
2012 SJ 43 93 1127 2.16 24 12 6 4 0 N/A
2011 SJ 68 159 1706 2.42 34 22 9 6 0 N/A
2010 SJ 60 140 1601 2.38 35 18 6 6 0 N/A
Niemi was a finalist for the Vezina Trophy in 2013. He guided the Sharks through some tough
waters during the lockout-shortened season and remained consistent throughout the year. Niemi
posted a 24-12-6 record to go with a .924 save percentage, a 2.16 goals-against average and
four shutouts. He played great in the playoffs as well despite San Jose's second-round exit.
Staying as consistent over a full schedule will be a harder task, but Niemi can still be relied on as
a dependable starter in 2013-14.Updated Sep. 26: Antti Niemi is confident going into the
2013-14 regular season. He was excellent last year en route to a nomination for the Vezina
Trophy and he's gotten off to a strong start during the preseason. "Getting 50-plus shots in two
games, giving up a couple goals -- not really bad goals -- of course you get the feeling you're
more ready because you saw a couple games," Niemi said Wednesday. "I felt good before but
even a little better now." He's also expected to be a goaltender on Team Finland for the Winter
Olympics. Niemi has raised his fantasy profile and because of his consistency in San Jose, he
has arguably become a top-5 option in the crease. Don't be afraid to select him high on draft
day.
(8) Carey Price Canadiens [Age: 26] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:209]
2013 MON 61 129 1383 2.11 34 23 4 6 602 8
2012 MON 39 97 921 2.59 21 13 4 3 0 N/A
2011 MON 65 160 1754 2.43 26 28 11 4 0 N/A
2010 MON 72 165 1982 2.35 38 28 6 8 0 N/A
Price suffered through an inconsistent lockout-shortened season. He looked especially
vulnerable down the stretch and in the playoffs, but he's a talented goaltender who should be
able to pull himself together. Price concluded the campaign with a .905 save percentage, which
is lower than normal, and a 2.59 goals-against average. Consistency may continue to be an
issue for him until he enters his prime, but he should be a solid option this year and is the team's
unquestioned starter in front of backup Peter Budaj.
(9) Corey Crawford Blackhawks [Age: 28] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:208]
2013 CHI 60 136 1435 2.27 38 17 5 6 562 9
2012 CHI 30 57 712 1.94 19 5 5 3 0 N/A
2011 CHI 57 146 1361 2.72 30 17 7 0 0 N/A
2010 CHI 57 128 1417 2.30 33 18 6 4 0 N/A
Corey Crawford endured nearly constant criticism last season, largely due to his disappointing
sophomore campaign. At the same time, Crawford proved to be one of the leagues top
goaltenders from a statistical perspective both during the regular season and the playoffs.
There's certainly still a chance that he will regress, but the list of goaltenders that are both great
and safe is extremely short. With that in mind, Crawford should comfortably find a spot on top-10
lists for goaltenders going into the draft. The fact that he's playing on such a strong team
certainly helps too, although a contrasting point is that he will probably be limited to 50-60 starts
unless Nikolai Khabibulin gets injured.Updated Sep. 30: Corey Crawford (lower body) is fine for
the Blackhawks' season opener. Crawford skipped Saturday's preseason contest due to
stiffness, but was always expected to be available for Tuesday's contest. He's coming off of a
fantastic season that resulted in a Stanley Cup championship and a $36 million contract
extension.
(10) Jaroslav Halak Blues [Age: 28] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:186]
2013 STL 46 101 1140 2.20 29 14 3 6 595 15
2012 STL 16 29 257 2.14 6 5 1 3 0 N/A
2011 STL 46 90 1121 1.97 26 12 7 6 0 N/A
2010 STL 57 136 1382 2.48 27 21 7 7 0 N/A
At the time of writing, the plan out of St. Louis seems to be to start the season with three
goaltenders. That basically kills the fantasy value of the Blues' netminders until this matter is
sorted out. There's a chance Jaroslav Halak might be traded before the start of the season, but
we wouldn't count on it. While every team preaches the importance of goaltending, most of them
are set in that regard and won't be looking to significantly alter their tandem before the start of the
season unless theyre faced with a major injury. In St. Louis, Halak will have a shot at the
number one job, but he's coming off a rough, injury-riddled season and the enigma that is Brian
Elliott could easily run away with the starting gig if he gets hot early.Updated Sep. 27: The St.
Louis Blues beat the Minnesota Wild 4-1 in a preseason game on Friday. Jaroslav Halak got the
last exhibition start, for what that's worth, stopping 18 out of 19 shots. He's one of the true
wildcards in fantasy because of his injury history and the backup pressure he faces combined
with his skill level, contract year, and the team around him.
(11) Mike Smith Coyotes [Age: 31] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:215]
2013 PHO 55 124 1288 2.25 31 20 4 6 522 17
2012 PHO 34 84 854 2.58 15 12 5 5 0 N/A
2011 PHO 67 144 1922 2.21 38 18 10 8 0 N/A
2010 TB 22 58 518 2.90 13 6 1 1 0 N/A
Smith was excellent in 2011-12 but he came back down to earth a little last year. In 34
appearances, he posted a 15-12-5 record with a .910 save percentage and a 2.58 goals-against
average. Even though his statistics took a hit compared to last campaign, Smith finished in a
five-way tie for first with five shutouts. He inked a six-year/$34 million extension with the Coyotes
in the off-season rather than test the market as an unrestricted free agent. Smith will probably
end up with peripherals somewhere in the middle of his spectacular 2011-12 campaign and his
2013 performance, which would make him a dependable starter in most formats.Updated Sep.
29: Mike Smith is looking forward to a return to form this season. Smith struggled a bit last
season with injuries and saw his save percentage fall from .930 to .910 while his GAA jumped to
2.58 from 2.21. His record was also so-so as he was 15-12-5 in 2013 after a sensational
38-18-10 2011-12 season. "He's one of the elite goaltenders in the league, and he's shown he
can do that," coach Dave Tippett said. "Theres no reason why we shouldn't believe that's the
goaltender he'll be this year." Look for Smith to win over 30 games and be a top-ten fantasy
goalie.
(12) Jimmy Howard Red Wings [Age: 29] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:218]
2013 DET 57 132 1357 2.32 32 20 5 6 500 34
2012 DET 42 87 1042 2.13 21 13 7 5 0 N/A
2011 DET 57 119 1377 2.13 35 17 4 6 0 N/A
2010 DET 63 168 1662 2.79 37 17 5 2 0 N/A
Howard managed to silence some of his doubters last season who thought his numbers would
suffer as a result of the loss of Nicklas Lidstrom. He maintained the same 2.13 goals-against
average that he posted in 2011-12 and improved his save percentage from .920 to .923. He also
co-led the league with five shutouts. Howard was also superb in the 2013 playoffs, which helped
his fantasy profile as well. The Red Wings should do well in the Eastern Conference in 2013-14
and Howard is deserving of being treated as a strong starting option.Updated Sep. 24: Jimmy
Howard credits the four seasons he spent in the AHL with Grand Rapids for his development.
"It helped me out," Howard said. "I didn't have (goaltending coach) Jim Bedard to rely on every
single night like I do here. A lot of the things, I had to figure out myself on my own and I'm a lot
smarter now being able to do that." He established himself as a reliable fantasy keeper last
season by recording 21 wins (third in the NHL), five shutouts (tied for first), a 2.13 goals-against
average (ninth) and a .923 save percentage (tied for ninth).
(13) Jonathan Bernier Maple Leafs [Age: 25] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:185]
2013 TOR 51 114 1276 2.24 30 17 4 5 570 45
2012 LA 14 24 282 1.88 9 3 1 1 0 N/A
2011 LA 16 35 348 2.36 5 6 2 1 0 N/A
2010 LA 25 57 595 2.48 11 8 3 3 0 N/A
The tremendous success of Jonathan Quick in Los Angeles resulted in Bernier wanting out to get
a better opportunity somewhere else. He'll finally get that chance in Toronto after being acquired
from the Leafs in the off-season in exchange for Ben Scrivens, Matt Frattin and a
second-rounder. Bernier helped the Kings get back into the playoff picture last year when Quick
was struggling. He earned a 9-3-1 record with a .922 save percentage and a 1.88 GAA last
campaign. In 2013-14, he will compete with James Reimer for starts and the two of them could
end up splitting games rather evenly. Try to get them both on draft day if you can as they should
serve as good handcuffs for one another.Updated Sep. 23: Jonathan Bernier started Sunday's
heated contest against the Buffalo Sabres and his night ended after he engaged in a goalie fight
with Ryan Miller. "I just saw everyone fighting and wanted to defend my teammate (Kessel),"
said Bernier referring to Sunday's line brawl. "You don't think about (getting hurt). I asked him if
he wanted to go. He didn't seem that he wanted to, but that's the way it goes. It's a hockey game,
you get hyper." He made 25 stops on 28 shots prior to getting tossed from the game.
(14) Evgeni Nabokov Islanders [Age: 38] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:202]
2013 NYI 52 114 1222 2.19 30 18 4 4 542 48
2012 NYI 41 103 1036 2.50 23 11 7 3 0 N/A
2011 NYI 42 101 1071 2.55 19 18 3 2 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Evgeni Nabokov got off to a rough start in 2013, but he got better as the season progressed and
played a key role in the Islanders' making the playoffs. In the end, he posted a 2.50 GAA and
.910 save percentage in 41 starts, which are very similar to the numbers he produced in his
previous season with the Islanders. We expect more of the same from Nabokov in 2013-14. He
should continue to start in the vast majority of the Islanders games this season, in part because
Kevin Poulin is not a reliable backup. Consequently, we see Nabokov as a safe bet to surpass
the 30-win mark and even challenge for 40 wins as the Islanders aim to continue to push forward
after ending their five-season playoff drought.Updated Sep. 15: Evgeni Nabokov has been
remarkably consistent in his two-year stint with the Islanders and could be even better now that
the Isles are a better team. He posted 2.55 and 2.50 goals against averages and .916 and .917
save percentages the past two campaigns. With the Isles poised to take another step up in their
ascent to league dominance, look for Nabokov's numbers to improve as well. A 35-38 win season
is not out of reach and we wouldn't be surprised if he shaved his GAA down to 2.40 while
maintaining his very fine save percentage numbers.
(15) Cam Ward Hurricanes [Age: 29] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:185]
2013 CAR 56 129 1288 2.30 30 20 6 5 465 96
2012 CAR 17 44 433 2.84 9 6 1 0 0 N/A
2011 CAR 68 182 1961 2.74 30 23 13 5 0 N/A
2010 CAR 74 184 2191 2.56 37 26 10 4 0 N/A
Cam Ward is coming off of a disastrous season where he was limited to just 17 games because
of a sprained MCL. On top of that, he wasn't terribly impressive when healthy, posting a 2.84
GAA and .908 save percentage. Carolina as a whole should improve in 2013-14 and that will
help him accumulate over 30 wins if he can stay healthy. That being said, his new backup
goaltender, Anton Khudobin is solid and could end up stealing some playing time from Ward. Not
counting the lockout shortened season, Ward has played in 60 or more games in five of his last
six seasons, but he might end up falling just short of that mark in 2013-14.Updated Sep. 27: The
Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes took part in quite the goaltending duel on Friday, with
Cam Ward getting the win 1-0 as the preseason draws to an end. Ward only needed to make 18
stops for his shutout. Ryan Miller was fantastic in his own right, kicking aside 29 out of 30 shots.
Pat Dwyer scored the game's only goal.
(16) Roberto Luongo Canucks [Age: 34] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:217]
2013 VAN 60 140 1413 2.33 32 22 4 5 477 97
2012 VAN 20 51 500 2.56 9 6 3 2 0 N/A
2011 VAN 55 127 1450 2.41 31 14 8 5 0 N/A
2010 VAN 60 126 1627 2.11 38 15 7 4 0 N/A
Luongo will take over as Vancouver's starting goalie again in 2013-14 after the Canucks dealt
Cory Schneider to New Jersey at the NHL Entry Draft. Luongo's contract turned out to be much
more difficult to trade than general manager Mike Gillis thought it would. Now the Canucks will
need to build back Luongo's confidence and re-establish their relationship after it looked like they
had already moved on with the expectation that he would be elsewhere. With Schneider gone
and no backup in the system to challenge him, Luongo should return to being a solid goaltending
option in 2013-14.Updated Sep. 27: Roberto Luongo earned a 41-save shutout against the New
York Rangers on Thursday. Luongo is entering the 2013-14 campaign as the undisputed starter
in Vancouver now that Cory Schneider is gone. Now that his playing time isn't an issue, it
wouldn't be surprising to see him end up as one of the top 10 goaltenders in the league.
(17) Niklas Backstrom Wild [Age: 35] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:194]
2013 MIN 50 111 1133 2.22 28 17 5 4 485 111
2012 MIN 42 98 974 2.48 24 15 3 2 0 N/A
2011 MIN 46 105 1194 2.43 19 18 7 4 0 N/A
2010 MIN 51 132 1434 2.66 22 23 5 3 0 N/A
At the age of 35, the Minnesota Wild took a bit of a chance by signing Niklas Backstrom to a
three-year/$10.25 million deal. He's an above average starting goaltender, but he has a history
of lower body problems and that could get more significant as he enters his late 30's. Either way,
Backstrom is in a situation where he has a strong backup goaltender, but hes also the clear
number one netminder. If he stays relatively healthy, Backstrom should end up with at least 60
starts this season and end up with a GAA in the 2.25-2.50 range along with a save percentage in
the .910's.Updated Sep. 25: Niklas Backstrom turned aside 33 of 34 shots Wednesday as the
Wild outlasted St. Louis by a score of 3-1. Matt Cooke, Charlie Coyle and Torrey Mitchell were
the goal scorers for Minnesota while Jaden Schwartz registered the only marker for the Blues.
The goaltending duties for St. Louis were split between platoon-mates Jaroslav Halak and Brian
Elliott..
(18) Jonas Hiller Ducks [Age: 31] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:192]
2013 ANA 55 130 1389 2.36 31 19 6 5 505 156
2012 ANA 26 59 616 2.36 15 6 4 1 0 N/A
2011 ANA 73 182 1839 2.57 29 30 12 4 0 N/A
2010 ANA 49 114 1379 2.56 26 16 3 5 0 N/A
Hiller went through another roller coaster season in 2013. His shaky start coupled with Viktor
Fasth's impressive emergence onto the NHL scene gave fantasy owners reason to worry about
him, but he managed to rebound as the season progressed. Hiller still had the odd clunker but
he reclaimed his starter role down the stretch. He also started and played well in all seven of
Anaheim's playoff contests against Detroit. However, he's likely to share time with Fasth again
during the 2013-14 regular season, so it's a good idea to have them both as insurance.Updated
Sep. 11: Jonas Hiller is getting ready for what might be his last season with the Anaheim Ducks.
Hiller's contract expires after the 2013-14 campaign. With Viktor Fasth's rise and a top
goaltending prospect in John Gibson, the Ducks might be inclined to let Hiller walk depending on
how this season goes. "In the end, all I can try to do is play well," Hiller said. "I'd definitely like to
stay. I know my way around here. I've always liked being here. I'd be happy to stay. I guess we'll
see how things go."
(19) Marc-Andre Fleury Penguins [Age: 28] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:180]
2013 PIT 56 136 1254 2.43 35 16 4 4 377 333
2012 PIT 33 74 807 2.39 23 8 0 1 0 N/A
2011 PIT 67 153 1615 2.36 42 17 4 3 0 N/A
2010 PIT 65 143 1599 2.32 36 20 5 3 0 N/A
The Pittsburgh Penguins goaltending is a big question mark after Marc-Andre Fleury stumbled in
the playoffs yet again. Perhaps it's a confidence issue, but whatever it is, it's not hard to see why
some Penguins fans would be nervous going into the season with Fleury. Personally, we don't
care - at least not for the purposes of this year's fantasy season. Heres the thing: Whatever
problems Fleury might have in the playoffs, have been isolated to the playoffs. He's suffered
through cold streaks in the regular season, but he's always averaged out to be good up until the
playoffs and on a team as loaded as the Penguins, he's going to win 30-40 games. Until it's time
for your playoff pool, don't let Fleury's latest postseason collapse scare you away.Updated Sep.
26: Marc-Andre Fleury kicked out 16 of 17 shots in a 5-1 win over Detroit on Wednesday. This
start should help Fleury build his confidence going into the regular season, especially after he
struggled in the 2013 playoffs. That being said, some of Detroit's better players were kept out of
this exhibition contest.
(20) Cory Schneider Devils [Age: 27] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:195]
2013 NJ 43 97 1014 2.26 20 17 4 4 455 582
2012 VAN 30 61 774 2.11 17 9 4 5 0 N/A
2011 VAN 33 60 885 1.96 20 8 1 3 0 N/A
2010 VAN 25 51 663 2.23 16 4 2 1 0 N/A
The New Jersey Devils have answered the question of who will serve as their number one
goaltender once Martin Brodeur retires. Cory Schneider, who was acquired from the Vancouver
Canucks, is a superb goaltender who should serve as the team's starter for years to come. That
being said, Schneider will first have to put up with what could be an awkward situation in
2013-14. At this stage of Brodeur's career, Schneider is the superior goaltender. In fact,
Schneider should be among the league leaders in GAA and save percentage this season. And
yet, Brodeur is projected to serve as the team's starter going into this campaign and it will be
hard for Schneider snatch that job in what could be the last season of Brodeurs legendary
career. Unless Brodeur suffers a significant injury, Schneider probably wont end up with much
more than 40 starts and he might even end up falling short of that mark.Updated Sep. 26: Cory
Schneider stopped all nine shots he faced in limited action during New Jersey's 4-1 win over the
Flyers Thursday. Schneider played the first two periods of the game and continued his
near-perfect preseason by blanking Philly in this contest. Keith Kinkaid stopped three of four
shots in the final frame to preserve the victory while Steve Mason played the entire game for the
Flyers, blocking 21 of 24 shots. Steve Bernier, Damien Brunner, Dainius Zubrus and Michael
Ryder all found the back of the net for the Devils while Matt Read was the only one to tally for
Philadelphia.
(21) Ondrej Pavelec Jets [Age: 26] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:220]
2013 WPG 53 123 1309 2.32 26 23 4 3 470 615
2012 WPG 44 119 1132 2.80 21 20 3 0 0 N/A
2011 WPG 68 191 1845 2.91 29 28 9 4 0 N/A
2010 WPG 58 147 1558 2.73 21 23 9 4 0 N/A
Ondrej Pavelec participated in 44 contests in 2013 despite the fact that the schedule was
condensed and he went through some significant rough patches. Part of that was due to the fact
that backup goaltender Al Montoya dealt with some injuries last season, but Pavelec is also
clearly the Jets plan to stick with for better or worst. That being said, the Jets are an average
team at best, they've not particularly impressive defensively, and Pavelec hasn't proven that he's
capable of carrying a team on his back. With all that in mind, Pavelec should be one of the last
starting goaltenders taken in most fantasy drafts.Updated Sep. 16: Coach Claude Julien has
confidence in Ondrej Pavelec, but he also wants to see more from him. "I think it's good enough
to help us get in the playoffs," said Noel of his team's goaltending. "But that's part of the solution.
Our players have to check better. We have to do some things better from the previous two years
to get in the playoffs, and goaltending is going to have to also pick up." Pavelec has posted
mediocre numbers in his first two seasons with Winnipeg, which don't make him very attractive
from a fantasy standpoint. His only value is in deeper leagues because he's a lower-tier starter.
(22) Brian Elliott Blues [Age: 28] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:209]
2013 STL 36 80 832 2.22 18 12 4 4 445 627
2012 STL 24 49 477 2.28 14 8 1 3 0 N/A
2011 STL 38 58 914 1.56 23 10 4 9 0 N/A
2010 COL 55 166 1385 3.34 15 27 9 3 0 N/A
Depending on what day it is, Brian Elliott is either one of the best goaltenders in the NHL or
unworthy of the league. He has turned drifting out of extreme hot and cold streaks into some sort
of zen art. If that didn't make him unpredictable enough, the Blues might actually enter the
season with three goaltenders fighting for the number one gig. If Elliott slips into the final rounds
of a standard league draft then, by all means, grab him. He's worth the gamble at that price.
Just understand that hes about as safe as a flip of the coin.Updated Sep. 18: Coach Ken
Hitchcock thinks that getting more time to prepare for the 2013-14 season will benefit Brian
Elliott. "I think it was big, because he's a methodical guy," Hitchcock said. "He's a real good
thinker, he's a guy that bases everything on timing. When you play four months of summer
hockey or shinny, I think everything goes out the door. It's hard to gather that back in. (Now) it's
three months, two and a half months of shinny coming into a season. (Last year) we had seven
months of it." The lockout may have caused some timing issues for goaltenders, but it's often
hard to get a strong read on Elliott because he can be so streaky with his play in the crease.
He's slated to share time with Jaroslav Halak again this season even though he is being labelled
as the team's backup goalie.
(23) Ray Emery Flyers [Age: 31] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:196]
2013 PHI 48 114 1142 2.38 25 17 6 4 412 637
2012 CHI 21 36 424 1.94 17 1 0 3 0 N/A
2011 CHI 34 83 751 2.81 15 9 4 0 0 N/A
2010 ANA 10 20 252 2.28 7 2 0 0 0 N/A
When Ray Emery decided to ink a one-year/$1.65 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers,
he probably did so because he saw an opportunity to re-establish himself as an NHL starter.
Nothing is guaranteed, but the Flyers should give him a fair chance to earn the starting gig and
hes likely to succeed. Emery was great with the Chicago Blackhawks last season with a 1.94
GAA and .922 save percentage. By comparison, Steve Mason has a long track record of
disappointment. If you aren't confident with your goaltending late into a standard league draft,
grab Emery.Updated Sep. 27: A night after Steve Mason struggled for the Philadelphia Flyers,
Ray Emery had a rough evening of his own as the Washington Capitals beat his team 6-3 in a
Friday preseason game. Emery allowed five goals on 28 shots. Few would probably be surprise,
but if these exhibitions are any indication, Philly's goaltending situation could be as chaotic as
ever in 2013-14. It might be best to avoid the duo unless the value is just undeniable.
(24) Tim Thomas Panthers [Age: 39] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:208]
2013 FLA 50 122 1226 2.44 23 22 5 4 385 646
2012 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BOS 59 132 1527 2.36 35 19 1 5 0 N/A
2010 BOS 57 112 1699 2.00 35 11 9 9 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: Tim Thomas might be the Florida Panthers' opening game starter. "Tim has
really established himself with our team and our organization within a short period of time,"
Panthers coach Kevin Dineen said. "[Thomas] is a good guy and a real solid player for us right
now. He's a great option for us on Thursday night." Jacob Markstrom was originally expected to
be the team's top goalie this season, but Thomas has a great shot of securing that job now that
he's signed with Florida.
(25) Braden Holtby Capitals [Age: 24] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:203]
2013 WAS 49 118 1101 2.41 28 24 3 2 337 647
2012 WAS 36 90 1033 2.58 23 12 1 4 0 N/A
2011 WAS 7 15 177 2.49 4 2 1 1 0 N/A
2010 WAS 14 22 310 1.79 10 2 2 2 0 N/A
After excelling in the 2012 playoffs, there were people that feared Braden Holtby would
experience some growing pains in 2013. The lockout might have helped prevent that because it
gave him more time to practice in the minors before finally making a permanent transition to the
NHL. After some early struggles, Holtby stepped up and finished with a 2.58 GAA and .920 save
percentage in 36 games. Michal Neuvirth is talented enough to challenge Holtby throughout the
season and while Neuvirth is unlikely to wrestle the starting gig away from him, Holtby could still
be limited to about 50 starts as a result. That will keep him from being an elite goaltender this
season.Updated Sep. 19: Braden Holtby is all in favor of the new rules change that limits the
size of goaltending equipment. Holtby will have to cut down on the size of his goalie pads but it
doesn't faze him. "I think it was [necessary]," Holtby said. "I feel like we should be athletes, not
robots, guys that use extra protection to stop the puck. I think we should rely on our athleticism,
our reactions and our mental game." Holtby was good in 2013 as he was 23-12-1 with a 2.58
GAA and a .920 save percentage. Look for more of the same in 2013-14 as he should be a lower
end first goalie in fantasy pools.
(26) Kari Lehtonen Stars [Age: 29] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:217]
2013 DAL 58 144 1475 2.48 25 26 6 4 405 648
2012 DAL 36 88 962 2.66 15 14 3 1 0 N/A
2011 DAL 59 136 1603 2.33 32 22 4 4 0 N/A
2010 DAL 69 175 1868 2.55 34 24 11 3 0 N/A
Throughout Kari Lehtonen's career, he has often been a good goaltender on mediocre to bad
teams. The Stars don't look like a Stanley Cup contender, but they do look like a squad on the
upswing and a serious contender for a playoff spot. With that in mind, Lehtonen seems like a
good candidate to get at least 30 wins. He's also in a somewhat rare situation in that he has no
real competition for the starting job. Dan Ellis will give him a few breathers a month, but it
wouldn't be too surprising to see Lehtonen end up with close to 70 starts. The only thing that
might prevent that is his health, as he has dealt with more than his fair share of injuries in the
past.Updated Sep. 21: Kari Lehtonen will get the start against the Blues in pre-season action
Saturday. He may play two periods before giving way to Christopher Nilstorp. Norstorp will likely
return to the AHL in the next 10 days as Dan Ellis will be Lehtonen's backup this season.
(27) Martin Brodeur Devils [Age: 41] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:220]
2013 NJ 43 103 1027 2.40 19 19 3 3 365 649
2012 NJ 29 65 589 2.22 13 9 7 2 0 N/A
2011 NJ 59 136 1336 2.41 31 21 4 3 0 N/A
2010 NJ 56 127 1186 2.45 23 26 3 6 0 N/A
Martin Brodeur is entering what may be the last season of his storied career. He's still a
serviceable goaltender, but his days of carrying the New Jersey Devils are long behind him. The
Devils have already prepared themselves for his departure by acquiring Cory Schneider.
Brodeur is probably the inferior netminder between the two at this stage of his career, but after
everything he's done for the franchise, Brodeur should still end up in a platoon role at the very
least. With that in mind, we'd pencil Brodeur in for 40-50 starts in 2013-14.Updated Sep. 30:
Martin Brodeur, whose father passed away on Thursday, has rejoined the New Jersey Devils.
Brodeur attended the team's practice on Monday. Devils coach Pete DeBoer previously said that
he'd see how Brodeur feels before selecting his opening game starter.
(28) Devan Dubnyk Oilers [Age: 27] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:210]
2013 EDM 59 147 1335 2.49 27 27 5 3 302 650
2012 EDM 38 90 1042 2.57 14 16 6 2 0 N/A
2011 EDM 47 118 1262 2.67 20 20 3 2 0 N/A
2010 EDM 35 93 1010 2.71 12 13 8 2 0 N/A
Dubnyk finally got his chance to shoulder the load for Edmonton in 2013 and he did so with
mixed results. He posted a 14-16-6 record with a 2.57 GAA and a .920 save percentage.
Dubnyk faced the sixth-highest opposition shot total (1,132) in the league last season and for the
most part he accredited himself well. His win total will improve when Edmonton gets better
defensively and they probably won't make dramatic strides forward this year in that regard.
However, Dubnyk should be a decent depth option in the crease of your fantasy squad if he
remains the club's starter.Updated Sep. 15: Devan Dubnyk allowed one goal on 13 shots in
Edmonton's preseason opener at home against the Flames.
It was a split-squad game, but a solid start to the season for Edmonton's top netminder,
nonetheless. Dubnyk will again be leaned on this season after compiling a 2.57 goals-against
average and .921 save percentage last year. Olivier Roy made 18 saves on 22 shots in the
second half of the game.
(29) Ben Bishop Lightning [Age: 26] [Ht:6'7'] [Wt:214]
2013 TB 47 120 1178 2.55 22 20 5 4 342 651
2012 TB 22 56 645 2.67 11 9 1 2 0 N/A
2011 OTT 10 22 221 2.48 3 3 2 0 0 N/A
2010 STL 7 17 151 2.76 3 4 0 1 0 N/A
Bishop started out the lockout-shortened season in Ottawa, where he got thrust into a goalie
timeshare with Robin Lehner because of an injury to number one keeper Craig Anderson.
Bishop performed well for the Senators prior to being traded to Tampa Bay. With the Lightning,
his numbers took a bit of hit but he still posted a .917 save percentage and a 2.99 GAA in nine
outings. Bishop will split action with Anders Lindback in 2013-14. They are both risky bets on
their own due to Tampa's struggles in their own zone, but if you like the team's chances then you
might want to select them as a pair on draft day.Updated Sep. 15: Tampa Bay Lightning coach
Jon Cooper isn't opposed to splitting the goaltending duties evenly this season. Ben Bishop and
Anders Lindback are both still relatively unproven, but very promising. "Would you like one guy
to take the reins and be the guy?" Cooper asked. "Of course you would, because that means
hes the guy and you kind of want that. But they are both unbelievably capable." Bishop is
coming off of a pretty strong season, so he might have a bit of an inside track, but if you're
gambling if you take a Lightning goaltender this season.
(30) Ryan Miller Sabres [Age: 33] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:175]
2013 BUF 56 144 1397 2.57 25 24 7 3 332 652
2012 BUF 40 108 1162 2.81 17 17 5 0 0 N/A
2011 BUF 61 150 1638 2.55 31 21 7 6 0 N/A
2010 BUF 66 165 1799 2.59 34 22 8 5 0 N/A
The Sabres would like to deal Ryan Miller before he becomes an unrestricted free agent next
summer, but there hasn't been any progress on that front. Buffalo will likely enter the 2013-14
season with Miller as their starting goaltender. He struggled last year, while posting a 17-17-5
record to go with a .915 save percentage and an uncharacteristic 2.81 GAA. Miller faced the
most shots in the league in 2013 (1,270) and he allowed the second-most goals (108). Whether
he gets traded or leaves as a free agent, this will probably be his last season with the Sabres and
he has plenty of motivation to turn things around. His numbers should see improvement, but the
Sabres still have too many holes up front and the back end to provide him with enough
support.Updated Sep. 12: Ryan Miller still believes in himself and in the Buffalo Sabres despite
their recent struggles. "I think I can play at a high level, so I just have to start off with that kind
of mind-set and then let everything kind of take care of itself," said Miller, who appears as though
he will begin the regular season in Buffalo. The Sabres have been out of the playoff picture in
four of the last six seasons and they aren't expected to morph into contenders this year. A spot
at the Winter Olympics and proving his doubters wrong are motivating factors for Miller entering
this year, but he may get enough support offensively or defensively from his teammates.
(31) Steve Mason Flyers [Age: 25] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:217]
2013 PHI 36 104 977 2.89 14 17 3 2 157 653
2012 PHI 20 47 514 2.59 7 8 1 0 0 N/A
2011 CLM 46 143 1212 3.39 16 26 3 1 0 N/A
2010 CLM 54 153 1388 3.03 24 21 7 3 0 N/A
When it comes to Steve Mason, the Philadelphia Flyers are hoping that seven great games with
them trumps years of horrible play with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Maybe the change of
scenery is all that Mason really needed, but we certainly wouldn't bet on that. The problem has
never been that Mason was incapable of stringing together a series of good starts, it was that his
brief patches of success were darkened by consistent returns to arguably sub-NHL play. If you
want to gamble on the Philadelphia Flyers' goaltending, draft Ray Emery.Updated Sep. 15:
Steve Mason will likely get the start in the Flyer pre-season opener Sunday against Toronto in
London, Ontario. Ray Emery is not on Sunday's roster and will likely be between the pipes to
start Monday's return engagement agasinst the Maple Leafs. There will be an interesting battle
for the starting goalie gig in Philly but we will give the intial edge to Mason.
(32) Joey MacDonald Flames [Age: 33] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:197]
2013 CAL 37 106 974 2.86 13 16 6 1 130 654
2012 CAL 21 55 507 2.87 8 9 1 0 0 N/A
2011 DET 14 29 301 2.16 8 5 1 0 0 N/A
2010 DET 15 31 341 2.58 5 5 3 1 0 N/A
MacDonald stepped in for Calgary when Miikka Kiprusoff was injured and struggling last season.
He posted an 8-9-1 record with a 2.87 GAA and a .902 save percentage in 21 contests. He
could be line to compete for the team's number one job if Kiprusoff doesn't come back. Even if
he does land the starting role, he's not strong enough between the pipes to sustain your fantasy
squad.Updated Sep. 15: Joey MacDonald set aside 11 of 12 shots at home in the 3-2
split-squad loss to the Oilers.
Theoretically, MacDonald could wind up topping his season-high 49 games played he recorded
in 2008-09, but that doesn't make him worth drafting. It's more of a reflection of the dire straits the
Flames' goaltending situation is in, which is further worsened by a pretty poor roster. Prospect
Joni Ortio made eight saves in the second half of the game. The Flames are probably hoping
Karri Ramo holds his own this season.
(33) Semyon Varlamov Avalanche [Age: 25] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:209]
2013 COL 58 172 1568 2.97 22 29 7 3 157 655
2012 COL 35 98 909 3.02 11 21 3 3 0 N/A
2011 COL 53 136 1428 2.59 26 24 3 4 0 N/A
2010 WAS 27 58 701 2.23 11 9 5 2 0 N/A
Semyon Varlamov has been, at best, a mixed bag for Colorado. He had a 3.02 GAA and .903
save percentage in 35 games last season on an Avalanche team whose troubles went far deeper
than its goaltending. The good news is that the Avalanche are on the upswing not that they
could fall any further and Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy is joining the team as their new
head coach. Between Roy and backup netminder Jean-Sebastien Giguere, Varlamov will have
plenty of guidance in 2013-14. That should go a long way as the 25-year-old netminder works to
live up to his potential. Were hoping for solid, but not spectacular numbers out of Varlamov this
season.Updated Sep. 28: Many are expecting Semyon Varlamov to rebound from a very poor
2013 season. There are plenty of reasons for optimism here. For one, his coach, Patrick Roy, is
one of the all-time great goaltenders. Secondly, he has a full-time goalie coach for the first time
and it is the famed Francois Allaire. Finally, the team around him should be better and deeper.
Oh, and he's in a contract year. We sense a comeback season. Do you?
(34) Karri Ramo Flames [Age: 27] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:201]
2013 CAL 48 140 1287 2.92 17 26 4 1 135 656
2012 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Ramo is coming off four successful seasons in the KHL with Avangard Omsk. He signed an NHL
deal with the Flames in the summer and could be the team's new starting goalie if Miikka
Kiprusoff chooses to retire. Ramo has some NHL experience, which he gained with the Tampa
Bay Lightning from 2006-09, but he still has to prove himself in North America. Consistency
could be an issue with him as well, which makes Ramo a gamble going into 2013-14. Calgary's
goaltending situation should be monitored closely at training camp.Updated Sep. 30: Calgary
coach Bob Hartley knows which netminder will start the opener but has not revealed it to his
goaltenders. Karri Ramo, Joey MacDonald and Reto Berra are in the mix to start the opener in
Washington on Thursday. It is thought that Ramo has the inside track but stay tuned. Ramo
played the last four seasons in the KHL with Omsk where he had a 26-9-5 record with a 2.00
GAA and a .929 save percentage during the 2012-13 campaign.
(35) Robin Lehner Senators [Age: 22] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:223]
2013 OTT 34 72 769 2.12 17 14 1 3 475 N/A
2012 OTT 12 27 397 2.20 5 3 4 0 0 N/A
2011 OTT 5 10 144 2.01 3 2 0 1 0 N/A
2010 OTT 8 20 158 3.52 1 4 0 0 0 N/A
Lehner will be one step closer to becoming Ottawa's goaltender of the future this season, as he'll
finally get the chance to start the year in the NHL. With Ben Bishop in Tampa Bay, Lehner will
back up Craig Anderson this campaign. Anderson has two years remaining on his contract and
Lehner will be a restricted free agent in the summer, so he'll be looking to earn the faith of the
organization when he gets his chances to play in 2013-14. Expect Lehner to get his fair share of
starts and consider him as a great handcuff to Anderson, as he was impressive during his time
with Ottawa during the lockout-shortened season.Updated Sep. 17: Robin Lehner is projected to
start the 2013-14 campaign as Craig Anderson's backup, but isn't ready to declare himself the
team's No. 2 goaltender yet. He has been let down before after training camps in the past, so
he isn't going to rest easy until the dust settles and he finally starts a season in the NHL. Lehner
has matured over the years and he appears to be much more willing now to accept a role as an
understudy. "Since four years ago when I first came in here I said I was competing for the first
job, unfortunately," he said. "But you know, I've grown a little bit and I recognize I have a very
good goalie in front of me. And like any other year, I will take my chances when I get them." He
has 25 games of NHL experience and he could end up doubling that number this campaign.
(36) Viktor Fasth Ducks [Age: 31] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:186]
2013 ANA 30 69 739 2.30 16 9 2 3 435 N/A
2012 ANA 25 52 609 2.18 15 6 2 4 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Fasth couldn't have asked for a better start to his NHL career. The 30-year-old rookie won his
first eight outings, while ending up with a .921 save percentage, a 2.18 GAA and four shutouts in
25 appearances as a member of the Ducks. He supplied Anaheim with stability in their crease
when Jonas Hiller was struggling and he should see his fair share of starts in 2013-14 as well.
Fasth will make a good handcuff for Hiller owners this campaign.
(37) Anton Khudobin Hurricanes [Age: 27] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:203]
2013 CAR 26 59 587 2.27 11 10 3 2 347 N/A
2012 BOS 14 31 357 2.32 9 4 1 1 0 N/A
2011 BOS 1 1 44 1.00 1 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 BOS 4 5 81 1.59 2 1 0 1 0 N/A
Anton Khudobin is coming off of a terrific season where he had a 2.32 GAA and .920 save
percentage in 14 starts. Those numbers could decline in the move from Boston to Carolina, but
Khudobin is still a very strong backup. In fact, Hurricanes coach Kirk Muller thinks Khudobin is
capable of challenging starting goaltender Cam Ward. While Ward will still likely end up with the
bulk of Carolina's starts, it wouldn't be shocking if Khudobin ends up playing in 25-30 games. If
you're getting Ward, it would be a good idea to handcuff by picking up Khudobin as well.Updated
Sep. 9: Anton Khudobin intends to support No. 1 goaltender Cam Ward this season. "Of
course, I will try to push him and I will try to help him as best as I can," he said. "I was in this
situation last year pretty much with (Rask.) It's always that what you see from the bench is a
better look than while you're playing. 'Tuuks' was always asking what he could do better in that
situation or this situation, so I tried to help him. And when I was playing he helped me, too. It's a
job that goes both ways." Khudobin proved to be a serviceable backup to Tuukka Rask in
Boston last season and he's likely to have a similar role in Carolina alongside Ward.
(38) Tomas Vokoun Penguins [Age: 37] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:210]
2013 PIT 19 46 474 2.42 11 6 2 2 340 N/A
2012 PIT 20 42 477 2.45 13 4 0 3 0 N/A
2011 WAS 48 108 1191 2.51 25 17 2 4 0 N/A
2010 FLA 57 137 1616 2.55 22 28 5 6 0 N/A
Tomas Vokoun held his own in the playoffs and occasionally did significant more than just that,
but he's expected to resume his role as Fleury's backup in 2013-14. He's probably not going to
overtake him during the regular season, given that Fleury has struggled in big games before only
to perform fine in other situations. With that in mind, we would pencil Vokoun in for 20-30 starts
and recommend him only as a handcuff for Fleury owners.Updated Sep. 30: Tomas Vokoun
(blood clot) has been placed on the injured reserve list. This move was to be expected. Vokoun
is committed to returning, according to his agent, but he remains out indefinitely.
(39) Al Montoya Jets [Age: 28] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:203]
2013 WPG 30 72 729 2.40 12 15 2 1 320 N/A
2012 WPG 7 17 151 2.91 3 1 0 1 0 N/A
2011 NYI 31 89 743 3.10 9 11 5 0 0 N/A
2010 NYI 21 46 539 2.39 9 5 5 1 0 N/A
Al Montoya had to work through some lower-body injuries last season and his playing time was
limited to seven games as a result. Montoya should start a bit more frequently in 2013-14, but
Pavelec is still the netminder early in his a five-year/$19.5 million contract. Pavelec would have
to do particularly dreadful or Montoya would need to be amazing in order for their roles to be
reversed. The Jets' goaltending isn't particularly appealing and we can't recommend drafting
Montoya as anything other than a handcuff to Pavelec on a fantasy team thats particularly
desperate for starts.
(40) Ben Scrivens Kings [Age: 27] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:192]
2013 LA 25 56 537 2.24 11 9 2 1 315 N/A
2012 TOR 20 46 496 2.69 7 9 0 2 0 N/A
2011 TOR 12 35 324 3.13 4 5 2 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Scrivens was acquired from Toronto as part of the Jonathan Bernier deal during the off-season.
The 26-year-old keeper showed that he can be a steady option last year when he posted a 7-9-0
record, including two shutouts, along with a .915 save percentage and a 2.69 GAA in 20
appearances with the Leafs. Scrivens may not get much playing time behind Jonathan Quick,
but he should be decent when the Kings call upon his services.
(41) Alex Stalock Sharks [Age: 26] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:185]
2013 SJ 19 46 474 2.42 8 8 1 1 315 N/A
2012 SJ 2 2 11 2.86 0 0 1 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 SJ 1 0 9 .00 1 0 0 0 0 N/A
Stalock is projected to back up Antti Niemi this season after the Sharks let Thomas Greiss test
free agency. He appeared in two games last year, while allowing two goals on 13 shots and
picking up an overtime loss. Stalock has only three NHL contests under his belt and no career
starts, so if he does serve as San Jose's number two goalie in 2013-14 then you can count on
Niemi making loads of starts.Updated Sep. 26: There might be no clear winner in the battle to be
Antti Niemi's understudy. Alex Stalock and Harri Sateri have been competing for the role, but the
Sharks might opt to rotate between the two of them. One would be in the NHL, primarily warming
the bench, while the other is getting starts in the minors and eventually they might swap roles.
That would allow both goaltenders to stay sharp, given that Niemi is expected to start in the vast
majority of the Sharks' games.
(42) James Reimer Maple Leafs [Age: 25] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:208]
2013 TOR 33 82 814 2.48 15 14 2 3 315 N/A
2012 TOR 33 76 919 2.46 19 8 5 4 0 N/A
2011 TOR 34 97 877 3.10 14 14 4 3 0 N/A
2010 TOR 37 90 1044 2.60 20 10 5 3 0 N/A
Reimer rebounded well in 2013 following a troublesome showing in 2011-12 when he couldn't
rediscover his game after being sidelined with a concussion. During the lockout-shortened
season, he posted a 19-9-5 record with a .924 save percentage, a 2.46 GAA and four shutouts.
He was also excellent in the playoffs, but that didn't stop the Leafs from deepening their crease in
the off-season with the acquisition of Jonathan Bernier from Los Angeles. Reimer and Bernier
are expected to share starts in 2013-14, so their fantasy values will be dissected slightly. It's also
probably a good idea to get them both in your league to hedge your bets on who will start on any
given night.Updated Sep. 29: It's still not clear who will play between the pipes in the Toronto
Maple Leafs' season opener. Reimer and Jonathan Bernier have both had strong training camps
as far as Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle is concerned. Getting that first start is prestigious,
but in the case of Toronto, it might not be that big of a deal. The goaltender that warms the
bench in the opener will probably get to start in Game 2, so it'll even out in a hurry. Reimer and
Bernier will split starts until one pulls away from the other.
(43) Michal Neuvirth Capitals [Age: 25] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:209]
2013 WAS 34 79 761 2.32 10 13 4 2 300 N/A
2012 WAS 13 33 334 2.74 4 5 2 0 0 N/A
2011 WAS 38 95 881 2.82 13 13 5 3 0 N/A
2010 WAS 48 110 1173 2.45 27 12 4 4 0 N/A
Michal Neuvirth will get a chance to compete for the starting job with the Washington Capitals
throughout the 2013-14 campaign, but it's clear he's the underdog in that battle. That's despite
the fact that he'll probably put up a solid save percentage and an adequate GAA. In the end,
Braden Holtby's stock has risen enough that he would have to go through a serious cold streak to
lose the top gig and even then, there's no guarantee. Neuvirth is still a great goaltender to take
late in fantasy pools if you're not confident with your netminders and feel the need to gamble on
whatever's left.Updated Sep. 3: Michal Neuvirth will be looking to get more action in
Washington's crease this season. Last year, Neuvirth started 12 games and Braden Holtby
received 35, but the 25-year-old goaltender doesn't view himself as a backup. "It was tough to
watch Holtsy play, but I was supporting him every game," said Neuvirth back in May. "He was
winning and there was no need to change anything. You never know what's going to happen. My
goal is to be No. 1 and I will do whatever it takes to be No. 1. I'm happy to stay with this
organization and try to get to No. 1 here." He is also motivated this season to earn a spot on the
Czech Republic's roster for the Winter Olympics.
(44) Jhonas Enroth Sabres [Age: 25] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:167]
2013 BUF 30 69 671 2.30 8 12 6 1 295 N/A
2012 BUF 12 27 305 2.60 4 4 1 1 0 N/A
2011 BUF 26 63 693 2.70 8 11 4 1 0 N/A
2010 BUF 14 35 342 2.73 9 2 2 1 0 N/A
Enroth struggled to gain confidence in his previous 41 NHL outings, but in 2013 he made some
positive steps. He earned personal bests with a .919 save percentage and a 2.60 goals-against
average in 12 appearances. Enroth also backstopped Sweden to a gold medal at the IIHF World
Championships. He looks like he's ready for an expanded role, but he won't get an opportunity to
serve as a number one netminder until Ryan Miller is playing elsewhere.Updated Sep. 25:
Jhonas Enroth stopped all 26 shots he faced as the Sabres dominated Columbus by a score of
3-0 in Wednesday's preseason action. Enroth has now established himself as one of the
league's top backup goaltenders and could be in line for more work if the team decides to trade
incumbent Ryan Miller. Buffalo received goals from Mikhail Grigorenko, Ville Leino and Zemgus
Girgensons in the victory, while Columbus split goaltending duties between Mike McKenna and
Jeremy Smith.
(45) Thomas Greiss Coyotes [Age: 27] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:215]
2013 PHO 29 70 677 2.41 12 14 3 2 287 N/A
2012 SJ 6 13 140 2.53 1 4 0 1 0 N/A
2011 SJ 19 40 432 2.30 9 7 1 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Greiss was signed to a one-year/$750,000 deal in the summer to serve as Phoenix's backup in
2013-14. In 44 career NHL contests with San Jose, he compiled 17 wins, a .912 save
percentage and a 2.52 GAA. He played six games for the Sharks last year and his personal-high
for appearances in a single season is 19. Greiss will probably get to enter the Coyotes' crease in
about 19 games, behind starting goalie Mike Smith, this campaign and he likely won't have much
fantasy value.Updated Sep. 28: Former San Jose goaltender Thomas Greiss stopped 25 of 26
shots as the Coyotes beat the Sharks 2-1. Radim Vrbata and Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored for
the Coyotes while David Rundblad had two assists at Jobing.com Arena. Bracken Kearns scored
the lone goal for the Sharks and San Jose's Alex Stalock turned aside 24 of 26 shots.
(46) Anders Lindback Lightning [Age: 25] [Ht:6'6'] [Wt:210]
2013 TB 25 60 584 2.40 10 11 3 1 280 N/A
2012 TB 24 63 579 2.90 10 10 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NAS 16 32 332 2.42 5 8 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NAS 22 49 527 2.60 11 5 2 2 0 N/A
Lindback began the 2013 season as Tampa Bay's starting goaltender, but issues with his
consistency led to the team acquiring Ben Bishop from Ottawa to share the Lightning's crease.
Lindback posted a 10-10-1 record to go with a .902 save percentage and a 2.90 GAA in 24
appearances. He missed 14 games with an ankle injury and was hurt when it looked like he was
turning a corner. Lindback will battle for starts with Bishop this season, so it's a good idea to own
them both if you select one.Updated Sep. 29: Lightning coach Jon Cooper didn't blame Anders
Lindback for Tampa Bay's 5-3 loss on Saturday. Anders Lindback kicked out just 17 of 21 shots
in the preseason contest. "The goaltender is always the one in the end you look at and say, 'Why
didn't he stop it?' But how did it get to that point because at some point the puck got there,"
Cooper said. "So we just have to tighten that up a little bit." The Lightning's defense might be an
ongoing problem this season and that might negatively impact Lindback and Ben Bishop's
fantasy value. Both goaltenders have upside, but drafting either of them is a significant gamble.
(47) Nikolai Khabibulin Blackhawks [Age: 40] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:208]
2013 CHI 25 58 535 2.32 14 5 3 1 270 N/A
2012 EDM 12 29 347 2.54 4 6 1 1 0 N/A
2011 EDM 40 100 1014 2.65 12 20 7 2 0 N/A
2010 EDM 47 153 1236 3.40 10 32 4 2 0 N/A
During his first stint with the Chicago Blackhawks, Nikolai Khabibulin enjoyed mixed success as
the team's starting goaltender. This time around he's entering the season as the number two
netminder and he doesn't have a realistic shot of stealing the job from Corey Crawford. That
being said, the Blackhawks are interested in keeping Crawford fresh like they were able to last
season, and that means Khabibulin should get a bit more playing time than your average backup.
If Khabibulin can stay healthy and at the age of 40, thats a big if then he might collect as
many as 30 starts.Updated Sep. 25: Nikolai Khabibulin isn't entering the season with any
expectations of playing a certain number of games. "Whatever it is, it is," said Khabibulin.
"Obviously when I'm going to be put out there to play, I'll do the best I can and be ready to play
any day." Corey Crawford hasn't played in more than 57 games in a single NHL season, so
Khabibulin should get a decent amount of work. That being said, he's not a threat to steal the
starting job.
(48) Josh Harding Wild [Age: 29] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:202]
2013 MIN 24 57 538 2.38 12 11 3 1 267 N/A
2012 MIN 5 10 63 3.24 1 1 0 1 0 N/A
2011 MIN 34 81 900 2.62 13 12 4 2 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
David Legwand was the Nashville Predators highest scoring forward in 2013, which is a pretty
sad statement about the team. He had 12 goals and 25 points in 48 games in what was a
more-or-less typical season for the now 33-year-old center. Nashville was the NHL's worst team
offensively last season and while they should do a bit better in 2013-14, it won't be a dramatic
improvement. Legwand will probably be one of the teams better players yet again, but that
doesn't mean he'll get more than 50 points.Updated Sep. 23: Josh Harding turned away 20 of 21
shots Monday night as Minnesota outlasted the Blue Jackets 2-1 in a preseason shootout. Jason
Zucker scored the lone shootout goal in the win while Keith Ballard scored the only regulation
marker for the club. James Wisniewski was the only goal scorer for Columbus, whose goal was
tended the entire game by reigning Vezina Trophy winner Sergei Bobrovsky.
(49) Eddie Lack Canucks [Age: 25] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:187]
2013 VAN 25 59 550 2.36 12 12 0 1 260 N/A
2012 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Unless the Canucks bring in someone else, Lack may have the inside track to be Vancouver's
number two goaltender this season. He had hip surgery last year and missed a sizable chunk of
the 2012-13 AHL season as a result. Lack performed well in the minors in his previous two
seasons, but he doesn't have any NHL experience yet. He probably won't get much action
behind Roberto Luongo.Updated Sep. 5: Eddie Lack is accepting of the idea that he might not
get a lot of playing time behind Roberto Luongo. I havent played in (nine) months, Im sort of
used to it, Lack said in reference to his recovery from a hip operation. Although Lack is the
favorite to secure the number two job, he's not expected to have much fantasy value in 2013-14.
(50) Kevin Poulin Islanders [Age: 23] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:192]
2013 NYI 26 65 626 2.50 10 9 5 1 245 N/A
2012 NYI 5 13 109 3.02 1 3 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NYI 6 15 147 3.04 2 4 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NYI 10 20 242 2.44 4 2 1 0 0 N/A
Kevin Poulin hasn't been particularly impressive in the AHL and he doesn't have much NHL
experience. Unless Evgeni Nabokov suffers a significant injury at some point during the 2013-14
campaign, it's hard to envision Poulin stringing together a series of starts for the Islanders. He
will probably be used a couple times a month, primarily in back-to-back game situations, so that
Nabokov stays fresh. Overall, wed pencil Poulin in for about 15 starts and that means his
fantasy value will be severely limited.
(51) Jean-Sebastien Giguere Avalanche [Age: 36] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:202]
2013 COL 27 73 739 2.70 9 12 3 1 230 N/A
2012 COL 18 43 426 2.84 5 4 4 0 0 N/A
2011 COL 32 69 781 2.27 15 11 3 2 0 N/A
2010 TOR 33 78 699 2.87 11 11 4 0 0 N/A
At the age of 36, Jean-Sebastien Giguere's days as a starting goaltender are probably behind
him. He is still a capable backup and a good counterbalance to the young and inconsistent
Semyon Varlamov, but he's not a major threat to steal the starting gig. If you get Varlamov then
you still might want to hedge your bets by taking Giguere, as the latter could end up with about
30 starts, but beyond that, Giguere isn't worth grabbing in standard leagues.
(52) Curtis McElhinney Blue Jackets [Age: 30] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:193]
2013 CLM 19 47 446 2.47 7 7 3 1 227 N/A
2012 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CLM 2 2 34 1.67 1 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 OTT 28 74 647 3.18 9 13 1 2 0 N/A
After spending two seasons in the AHL, Curtis McElhinney is getting another chance to show
what he can do at the NHL level. He's 30-years-old and has never been much more than a
serviceable backup - if that - in the NHL. Consequently, we don't see him as much of a threat to
challenge Sergei Bobrovsky for the number one gig even if Bobrovsky ends up struggling in
2013-14. It would be a stretch to even recommend grabbing McElhinney so that Bobrovsky
owners can handcuff themselves to the Blue Jackets' goaltending.Updated Sep. 29: Curtis
McElhinney (groin) returned to practice Saturday. McElhinney will be on the bench Friday for the
opener as last year's Vezina Trophy winner Sergei Bobrovsky has the net for the Blue Jackets.
McElhinney is worth taking only in the deepest of pools and only if he is a handcuff for Bobrovsky
as Bobrovsky should see action in 60-70 games this season.
(53) Martin Biron Rangers [Age: 36] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:186]
2013 NYR 20 52 509 2.60 9 8 1 1 225 N/A
2012 NYR 6 13 143 2.32 2 2 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NYR 21 50 469 2.46 12 6 2 2 0 N/A
2010 NYR 17 33 393 2.13 8 6 0 0 0 N/A
Martin Biron played in just six games last season, but he made the most of his time by posting a
2.32 GAA and .917 save percentage. He's an above average backup goaltender, but starter
Henrik Lundqvist doesn't need much help. Consequently, it wouldn't be surprising if Biron was
limited to 15-20 starts in 2013-14. In other words, hes not worth drafting in standard
leagues.Updated Sep. 18: Martin Biron stopped all six shots he faced in 31:22 minutes worth of
playing time on Tuesday. Biron is signed to a one-way contract that comes with a $1.3 million
annual cap hit, but the Rangers brought in Johan Hedberg on a tryout agreement to battle for the
backup job. Still, Biron shrugged the move off as nothing new. "I've always had to fight for a job
in camp or for a new contract every couple of years, so I dont feel that theres any difference
now," said Biron. "It seems like its a cycle I go through every two or three years. Its the
business."
(54) Petr Mrazek Red Wings [Age: 21] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:184]
2013 DET 4 10 100 2.50 2 2 0 0 225 N/A
2012 DET 2 4 47 2.02 1 1 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 24: Petr Mrazek is likely to start the 2013-14 campaign with the Detroit Red Wings
due to Jonas Gustavsson's groin injury. "You've earned the right to get the break," Red Wings
coach Mike Babcock said of Mrazek. "As a rookie he won the Calder Cup and things are good
and he gets a chance. Do good with what you get." As Babcock mentioned, Mrazek is coming off
of a strong season in the minors. However, he's not likely to get much playing time behind
Jimmy Howard and that will severely limit his fantasy value.
(55) Chad Johnson Bruins [Age: 27] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:195]
2013 BOS 14 35 336 2.50 6 4 2 0 215 N/A
2012 PHO 4 5 103 1.21 2 0 2 1 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NYR 1 2 9 6.00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Johnson was signed by Boston in the off-season after playing in four games with the Phoenix
Coyotes last season. He had two wins to go with a .954 save percentage and a 1.21
goals-against average. He has only 10 NHL appearances under his belt though and isn't a threat
to steal starts from Tuukka Rask. Johnson will compete with AHL farmhand Niklas Svedberg for
the backup job at training camp.Updated Sep. 28: It looks as if Chad Johnson has in fact won
the Bruins' backup goalie job behind starter Tuuka Rask. The Bruins seem to have settled on
Johnson and will return Niklas Svedberg to Providence of the AHL despite the youngster's
outstanding performance in training camp. Boston wants Svedberg to continue his development
by playing most nights and being a backup in the NHL is not conducive to that.
(56) Dan Ellis Stars [Age: 33] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:191]
2013 DAL 26 68 639 2.62 10 10 1 1 195 N/A
2012 CAR 19 52 503 3.13 6 8 2 1 0 N/A
2011 ANA 10 19 195 2.72 1 5 0 0 0 N/A
2010 ANA 44 111 978 2.77 21 10 7 2 0 N/A
It looks like Dan Ellis might go the rest of his career without getting another serious shot at a
starting job. Last season he ended up with a 3.13 GAA and .906 save percentage in 19 games
with the Carolina Hurricanes. Now with the Dallas Stars, Ellis figures to mostly get starts during
rough stretches in the Stars schedule, such as back-to-back sets. There's always a chance that
starting goaltender Kari Lehtonen will suffer an injury given his history, and if that happens, Ellis
would be worth picking up. Going into your fantasy draft though, we can't even recommend Ellis
as a handcuff for Lehtonen owners.Updated Sep. 27: Dan Ellis collected a shutout as the Dallas
Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 in a preaseason game on Friday. Ellis might just be the first
reliable backup that Kari Lehtonen's had in his time with the Stars. That's especially positive
since Lehtonen is so injury prone. Ellis could be a nice waiver wire pickup here and there if the
Finn in front of him goes down like he often does.
(57) Jeff Zatkoff Penguins [Age: 26] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:179]
2013 PIT 10 27 268 2.70 4 3 1 0 175 N/A
2012 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 24: Jeff Zatkoff turned aside 30 of 32 shots in a 3-2 overtime victory on Monday.
Zatkoff is projected to open the season as the Penguins' backup goaltender while Tomas Vokoun
recovers after having a blood clot dissolved. It's not clear how long Vokoun will be out for yet, but
Zatkoff's first NHL start might occur on Friday Oct. 11 or Saturday Oct. 12.
(58) Jonas Gustavsson Red Wings [Age: 28] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:192]
2013 DET 23 61 557 2.65 9 9 3 1 152 N/A
2012 DET 7 17 123 2.92 2 2 1 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 42 112 1035 2.92 17 17 4 4 0 N/A
2010 TOR 23 68 552 3.29 6 13 2 0 0 N/A
Gustavsson made just seven appearances and started four times in 2013, while missing some
time with a groin injury. He earned two wins to go with an .879 save percentage and a 2.92
goals-against average. Gustavsson won't steal starts from Jimmy Howard, but if he's healthy in
2013-14 then he should get more playing time than he did last year.Updated Sep. 30: Jonas
Gustavsson (groin) has been placed on the injured reserve list. Gustavsson will serve as
Detroit's backup goaltender once he's healthy. He had a 2.92GAA and .879 save percentage in
seven games last season.
(59) Jacob Markstrom Panthers [Age: 23] [Ht:6'6'] [Wt:196]
2013 FLA 33 91 824 2.76 12 16 3 1 140 N/A
2012 FLA 23 68 617 3.22 8 14 1 0 0 N/A
2011 FLA 7 17 205 2.66 2 4 1 0 0 N/A
2010 FLA 1 2 12 3.00 0 1 0 0 0 N/A
Florida allowed Jose Theodore to test the market as a free agent, so it appears as though
Markstrom will head into the 2013-14 campaign as the team's number one goalie. He took over
as the team's starter last season, but he didn't look very comfortable at the NHL level. Markstrom
posted an 8-14-1 record with a .901 save percentage and a 3.22 GAA. The 23-year-old Swede
likely won't right the ship of the Panthers this year and his statistics will continue to suffer as a
result. There's also the possibility that Markstrom may not last as Florida's top option despite his
potential, which makes him a very risky fantasy pick heading into the 2013-14 season.Updated
Sep. 27: Jacob Markstrom looks like he'll have to wait a little longer to be Florida's number one
goaltender. Tim Thomas was signed to a one-year deal on Thursday and the veteran keeper
will presumably be the Panthers' starter this year. "Lessons learned," GM Dale Tallon said of
Markstrom. "He's a good young goalie. We're not giving up on him at all. This is good for
everybody involved. ... [Thomas] is a great student of the game and it will rub off on everybody."
Thomas could mentor Markstrom this year or the Panthers could choose to send him to the
minors for more playing time.
(60) Peter Budaj Canadiens [Age: 31] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:195]
2013 MON 24 64 566 2.67 9 9 3 2 127 N/A
2012 MON 13 25 248 2.29 8 1 1 1 0 N/A
2011 MON 17 44 464 2.55 5 7 5 0 0 N/A
2010 COL 45 130 1104 3.20 15 21 4 1 0 N/A
Budaj picked up 10 starts last season as Montreal's backup keeper. He posted an 8-1-1 record
to go with a .908 save percentage and a 2.29 goals-against average. Budaj had better peripheral
statistics than number one goalie Carey Price, but he is not a threat to steal starts this season.
However, he may prove to be a decent handcuff for Price owners since he can provide steady
goaltending when Price gets a night off.
(61) Anders Nilsson Islanders [Age: 23] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:227]
2013 NYI 7 19 179 2.71 2 3 1 0 122 N/A
2012 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NYI 4 10 102 2.75 1 2 0 1 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: Anders Nilsson has been sent to AHL Bridgeport. No real surprise there.
Kevin Poulin will serve as Evgeni Nabokov's understudy.
(62) Carter Hutton Predators [Age: 27] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:195]
2013 NAS 15 40 347 2.67 5 6 1 0 77 N/A
2012 CHI 1 3 25 3.05 0 1 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Carter Hutton signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Nashville Predators in the hopes that he
would serve as the team's number two netminder. Although nothing is set in stone, at the time of
writing, he looks like the favorite to start the season with that gig. Unless Pekka Rinne gets
injured, the Nashville Predators' number two goaltender will primarily be tasked with warming the
bench. Hutton could spend the entire season with Nashville and still end up with only 10
starts.Updated Sep. 7: Carter Hutton feels he's ready to be Nashville's second-string goaltender
this season. "I played a lot of games in the AHL. I've paid my dues and I'm ready for this step,"
he said. "It's not rushed by any means. I've backed up a lot of games in the NHL. I've been
around the NHL a lot. But now I definitely think I'm mature enough and can handle a role and be
ready when I'm called upon." Hutton has one game of NHL experience, so it won't take him long
to surpass that mark this year with Pekka Rinne coming off hip surgery and the season getting
condensed due to the Olympics.
(63) Jason LaBarbera Oilers [Age: 33] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:230]
2013 EDM 20 58 515 2.90 7 8 4 0 50 N/A
2012 PHO 15 32 386 2.64 4 6 2 0 0 N/A
2011 PHO 19 43 443 2.54 3 9 3 0 0 N/A
2010 PHO 17 48 481 3.26 7 6 3 2 0 N/A
LaBarbera signed a one-year/$1 million contract with the Oilers in the summer. He is projected
to enter the season as Deven Dubnyk's backup, as he'll likely beat out Richard Bachman for the
role. In 15 games with Phoenix last year, LaBarbera notched a 4-6-2 record with a 2.64 GAA
and a .923 save percentage. LaBarbera should get between 15-20 starts in 2013-14.Updated
Sep. 15: Jason LaBarbera stopped all 12 shots he faced in the 3-2 split-squad win against the
Flames.
He gave way to Richard Bachman midway through the second period. LaBarbera is a decent
back-up, but he isn't a netminder the Oilers want to rely on for more than 15-17 games. He had a
2.64 goals-against average and .923 save percentage last season with the Coyotes. Bachman
made eight saves on 10 shots.
(64) Scott Clemmensen Panthers [Age: 36] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:201]
2013 FLA 2 6 55 3.00 0 1 0 0 20 N/A
2012 FLA 19 53 368 3.67 3 7 2 0 0 N/A
2011 FLA 30 67 706 2.57 14 6 6 1 0 N/A
2010 FLA 31 74 759 2.62 8 11 7 1 0 N/A
Clemmensen is projected to enter the 2013-14 season as Jacob Markstrom's backup. He isn't
exactly suited to serve as a starter, but he could see his fair share of contests if Markstrom
continues to struggle the same way he did last year. Florida may have to address their
goaltending picture if things turn sour. Clemmensen didn't perform well last campaign even
though he has provided the Panthers with decent netminding in the past. He should be better in
the last year of his contract, but playing in Florida won't do him many favors.Updated Sep. 27:
Scott Clemmensen (knee) may start the regular season on injured reserve or in the minors on a
conditioning assignment. He had a minor procedure on his knee before training camp began.
Clemmensen's injury could make Jacob Markstrom Florida's backup goaltender at the start of the
2013-14 campaign. Tim Thomas has signed a one-year with the team and is slated to be the
team's top option between the pipes.
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(1) Sidney Crosby Penguins [Age: 26] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:200]
Year TM G Goal Ass SOG PPG Pts PPP +/- Pen GWG SHG FP FFF
2013 PIT 74 48 70 260 14 118 33 42 36 6 0 725 10
2012 PIT 36 15 41 124 3 56 17 26 16 1 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 22 8 29 75 2 37 11 15 14 3 0 0 N/A
2010 PIT 41 32 34 161 10 66 19 20 31 3 1 0 N/A
Sidney Crosby experienced some terrible luck last season. After finally putting his concussion
problems behind him, Crosby's season was limited to 36 games because of a broken jaw. Still,
when he was healthy, Crosby was phenomenal. He had 15 goals and 56 points in 36 games,
which put him in a tie for third in the NHLs scoring race despite the time he missed. Crosby has
now missed significant portions of the last three seasons, but theres no question that he's the
best player in the league. If he stays healthy - and admittedly thats a big if - then he should
surpass the 120-point mark. Theres no one else in the NHL we can say that about.Updated
Sep. 19: Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 via a
shootout in Thursday's preseason contest. Crosby scored a highlight reel goal and fired five
SOG, both great signs of his activity heading toward what many hope will finally be a healthy
season for the NHL's brightest star. Chris Kunitz piled up two assists.
(2) Evgeni Malkin Penguins [Age: 27] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:195]
2013 PIT 76 49 59 247 17 108 33 27 86 8 0 670 12
2012 PIT 31 9 24 99 4 33 18 5 36 3 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 75 50 59 339 12 109 34 18 70 9 0 0 N/A
2010 PIT 43 15 22 182 5 37 14 -4 18 3 0 0 N/A
Evgeni Malkin was limited to 31 games in 2013 due to upper body problems, but he still managed
to score nine goals and 33 points. Malkin has already surpassed the century mark three times in
his career, has won the Art Ross Trophy twice and the Hart Trophy once. Hes simply put one of
the best players in the NHL today. So really the only question is how quickly should he be
scooped up and for us the answer is that there's only three players that you should consider
taking over Malkin: Henrik Lundqvist, Steven Stamkos, and Sidney Crosby. Of the forwards,
Steven Stamkos is the safest bet to stay healthy while Sidney Crosby is the one with the greatest
potential payoff. Malkin ranks between them in terms of his injury history and in terms of his
projected place in the scoring race. Ultimately, we would grab Stamkos, because of his
goal-scoring prowess, and Crosby before Malkin, but you really can't go wrong with any of
them.Updated Sep. 29: Evgeni Malkin is blaming himself for the Penguins loss in the Eastern
Conference Final to Boston last season. Malkin failed to find the back of the net in the four game
sweep and had a tough time back in Russia during the summer coming to grips with the loss. "It's
my job to score," Malkin said. "We lost. I (did) not score. It's tough." Malkin takes losses very hard
as he is the quintessential team player. Look for Malkin to challenge teammate Sidney Crosby for
the scoring title as he should get 45-50 goals and 100-110 points. Needless to say, he should be
drafted in the top three in fantasy pools.
(3) Steve Stamkos Lightning [Age: 23] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:190]
2013 TB 82 61 51 296 18 112 37 2 60 10 1 530 13
2012 TB 48 29 28 157 10 57 18 -4 32 2 0 0 N/A
2011 TB 82 60 37 303 12 97 25 7 66 12 0 0 N/A
2010 TB 82 45 46 272 17 91 36 3 74 8 0 0 N/A
Even a shortened season didn't keep Stamkos from filling the net, as the Tampa Bay sniper
recorded 29 goals and 57 points in 48 games. He finished second in the league in both
categories. Stamkos also tallied 10 markers on the power play, which was the second-highest
total in the NHL last season. He had 60 goals in 2011-12 and should get close to that mark
again this campaign. Stamkos is an elite scorer and he will be among the first players drafted
this season.Updated Sep. 27: Steve Stamkos and Martin St. Louis are expected to get penalty
kill minutes this season. However, coach Jon Cooper explained that their playing time would be
influenced by what happens in each game "If we're in a situation where we've had a ton of power
plays, (St. Louis and Stamkos) probably won't see much time killing penalties," Tampa Bay's
bench boss said. "I'm not even necessarily a fan of using them together. But I am a big believer
in you use your best players whenever you can. I'm not saying they're going to be regular penalty
killers, but there are times we are going to need them." Stamkos is looking forward to the
opportunity and the two of them could be good sources of shorthanded points if the transition
works.
(4) Jonathan Toews Blackhawks [Age: 25] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:208]
2013 CHI 82 32 56 273 10 88 23 36 52 4 2 594 14
2012 CHI 47 23 25 143 2 48 6 28 27 5 2 0 N/A
2011 CHI 59 29 28 185 5 57 12 17 28 4 1 0 N/A
2010 CHI 80 32 44 233 10 76 25 25 26 8 1 0 N/A
For the third consecutive season, Jonathan Toews finished around the point-per-game mark.
Unfortunately injury problems in 2011-12 and the lockout in 2012-13 have meant that he still
hasn't breached the 80-point mark in his career. That should change this season. Although
Toews doesnt accumulate much in the way of penalty minutes, he's still a versatile option for
fantasy owners. The Chicago Blackhawks are in line for another strong regular season and
Toews could end up as one of the league leaders in plus/minus. If your league values faceoffs,
then Toews is about as good as you can do in that regard as well. All-in-all, hes just a great guy
to have on your fantasy team.Updated Sep. 21: Jonathan Toews played a strong game in his
return to game action Friday night. He had been nursing a hip flexor, but looked good and
showed no ill effects in a 5-4 win over Washington registering an assist and scoring the winning
goal in the shootout. Toews looks good for a point-per-game season in 2013-14.
(5) John Tavares Islanders [Age: 23] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:199]
2013 NYI 82 42 52 309 13 94 31 6 32 7 0 444 20
2012 NYI 48 28 19 162 9 47 16 -2 18 5 0 0 N/A
2011 NYI 82 31 50 286 7 81 25 -6 26 8 0 0 N/A
2010 NYI 79 29 38 243 9 67 24 -16 53 4 0 0 N/A
John Tavares was hyped for years before he was ever drafted and by now everyone can tell why.
Tavares is just 22 years old, but he's already demonstrated that hes the type of player you can
build a team around. He's missed just three games over four years in the NHL and has averaged
close to a point-per-game in each of his last two seasons. Going into 2013-14, he's a safe bet to
record at least 80 points, which by itself makes him a superb fantasy player, but he still has the
potential to take things a step further. Tavares should be regarded as a dark horse contender for
the Art Ross Trophy and to reach the 100-point milestone.Updated Sep. 27: John Tavares and
the New York Islanders offense looked strong on Friday, out-scoring the Nashville Predators 6-4
in an exhibition. Tavares scored two goals on six shots, winning 67 percent of his faceoffs. Matt
Moulson set up Tavares for a change, collecting three assists, which Travis Hamonic also
produced.
(6) Eric Staal Hurricanes [Age: 28] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:205]
2013 CAR 81 36 47 271 10 83 24 9 94 7 1 489 24
2012 CAR 48 18 35 152 3 53 9 5 54 4 1 0 N/A
2011 CAR 82 24 46 262 7 70 23 -20 48 3 3 0 N/A
2010 CAR 81 33 43 296 12 76 29 -10 72 8 3 0 N/A
Going into the 2013 campaign, it was assumed that Eric Staal would spend most of his time on a
line with his younger brother Jordan. Instead, Eric ended up being far more productive playing
with Jiri Tlusty and another new arrival, Alexander Semin. Either way, it worked out nicely for the
elder Staal, who scored 18 goals and 53 points in 48 games last season. If it wasn't for the
lockout, his streak of recording at least 70 points per season that dates back to the 2005-06
campaign would still be intact. As it is, he's a safe bet to surpass that mark this season and it
wouldn't be a stretch to pencil him in for a point-per-game.Updated Sep. 12: Eric Staal felt "very
comfortable" on the ice Thursday at practice. "It was a good pace, a good practice, and
hopefully it keeps getting amped up every day," Staal said. "It's been a long summer and
everyone was excited to get going." Carolina's captain sprained his MCL at the IIHF World
Championships in May, but he's ready to go now which is good news for the Hurricanes.
(7) Claude Giroux Flyers [Age: 25] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:172]
2013 PHI 80 33 69 207 11 102 35 3 40 6 0 471 27
2012 PHI 48 13 35 137 6 48 21 -7 22 2 1 0 N/A
2011 PHI 77 28 65 242 6 93 38 6 29 5 0 0 N/A
2010 PHI 82 25 51 169 8 76 19 20 47 5 3 0 N/A
Claude Giroux had some mild struggles at the start of 2013, but he picked up quickly and never
looked back. He ended up with 13 goals and 48 points, which led to him agreeing to an
eight-year/$66.2 million contract over the summer despite the fact he's still signed through
2013-14. Giroux is simply one of the best forwards in the league today and he should be
regarded as serious contender for the Art Ross Trophy. Although a lot of fantasy leagues dont
reward this, Giroux is also emerging as one of the best players on the draw. Last season he was
involved in a league-leading 1,182 faceoffs and won 54.5% of them. To put that in context, the
only player to participate in at least 900 faceoffs and finish with a better success rate was the
2013 Selke Trophy winner, Jonathan Toews.Updated Sep. 25: Claude Giroux (finger) revealed
that he had planned for a while to play on Tuesday. Giroux made it seem like he was still
questionable on Monday, but after the game, he admitted that he had been projected to return
Tuesday for a week. "I didn't want to tell you guys," Giroux said. He won nine of 11 faceoffs in
his return.
(8) Anze Kopitar Kings [Age: 26] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:225]
2013 LA 81 31 56 177 7 87 27 19 30 5 2 479 38
2012 LA 47 10 32 98 0 42 16 14 16 1 0 0 N/A
2011 LA 82 25 51 230 8 76 26 12 20 2 2 0 N/A
2010 LA 75 25 48 233 6 73 18 25 20 6 1 0 N/A
Kopitar found the back of the net just 10 times during the truncated season, but he led the Kings
in scoring with 42 points in 47 games. He was also tops among his teammates with 16
power-play points. Kopitar lost some steam in the playoffs, but he's still one of the top centers in
the league and should be drafted accordingly. He should amass over 70 points in 2013-14.
(9) Henrik Sedin Canucks [Age: 33] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:188]
2013 VAN 82 27 66 128 4 93 21 27 40 3 1 555 39
2012 VAN 48 11 34 70 1 45 13 19 24 1 1 0 N/A
2011 VAN 82 14 67 113 8 81 27 23 52 6 0 0 N/A
2010 VAN 82 19 75 157 8 94 35 26 40 4 0 0 N/A
Henrik Sedin led the Canucks with 45 points and a plus-19 rating in 48 games last season. He
collected 34 assists, which tied him for eighth overall in the league. Henrik and his brother Daniel
are the driving force behind Vancouver's offense at even strength and on the power play. New
coach John Tortorella wants to try them out on the penalty kill this season as well, which could
help leagues that give extra credit for shorthanded points. Henrik still needs a contract extension
from the Canucks and another 80-point campaign should give him plenty of bargaining
power.Updated Sep. 27: Henrik Sedin scored twice for the Canucks in a 5-0 rout of the Rangers.
Frank Corrado and Ryan Kesler both had a goal and an assist for the Canucks while Alexander
Edler had three assists and Alex Burrows two assists for Vancouver. Rookie Hunter Shinkaruk
also tallied a goal while Roberto Luongo had a fantastic night stopping all 41 shots of the
Rangers.
(10) Pavel Datsyuk Red Wings [Age: 35] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:198]
2013 DET 80 23 55 193 7 78 23 31 22 4 3 493 41
2012 DET 47 15 34 107 8 49 16 21 14 6 0 0 N/A
2011 DET 70 19 48 164 4 67 23 21 14 5 0 0 N/A
2010 DET 56 23 36 137 6 59 18 11 15 5 1 0 N/A
Datsyuk secured a three-year extension from the Red Wings this past off-season, so any
distraction he would have faced during the final year of his current contract can be put aside.
Datsyuk has never really been a consistent or a bountiful goal scorer, but he registered 15
markers over 47 contests in 2013. Notably, eight of them came on the power play and six of
them were game winners, which placed him second in the league. Datsyuk is known for his puck
skills and his playmaking abilities more than his goal-scoring prowess. He had 34 helpers last
year and his incredible two-way game gave him a plus-21 rating. Playing alongside Henrik
Zetterberg will also benefit his numbers thanks to Detroit's depth additions in the off-season.
With a relatively healthy season, he should flirt with the 80-point mark.Updated Sep. 27: The
Detroit Red Wings' 5-2 preseason win against the Toronto Maple Leafs Friday was all about their
big stars producing. Daniel Alfredsson, Johan Franzen and Henrik Zetterberg collected one goal
and one assist each. Pavel Datsyuk had two assists. Jonathan Bernier stopped 32 out of 37
shots.
(11) Jason Spezza Senators [Age: 30] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:215]
2013 OTT 79 33 48 214 11 81 28 7 56 4 0 426 43
2012 OTT 5 2 3 12 1 5 2 3 2 0 0 0 N/A
2011 OTT 80 34 50 232 10 84 24 11 36 2 0 0 N/A
2010 OTT 62 21 36 188 7 57 17 -7 28 2 0 0 N/A
Spezza had his 2013 campaign drastically cut short due to a back injury. He played in just five
games before heading to the infirmary for the rest of the season. The Senators desperately
missed their top center and their offense never managed to recover. The team averaged only
2.33 goals per contest, which was the fourth lowest total in the league. Spezza notched two
goals and three assists in the games he played. He returned in the second round of the playoffs
to play three games versus Pittsburgh, where he also played through a torn meniscus in his
knee, so he can be forgiven for not being fully up to speed. Look for him to be fully recovered for
the start of 2013-14 and don't forget about him as he should be an 80-point threat.Updated Sep.
30: Jason Spezza (groin) skated Sunday and said he felt fine. "Barring something changing,
we never really thought there would be a doubt about starting the season," he said. Thats kind
of why we've been so cautious the last few days, just to make sure that was never in jeopardy."
The Senators' season begins Friday at Buffalo, so Spezza has plenty of time to work his way
back in practices.
(12) Nicklas Backstrom Capitals [Age: 25] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:213]
2013 WAS 82 27 68 142 6 95 24 14 36 4 0 493 47
2012 WAS 48 8 40 82 3 48 18 8 20 1 0 0 N/A
2011 WAS 42 14 30 95 3 44 19 -4 24 4 0 0 N/A
2010 WAS 77 18 47 202 4 65 22 24 40 2 1 0 N/A
Nicklas Backstrom was limited to just 42 games in 2011-12 due to a concussion, but fortunately
he was able to play in all 48 contests of the shortened campaign. Backstrom continued his
dominance of the league with eight goals and 40 assists in 2013. He's a good bet to continue to
average about a point-per-game, although the vast majority of those will be assists. He might not
end up with much more than 20 goals.
(13) Ryan Getzlaf Ducks [Age: 28] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:221]
2013 ANA 78 25 58 172 7 83 16 17 72 4 4 503 50
2012 ANA 44 15 34 99 4 49 15 14 41 3 3 0 N/A
2011 ANA 82 11 46 185 4 57 23 -11 75 4 0 0 N/A
2010 ANA 67 19 57 117 7 76 27 14 35 4 0 0 N/A
As expected, Getzlaf returned to form during the 2013 season following a subpar showing the
year before. He led the Ducks in scoring with 15 goals and 34 assists in 44 games. He also
played with an ankle injury for last part of the season, but it didn't slow him down in the final two
months nor in the playoffs. His eight-year/$68-million contract will kick in this campaign and he
should prove to be a good investment for the Ducks and his fantasy owners. Getzlaf should
record 80 points in 2013-14 if his past injury woes stay behind him.
(14) Patrice Bergeron Bruins [Age: 28] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:194]
2013 BOS 75 19 40 229 4 59 11 36 36 3 1 459 56
2012 BOS 42 10 22 125 2 32 4 24 18 3 0 0 N/A
2011 BOS 81 22 42 191 5 64 14 36 20 3 2 0 N/A
2010 BOS 80 22 35 211 3 57 11 20 26 4 2 0 N/A
Bergeron used the summer to recover from a multitude of injuries that he suffered during the
2013 playoffs. He sustained broken ribs, torn cartilage, a separated shoulder and a punctured
lung during Boston's trip to the Stanley Cup Final. He expects to be fine for training camp
though. Bergeron didn't have a very productive regular season, with 10 goals and 32 points in 42
games, but he was stellar in the playoffs when he notched 10 markers and 15 points in 22
contests. The Bruins locked Bergeron up to an eight-year/$52 million extension during the
off-season. He plays in all situations for Boston and is one of the best two-way players in the
league. Look for him to post north of 50 points and an excellent plus-minus rating.Updated Sep.
22: Patrice Bergeron was pleased with how his first contest of the preseason went on Saturday.
"It felt pretty good. I was able to battle in the corners and in front of the net. That was my biggest
question: reaching and stretching out for pucks, and battling other guys," said Bergeron. "But
overall I felt good, and I'm pretty happy with it. Now it's in the past and I can start looking
forward." Bergeron has been recovering from shoulder, ribs, and lung injuries over the summer.
The fact that he's healthy is critical for the Bruins as he's a superb two-way center.
(15) Logan Couture Sharks [Age: 24] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:200]
2013 SJ 82 33 39 259 11 72 20 14 12 7 0 372 57
2012 SJ 48 21 16 151 7 37 12 7 4 5 0 0 N/A
2011 SJ 80 31 34 245 11 65 26 2 16 5 2 0 N/A
2010 SJ 79 32 24 253 10 56 14 18 41 8 0 0 N/A
The Sharks envision Couture as their heir apparent to Joe Thornton as the team's top center. He
appears to be a great choice after recording 89 goals and 167 points in 232 career games.
Couture has one year left on his current deal, but San Jose has already put a five-year/$30
million extension into place for him. He led the club with 21 goals and finished second on the
team with 37 points in 48 contests last season. Couture should reach the 30-goal mark for the
third time in his career in 2013-14 and he's likely to exceed his previous personal best of 65
points as well. Draft him accordingly, as he is one of the better emerging centers in the
league.Updated Sep. 22: Logan Couture scored at 3:28 of overtime to give the San Jose Sharks
a 3-2 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes in an exhibition game Saturday night. Couture, a fixture
with the Sharks after signing a five-year extension in the off-season for $30-million, scored on the
power play, which wasn't unusual in this game. All five goals, in fact, came on power plays. Oliver
Ekman-Larsson and Andy Miele scored for Phoenix, which was 2-for-4 on the power play.
Freddie Hamilton and Jason Demers got the extra-man goals for San Jose, which was 3-for-6.
Mike Smith made 23 saves for the Coyotes; Harri Sateri had 24 for as the Sharks' goalie.
(16) Jordan Staal Hurricanes [Age: 25] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:220]
2013 CAR 81 24 37 224 7 61 25 7 66 5 2 358 61
2012 CAR 48 10 21 114 1 31 7 -18 32 1 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 62 25 25 149 5 50 7 11 34 0 3 0 N/A
2010 PIT 42 11 19 91 3 30 7 7 24 4 0 0 N/A
Jordan Staal made a name for himself as arguably the best third-line center in the league, but
he's been transitioning into more of a scoring forward over the last few years. That process was
really more-or-less completed towards the end of his tenure with the Pittsburgh Penguins, but it
was made permanent when he was sent to the Carolina Hurricanes. With his new team, Staal is
an undisputed top-six forward and will remain in that role for years to come. However, that
doesnt change the fact that his first year with Carolina was a little underwhelming. The initial
speculation that he would play alongside his older brother Eric Staal never yielded results and
younger Staal still ended up a solid 10 goals and 31 points in 48 games. He might find himself
playing primarily on the Hurricanes' second line again this season, but he should still take a step
up in his second campaign with the club. Look for him to push the 60-point mark.
Updated Sep. 5: Jordan Staal feels lighter and quicker after shedding 10 pounds during the
off-season. He feels better prepared to play this season after a difficult showing in 2013
following the lockout. Staal notched 10 goals, 21 assists and a minus-18 rating in 48 games. "It
was just a tough season, with a lot of things that kind of rolled up into a ball," he said. He should
improve his plus-minus and up his scoring pace this campaign.
(17) David Backes Blues [Age: 29] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:221]
2013 STL 82 22 36 168 7 58 18 12 119 4 0 434 62
2012 STL 48 6 22 100 1 28 5 5 62 1 0 0 N/A
2011 STL 82 24 30 234 8 54 17 15 101 4 2 0 N/A
2010 STL 82 31 31 211 5 62 15 32 93 2 0 0 N/A
David Backes is coming off a rough season from a goal scoring perspective. He went from 31
and 24 goals in each of the previous two campaigns to just six goals in 48 games last season.
The good news is that he didn't suffer a similar drop off in any other noteworthy category and he
was still shooting the puck at the net - he just had an unusually low success rate. Look for him to
bounce back in 2013-14 and provide fantasy owners with the same level of versatile play they've
come to expect. It's also worth noting that you would have to go back to 2009-10 to find the last
game that hes missed, so his durability is a plus. He should end up with 50-60 points and
around 100 penalty minutes.Updated Sep. 29: David Backes thinks the team needs to ignore the
predictions that the St. Louis Blues will win the Stanley Cup in the 2014 playoffs. Backes felt the
same was true when the predictions about the Blues were far less favorable years ago. "While
they're the geniuses and the experts, they don't play the games and the games aren't played on
paper in the preseason," Backes said. "It's 82 games of hard-nosed hockey." On top of that, in
the salary cap era there's rarely a clear favorite to win the Stanley Cup going into the regular
season. The Blues certainly have a shot, but Backes is right, they have a lot of work ahead of
them.
(18) Mikko Koivu Wild [Age: 30] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:217]
2013 MIN 80 22 53 196 6 75 23 7 46 4 0 390 65
2012 MIN 48 11 26 127 0 37 13 2 26 3 0 0 N/A
2011 MIN 55 12 32 129 2 44 15 10 28 2 1 0 N/A
2010 MIN 71 17 45 191 7 62 22 4 50 3 1 0 N/A
For just the second time in his career, Mikko Koivu was able to play in every regular season
game but of course it was a shortened campaign. Over the course of an 82-game season,
Koivu is usually unfortunate enough to suffer at least one noteworthy injury. Outside of that
though, he's a solid top-line center. He displayed some on-ice chemistry with Zach Parise last
season and the duo are likely going to stay together, with Koivu setting up a healthy number of
Parise's goals. Koivu is not a sure-thing to surpass the 20-goal mark, which might turn off some
fantasy owners, but he should still end up with over 60 points. He's also bound to have a positive
win-loss ratio on the draw, if you happen to be in a league that uses faceoffs as a
category.Updated Sep. 24: Mikko Koivu missed Minnesota's Tuesday morning skate so that he
could be with his wife while she's in labor. This is obviously just an FYI in case you happen to
notice Koivu's absence and were wondering why that is as this won't cause him to miss any
games that count.
(19) Ryan Kesler Canucks [Age: 29] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:202]
2013 VAN 81 25 40 197 9 65 17 7 76 4 0 386 71
2012 VAN 17 4 9 36 2 13 5 -5 12 1 0 0 N/A
2011 VAN 77 22 27 222 8 49 19 11 56 1 1 0 N/A
2010 VAN 82 41 32 260 15 73 30 24 66 7 3 0 N/A
Injuries limited Kesler to 17 games last season. He sat out the first 12 contests of the year
following off-season procedures to his shoulder and wrist. Kesler also missed 19 matches
because of a broken foot. When he did play, he accounted for four goals, 13 points and 30 hits.
He will presumably enter training camp at 100 percent this time around, which will provide a
significant boost to his fantasy value. Prior to getting hurt, Kesler topped 70 points in 2009-10
and 2010-11. If his injury woes are behind him then he should return to being a versatile and
valuable two-way center.Updated Sep. 14: Ryan Kesler shot back in an expletive-laden rant at
all the Canucks' doubters for this season.
The forward was asked about those who think Vancouver is no longer an elite team, and Kesler
didn't want to hear any of it. "To be honest, I dont listen to that s***," Kesler said. "Thats what it
is. Its s***. We believe in ourselves in the dressing room. All those negative comments were not
even going to. ... To be honest, I shouldnt have even answered that question. Its s***." The
Canucks finished seventh in the West last season after winning the Presidents' Trophy in
consecutive seasons. Kesler did say that he'll use his own critics as motivation this year.
(20) Tyler Seguin Stars [Age: 21] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:182]
2013 DAL 82 31 39 166 7 70 23 4 42 6 0 350 76
2012 BOS 48 16 16 161 4 32 6 23 16 2 0 0 N/A
2011 BOS 81 29 38 242 5 67 15 34 30 7 0 0 N/A
2010 BOS 74 11 11 131 1 22 3 -4 18 0 0 0 N/A
Although much has been made lately about his maturity, one thing that isnt in question is that
Tyler Seguin is incredibly talented. Maybe being reunited with his former teammate Mark Recchi,
who now serves as an advisor with the Dallas Stars, will help with the maturity issues and of
course, this is an issue thats likely to fade away as he ages anyway. In the meantime, Seguin
has gotten out of a situation where he had to fight tooth and nail for ice time with the Boston
Bruins. In Dallas, he will be the undisputed first-line center and should play alongside Jamie
Benn in even strength and power-play situations. That should allow him to jump from an average
of 17:01 minutes per game in 2013 to over 20 this season. The difference in the quantity and
quality of his minutes should help him surpass the 70-point mark for the first time in his
career.Updated Sep. 27: Tyler Seguin has generated a goal and six assists in five preseason
games. It looks like he will start the regular season with Jamie Benn and Erik Cole as his
wingers. Seguin wants to be a leader on the Stars this season and he should be a very
productive player in 2013-14.
(21) Brandon Dubinsky Blue Jackets [Age: 27] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:210]
2013 CLM 75 22 36 137 7 58 14 5 131 5 1 414 79
2012 CLM 29 2 18 50 1 20 7 2 76 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NYR 77 10 24 140 0 34 2 16 110 1 1 0 N/A
2010 NYR 77 24 30 202 4 54 11 -3 100 2 2 0 N/A
Brandon Dubinsky was solid last season with two goals and 20 points in 29 games.
Unfortunately, he also endured two stints on the injured reserve list. He had some difficulty
establishing himself as a major player with the New York Rangers, but he had no trouble getting
top-six minutes with Columbus last season and should play in a similar role in 2013-14. There's
a chance he'll be reunited with former Rangers teammate Marian Gaborik on the Blue Jackets'
top line, but even if he doesn't, theres still a good chance he'll surpass his career-high of 54
points.Updated Sep. 22: Brandon Dubinsky had a goal and three assists to go with a plus-five
rating Saturday. Dubinsky has played in only two preseason games but now has seven points
and a plus-eight rating. He is playing with Marian Gaborik and Boone Jenner on the top line thus
far. Look for Dubinsky to finish the season with 20-25 goals and 55-60 points. He is worth a shot
in the middle rounds of deeper pools.
(22) Brad Richards Rangers [Age: 33] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:196]
2013 NYR 80 26 33 197 7 59 20 10 36 3 0 329 85
2012 NYR 46 11 23 110 3 34 9 8 14 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NYR 82 25 41 229 7 66 24 -1 22 9 0 0 N/A
2010 DAL 72 28 49 272 7 77 29 1 24 3 0 0 N/A
Brad Richards is in an interesting situation. His heavily frontloaded, long-term deal might have
looked great to the Rangers when he signed it because it allowed them to keep his cap hit down,
but he's 33-years-old and that same $6,666,667 annual rate will look like a burden in a few years.
Fortunately for them, the new CBA allowed for two amnesty buyouts and Richards will probably
be subjected to the Rangers' final one - which must be used this summer. In other words,
Richards will likely regard this as a contract season for him, even if he is technically signed
through 2019-20. Hes coming off a rough campaign where he record 34 points in 46 games in
the regular season and then saw his role with the team collapse in the playoffs, to the point
where he spent time as a healthy scratch. Regardless of what his opinion of John Tortorella
might have been, the fact that the former Rangers head coach was fired is good news for
Richards. We think Richards is a prime candidate to enjoy a bounce back campaign and record
70-80 points.Updated Sep. 29: The New York Rangers have enough depth at center that they
might try Brad Richards at left wing, Alain Vigneault said. There's no doubt that the 33-year-old
struggled last season, so it's hard to blame the Rangers for tinkering. It would be tough to blame
you for giving him a look deep in a fantasy draft, too; that's especially true because this could
very well be the equivalent to a contract year considering the chances of a buyout.
(23) Mike Ribeiro Coyotes [Age: 33] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:177]
2013 PHO 82 20 49 170 6 69 21 4 46 4 0 351 86
2012 WAS 48 13 36 63 6 49 27 -4 53 1 0 0 N/A
2011 DAL 74 18 45 142 2 63 15 5 66 5 0 0 N/A
2010 DAL 82 19 52 161 7 71 23 -4 28 4 0 0 N/A
Phoenix made the signing of Ribeiro their biggest off-season move, on the ice, going into the
2013-14 campaign. He secured a four-year/$22 million contract for himself after racking up 13
goals and 49 points in 48 games with the Washington Capitals last year. Ribeiro is projected to
skate between Shane Doan and Mikkel Boedker this season. He should help Phoenix's anemic
power play, which was ranked 25th in the league in 2013, as well. Ribeiro co-led the Capitals
with 27 man-advantage points last year. His overall production will probably take a hit with a
much lower scoring team in the desert, but it's reasonable to believe that he'll lead the club in
points.
(24) Nazem Kadri Maple Leafs [Age: 22] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:188]
2013 TOR 80 24 40 188 7 64 17 10 41 3 0 355 89
2012 TOR 48 18 26 107 5 44 8 15 23 1 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 21 5 2 28 1 7 1 2 8 1 0 0 N/A
2010 TOR 29 3 9 51 0 12 2 -3 8 0 0 0 N/A
Kadri opened a lot of eyes in his first significant stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs last season.
He amassed 18 goals and 44 points in 48 games after totaling just 19 points in his previous 51
NHL appearances. Coach Randy Carlyle gave the 22-year-old forward a chance to play his
natural position at center and it proved to be the right decision. Kadri is projected to center
Toronto's second line in 2013-14, so expect to see another productive year from him to the tune
of 60-70 points.Updated Sep. 30: Nazem Kadri's hand feels significantly better than it did after
he blocked a shot on Thursday. X-Rays taken after the incident suggest that Kadri didn't break a
bone. Instead, he has a bruise and should be considered day-to-day as a result.
(25) Derek Stepan Rangers [Age: 23] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:196]
2013 NYR 74 27 32 156 7 59 20 19 22 6 0 357 91
2012 NYR 48 18 26 108 4 44 10 25 12 6 1 0 N/A
2011 NYR 82 17 34 169 4 51 16 14 22 4 0 0 N/A
2010 NYR 82 21 24 166 3 45 10 8 20 3 0 0 N/A
After taking a mild step forward in his sophomore campaign, Derek Stepan broke out in 2013 with
18 goals and a team-high 44 points in 48 games. He averaged 20:55 minutes per game, which
puts him behind just Ryan Callahan among Rangers' forwards. Yes, on a team that started the
season with Rick Nash, Brad Richards, and Marian Gaborik, it was Stepan that proved to be their
best forward. Even on a team that's pretty deep up the middle, Stepan should be regarded as a
lock to serve as a top-six forward in 2013-14. We are a bit concerned about him falling back to
Earth somewhat, but we can't see him finishing with less than 60 points if he stays off the injured
reserve list.Updated Sep. 30: Derek Stepan practiced with the Rangers on Sunday for the first
time since he signed a two-year deal Tuesday. Stepan was at center with Brad Richards and
Ryan Callahan on the wings. Stepan had a breakout season in 2013 with 18 goals and 44 points
in 48 games. Look for more of the same in 2013-14 as he should get 25-30 goals with 60-65
points.
(26) Vincent Lecavalier Flyers [Age: 33] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:215]
2013 PHI 80 30 34 157 9 64 19 6 57 4 0 354 93
2012 TB 39 10 22 86 5 32 9 -5 29 0 0 0 N/A
2011 TB 64 22 27 182 5 49 11 -2 50 5 0 0 N/A
2010 TB 65 25 29 210 12 54 28 -5 43 5 0 0 N/A
The Tampa Bay Lightning bought Vincent Lecavalier out because he simply wasn't worth his
11-year/$85 million contract and that would only become more apparent as he got older.
However, Lecavalier is still a great talent, so it was no surprise that he was quickly scooped up
on the open market. Signed to a more reasonable five-year/$22.5 million deal and away from the
pressures that massive contract brings with it, Lecavalier should shine in Philadelphia. That
being said, one thing to keep in mind with Lecavalier is that he hasn't played a full season since
2009-10, so while he could get about 70 points in an 82-game campaign, we recommend
penciling him in for closer to 60 under the assumption that hell sustain at least one noteworthy
injury.Updated Sep. 16: Vincent Lecavalier scored a goal in his first game as a Flyer while the
team dropped a 4-3 shootout decision to Washington Monday. Philadelphia also received goals
from Jakub Voracek and Jason Akeson while Ray Emery played the entire game between the
pipes, allowing three goals on 32 shots. The victorious Capitals were buoyed by goals from John
Carlson, Joel Ward and Ryan Stoa while Michal Neuvirth and David Leggio split the goaltending
duties.
(27) Mike Richards Kings [Age: 28] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:200]
2013 LA 82 22 45 153 4 67 16 3 75 3 0 373 99
2012 LA 48 12 20 82 6 32 15 -8 42 3 0 0 N/A
2011 LA 74 18 26 171 3 44 14 3 71 1 4 0 N/A
2010 PHI 81 23 43 184 5 66 21 11 62 4 3 0 N/A
Richards hasn't been able to recapture the 30-goal form he displayed early in his career with
Philadelphia, but he has become an important secondary scorer in Los Angeles. He contributed
12 goals and 32 points in 48 games last season. Richards should be able to rack up assists with
the finishing ability of Jeff Carter on his wing, which will help him get close to 50 points.Updated
Sep. 28: Mike Richards had a goal and an assist as the Kings beat the Rangers 4-1 in the first
half of their annual Frozen Fury weekend in Las Vegas. Anze Kopitar, Jeff Carter and Trevor
Lewis also scored for the Kings while Jonathan Quick stopped 22 shots. J.T Miller tallied the only
goal for the Rangers.
(28) Matt Duchene Avalanche [Age: 22] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:200]
2013 COL 82 33 46 236 10 79 22 -16 26 6 0 267 100
2012 COL 47 17 26 132 2 43 9 -12 12 3 0 0 N/A
2011 COL 58 14 14 132 5 28 9 -11 8 2 0 0 N/A
2010 COL 80 27 40 202 3 67 15 -8 33 2 0 0 N/A
Matt Duchene struggled in 2011-12 and that cost him as a restricted free agent. He ended up
with a two-year/$7 million contract, but bounced back in year one of that deal with 17 goals and
43 points in 47 games. Duchene's comeback convinced the Avalanche to give him a
five-year/$30 million extension and he shouldn't let them down. He also is penciled in to play
with two of Colorados top talented forwards in Ryan OReilly and P.A. Parenteau. Barring an
injury, he should be poised to lead the Avalanche in scoring with about 70 points.Updated Sep.
14: Coach Patrick Roy is pleased with what he's seen early into training camp from the duo of
Matt Duchene and Ryan O'Reilly. "Wow. I thought it was a nice clinic out there," said Roy. "He
and Ryan seem to work really well together." The two of them are slated to play with P.A.
Parenteau on Colorado's top line this season and the trio will be tough to handle.
(29) David Krejci Bruins [Age: 27] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:188]
2013 BOS 71 21 47 145 6 68 17 13 32 4 2 375 101
2012 BOS 47 10 23 93 0 33 7 1 20 5 0 0 N/A
2011 BOS 79 23 39 145 2 62 11 -5 36 2 0 0 N/A
2010 BOS 75 13 49 157 1 62 12 23 28 2 0 0 N/A
Krejci enjoyed another tremendous playoffs, in which he led all skaters with 26 points in 22
games. He struggled mightily in the final month of the year, but he still finished the regular
season with 10 goals and 23 assists in 47 matches. Don't expect to see much of a carryover
from his postseason play though, as he has a penchant to disappear at times over the course of
the season. Krejci and Milan Lucic will also have to adjust to a new linemate this year after
Nathan Horton decided to leave in free agency. New addition, Jarome Iginla will probably be the
one to take Horton's place. However, Krejci should still be good for 50-60 points in
2013-14.Updated Sep. 30: David Krejci (back) didn't practice Sunday. He also missed Friday's
exhibition game with back spasms and is being listed as day-to-day. Coach Claude Julien is
hoping that Krejci will get better as the date for Boston's regular-season opener on Thursday
draws closer.
(30) Joe Thornton Sharks [Age: 34] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:225]
2013 SJ 82 18 47 136 2 65 18 9 52 2 0 367 108
2012 SJ 48 7 33 85 2 40 21 6 26 1 0 0 N/A
2011 SJ 82 18 59 156 4 77 23 17 31 2 0 0 N/A
2010 SJ 80 21 49 149 9 70 33 4 47 3 2 0 N/A
For a third straight season, Thornton failed to return to clicking at a point-per-game pace, but he
didn't drift too far away. He collected 33 assists and 40 points in 48 games to lead the Sharks in
scoring. Thornton is still a premier playmaker in the league and he ran the San Jose power play
last season with 21 points. The 34-year-old center will be playing in the final year of his current
contract in 2013-14, so look for him to try to elevate his play to either get an extension or head
into unrestricted free agency with some extra steam.
(31) Kyle Turris Senators [Age: 24] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:193]
2013 OTT 76 27 35 201 7 62 14 6 44 3 0 330 109
2012 OTT 48 12 17 118 3 29 9 6 24 2 0 0 N/A
2011 OTT 55 12 17 142 1 29 5 10 31 2 0 0 N/A
2010 PHO 65 11 14 116 0 25 1 0 16 1 0 0 N/A
Turris took over as the team's top center when Jason Spezza was lost early to a back injury. He
ended up leading the team with 12 goals and 29 points in 48 games. Oddly enough, he had the
exact same offensive totals over 49 games with Ottawa in 2011-12 after he was traded by
Phoenix. He topped off the year with an impressive six goals and nine points in 10 playoff
matches. With Spezza back this year, Turris will play on the second line again, where he's
probably better suited. Look for him to fall just shy of 50 points this season since he still has
some issues with consistency.
(32) Tomas Plekanec Canadiens [Age: 30] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:196]
2013 MON 77 19 35 221 4 54 16 7 42 3 0 301 112
2012 MON 47 14 19 133 4 33 15 3 24 2 0 0 N/A
2011 MON 81 17 35 220 5 52 18 -15 56 2 3 0 N/A
2010 MON 77 22 35 227 3 57 18 8 60 4 1 0 N/A
Plekanec was leaned on heavily by new Montreal coach Michel Therrien last season. He
averaged over 19 minutes of ice time per game, which was the highest among the team's forward
group and he played in all situations. He also led the club with 961 faceoffs taken and he won
50.6 percent of them. Plekanec registered 14 goals and 33 points in 47 games last year. He
projects to be a versatile center in 2013-14, who should contribute on special teams and end up
approximately 50-60 points.
(33) Stephen Weiss Red Wings [Age: 30] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:190]
2013 DET 77 26 34 161 7 60 14 7 60 5 0 347 113
2012 FLA 17 1 3 19 1 4 2 -13 25 0 0 0 N/A
2011 FLA 80 20 37 149 5 57 17 5 60 6 1 0 N/A
2010 FLA 76 21 28 172 3 49 19 -9 49 1 2 0 N/A
Weiss missed the last 26 games of the season with a wrist injury and earned only four points in
17 appearances. His horrible 2013 showing didn't stop teams from being interested in his
services when he became an unrestricted free agent this summer. He snagged a five-year/$24.5
million deal with the Detroit Red Wings and is projected to serve as their second-line center.
Weiss has hit the 60-point mark twice in his career, but in Detroit he should fit in nicely as a
secondary contributor. Look for him to get back on track this campaign and end up with about
45-55 points.Updated Sep. 29: Stephen Weiss (groin) didn't participate in Saturday's morning
skate, but thinks he'll be available for a practice on Monday. Weiss is aiming to play in the Red
Wings' season opener after pulling himself out of Friday's preseason contest. "There was
something going on (in the groin area) and I figured just be smart for once and let it settle down a
bit, so be ready for Wednesday," Weiss explained. He's projected to open the season as
Detroit's second line center.
(34) Steve Ott Sabres [Age: 31] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:190]
2013 BUF 82 20 25 122 4 45 5 -1 171 2 0 380 127
2012 BUF 48 9 15 73 2 24 3 3 93 3 0 0 N/A
2011 DAL 74 11 28 108 4 39 8 5 156 2 0 0 N/A
2010 DAL 82 12 20 120 3 32 10 -9 183 4 2 0 N/A
Ott emerged as a leader for the Buffalo Sabres in his first season with the organization. He
received more ice time and produced more points after Ron Rolston took over as the team's
head coach. He finished with nine goals and 24 points in 48 games, while leading the team with
93 penalty minutes and a 55.7 winning percentage on faceoffs. Ott will probably continue to
take plenty of draws even if he doesn't always line up at center. Look for him to add around 40
points and over 150 penalty minutes, which will make him a useful fantasy player this campaign.
(35) Antoine Vermette Coyotes [Age: 31] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:198]
2013 PHO 80 19 32 151 7 51 17 1 62 4 0 283 134
2012 PHO 48 13 8 91 3 21 3 -3 36 3 0 0 N/A
2011 PHO 82 11 26 149 4 37 9 -13 28 4 1 0 N/A
2010 CLM 82 19 28 183 3 47 10 0 60 3 1 0 N/A
Vermette endured lengthy scoring droughts last campaign, but he still managed to tie Shane
Doan for the club's goal-scoring crown at 13 markers. Unfortunately, he picked up just eight
assists in 48 games which limited his all-around value. Vermette was the best faceoff man on the
Coyotes in 2013. He led the club with 839 draws taken and he posted an impressive 57.4
winning percentage. He may get the chance to take as many faceoffs this year if he gets a
third-line role, but he'll still be strong in that category. The off-season addition of Mike Ribeiro
may push Vermette out of the top-six forward picture, so he might not be a desirable option in
2013-14 if you are looking for points.
(36) David Desharnais Canadiens [Age: 27] [Ht:5'7'] [Wt:177]
2013 MON 80 14 43 166 1 57 15 3 40 2 0 291 135
2012 MON 48 10 18 66 2 28 7 -2 26 3 0 0 N/A
2011 MON 81 16 44 98 3 60 20 10 24 2 0 0 N/A
2010 MON 43 8 14 55 4 22 8 -3 12 0 0 0 N/A
(37) Derek Roy Blues [Age: 30] [Ht:5'9'] [Wt:184]
2013 STL 80 21 36 142 4 57 11 4 60 3 0 320 137
2012 VAN 42 7 21 85 2 28 8 4 6 1 0 0 N/A
2011 BUF 80 17 27 176 6 44 12 -7 54 2 1 0 N/A
2010 BUF 35 10 25 89 2 35 14 -1 16 1 0 0 N/A
Derek Roy isn't too far removed from his days as a top-tier forward, but a few less than ideal
seasons certainly hurt him in the open market. After scoring seven goals and 28 points in 42
games between Dallas and Vancouver last season, Roy was forced to settle for a one-year/$4
million show me contract. Roy should be both motivated to do better and in a position to
succeed. The Blues will use him as a top-six forward and give him plenty of playing time with the
man advantage. He's a sleeper pick, but one that should be good for at least 50 points with the
potential to reach the 70-point milestone. In other words, he's a great guy to take a chance on if
you can get him in the later rounds of a standard league draft.Updated Sep. 4: The addition of
center Derek Roy to the St. Louis roster will add a dimension the team has sorely been lacking.
The team's top two center ice players last season were David Backes and Patrik Berglund,
neither of whom is best known for his playmaking ability. Adding the shifty Roy to the mix fills an
important void for the club. "Youve got to mix in a little of both, I think," Roy said. "You cant win
a Stanley Cup by just throwing pucks at the net, hoping it hits off a skate and goes in. Youve got
to make plays. Youve got to make plays to get out of your zone, youve got to make plays in the
neutral zone, youve got to make plays at the net." We like Roy as a very underrated commodity
heading into drafts this fall.
(38) Lars Eller Canadiens [Age: 24] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:209]
2013 MON 71 15 36 105 4 51 11 10 80 3 0 350 139
2012 MON 46 8 22 84 1 30 5 8 45 1 0 0 N/A
2011 MON 79 16 12 129 2 28 3 -5 66 2 2 0 N/A
2010 MON 77 7 10 79 0 17 0 -4 48 2 0 0 N/A
Despite it being a shortened 48-game schedule last season, Eller amassed a career-high of 30
points in 46 appearances. He netted just eight goals but he set a new personal best with 22
assists. Unfortunately for Eller his season didn't end favorably, as he sustained a concussion
following a devastating open-ice hit from Ottawa defenseman Eric Gryba in the playoffs. Eller
also suffered facial and dental fractures on the play, but he's expected to be fine heading into
training camp. If he doesn't have any issues then Eller is capable of producing 30-40 points this
year.
(39) Bryan Little Jets [Age: 25] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:185]
2013 WPG 82 19 38 133 5 57 14 9 22 3 0 299 149
2012 WPG 48 7 25 84 2 32 5 8 4 2 0 0 N/A
2011 WPG 74 24 22 162 6 46 13 -11 26 6 0 0 N/A
2010 WPG 76 18 30 158 2 48 10 11 33 1 2 0 N/A
Bryan Little enticed fantasy owners by scoring 31 goals in his sophomore season, but he's only
reached the 20-goal mark once since. He needed an 18 shooting percentage to surpass the
30-goal milestone in 2008-09, so unless he starts shooting with significantly more frequently, that
might go down as his career high. That being said, he still is coming off a solid season where he
recorded 32 points in 48 games. Part of that was because he meshed well with Andrew Ladd
and Blake Wheeler last season. Both those players are projected to have strong seasons and
will help Little reach 50-60 points if the trio stays intact for the majority of 2013-14.Updated Sep.
20: Bryan Little scored Winnipeg's only goal in a disappointing preseason loss to Minnesota on
Thursday night. The Jets iced a lineup that will closely resemble the group they go with on
opening night, but they lost to a much less experienced Wild team. "I thought we were
outworked for most the game," Bryan Little said. "Hopefully, it's a wake-up call that we need to
get it into full gear. There's not many games left before the first game of the season and we can't
start off the season playing like that."
(40) Mikhail Grabovski Capitals [Age: 29] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:183]
2013 WAS 79 19 32 144 3 51 12 1 58 3 0 278 158
2012 TOR 48 9 7 80 0 16 3 -10 24 1 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 74 23 28 163 5 51 10 0 51 2 0 0 N/A
2010 TOR 81 29 29 239 10 58 15 14 60 4 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 25: Mikhail Grabovski picked up three assists in Washington's 4-1 preseason win
over Nashville Wednesday night. Grabovski is fitting in well with his new teammates and stands
to bounce back nicely from last year's disappointing campaign. Alex Ovechkin chipped in with a
goal and an assist in the victory while Eric Fehr also found the back of the net twice. Michal
Neuvirth blocked 33 of 34 shots to earn a victory. Gabriel Bourque was the lone goal scorer for
Nashville while Carter Hutton played the entire game in goal.
(41) Martin Hanzal Coyotes [Age: 26] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:220]
2013 PHO 72 16 27 184 3 43 6 7 56 2 0 274 165
2012 PHO 39 11 12 93 4 23 7 2 24 2 0 0 N/A
2011 PHO 64 8 26 145 3 34 11 12 63 2 0 0 N/A
2010 PHO 61 16 10 149 7 26 7 4 54 5 0 0 N/A
Even during a shortened season, Hanzal managed to miss some due to injury. He played in 39
contests of the truncated schedule and recorded 23 points, including 11 goals. Hanzal appeared
in 64 games in 2011-12 and 61 matches in 2010-11. The two-way pivot has embraced a more
physical style, but it hasn't helped him break out offensively yet. Staying healthier would certainly
help him out in that regard as well. His scoring pace was better in 2013 though, which suggests
that he could continue to improve this campaign. Hanzal won't light up the league but he is
capable of posting around 40 points, which would be a career-high for him, and he should amass
plenty of hits.
(42) Cody Hodgson Sabres [Age: 23] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:194]
2013 BUF 80 26 29 191 4 55 11 -12 58 3 1 229 166
2012 BUF 48 15 19 114 3 34 5 -4 20 1 1 0 N/A
2011 BUF 83 19 22 154 7 41 14 1 10 3 0 0 N/A
2010 VAN 8 1 1 9 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 N/A
Hodgson spent the majority of the lockout-shortened season centering Buffalo's top line. He
notched 15 goals and 34 points in 48 games, but his defensive struggles were apparent. Even if
those shortcomings don't see much improvement, playing alongside Thomas Vanek should help
him churn out points at a steady pace. If the Sabres move the Austrian winger then Hodgson
could run into some difficulties while the team tries to replace his offense. Still, Hodgson is a
player who has plenty of upside and he appears to be heading in the right direction.Updated Sep.
12: The Buffalo Sabres have plenty of faith in top-line center Cody Hodgson. The club signed
him to a six-year contract Wednesday and ensured his participation in training camp as a result.
"We certainly believe that Cody is a player that will continue to get better and improve," GM
Darcy Regier said. "He has fit in very well organizationally. He's a very mature young man. He's a
very hard-working, committed individual and athlete. That's someone we'd like to have around for
a long time." Hodgson still has some work to do on the defensive side of his game, but he made
a positive impression offensively last year with 15 goals and 34 points in 48 games.
(43) Andrew Shaw Blackhawks [Age: 22] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:180]
2013 CHI 81 16 19 163 3 35 9 10 65 1 1 268 167
2012 CHI 48 9 6 64 2 15 2 6 38 2 0 0 N/A
2011 CHI 37 12 11 74 0 23 4 -1 50 2 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Andrew Shaw took a bit of a step back in his sophomore season with 15 points and 38 penalty
minutes in 48 games. The good news is that Shaw is in a great position to bounce back in
2013-14. Hes a strong contender for the second-line center gig and even if he doesn't get it, he
should be able to chip in 30 or so points on the third line. That alone wouldn't make him worth
picking up, but Shaw is also a candidate to record about a penalty minute per game and should
finish with a decent plus/minus with Chicago to boot. Hes very much a sum of his parts type of
player and a good bet to help you in a lot of different ways if you can scoop him up towards the
end of a standard league draft.Updated Sep. 29: Andrew Shaw (lower body) made his
preseason debut on Saturday. Shaw netted the game-winning goal and registered an assist in a
4-3 overtime victory against Washington. After finally getting an exhibition game under his belt,
he should be fine for the season opener.
(44) Frans Nielsen Islanders [Age: 29] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:180]
2013 NYI 82 21 32 154 6 53 14 2 20 4 1 246 169
2012 NYI 48 6 23 93 2 29 10 -3 12 1 1 0 N/A
2011 NYI 82 17 30 133 5 47 15 -3 6 1 0 0 N/A
2010 NYI 71 13 31 156 0 44 8 13 38 1 7 0 N/A
Going into the lockout shortened campaign, Frans Nielsen had recorded 33, 38, 44, and 47
points in his previous four campaigns. Nielsen took another marginal step forward in 2013 - or at
least was on track to do so in a normal, 82-game campaign - with 29 points in 48 contests. He's
established himself as the Islanders' second-line center, but there's no room to grow any further
behind John Tavares. Additionally, Nielsen is 29 years old now and doesn't really have much
upside left. We could see him flirt with the 50-point mark in 2013-14, but he cant be counted on
to do more than that.Updated Sep. 29: Frans Nielsen said that the New York Islanders lost to the
Pittsburgh Penguins in the playoffs last season because of their special teams. Nielsen thought
that the penalty killing in particular must be improved this season. "I do think we lost that series
because of the penalty kill and their power play," Nielsen said. "Five-on-five, we were the better
team. We had a lot of meetings so far in camp and I think everybody is agreeing that [the penalty
kill] wasn't good enough and it can't happen again if we're in that situation again, playoffs or
regular season." The veteran Nielsen had trouble finding the back of the net last season with only
six goals but look for him to return to the 20 goal mark with 50 points in 2013-14.
(45) Mike Fisher Predators [Age: 33] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:215]
2013 NAS 74 22 27 133 3 49 8 3 62 4 0 285 174
2012 NAS 38 10 11 68 1 21 6 6 27 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NAS 72 24 27 157 5 51 14 11 33 7 0 0 N/A
2010 NAS 82 19 17 192 4 36 14 -17 43 2 0 0 N/A
Mike Fisher logs over 19 minutes per game and gets a healthy amount of playing time with the
man advantage in Nashville, but that doesn't amount to much fantasy value on their offensively
challenged team. At best, he can be expected to get 20-25 goals and around 50 points. It's
worth adding that while he was limited to 38 games in the lockout shortened season, he usually is
durable and is a pretty safe bet to play in at least 70 contests in 2013-14.
(46) Nathan MacKinnon Avalanche [Age: 18] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:182]
2013 COL 75 20 37 154 4 57 14 -11 50 4 0 233 183
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
With the first overall pick, the Colorado Avalanche have taken a potential superstar that's drawn
comparisons to Sidney Crosby. As excited as that might make you, there's no expectation that
Nathan MacKinnon will enjoy a Crosby-like rookie season where he recorded 39 goals and 102
points in 81 games. MacKinnon certainly has tremendous offensive upside, but for now the
18-year-old will be eased into the Colorado Avalanches lineup as a third liner. He will probably
also get some playing time with the man advantage and his role could certainly increase as the
year progresses, but new coach Patrick Roy doesn't want to rush the youngster. Pencil
MacKinnon in for a 50-point campaign and definitely go after him in the latter half of standard
drafts in the hopes that he'll surpass those expectations. Just dont break the bank trying to get
him under the belief that he'll join the elite ranks in his first season, unless of course, youre in a
keeper league, then do whatever you can to get him.Updated Sep. 26: Nathan MacKinnon (hip)
said he is back to feeling "100 percent again" after taking part in Wednesday's practice. "It was a
minor thing for sure, but it was kind of a gradual thing that was going on through camp," he said.
"This was my first training camp, and I was a little tight before (his first preseason) game, and
after the first period it just kind of flamed up a little bit. But I'm back ready to go, and excited to
get my first road game." MacKinnon will be in Avalanche lineup on Thursday night against the
Dallas Stars.
(47) Colin Wilson Predators [Age: 23] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:216]
2013 NAS 82 19 32 107 6 51 18 3 22 4 0 245 187
2012 NAS 25 7 12 26 2 19 6 1 4 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NAS 68 15 20 114 5 35 12 5 21 5 0 0 N/A
2010 NAS 82 16 18 101 2 34 6 9 17 2 0 0 N/A
Colin Wilson was off to a great start in 2013 with seven goals and 19 points in 25 games.
Unfortunately an injury ended his season on March 9 and he ended up needing stabilization
surgery on both shoulders over the summer. There's a chance that he'll be ready for the start of
training camp, but at the time of writing, he's far from a safe bet. In fact, it's entirely possible that
he could miss the first month of the season. Even if he does end up playing in the Predators'
opening game, spending the summer rehabbing from a major injury can significantly hinder a
young player's momentum and lead to extended struggles. Unless there's news to suggest that
his recovery is going better than expected, it would be best to take him as a late round
gamble.Updated Sep. 14: Colin Wilson opened training camp playing on a line with newcomers
Viktor Stalberg and Matt Cullen. Wilson had a tough season in 2013 as he needed shoulder
stabilization surgery on both during the off-season. He had seven goals and 19 points in 25
games last season. Wilson should approach the 20 goal, 50 point mark if he remains healthy this
season.
(48) Derick Brassard Rangers [Age: 26] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:202]
2013 NYR 79 14 31 160 3 45 12 7 24 3 0 243 188
2012 NYR 47 12 17 88 3 29 11 1 16 1 0 0 N/A
2011 CLM 74 14 27 125 5 41 15 -20 42 3 0 0 N/A
2010 CLM 74 17 30 183 6 47 16 -11 55 3 0 0 N/A
The New York Rangers acquired Derick Brassard in the Marian Gaborik trade and he made a
great first impression with his new squad. Brassard scored five goals and 11 points in 13 regular
season games prior to the trade, which actually surpassed Gaborik's numbers with Columbus.
He proved to be even more effective in his first playoff run, scoring twice and recording a
team-high 12 points in 12 games. After all of that, Brassard seems like a prime candidate to land
a top-six spot with the team, but nothing is certain given the Rangers' logjam at center. Brassard
rose through the ranks as Brad Richards was falling out of favor, but Richards will almost
certainly be given a second chance to center one of the top two lines this season and he'll likely
take advantage of the opportunity. It's also hard to see center Derek Stepan lose his top-six gig
after leading the team's 2013 scoring race. Unless someone shifts to the wing, Brassard is likely
to start the 2013-14 campaign as the team's third-line center despite his late season and playoff
success. With that in mind, we'd recommend pencilling him in for about 40 points.Updated Sep.
18: Derick Brassard had a goal and an assist in the Rangers 3-2 preseason win over the
Philadelphia Flyers. The bulky center enjoyed a solid comeback second half of the season last
year after being traded from Columbus to New York as part of the Marian Hossa deal. Notching
11 points in 13 games with the Rangers in 2013 and 12 points in as many games during the
playoffs, the 25 year-old looks like hes on track to eclipse his career high 47 point season in
2010-11.
(49) Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Oilers [Age: 20] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:185]
2013 EDM 63 21 37 142 5 58 14 -3 20 3 0 241 189
2012 EDM 40 4 20 78 2 24 11 3 8 0 0 0 N/A
2011 EDM 62 18 34 134 3 52 23 -2 16 2 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Nugent-Hopkins underwent shoulder surgery near the end of the 2013 season. He has been
dealing with the ailment for the past couple of the years and may not be ready for the start of the
year. Nugent-Hopkins only had four goals and 20 assists in 40 games last season, which made
him one of the bigger fantasy disappointments. The 20-year-old center was great during his
rookie season, but injuries got in his way then too. Assuming he can remain out of Edmonton's
sickbay, Nugent-Hopkins should be able to rebound and get close to 60 points.Updated Sep. 29:
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (shoulder) is still hoping to come back earlier than his early November
return date. Nugent-Hopkins underwent off-season shoulder surgery and is still rehabbing. He is
finding the shoulder much better since the surgery and has regained a lot of strength in the
shoulder although according to teammate Taylor Hall who underwent similar surgery, it will never
be the same as it was before the injury. Nevertheless, Nugent-Hopkins should bounce back in
2013-14 and average close to a point per game after getting only four goals and 24 points in 40
games last season.
(50) Sam Gagner Oilers [Age: 24] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:199]
2013 EDM 62 20 33 154 4 53 14 -6 24 4 0 210 207
2012 EDM 48 14 24 113 4 38 15 -6 23 1 0 0 N/A
2011 EDM 75 18 29 149 6 47 12 5 36 0 0 0 N/A
2010 EDM 68 15 27 138 3 42 9 -17 37 2 1 0 N/A
For most of the 2013 season, Gagner was Edmonton's most consistent player. He finished
second on the club with 38 points in 48 contests, including 14 goals, but he slowed down
considerably in the final month of the regular season. Normally, he finishes strong after
struggling for the better part of the year, but this time he did the opposite. However, the work he
displayed prior to his dry spell showed that Gagner may finally be trending in the right direction.
He will be just 24 years of age when the 2013-14 season begins and he's already played six
years in the NHL. If he can overcome his consistency issues then this could finally be the year
that he reaches the 50-point plateau.Updated Sep. 24: Sam Gagner (broken jaw) will probably
miss two months, based on an estimate provided by the doctors that operated on him. That's
roughly in line with what was already being projected. Gagner sustained the injury when
Vancouver's Zack Kassian hit him in the face with his stick.
(51) Joshua Bailey Islanders [Age: 23] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:190]
2013 NYI 71 22 28 143 6 50 9 5 18 3 0 246 209
2012 NYI 38 11 8 76 0 19 2 7 6 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NYI 80 13 19 104 1 32 4 -10 32 1 3 0 N/A
2010 NYI 70 11 17 102 5 28 9 -13 37 2 0 0 N/A
Joshua Bailey has developed into a serviceable player, just not a particularly exciting one. He
has five years' worth of NHL experience and has never recorded more than 35 points in a single
season. To be fair, he did take a step forward towards the end of the 2011-12 campaign and
followed it up with a solid 11 goals and 19 points in 38 games last season. With that in mind, it
wouldn't be shocking to see him end up with 40-50 points in 2013-14, but if youre hoping for
something more out of him, you're setting yourself up for disappointmentUpdated Sep. 26:
Joshua Bailey shifted to the right wing to play alongside John Tavares and Matt Moulson on
Tuesday. Bailey probably won't routinely play on that line, but he might end up in that role on
occasion during the regular season. Obviously, any time Bailey can get with Tavares is good
news for his fantasy owners.
(52) Travis Zajac Devils [Age: 28] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:205]
2013 NJ 82 21 34 140 7 55 13 -10 42 3 0 220 212
2012 NJ 48 7 13 82 1 20 4 -5 22 1 1 0 N/A
2011 NJ 15 2 4 25 1 6 1 -3 4 1 0 0 N/A
2010 NJ 82 13 31 173 2 44 10 -6 24 1 1 0 N/A
Travas Zajac is now three seasons removed from 2009-10 when he set career-highs with 25
goals and 67 points in 82 games. Although the Devils have added some new offensive weapons
over the summer, it's hard to ignore the massive losses they've endured over the last couple of
years, which culminated in Ilya Kovalchuk's "retirement." The silver lining from a fantasy
perspective is that Kovalchuk was logging an ungodly 5:28 minutes per game with the man
advantage. Those responsibilities have to go somewhere and Zajac, who now has the highest
cap hit on the team, will be one of the key guys that the Devils are hoping to step up. This is a
prime opportunity for him to bounce back by flirting with the 60-point mark. Keep that in mind and
don't be afraid to roll the dice on him towards the end of any standard league fantasy
draft.Updated Sep. 13: Travis Zajac is looking to put his 2013 campaign behind him. Zajac was
finally healthy after missing most of the 2011-12 campaign, but managed just seven goals and 20
points in 48 games last season. "It wasn't the season statistically I would've wanted," Zajac said
today. "I think I improved in some areas and some areas I can still get better at. I had another full
summer to work on some things. I think thats in the past and I'm excited about this year to get
going." He's entering the first season of an eight-year/$46 million deal.
(53) Aleksander Barkov Panthers [Age: 18] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:209]
2013 FLA 75 22 32 142 6 54 13 -12 50 4 0 216 213
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
The Panthers surprised many onlookers when they chose Barkov with the second overall pick in
the 2013 draft, but he is an exceptional talent who stands a very good chance to start the
2013-14 season in the NHL. Barkov stands 6-foot-3, weighs 209 pounds and he's already played
two years in Finland's top league with other men at just 17 years of age. He finished the 2012-13
campaign with 21 goals and 48 points in 53 games. Barkov sustained a shoulder injury in the
playoffs, but he's expected to compete at training camp for a roster spot. The Panthers are not
deep up front, so look for him to snag a top-six spot going into the year and finish among the
top-scoring rookies.Updated Sep. 30: Aleksander Barkov is projected to start the season as
Florida's second-line center. Flanking him will be veteran wingers Brad Boyes and Kris
Versteeg. "He's a young guy who needs more consistency to his game," coach Kevin Dineen
said. Barkov displayed "spurts" of strong play during training camp, but he was also dealing with
his recovery from shoulder surgery.
(54) Tyler Bozak Maple Leafs [Age: 27] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:195]
2013 TOR 82 18 33 108 4 51 11 7 14 2 1 255 217
2012 TOR 46 12 16 61 4 28 9 -1 6 3 1 0 N/A
2011 TOR 73 18 29 109 4 47 12 -7 22 1 0 0 N/A
2010 TOR 82 15 17 120 6 32 11 -29 14 4 1 0 N/A
Bozak waited until free agency opened in July before agreeing to a five-year/$21 million contract
to stay in Toronto. He registered 12 goals and 16 assists in 48 games with the Maple Leafs last
season. He also won 52.6 percent of the 1,063 draws he took. Bozak has had a tough time
maintaining scoring consistency despite playing often with Toronto sniper Phil Kessel, but he can
still chip in some points and provide superb faceoff support.Updated Sep. 20: Phil Kessel
defended Tyler Bozak's place on the top line. Bozak is frequently paired with Kessel despite the
fact that Bozak isn't particularly impressive from a purely offensive perspective. Still, Kessel
would argue that Bozak brings other things to the table. "He's in the right area, he makes good
plays, he might get the fourth assist or something like that on plays," Kessel said. "Guys I think
make a big deal that he doesn't put up a bunch of points, but he's there and contributing a bunch
every game." Regardless of whether or not you believe that's justification enough for Bozak to
remain on the top line, it doesn't change the fact that his position seems cemented. Kessel likes
playing with him and there's been some speculation that Toronto largely re-signed Bozak in the
hopes that it would help Kessel decide to stay with Toronto as he enters his contract season.
Kessel is a great bet to score at least 30 goals and while Bozak isn't going to wow fantasy
owners, his position on the Leafs makes him worth taking a chance on towards the very end of
standard league drafts.
(55) Patrik Berglund Blues [Age: 25] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:217]
2013 STL 81 21 29 120 3 50 10 4 22 3 3 246 219
2012 STL 48 17 8 74 5 25 6 -2 12 3 2 0 N/A
2011 STL 82 19 19 188 0 38 4 4 30 3 2 0 N/A
2010 STL 81 22 30 175 8 52 17 -3 26 1 0 0 N/A
Patrik Berglund managed to score 17 goals in 48 games last season, which put him in a tie for
28th place in the NHL. That was due in large part to a ridiculously high 23 shooting percentage,
which was the highest in the league with players that recorded at least 50 shots on goal. We
cant to come close to repeating that level of success from a shooting percentage, but hes not a
bad candidate to reach the 20-goal mark while recording 40-50 points.
(56) Charlie Coyle Wild [Age: 21] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:205]
2013 MIN 74 16 19 133 3 35 9 6 54 2 0 234 220
2012 MIN 37 8 6 50 1 14 1 3 28 2 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Charlie Coyle managed to establish himself at the NHL level last season, scoring eight goals and
14 points in 37 games while averaging 15:04 minutes. He'll compete for a top-six spot with the
Minnesota Wild this season and while he certainly has a chance at accomplishing that goal, it will
be an uphill battle. Coyle is likely to bounce between the third and second lines throughout the
season. Beyond his offensive ability, Coyle has a physical side to his game and will spend a
decent amount of time in the sin bin. If he plays a full 82 game campaign with the Wild, he
should end up with 30-40 points and roughly 60 penalty minutes.Updated Sep. 26: Charlie Coyle
has three goals in four preseason games and looks like a lock to be Minnesota's second-line
center at the beginning of the 2013-14 campaign. "I can't say anything negative about his
camp," coach Mike Yeo said of Coyle. "He's been outstanding. The challenge for him is to keep it
going." He entered training camp in a competition with Mikael Granlund. Coyle may need to
work on his faceoff work still, but he has enjoyed some strong showings during the preseason.
(57) Jonathan Huberdeau Panthers [Age: 20] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:177]
2013 FLA 82 27 31 187 4 58 10 -18 34 5 0 182 222
2012 FLA 48 14 17 112 2 31 9 -15 18 1 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Huberdeau was billed as a serious Calder Trophy contender going into the season and he lived
up to the hype by winning the NHL's top rookie award. He co-led all first-year players with 31
points in 48 contests and he finished second on the Panthers in scoring. Huberdeau's
professional career began with a three-point night against Carolina, but after that it was mostly up
and down. He had a procedure on his hip after the season and is expected to be fine for training
camp. Huberdeau is a superb offensive talent who should continue to grow this campaign. Look
for him to approach the 50-point mark in his second NHL season.Updated Sep. 25: Jonathan
Huberdeau (hip) is set to make his preseason debut Thursday against Tampa Bay. Huberdeau
injured his hip while playing for Canada in the World Junior Championships in January, but he
dressed in all 48 games for the Panthers and won the Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie.
"We want more of the same," GM Dale Tallon said. "He'll be stronger, fitter and pain-free. I
expect bigger and better from him. He'll have some hiccups as well over 82 games. Even veteran
players have hiccups, ups and downs in an 82-game season." Huberdeau is also eager to
improve and become more consistent.
(58) David Legwand Predators [Age: 33] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:205]
2013 NAS 82 21 31 116 4 52 11 -3 36 4 0 236 224
2012 NAS 48 12 13 78 2 25 4 -6 20 2 0 0 N/A
2011 NAS 78 19 34 140 5 53 19 3 26 2 0 0 N/A
2010 NAS 64 17 24 130 0 41 4 13 24 3 2 0 N/A
David Legwand was the Nashville Predators highest scoring forward in 2013, which is a pretty
sad statement about the team. He had 12 goals and 25 points in 48 games in what was a
more-or-less typical season for the now 33-year-old center. Nashville was the NHLs worst team
offensively last season and while they should do a bit better in 2013-14, it won't be a dramatic
improvement. Legwand will probably be one of the teams better players yet again, but that
doesn't mean he'll get more than 50 points.Updated Sep. 18: David Legwand can become an
unrestricted free agent after the 2013-14 season and his future with the Nashville Predators is
uncertain. "There's lots of considerations," GM David Poile said. "Certainly, Leggy has been a
big part of our franchise, and we would like to continue the relationship. I just want to see how the
season starts." The 33-year-old center has suited up in all 894 of his career games with the
Predators. He was selected second overall in the 1998 draft and has developed into a solid
two-way player. Legwand may want to test free agency and Nashville could decide to let him go
depending on what happens over the course of the regular season.
(59) Alex Killorn Lightning [Age: 24] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:205]
2013 TB 80 16 27 168 4 43 8 -2 36 1 0 205 231
2012 TB 38 7 12 82 1 19 3 -6 14 2 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Killhorn appeared in 38 games with the Lightning last year and he made a positive first
impression by notching seven goals and 19 points. He played alongside Vincent Lecavalier and
Martin St. Louis during his tenure with the big club and should get an opportunity to land a top-six
spot this campaign as well. Killorn has good size, he can contribute offensively and he plays well
defensively, so he's worth watching in 2013-14.
(60) Mikael Granlund Wild [Age: 21] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:180]
2013 MIN 78 14 33 114 2 47 11 4 18 4 0 229 235
2012 MIN 27 2 6 36 0 8 2 -4 6 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Mikael Granlund's rookie campaign was far from picture perfect, but it was a step forward. Now
that he's got some North American experience under his belt, Granlund figures to compete for
the Wild's second-line center gig. In that role, he would end up playing with Dany Heatley at the
very least, but the Wild might also experiment with pairing him up with Jason Pominville. That
would be somewhat bad news for Pominville owners, but it would only help Granlund's
production. As with any young and largely unestablished NHLer, Granlund is far from a safe bet,
but at the same time, 50 points wouldn't be an unrealistic goal for him in 2013-14.Updated Sep.
30: Mikael Granlund will play right wing on Minnesota's third line at the beginning of the 2013-14
season. He will skate with Matt Cooke and Kyle Brodziak. "We spent the entire camp really
looking at him as a centerman. We feel we can get a lot out of him as a winger, too." coach Mike
Yeo said. "He showed that he's battled harder, he's shown that he's faster, defensively he did a
very good job for us, and we feel he can be a good complement to the [Cooke-Brodziak] line."
Granlund is also slated to see power-play time on the Wild's second unit with Charlie Coyle and
Nino Niederreiter.
(61) Valtteri Filppula Lightning [Age: 29] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:195]
2013 TB 79 17 31 144 2 48 7 -4 40 3 0 220 238
2012 DET 41 9 8 78 3 17 3 -4 6 0 0 0 N/A
2011 DET 81 23 43 144 3 66 11 18 14 1 1 0 N/A
2010 DET 71 16 23 115 4 39 8 -1 22 5 0 0 N/A
Filppula inked a five-year/$25 million contract with Tampa Bay, as a free agent, after producing
just nine goals and 17 points in 41 games with Detroit last season. He earned personal bests of
23 goals and 66 points in 2011-12, but he's only hit the 40-point mark once in his previous five
campaigns. The Lightning were in need of a second-line center after buying out Vincent
Lecavalier and Filppula is expected to assume that role. Look for him to record between 40-45
points in 2013-14.Updated Sep. 25: Valtteri Filppula has four assists in three preseason games,
but he's been credited with only two shots. A common criticism he received as a member of the
Detroit Red Wings was that he didn't shoot enough. Despite being aware of the issue, Filppula is
still a pass-first player which hasn't meshed well with his pass-happy linemate Teddy Purcell.
However, the Bolts are happy that Filppula can play well defensively so they don't want him to
alter his style too much. Still, a few more shots would help his tarnished fantasy value.
(62) Kyle Brodziak Wild [Age: 29] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:210]
2013 MIN 81 19 24 169 2 43 5 -3 40 2 0 205 246
2012 MIN 48 8 4 88 1 12 2 -18 20 1 1 0 N/A
2011 MIN 82 22 22 160 5 44 11 -15 66 0 0 0 N/A
2010 MIN 80 16 21 126 2 37 4 -4 56 1 1 0 N/A
Kyle Brodziak was slowly climbing towards fantasy relevancy with 27, 32, 37, and 44 point
campaigns between 2008-09 and 2011-12. Then he took a nosedive last season with eight goals
and just 12 points in 48 contests. Wild coach Mike Yeo will be looking for Brodziak to bounce
back in 2013-14, but it shouldn't be seen as a foregone conclusion that Brodziak will spend the
bulk of this season centering the Wild's second line. Mikael Granlund is certainly a candidate to
secure that role as he has far more offensive upside. At the end of the day, you would have to
be in a pretty deep league to make it worth your while gambling on Brodziak. A best case
scenario for him is a 40-50 point campaign, but theres a very good chance that he'll fall well
short of that mark.Updated Sep. 14: Kyle Brodziak is looking to bounce back after a poor 2013
season. Brodziak had only eight goals and 12 points in 48 games as well as a minus-18 rating
during the truncated 2013 season after a 22 goal, 44 point season in 2011-12. Brodziak had
pneumonia at the start of last season and never quite recovered but is now healthy heading into
2013-14. "My message to him is he does not need to apologize for last season," coach Mike Yeo
said. "Now, are we hoping for a little bit more? For sure we are, there's no question. ... He has a
huge role on our team, I think he looks great, he's really taken care of himself and the biggest
thing for him and for us right now is just making sure his confidence is high." He played with Matt
Cooke and Torrey Mitchell on Friday. Brodziak should return to the 20 goal, 40 point mark this
season but your league needs to be deep in order for Brodziak to be selected.
(63) Mikael Backlund Flames [Age: 24] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:198]
2013 CAL 70 13 31 166 4 44 10 -14 60 2 0 178 249
2012 CAL 32 8 8 88 2 16 4 -6 29 1 0 0 N/A
2011 CAL 41 4 7 85 2 11 3 -13 16 2 0 0 N/A
2010 CAL 73 10 15 144 2 25 4 4 18 1 0 0 N/A
Backlund made some headway last season, while picking up eight goals and eight assists in 32
appearances, but he still hasn't made his mark at the NHL level. Injuries have stood in his way in
the past, but if he can stay healthy then he's likely to serve as a top-two center on the Flames this
campaign. Whether or not that will translate into success is still uncertain because his previous
career high for points in a single season is 25 and he's never surpassed the 10-goal mark. His
slight upswing last year suggests he could be trending in the right direction, but he's definitely a
gamble going into fantasy draft day. Pencil him in for 35-40 points if he can remain healthy.
(64) Artem Anisimov Blue Jackets [Age: 25] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:200]
2013 CLM 76 16 30 147 2 46 9 -4 28 1 0 197 252
2012 CLM 35 11 7 68 1 18 1 -6 12 3 0 0 N/A
2011 NYR 79 16 20 132 4 36 4 12 34 1 1 0 N/A
2010 NYR 82 18 26 190 3 44 8 3 20 2 0 0 N/A
The Columbus Blue Jackets have no shortage of former New York Rangers players thanks to a
pair of major trades between the two teams involving Rick Nash and Marian Gaborik. Artem
Anisimov is one of the players who swapped teams, but unfortunately the change of scenery
didn't lead to much of a change in his role. Anisimov is a two-way forward and at best a
secondary scorer. He had 11 goals and 18 points in 35 games last season, which led to him
signing a three-year/$9.85 million extension over the summer. Assuming he can stay healthy,
Anisimov is a good bet to record 30-40 points in 2013-14.Updated Sep. 30: Artem Anisimov
(lower body) will be back at practice Monday. The Blue Jackets took Sunday off and most injured
players will be ready to go for the opener as Cam Atkinson (lower body), Matt Calvert (lower
body) Derek MacKenzie (upper body), Nikita Nikitin (ankle, illness), and goaltender Curtis
McElhinney (lower body) are expected to practice Monday according to the Columbus Dispatch.
(65) Mathieu Perreault Ducks [Age: 25] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:185]
2013 ANA 72 13 27 106 1 40 5 9 36 2 0 248 260
2012 WAS 39 6 11 47 2 17 3 7 20 1 0 0 N/A
2011 WAS 64 16 14 60 2 30 2 9 24 4 0 0 N/A
2010 WAS 35 7 7 41 1 14 3 -3 20 1 0 0 N/A
Mathieu Perreault scored six goals and registered 11 assists in 39 games, which are pretty
respectable numbers when you keep in mind that he averaged just 11:40 minutes per game.
He's not likely to serve as a top-six forward in 2013-14, but he should get more responsibilities
thanks to the departure of Mike Ribeiro. With that in mind, we're looking for Perreault to set a
new career-high and flirt with the 40-point mark this season.Updated Sep. 29: The Anaheim
Ducks grabbed Mathieu Perreault via a trade with the Washington Capitals on Sunday. The
Ducks gave up marginal forward John Mitchell and a 2014 first-round pick for Perreault. The
25-year-old provides a little extra scoring punch and speed for Bruce Boudreau, who became
familiar with him from their time in Washington. Perreault never really found his niche with the
Caps despite great AHL numbers, so maybe Anaheim will be a better fit.
(66) Cody Eakin Stars [Age: 22] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:190]
2013 DAL 80 23 27 102 4 50 8 2 14 3 0 226 262
2012 DAL 48 7 17 67 3 24 3 1 31 1 0 0 N/A
2011 WAS 30 4 4 31 0 8 0 2 4 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
The Dallas Stars fortified their center spot over the summer by adding Tyler Seguin, Rich
Peverley, and Shawn Horcoff. And yet, in spite of all that, Cody Eakins still is a solid contender
to serve as the teams second-line center. Seguin is getting the number one gig, but Peverley
and Horcoff are both looking more like complimentary forwards at this point. Eakin took a big
step forward last season with seven goals and 24 points in 48 games. If he can hold a top-six
spot, then he should see a mild increase from a point-per-game perspective to about 50 points.
Its worth noting that while it's assumed that Seguin and Jamie Benn will play on the same line,
the Stars might opt to split them up at varying times this season. That would give Eakin a
situational boost as hell likely end up playing with one of them under those
circumstances.Updated Sep. 14: Cody Eakin was impressive during Friday's scrimmage. Eakin
is expected to play with Alex Chiasson and Ray Whitney either Saturday or Sunday on the
second line. "I really liked the way (Eakin) played today," coach Lindy Ruff said. "He might have
been the best player on the ice. He made a great play to Oleksiak on his goal, he really irritated a
few players on the other team, he drew some penalties, he likes having the puck, he's tough on
the wall. I know he's on the smaller side, but he just comes out and competes every shift." Eakin
could get 20-25 goals and 50 points this season. Draft him accordingly.
(67) Adam Henrique Devils [Age: 23] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:195]
2013 NJ 77 19 29 125 4 48 10 -8 38 3 3 197 263
2012 NJ 42 11 5 78 3 16 4 -3 16 2 2 0 N/A
2011 NJ 74 16 35 130 0 51 8 8 7 3 4 0 N/A
2010 NJ 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 N/A
After recording 51 points in his rookie season, Adam Henrique fell hard in 2013, scoring 11 goals
and just 16 points in 42 contests. He ranked seventh on the team in power-play minutes per
game, but he should get a chance to play in a much bigger role in that regard due to the
departures of Ilya Kovalchuk and David Clarkson. Beyond that though, his situation is murky.
You can pencil Henrique in as the teams second-line center behind Travis Zajac. His linemates
should be serviceable, but it would still represent a significant step down from his rookie season
when he got playing time with Ilya Kovalchuk and Zach Parise. The fact of the matter is no
forward on the Devils is as good as those two players and that will make it harder for Henrique to
bounce back in his third full NHL season.Updated Sep. 29: After an inconsistent 2013 season,
Adam Henrique is looking to bounce back this year. Henrique had only 11 goals and 16 points in
42 games last season after scoring 51 points the previous year where he was a Calder Trophy
finalist. "I feel like I've come in and developed well, but I want to take my game to the next level
and step up and be one of those guys that when you look around here are counted on to be
playing every night and to contribute every night," Henrique said. The losses of David Clarkson
and Ilya Kovalchuk will put more focus on Henrique and he should respond to a season closer to
2011-12 than last season. Figure on 20 goals and 50 points from the center.
(68) Matt Hendricks Predators [Age: 32] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:211]
2013 NAS 73 9 14 94 1 23 5 2 116 0 0 241 271
2012 WAS 48 5 3 54 0 8 0 -6 73 1 0 0 N/A
2011 WAS 78 4 5 97 0 9 0 -6 95 0 0 0 N/A
2010 WAS 77 9 16 113 1 25 2 -2 110 3 0 0 N/A
One thing the Nashville Predators certainly won't have a shortage of this season is centers. With
that in mind, Matt Hendricks will probably end up serving as a winger despite the fact that he's
actually pretty good on the draw. Beyond that, Hendricks doesn't do much offensively, but he is
capable of recording 75-100 penalty minutes and 150-200 hits in a single season.Updated Sep.
15: Nashville Predators forward Matt Hendricks suffered a lower-body injury on Sunday. Head
coach Barry Trotz didn't express much concern about Hendricks, so it might not be too big of a
deal. Hendricks is one of the many Predators forwards whose greatest strengths come in the
"little things," so he is losing out on an opportunity to cement his precise place in the eyes of the
coaching staff.
(69) Jarret Stoll Kings [Age: 31] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:212]
2013 LA 76 12 30 108 2 42 6 3 42 1 2 233 273
2012 LA 48 7 11 73 1 18 5 1 28 3 1 0 N/A
2011 LA 78 6 15 133 1 21 8 2 60 0 0 0 N/A
2010 LA 82 20 23 187 4 43 12 -6 42 5 1 0 N/A
Stoll suffered a scare over the summer when he suffered a seizure, but he's expected to be all
right. On the ice, he's a strong center for the Kings who won 56 percent of the 746 faceoffs he
took in 2013. Stoll also collected seven goals and 11 assists in 48 games. He's a good penalty
killer and he chipped in two shorthanded points as well. Stoll has limited fantasy value but he
can contribute around 25 points and provide good faceoff support in deeper leagues.Updated
Sep. 29: It looks like Jarret Stoll will see action on the point during the Kings second power play.
The Kings first unit duo will be Slava Voynov and Drew Doughty with Stoll combining on the
second unit with Jacob Muzzan in most cases. Stoll is a good puck handler and will be a valuable
asset on the point. Look for Stoll who suffered a seizure in early July but has recovered fully, to
get 12-15 goals and 40-45 points this season.
(70) Ryan Johansen Blue Jackets [Age: 21] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:203]
2013 CLM 70 18 24 149 3 42 9 -11 52 3 0 175 275
2012 CLM 40 5 7 84 0 12 1 -7 12 2 0 0 N/A
2011 CLM 67 9 12 99 3 21 4 -2 24 3 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Ryan Johansen went from averaging 12:44 minutes per game as a rookie to 16:05 minutes in his
sophomore campaign. That being said, he didn't take a step forward offensively with just 12
points in 40 contests with the Columbus Blue Jackets. After Columbus was eliminated, Johansen
was sent to AHL Springfield for their playoff run and then hit a new low when he was made a
healthy scratch for a playoff game. Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen has made it clear that
Johansen will have to earn his spot in training camp. That being said, the fact of the matter is
that Columbus is thin when it comes to top-end talent, so there's an opportunity for Johansen to
not only make the team, but to earn a top-six spot. Hes an obvious gamble going into the
season, but he has so much offensive upside that we would argue that hes a worthy late-round
gamble in standard leagues.Updated Sep. 17: Ryan Johansen is working to make sure he
doesn't end up spending more time in the press box after being scratched during the AHL
playoffs. AHL Springfield coach Brad Larsen wasn't convinced that Johansen was giving him his
all. The incident was made all the more unfortunate because Johansen had a solid campaign in
the NHL before being sent to the minors after the Blue Jackets' season ended. "Ryan is a good
kid, and he wants to be a big-time player," Larsen said. "To me, it's nothing but a wake-up call.
Hes going to be a real good player, and it's our job to help him get there." Johansen is projected
to start the 2013-14 campaign with the Blue Jackets.
(71) Paul Stastny Avalanche [Age: 27] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:205]
2013 COL 80 16 26 186 4 42 10 -12 30 2 0 144 277
2012 COL 40 9 15 87 2 24 10 -7 14 1 0 0 N/A
2011 COL 79 21 32 190 7 53 19 -8 34 2 0 0 N/A
2010 COL 74 22 35 181 4 57 19 -7 56 3 1 0 N/A
Paul Stastny started his career by scoring 63 goals and 185 points in 193 games over his first
three NHL seasons, so the Colorado Avalanche seemed perfectly justified in handing him a
five-year/$33 million contract as an immediate follow up. Now we're entering the last campaign
of that deal and its an albatross. Stastny has fallen from grace hard, to the point where he was a
distant third in the team's scoring race last season with 24 points in 40 games. The Colorado
Avalanche are an interesting team going into the 2013-14 under their new head coach Patrick
Roy and that might help push his plus/minus towards neutral, but that's about all we can say in
favor of Stastny. He's by no means a bad player, but he can't be counted on to put up elite
numbers anymore.Updated Sep. 13: Paul Stastny believes he's a better player now than he was
when he first started. "I think I'm way better than I was my first couple years," Stastny said.
"Whether I've played with different guys or different systems, the numbers don't show it, but I feel
better, that's the most important thing, and sometimes you've just got to get back to believing in
yourself. I expect to be a point-a-game player when I'm playing with confidence." With all due
respect to Stastny, his declining numbers over his past few seasons have not made him a better
play in the eyes of fantasy hockey enthusiasts. They would probably prefer that he scored points
at the same pace as he did during his first couple of seasons in the NHL. Coach Patrick Roy
views Stastny as a leader on the team and he's interested to see what the Avs center can bring
to the table. Stastny's contract is set to expire next summer, so he has plenty of motivation to
become a reliable point producer again in 2013-14.
(72) Rich Peverley Stars [Age: 31] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:195]
2013 DAL 70 13 24 141 3 37 6 2 38 2 0 203 278
2012 BOS 47 6 12 95 2 18 6 -9 16 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BOS 57 11 31 112 1 42 11 20 22 1 0 0 N/A
2010 BOS 82 18 23 201 6 41 12 -17 37 3 2 0 N/A
Rich Peverley does one thing really well: Win faceoffs. He has won 54.9% of his career draws,
but he has comfortably exceeded that average in each of his last three seasons. If you happen
to be in a league that values faceoffs, then he might be worthy of a spot on your team, but for
everyone else, hes at best a borderline fantasy player. Peverley might get second line minutes,
but he'll likely face stiff competition in that role. Instead, he could find himself on the third or even
fourth line. He averaged 15:15 minutes with the Boston Bruins in 2013 and it wouldn't be
surprising if he gets even less responsibility in Dallas. Consequently, we can't recommend taking
him in standard leagues.Updated Sep. 25: Rich Peverley (irregular heartbeat)is projected to sit
out the first game of the regular season. He may have to miss more games as a result of an
irregular heartbeat, which required a procedure a couple of weeks ago. Peverley is hoping to
return in early October.
(73) Shawn Horcoff Stars [Age: 35] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:208]
2013 DAL 70 17 18 91 2 35 6 6 54 2 0 234 279
2012 EDM 31 7 5 41 3 12 4 8 24 1 0 0 N/A
2011 EDM 81 13 21 123 5 34 13 -23 24 0 0 0 N/A
2010 EDM 47 9 18 78 5 27 10 -1 46 1 0 0 N/A
It has been a while since Shawn Horcoff had much fantasy value in standard leagues. Last
season he had just seven goals and 12 points in 31 games with the Edmonton Oilers. Given how
much depth the Stars added up the middle over the summer, it seems unlikely that Horcoff will
find himself in a much better position in Dallas. He might occasionally get minutes as a
second-line center and find some ice time on the second power-play unit. However, it would not
be surprising if he spends significant portions of the 2013-14 campaign on the third line. Look for
him to get 30-40 points this season.
(74) Matthew Stajan Flames [Age: 29] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:192]
2013 CAL 70 13 30 101 3 43 9 -2 43 1 0 213 287
2012 CAL 43 5 18 44 0 23 0 7 26 1 0 0 N/A
2011 CAL 61 8 10 77 0 18 2 -3 29 1 0 0 N/A
2010 CAL 76 6 25 81 0 31 1 1 32 0 1 0 N/A
Stajan played well as the team's de facto number one center last season. The Flames aren't
deep down the middle, so Stajan gets to play a larger role than he would on other squads.
However, he did an admirable job under the circumstances while leading Calgary with a plus-7
rating and adding 23 points in 43 games. Stajan recorded just 18 points in 61 contests with the
Flames in 2011-12. He hasn't hit double digits in the goal department since joining the Flames
and he scored just five times last season. Stajan's value is rapidly declining after he struggled on
faceoffs in 2013 and he shouldn't be on your radar in standard leagues.Updated Sep. 24: Matt
Stajan had a goal and two assists as the Flames beat the Rangers 4-1. Curtis Glencross and
Dennis Wideman both had a goal and an assist while Karri Ramo stopped 28 shots and only
conceded one goal for the Flames. Lance Bouma scored an empty-net goal for the Flames while
Marc Staal had the lone goal for the Rangers.
(75) Mark Scheifele Jets [Age: 20] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:184]
2013 WPG 72 18 22 138 4 40 8 -5 40 2 0 183 292
2012 WPG 4 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 WPG 7 1 0 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Mark Scheifele had a brief stint with the Winnipeg Jets last season, but he spent the majority of
the campaign with the OHL Barrie Colts. At that level, he had a tremendous season, scoring 39
goals and 79 points in 45 games. He then added another 15 goals and 41 points in 21 playoff
contests, but he suffered a "slight concussion" in the OHL championship. Scheifele will fight for a
spot with the Winnipeg Jets during training camp and theres a decent chance that hell succeed,
but whether or not hell get regular minutes on a scoring line is another question. There's no
question that Scheifele is worth owning in keeper leagues and has the potential to become a
cornerstone of the Jets' franchise. However, there are so many promising, NHL-ready players
that are poised to have their rookie season in 2013-14 that Scheifele is questionable even as a
late round gamble.Updated Sep. 30: Mark Scheifele skated between Evander Kane and Devin
Setoguchi in Sunday's practice. It hasn't been set in stone yet that Scheifele will start the year
on Winnipeg's second line, but he's looking forward to the opportunity if it's given to him. "If I'm
going to play with them, I'm going to work my hardest," Scheifele said. "Regardless of who I play
with, I'm going to do that, but I think us three have a bit of chemistry and in practice we're able to
find each other whenever we play together, and so if we're together, hopefully we'll be able to
have a good game and be reliable, too." Expect to see him play with Kane and Setoguchi for
several shifts in Tuesday's opener. If they impress Scheifele will probably keep the spot, but if it's
not clicking then coach Claude Noel may be quick to make adjustments.
(76) Olli Jokinen Jets [Age: 34] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:210]
2013 WPG 76 18 30 146 7 48 15 -18 26 2 0 133 297
2012 WPG 45 7 7 85 0 14 1 -19 14 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CAL 82 23 38 223 9 61 24 -12 54 5 0 0 N/A
2010 CAL 79 17 37 208 5 54 19 -17 44 1 0 0 N/A
Olli Jokinen's first season with the Winnipeg Jets didn't exactly go as well as some had hoped.
He didn't end up getting a lot of playing time with Evander Kane and Jokinen finished the
campaign with just seven goals and 14 points in 45 contests. There's a chance that Jokinen will
land a more regular spot on the Jets' top line this season and bounce back, but we recommend
passing on him during standard league drafts and keeping an eye on him during training camp
and the early portion of the regular season.Updated Sep. 17: Olli Jokinen got to skate between
Devin Setoguchi and Evander Kane on Monday. Jets prospect Mark Scheifele centered
Setoguchi and Kane in Saturday's preseason tilt. He earned an assist and the trio combined for
five points. Jokinen was asked if he felt like he was auditioning for the second-line center spot
and he responded that it's too early to predict anything right now. "You play with whoever and
whenever you step on the ice you try to do your best," he said. It should be noted that Scheifele
still probably has the inside track on the position.
(77) Drew Shore Panthers [Age: 22] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:200]
2013 FLA 76 10 29 169 3 39 10 -8 26 0 0 147 301
2012 FLA 43 3 10 96 1 13 3 -10 14 1 1 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Shore skated in 42 games with Florida last season. In his first year as a pro, he contributed three
goals and 10 assists. He won 47.9 percent of the 443 draws he took and should make positive
strides in that regard in 2013-14. The 22-year-old has the potential to develop into a solid
playmaking center, but it's hard to see him making a significant step forward this season even if
he gets to play on a scoring line.
(78) Nick Bonino Ducks [Age: 25] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:194]
2013 ANA 58 17 26 70 2 43 9 5 22 1 1 223 302
2012 ANA 27 5 8 37 1 13 3 -3 8 0 0 0 N/A
2011 ANA 50 5 13 63 0 18 1 1 8 0 0 0 N/A
2010 ANA 26 0 0 23 0 0 0 -3 4 0 0 0 N/A
Bonino will likely line up as the Ducks' second-line center in 2013-14. He saw action there last
season and recorded 13 points in 27 games. Bonino added three goals and four points in seven
playoff contests. He needs to work on his faceoffs but he is solid defensively and he should
continue to improve offensively. Look for him to record around 30-40 points this year.Updated
Sep. 14: The Anaheim Ducks are hoping that Nick Bonino has a big year as their second line
center. Bonino was having a nice season until he tore his hamstring that caused him to miss 21
games. The Ducks were third in NHL scoring with Bonino in the lineup at that point but the
second unit of the power play struggled without him in the lineup. Bonino is slated to start the
year with Teemu Selanne and Jakub Silfverberg on his wings so he will have lots of offensive
talent to set up. Look for at least 40-45 points from Bonino with the possibility of 55-60 if he
doesn't slump during the season.
(79) Sean Monahan Flames [Age: 18] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:187]
2013 CAL 70 16 28 132 4 44 11 -15 44 3 0 153 313
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Monahan was chosen with the sixth overall pick in the 2013 draft and he stands a good chance
to stick with the Flames out of training camp. It's been well documented that Calgary doesn't
have strong contingent of centers and Monahan could be an intriguing player to watch. He has
plenty of offensive upside and may find himself in a top-six role if everything falls into place.
Monahan believes he is NHL ready and the Flames are expected to give him every opportunity to
stick around during their rebuilding process.Updated Sep. 30: The Flames dealing for Joe
Colborne has no effect on the status of Sean Monahan. Monahan was taken sixth overall in the
2013 Draft and it looks as if he has made the Flames, at least to start the season. "At the this
point in time, the acquisition of Joe doesn't do anything to change Sean's status," GM Jay
Feaster said. Monahan is a talented two-way center who has impressed the Flames staff. The
only question is if Monahan would be better served returning to junior hockey and playing in the
U20 World Championships. The Flames will likely give Monahan a nine game trial and then
decide his fate.
(80) Dominic Moore Rangers [Age: 33] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:192]
2013 NYR 75 8 17 130 0 25 0 7 64 1 2 211 322
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 SJ 79 4 21 103 0 25 3 -18 54 1 1 0 N/A
2010 TB 77 18 14 175 6 32 7 -12 52 3 0 0 N/A
Dominic Moore's wife tragically passed away after a battle with liver cancer and after taking a
year off from hockey, he's decided to return to the NHL. Moore signed with the New York
Rangers and he should serve as a capable bottom-six forward. Hes capable of providing 30-40
points a season, although the Rangers are pretty deep up the middle, so Moore might not end up
averaging the 14-15 minutes per game he would need to reach those totals. Moore is also an
above average player on the draw with a 52.4% career faceoff success rate.Updated Sep. 17:
Dominic Moore scored the Rangers' only goal in a 2-1 preseason loss on Monday. Moore is
attempting to work his way back into the NHL after not playing in 2012-13. His performance on
Monday earned praise from Rangers coach Alain Vigneault, especially given how long Moore
went between NHL contests, even if this one was an exhibition game. "It's a matter of getting the
timing and getting the feel back," Moore said. "I know what I can do. I know how I play. It's a
matter of getting comfortable." He's projected to serve as a bottom-six forward this season.
(81) Sean Couturier Flyers [Age: 20] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:197]
2013 PHI 80 14 27 118 0 41 2 2 26 2 2 205 329
2012 PHI 46 4 11 75 0 15 4 -8 10 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PHI 77 13 14 116 0 27 1 18 14 4 2 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Sean Couturier didn't to take a step forward offensively in his sophomore season and ended up
with four goals and 15 points in 46 games. He's not likely to serve as a top-six forward in
2013-14, which limits the chances of him enjoying a breakout season. He certainly could take a
step forward to about 40 points, but that's not enough to warrant grabbing him in standard league
drafts.Updated Sep. 17: Sean Couturier is stronger and faster in this year's training camp.
Couturier had a rough campaign in 2013, but he's in a good position to bounce back this season.
Unfortunately, him having a strong season might not be the same thing as him putting up
fantasy-noteworthy numbers - at least not in the short-term. Couturier is projected to start the
season as Philadelphia's third-line center and he'll have a very tough time cracking the top-six in
2013-14.
(82) Jordan Schroeder Canucks [Age: 23] [Ht:5'9'] [Wt:180]
2013 VAN 73 14 19 90 2 33 8 4 29 2 0 186 332
2012 VAN 31 3 6 28 1 9 1 0 4 2 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Schroeder got his first taste of NHL action in 2013. He dressed in 31 games with the Canucks
and picked up nine points. The 22-year-old center is expected to compete for a third-line spot in
2013-14. He has some offensive upside, but is unlikely to be much of a fantasy factor this
season.Updated Sep. 26: Jordan Schroeder is expected to miss about three weeks after
suffering a broken bone in his foot or ankle. Coach John Tortorella said: "Schroeds is out ...
he's in a boot cast ... he's probably out three weeks or so .. it's not displaced ... it's tough luck for
him coming back from the shoulder." He had surgery on his left shoulder over the summer.
(83) Michal Handzus Blackhawks [Age: 36] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:215]
2013 CHI 73 14 17 81 2 31 3 10 36 1 1 217 339
2012 CHI 39 2 6 41 0 8 0 -2 16 0 0 0 N/A
2011 SJ 67 7 17 81 2 24 5 -6 18 0 0 0 N/A
2010 LA 82 12 18 94 4 30 10 -5 20 3 0 0 N/A
When Chicago acquired Michael Handzus from San Jose at the trade deadline, the assumption
was that the veteran forward would simply give them some depth up the middle. Instead,
Handzus proved to be a far more valuable piece of the puzzle, recording 11 points while
averaging 16:03 minutes per contest in the playoffs. His efforts helped them win the Stanley
Cup, so it came as no surprise when they came to terms on a one-year/$1 million contract this
summer. That being said, we advise fantasy owners to temper their expectations for the 2013-14
campaign. While he slid into a top-six role for much of the playoffs, some of Chicagos younger
centers will challenge him for that spot during the regular season. At best, he might record about
40 points this season, but it would not be surprising if he slid down to the third or even fourth line
and end up having no fantasy value in standard leagues.Updated Sep. 26: Michal Handzus is
getting close to full health. He said he's "almost ready to go" following his recovery from injuries
he played with during the 2013 campaign. Handzus expects to be fine in time for the regular
season and he's projected to start out as the team's second-line center.
(84) Zack Smith Senators [Age: 25] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:212]
2013 OTT 74 7 18 141 0 25 0 -3 86 1 0 188 340
2012 OTT 48 4 11 94 0 15 2 -9 56 0 0 0 N/A
2011 OTT 81 14 12 134 1 26 1 4 98 3 2 0 N/A
2010 OTT 55 4 5 78 0 9 0 -11 120 0 0 0 N/A
It took Smith 23 games to score his first goal of the season last year. He ended up with four
markers and 15 points in 48 contests after recording personal bests in 2011-12 with 14 tallies and
26 points in 81 matches. He also amassed 56 penalty minutes and 97 hits. If his offense can get
back on track in 2013-14 then he'll be a decent addition in rotisserie formats again.Updated Sep.
25: Zack Smith could end up playing on the wing again this season. "I played a bit of wing last
year, and might do it a bit more, with the amount of center men we have," Smith said. Mika
Zibanejad and Jean-Gabriel Pageau might get Ottawa's bottom-six center jobs going into the
season. Even if he does line up on the wing, Smith will probably still get his fair share of faceoffs
after he posted a 51.8 percent winning percentage on 731 draws last year.
(85) Vernon Fiddler Stars [Age: 33] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:197]
2013 DAL 77 8 19 90 0 27 0 1 88 0 1 218 360
2012 DAL 46 4 13 56 1 17 2 3 48 0 0 0 N/A
2011 DAL 82 8 13 123 0 21 0 -13 60 1 0 0 N/A
2010 PHO 71 6 16 97 0 22 1 3 46 2 1 0 N/A
Vernon Fiddler had four goals, 17 points, and 48 penalty minutes in 46 games last season. He
averaged just 12:51 minutes last season and it's hard to see where hell fit in this season. Fiddler
is a center and decent on the draw, but between Tyler Seguin, Rich Peverley, Shawn Horcoff,
Cody Eakin, and Fiddler, something has to give up the middle. Presumably, one of them will shift
to the wing, but even then, Fiddler is going to have a hard time climbing above the fourth line.
Consequently, we can't recommend drafting him in anything but the deepest of leagues.
(86) Zenon Konopka Wild [Age: 32] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:213]
2013 MIN 65 1 3 30 0 4 0 -3 204 0 0 245 367
2012 MIN 37 0 0 18 0 0 0 -4 117 0 0 0 N/A
2011 OTT 55 3 2 34 1 5 1 -4 193 1 0 0 N/A
2010 NYI 82 2 7 56 0 9 0 -14 307 0 0 0 N/A
Zenon Konopka does next to nothing offensively, in fact he didn't even record a single point last
season. He's a defensive center that's noteworthy in fantasy circles because he's typically one of
the league leaders in penalty minutes. Although he's likely to spend some time in the press box
in 2013-14, he will average three or more PIM per contest. If your league cares about such
things, then he will also help you in faceoff categories. Konopka won an incredible 60.7% of his
draws last season and that's not significantly out of the ordinary for him.
(87) Dave Bolland Maple Leafs [Age: 27] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:184]
2013 TOR 80 14 14 112 0 28 1 -3 67 1 1 177 371
2012 CHI 35 7 7 46 1 14 3 -7 22 1 0 0 N/A
2011 CHI 76 19 18 126 7 37 12 0 47 2 3 0 N/A
2010 CHI 61 15 22 102 4 37 12 11 34 1 0 0 N/A
Toronto traded a trio of draft picks to acquire Bolland from Chicago this past off-season. He
skated in 35 games with the Blackhawks last year, while earning seven goals and seven assists.
Bolland plays a solid two-way game and his gritty style will likely be appreciated by Toronto
coach Randy Carlyle. He is slated to start on Toronto's third line, but he should get plenty of ice
time due to his versatility.Updated Sep. 26: Dave Bolland returned to practice on Thursday from
a sore groin. He is ready to play when Toronto plays Detroit in a home-and-home this weekend
to end their preseason schedule. Bolland is slated to start the 2013-14 campaign as the Leafs'
third-line center after being acquired from Chicago in the off-season.
(88) Marcus Kruger Blackhawks [Age: 23] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:181]
2013 CHI 82 7 18 93 1 25 2 8 46 1 0 195 372
2012 CHI 47 4 9 50 0 13 2 3 24 2 0 0 N/A
2011 CHI 71 9 17 89 0 26 3 11 22 1 0 0 N/A
2010 CHI 7 0 0 7 0 0 0 -4 4 0 0 0 N/A
Marcus Kruger followed up a decent rookie campaign with four goals and 13 points in 47 contests
last season. He also played in all 23 of Chicagos playoff games in their Stanley Cup winning run
and recorded three goals and five points over that span. Unfortunately for Kruger, it seems
unlikely that he'll be anything more than a bottom-six forward for the majority of the 2013-14.
He's certainly worth keeping an eye on and perhaps even picking up during strategic points of the
season depending on injuries or favorable circumstances, but we cant recommend drafting him
in standard leagues.
(89) Shawn Matthias Panthers [Age: 25] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:220]
2013 FLA 82 18 18 205 0 36 0 -14 30 2 2 110 378
2012 FLA 48 14 7 106 2 21 3 -8 16 1 1 0 N/A
2011 FLA 79 10 14 133 1 24 2 -2 49 1 0 0 N/A
2010 FLA 51 6 10 90 0 16 2 0 16 0 0 0 N/A
Matthias broke out in 2013 with a career-high 14 goals despite the season being shortened due
to the lockout. He potted 11 of those markers over 16 contests in March, but finished the year on
a 12-game goalless slide. There is obviously some guarded optimism about him going into this
season, as he could finally get a shot on a scoring line, but he may also slide down the depth
chart if he continues to battle consistency issues. With a greater role, Matthias might record a
career year but he shouldn't be expected to become a fantasy sensation. Due to plenty of
uncertainty surrounding him, he should be treated as a flier addition going into 2013-14.Updated
Sep. 11: Shawn Matthias intends to be Florida's top-line center in 2013-14. He is preparing to
battle with Panthers' prospects Nick Bjugstad, Aleksander Barkov and Vincent Trocheck to retain
a scoring line spot. Matthias would like to stay at center and not shift to the wing, but our guess
is that he'd accept whatever role the coaching staff gives him. He signed a two-year contract
worth $3.5 million this past July after recording 21 points in 48 games last season.
(90) Brandon Sutter Penguins [Age: 24] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:183]
2013 PIT 82 13 19 112 0 32 0 6 24 0 1 186 379
2012 PIT 48 11 8 82 3 19 4 3 4 5 0 0 N/A
2011 CAR 82 17 15 171 2 32 3 -3 21 0 3 0 N/A
2010 CAR 82 14 15 145 1 29 3 13 25 3 0 0 N/A
With so many offensive weapons on the Pittsburgh Penguins, it's no surprise that Brandon
Sutter's playing time was limited to 16:24 minutes per game last season. He was limited to 1:10
minutes per game with the man advantage and that's not likely to improve in 2013-14. Barring an
injury, Sutter should surpass the 30-point mark this season, but we can't see him doing much
more than. Combine that with his lack of penalty minutes and standard league fantasy owners
will rightly pass on him.
(91) Maxime Talbot Flyers [Age: 29] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:190]
2013 PHI 76 14 14 86 0 28 1 6 44 0 1 194 384
2012 PHI 35 5 5 41 0 10 0 2 23 0 1 0 N/A
2011 PHI 81 19 15 115 1 34 2 5 59 2 2 0 N/A
2010 PIT 82 8 13 117 0 21 0 -3 66 2 2 0 N/A
Maxime Talbot went from recording 19 goals and 34 points in his first season with the
Philadelphia Flyers to just 10 points in 35 contests last season. He also averaged 15:26 minutes
in 2013 and that's a number that's not likely to improve meaningfully. He's a physical forward
who can chip in offensively, but he cant be counted on for more than 20-30 points and around
150 hits in 2013-14.Updated Sep. 17: Although it was in the preseason, Maxime Talbot played in
his first NHL contest on Monday since March 31. Talbot's 2013 campaign ended due to a broken
leg. Talbot admitted to being initially rusty, but felt he got better after the first period.
(92) Gregory Campbell Bruins [Age: 29] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:197]
2013 BOS 82 7 9 90 1 16 1 2 96 0 1 189 385
2012 BOS 48 4 9 52 0 13 1 2 41 0 1 0 N/A
2011 BOS 78 8 8 74 0 16 0 -3 80 0 0 0 N/A
2010 BOS 80 13 16 98 1 29 2 11 93 1 1 0 N/A
Campbell sustained a broken leg during the Eastern Conference Finals, but he's expected to be
fine for training camp. He serves a capable depth center on the Bruins. Campbell performed
well on Boston's second line during the 2013 campaign when did some spot duty for an injured
Patrice Bergeron and he concluded the year with 13 points, 71 hits and 41 penalty minutes in 48
games. He does have some versatility but as a fourth-line center he shouldn't be your radar
unless you are very deep leagues.Updated Sep. 20: Gregory Campbell received a good ovation
from the Boston crowd in his return to the lineup in Thursday's preseason match. "I'm very
appreciative of all the support I've gotten from the fans so far," said Campbell who was playing in
his first game since he suffered a broken leg in the playoffs. "These fans are passionate people
and they appreciate hockey. I like to play hard for the fans, for the city, for the organization. It's
been a long couple of months for me to get back on the ice, so it was a nice gesture." His heroic
shift was appreciated by more than just Bruins' fans.
(93) Elias Lindholm Hurricanes [Age: 18] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:192]
2013 CAR 73 13 22 108 2 35 4 -6 40 0 0 158 393
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
After shining in the Swedish Elite League with 11 goals and 30 points in 48 games, Elias
Lindholm was selected with the fifth overall pick in the particularly deep 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
Carolina Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford would be surprised if Lindholm fails to make the team out
of training camp and we can say the same. It remains to be seen if he'll eventually develop into a
first-line center, but he certainly has plenty of offensive upside and already has experience
playing with men while many of his fellow draft choices only have experience playing against
players their own age. The flip side is that he'll have to adjust to North American-style hockey
and the rigors that come with an 82-game campaign. Rookies in general are streaky, but it
wouldn't be surprising to see Lindholm run hot-and-cold. All that being said, it wouldn't be
surprising if he gets an opportunity to play on the third line at worst along with limited power-play
time. If any of Carolina's top players suffer an injury early in the season, Lindholm is also a prime
candidate to assume a bigger role. He's far from a safe bet, but hes a solid late round gamble in
standard leagues.Updated Sep. 26: Elias Lindholm has only played in Carolina's first preseason
game because of injury issues. He has dealt with shoulder and hand injuries, as well as some
conditioning issues. "With the amount of time (he's) missed, we have to evaluate whether he can
jump in at this level," coach Kirk Muller said. Lindholm didn't skate on Thursday and his status
for the Hurricanes' regular-season opener is cloudy at best.
(94) Kyle Chipchura Coyotes [Age: 27] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:203]
2013 PHO 79 7 15 72 0 22 0 1 93 0 1 204 395
2012 PHO 46 5 9 37 0 14 0 1 50 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PHO 53 3 13 43 0 16 0 2 42 0 0 0 N/A
2010 ANA 40 0 2 23 0 2 0 1 32 0 0 0 N/A
Chipchura skated in 46 games with the Coyotes last season, while generating 14 points and 50
penalty minutes. He received limited ice time, averaging below 10 minutes per outing, but
Phoenix re-signed him in the off-season to a three-year contract worth $2,625,000. Chipchura
isn't much of an offensive threat and he won't benefit many fantasy owners with his play, but he
does well defensively and makes for a decent fourth-line center with the Coyotes.
(95) Paul Gaustad Predators [Age: 31] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:223]
2013 NAS 71 8 13 93 0 21 1 -3 93 1 0 180 396
2012 NAS 23 2 3 35 0 5 0 -1 20 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NAS 70 7 14 75 0 21 0 -1 76 3 0 0 N/A
2010 BUF 81 12 19 117 1 31 2 7 101 3 0 0 N/A
Paul Gaustad is coming off a rough season where he was limited to just 23 games due to
injuries. He doesn't attract much interest in fantasy leagues, but he is a solid defensive forward
who should help the Predators out on the third or fourth line. The addition of Matt Cullen might
cause Gaustad to average less than the 15:13 minutes per game he logged last season, but
Gaustad should still help the team kill penalties and win key draws. He won 59.7% of his faceoffs
last season and will should continue to be very successful in that regard in 2013-14.Updated
Sep. 11: Paul Gaustad had successful shoulder stabilization surgery Monday. He will need four
months of rehab which will take him into August, well ahead of the start of training camp.
(96) Mikhail Grigorenko Sabres [Age: 19] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:200]
2013 BUF 68 14 24 93 3 38 9 -6 12 3 0 136 404
2012 BUF 25 1 4 31 0 5 0 -1 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Grigorenko is expected to spend the 2013-14 season with the Buffalo Sabres. He skated in 25
NHL games before heading back to his junior team in the QMJHL last year. He produced one
goal and five points, while playing just over 10 minutes of average ice time per contest.
Grigorenko owns a great deal of potential, but until he shows he is NHL-ready his fantasy value
mainly resides in keeper leagues.Updated Sep. 4: Mikhail Grigorenko has been deemed
ineligible for the Traverse City prospect tournament. Grigorenko played in 25 games last season,
which was deemed as too many for this tournament. He'll be competing for a top-six spot during
training camp.
(97) Saku Koivu Ducks [Age: 38] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:182]
2013 ANA 73 10 22 87 1 32 3 3 28 2 1 176 409
2012 ANA 47 8 19 55 4 27 8 4 18 0 0 0 N/A
2011 ANA 74 11 27 107 0 38 6 7 50 1 0 0 N/A
2010 ANA 75 15 30 104 4 45 15 -8 36 3 0 0 N/A
Koivu enjoyed a hot start to the 2013 campaign with 13 points in his first 11 games, but he ended
up with just 27 points in 46 appearances when the regular season concluded. The 38-year-old
center shouldn't be counted to provide much offense anymore, but he's still strong in the faceoff
circle and can play a shutdown role with the Ducks. Koivu is probably better off on waivers
unless you are in a very deep league that includes faceoffs.Updated Sep. 22: Saku Koivu could
be making his preseason debut for the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. There is nothing wrong with
the third line center as coach Bruce Boudreau is not looking to overplay him in training camp.
"He's perfectly healthy," Boudreau said of the 38-year-old. "He's not a spry chicken or a spry kid
anymore. We're giving him some rest." Koivu got off to a great start in 2013 with 13 points in his
first 11 games but had just 14 points the rest of the way in 35 contests. He is a low-end pick at
best in deep pools at this time.
(98) Craig Smith Predators [Age: 24] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:202]
2013 NAS 76 10 18 141 1 28 2 -7 50 1 0 137 410
2012 NAS 44 4 8 83 2 12 7 -11 20 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NAS 72 14 22 172 6 36 13 -9 30 1 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
After an encouraging rookie season, Craig Smith took a step back in 2013 with four goals and 12
points in 44 games. Even more discouraging than that was the fact that he averaged just 13:51
minutes per game and has found his way into coach Barry Trotz's doghouse. Trotz said after the
season that he was looking for Smith to be a top-six forward, but he instead got "no production"
out of him. He is definitely capable of rebounding, but we're not confident that he'll get enough
playing time to make him worth owning in standard leagues. Keep him on your shortlist of
players to check in on occasionally, but don't bother drafting him.Updated Sep. 28: The
Predators are hoping that Craig Smith can rebound from a disappointing 2013 campaign. After
registering 36 points in 72 games in 2011-12, Smith finished last season with only four goals and
12 points in 44 games. Smith has looked good in pre-season games including Friday night when
he scored twice in a loss to the Islanders. We wouldn't be surprised if Smith tallied 20 times this
season. Of course, he could also play himself out of an NHL job just as easily.
(99) Ryan Carter Devils [Age: 30] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:205]
2013 NJ 78 10 21 107 0 31 2 -8 62 0 0 158 420
2012 NJ 44 6 9 63 0 15 0 -2 31 1 1 0 N/A
2011 NJ 72 4 4 50 0 8 0 -13 90 0 0 0 N/A
2010 FLA 62 3 6 63 0 9 0 -1 66 0 0 0 N/A
Ryan Carter is a physical, defensive forward who should serve as a bottom-six forward with the
New Jersey Devils in 2013-14. He will probably end up with more than 100 hits and 60-80
penalty minutes, but he's not likely to put up noteworthy numbers in other statistical categories.
Carter ended up with six goals and 15 points in 44 games last season, which represents a
sizable jump for him. However, we don't expect for him to build significantly on that
success.Updated Sep. 27: Ryan Carter missed Thursday's contest due to what Devils coach
Pete DeBoer called "a minor nagging injury." Carter was able to participate in Friday's practice.
He should be considered probable for the season opener.
(100) Joakim Andersson Red Wings [Age: 24] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:206]
2013 DET 58 12 16 101 2 28 5 2 18 1 0 143 425
2012 DET 38 3 5 43 0 8 1 2 8 0 0 0 N/A
2011 DET 5 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Andersson didn't do anything spectacular from a statistical standpoint last season, but he
appears to have locked down a position on Detroit's third line heading into 2013-14. He
performed well in that role last year and earned the praise of the team's coaching staff for his
efforts. Andersson picked up three goals and eight points in 38 games. He's a good defensive
forward but he's unlikely to have any fantasy value.
(101) Andrew Desjardins Sharks [Age: 27] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:195]
2013 SJ 74 3 13 87 0 16 0 -3 107 0 0 177 427
2012 SJ 42 2 1 51 0 3 0 -6 61 0 0 0 N/A
2011 SJ 76 4 13 80 0 17 0 4 47 3 0 0 N/A
2010 SJ 17 1 2 12 0 3 0 -1 4 0 0 0 N/A
Desjardins ended up as the Sharks' leader in penalty minutes after Ryane Clowe was traded to
the New York Rangers. He had 61 minutes in the sin bin, including a team-leading five fighting
majors. Desjardins also chipped in three points and 53 hits. He can contribute more offensively,
but he should only be drafted in deeper leagues if you use penalty minutes as a category.
(102) Chris Kelly Bruins [Age: 32] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:198]
2013 BOS 66 9 15 88 2 24 3 3 40 2 0 159 432
2012 BOS 34 3 6 40 1 9 1 -8 16 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BOS 82 20 19 122 1 39 1 33 41 6 2 0 N/A
2010 BOS 81 14 14 113 0 28 0 -13 33 2 1 0 N/A
The truncated 2013 season is probably one that Chris Kelly would like to forget. In 56
appearances, combing the regular season and the playoffs, he contributed only 12 points and
had a minus-15 rating. Kelly will be counted to serve as the team's third-line center again in
2013-14, but we don't expect to see much of a turnaround from him offensively. Kelly is yet to
reach the 40-point mark in his NHL career and he'll probably end up with around 30 points in
2013-14.Updated Sep. 29: Chris Kelly is projected to start the season on the third line with Reilly
Smith and Carl Soderberg. The trio developed some chemistry over the preseason. Kelly is
looking to bounce back after recording just nine points in 34 games last season. He might do just
that, but either way he's unlikely to have much fantasy value in standard leagues.
(103) Andrei Loktionov Devils [Age: 23] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:179]
2013 NJ 73 14 17 137 3 31 6 -9 14 1 0 95 443
2012 NJ 28 8 4 47 1 12 3 -2 4 0 0 0 N/A
2011 LA 39 3 4 60 1 7 1 -4 2 0 0 0 N/A
2010 LA 19 4 3 26 0 7 1 2 2 2 0 0 N/A
The New Jersey Devils acquisition of Andrei Loktionov from the Los Angeles Kings seemed to be
to the 23-year-old forwards benefit. He got a fresh opportunity with the Devils and took
advantage of it, scoring eight goals and 12 points in 28 games. Hes going into training camp
with a one-way contract, but he'll still have to work for his spot on the team. Loktionov still has a
lot to prove and given his very uncertain role with the team, we recommend merely keeping an
eye on him for now and passing on him in standard league drafts.Updated Sep. 23: Andrei
Loktionov missed practice Sunday with a lower body injury. Coach Peter DeBoer hoped that
Loktionov would be back at practice on Monday. He said that Loktionov tweaked something in his
lower body. Expect Loktionov to be ready for the opener on October 3. He had 12 points in 28
games last season. Look for a 15 goal, 30-35 point season from the Russian this season.
(104) John Mitchell Avalanche [Age: 28] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:204]
2013 COL 76 7 16 113 0 23 0 3 38 1 1 152 444
2012 COL 47 10 10 72 1 20 3 5 18 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NYR 63 5 11 64 0 16 2 10 8 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NYR 23 2 1 28 1 3 1 -7 12 1 0 0 N/A
John Mitchell was given an opportunity to play in a much greater role last season and he
responded with 10 goals and 20 points in 47 games. Unfortunately for Mitchell, the addition of
Alex Tanguay, return of Steve Downie, and selection of Nathan MacKinnon have pushed him
down in the depth charts. When new head coach Patrick Roy outlined his top three lines,
Mitchell was nowhere to be seen. With that in mind, we can't recommend drafting Mitchell in
standard leagues going into the 2013-14 campaign. At most, keep an eye on him in case a
couple injuries result in him getting more ice time.
(105) Ryan Strome Islanders [Age: 20] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:188]
2013 NYI 38 9 13 79 2 22 4 4 32 0 0 146 454
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Ryan Strome exceled with the OHL Niagara IceDogs in 2012-13, scoring 34 goals and 94 points
in 53 games. He then got his first taste of pro action and made the most of it with two goals and
five assists in 10 AHL contests. Hes got the potential to develop into a top-line forward and it
wouldn't be surprising to see him make his NHL debut this season. That being said, it will be
tough for him to find a spot on either of the Islanders' top two lines and we consequently
recommend you simply keep an eye on him for now rather than draft him in single-season
leagues.Updated Sep. 30: Arthur Staple of Newsday thinks that Brock Nelson will make the
Islanders and that Ryan Strome will start the year in the minors. Strome was selected fifth overall
in the 2011 Draft and has spent the last two seasons in junior. He has excellent offensive skills as
he had 34 goals and 94 points in 53 OHL games last season, but could use some minor league
experience.
(106) Marcel Goc Panthers [Age: 30] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:197]
2013 FLA 63 14 20 136 0 34 0 -10 24 2 0 114 465
2012 FLA 42 9 10 92 4 19 6 -6 8 1 0 0 N/A
2011 FLA 57 11 16 97 3 27 4 5 10 1 0 0 N/A
2010 NAS 51 9 15 111 0 24 0 10 6 2 1 0 N/A
Goc made his season debut at the end of the January after recovering from an ankle injury,
which he suffered while playing in Germany during the lockout. In 42 games with the Panthers,
he had nine goals and 19 points. He took a team-high 786 faceoffs and posted a team-best 52.2
winning percentage. Goc is a good penalty killer as well, but most of his skills don't translate well
to fantasy hockey unless you are desperate for help on draws.
(107) Maxim Lapierre Blues [Age: 28] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:207]
2013 STL 82 7 9 107 0 16 0 3 47 0 0 135 469
2012 VAN 48 4 6 54 0 10 0 -6 45 1 0 0 N/A
2011 VAN 82 9 10 103 0 19 0 -3 130 0 0 0 N/A
2010 VAN 78 6 6 129 0 12 0 -14 80 0 0 0 N/A
The St. Louis Blues signed Maxim Lapierre to a two-year/$2.2 million contract and they will likely
end up using him as a fourth-line center. He had four goals and 10 points in 48 games with the
Vancouver Canucks last season and should maintain a similar point-per-game pace in 2013-14.
Beyond that, he might push at the 100 PIM milestone, but thats still not enough to make him
worth taking in standard leagues.Updated Sep. 15: Maxim Lapierre scored twice in his
preseason debut as the St. Louis Blues beat the Dallas Stars 6-5 with a shootout in their
preseason opener Sunday. Lapierre's goals allowed the Blues to tie the game in the first period
after Dallas had taken a 2-0 lead on goals by Erik Cole and Kevin Connauton. Tyler Seguin,
playing in a game for the first time with Dallas after being traded to the Stars by the Boston
Bruins, put the Stars ahead 3-2 on a power play goal in the second period before Sebastian
Wannstrom tied it 3-3 on a nice wrist shot. Valeri Nichushkin restored the one-goal lead for Dallas
on a nice wrist shot of his own in the dying seconds of the second period. In the third, Adam
Cracknell scored for St. Louis to make it 4-4. Nichushkin backhanded one in for his second of the
night. Ryan Reaves made it 5-5 at 11:03 of the third, setting up a goalless overtime period and
then the shootout. Jake Allen stopped 33 of the 38 shots he faced as the Blues' goaltender.
(108) Ryan Garbutt Stars [Age: 28] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:190]
2013 DAL 66 6 13 87 0 19 0 0 60 0 0 148 472
2012 DAL 36 3 7 59 0 10 0 1 32 0 0 0 N/A
2011 DAL 20 2 1 28 0 3 0 -1 22 1 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Ryan Garbutt played out the first season of his two-year, one-way contract and it went decently.
He established himself as a fourth line player and put up solid numbers given his role. Garbutt
ended up with three goals, 10 points, and 32 penalty minutes in 36 games. He figures to serve in
a similar capacity this season, but keep in mind that he's already 28, so his upside is limited. If
he gets regular playing time, then he might finish with about 100 penalty minutes and 150 hits,
but you would have to be in a particularly deep and specialized league for that to matter to you.
(109) Brian Boyle Rangers [Age: 28] [Ht:6'7'] [Wt:244]
2013 NYR 76 7 9 118 0 16 0 -3 59 0 0 119 476
2012 NYR 38 2 3 56 0 5 1 -13 29 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NYR 82 11 15 165 0 26 1 2 59 2 0 0 N/A
2010 NYR 82 21 14 218 4 35 4 2 74 2 1 0 N/A
Brian Boyle broke out in 2010-11 with 21 goals and 35 points in 82 games in 2010-11, but hes
fallen back to Earth since then. He was very disappointed with his 2013 campaign and it's not
hard to see why given that he ended up with five points and a minus-13 rating. Boyle shouldn't
be as bad this season, but we doubt hell bounce back to his 2010-11 form. With Brad Richards,
Derek Stepan, and Derick Brassard, the New York Rangers have a strong core up the middle
and Boyle might consequently end up on the teams fourth line. Pencil him in for 15-20
points.Updated Sep. 21: Brian Boyle, at center throughout camp and in preseason play, likely
will shift to wing for at least one of the Rangers' upcoming games.
Rangers coach Alain Vigneault says he's liked what he's seen from Boyle at center but wants to
also see what he looks like on the wing, at least for one or two preseason games. Boyle had a
poor 2013 season, with a mere five points and a minus-13 rating. Vigneault will try to determine
if Boyle's value can increase as a winger. Boyle was productive in 2010-11, with 21 goals and 35
points in 82 games.
(110) Derek MacKenzie Blue Jackets [Age: 32] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:180]
2013 CLM 76 6 11 79 0 17 1 1 60 0 1 145 477
2012 CLM 43 3 5 33 0 8 0 1 36 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CLM 66 7 7 61 1 14 1 4 40 2 2 0 N/A
2010 CLM 63 9 14 76 0 23 1 14 22 1 1 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 29: Derek MacKenzie (upper body) is expected to be in the lineup when the Blue
Jackets play their season opener Friday. Just an FYI as MacKenzie will not have a lot of fantasy
value as a fourth liner. He had only eight points and 36 penalty minutes in 43 games last season.
(111) Stephane Da Costa Senators [Age: 24] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:180]
2013 OTT 65 12 14 86 0 26 2 -2 32 2 0 132 479
2012 OTT 9 1 1 15 0 2 1 -3 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 OTT 22 3 2 31 0 5 0 -9 8 0 0 0 N/A
2010 OTT 4 0 0 9 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: Stephane Da Costa might be retained as an extra forward to start the season.
He has played well at training camp and has filled in admirably on the team's top line while Jason
Spezza has dealt with a "minor" groin injury. The Senators' other additional spot will probably go
to tough guy Matt Kassian.
(112) Nate Thompson Lightning [Age: 28] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:212]
2013 TB 76 10 13 97 0 23 0 3 25 0 0 137 480
2012 TB 45 7 8 58 0 15 0 -2 17 0 0 0 N/A
2011 TB 68 9 6 85 0 15 0 -23 21 1 0 0 N/A
2010 TB 79 10 15 123 0 25 1 -6 29 2 1 0 N/A
Thompson has become a physical, depth forward for the Lightning since coming over from the
New York Islanders in 2009-10. He doesn't put up many penalty minutes, but he can collect
around 20 points and over 100 hits. Thompson is a good penalty killer, who shouldn't be on your
fantasy radar.
(113) Jay McClement Maple Leafs [Age: 30] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:205]
2013 TOR 76 10 11 82 0 21 0 2 33 0 1 133 500
2012 TOR 48 8 9 48 0 17 0 0 11 0 0 0 N/A
2011 COL 80 10 7 95 0 17 0 -8 31 1 1 0 N/A
2010 COL 80 7 13 127 1 20 1 -21 30 1 0 0 N/A
McClement helped the Leafs drastically improve their penalty killing last season. Toronto jumped
to the second-best penalty kill unit in the league in 2013 after being 28th overall in 2011-12. No
forward saw more shorthanded ice time than McClement did last year. He also won 51.6 percent
of his 393 faceoffs and contributed 17 points in 48 games. He has more worth to the Maple
Leafs than he does in most fantasy formats though.Updated Sep. 21: Jay McClement scored a
goal in regulation and also produced the winning goal in a shootout to help the Toronto Maple
Leafs squeeze past the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in a preseason game Saturday night. The Sabres
had a 2-0 lead in this one after first-period goals by Mark Pysyk and Marcus Foligno but left
winger Jamie Devane and McClement tied the game at 2-2 in the second period. James Reimer
had a strong performance in net for the Leafs, turning aside 38 of 40 shots in regulation and
overtime. Jhonas Enroth wasn't bad in the Buffalo goal, either, blocking 32 of the Leafs' 34 shots.
(114) Boyd Gordon Oilers [Age: 29] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:200]
2013 EDM 82 7 18 106 0 25 0 -3 20 0 2 109 519
2012 PHO 48 4 10 59 0 14 2 0 8 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PHO 75 8 15 114 0 23 0 9 10 2 1 0 N/A
2010 WAS 60 3 6 77 0 9 0 -5 16 1 1 0 N/A
Gordon inked a three-year/$9 million deal with the Oilers this past summer after playing two
years with Phoenix. The Oilers brought in Gordon after they bought out the remainder of Eric
Belanger's contract. Gordon will be expected to fill a similar role with Edmonton that Belanger
had. He can chip in some points and he'll probably be expected to take plenty of draws this
season. Gordon won 57.3 percent of the 789 faceoffs he took last year.Updated Sep. 24: With
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and now Sam Gagner sidelined, the Edmonton Oilers are looking pretty
thin up the middle. This could be an opportunity for Boyd Gordon though as he might end up
serving as the team's second-line center. "Boyd has more offense than what his goal scoring
numbers last year in Phoenix (four goals) would lead you to believe. It (offense) might be
enhanced by playing with more skilled players. Phoenix doesn't have the firepower that we
should have," said Oilers GM Craig MacTavish. Well, Gordon doesn't just have a single anemic
offensive season under his belt. He's 29 years old and has never recorded more than 29 points
in a single NHL season. With that in mind, we can't recommend picking him up yet, but he's at
least worth keeping a close eye on.
(115) Jordan Nolan Kings [Age: 24] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:225]
2013 LA 77 3 6 36 0 9 0 -2 90 0 0 134 540
2012 LA 44 2 4 23 0 6 0 -5 46 0 0 0 N/A
2011 LA 26 2 2 19 0 4 0 2 28 1 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Nolan doesn't have much in the way of offensive ability, but he uses his size to throw plenty of
hits. He registered 72 hits in 44 games last season. Nolan wasn't used often in the postseason
and he may not have a regular spot on the Kings in 2013-14 either. It's probably best to leave
him on waivers to start the year.Updated Sep. 16: It doesn't look like Jordan Nolan will be
suspended for his hit on Phoenix's Rostislav Klesla. The NHL held a review of the incident and
according to TSN's Bob McKenzie, supplemental discipline doesn't appear to be coming for the
Los Angeles forward. Klesla was taken off the ice on a stretcher after absorbing the hit.
(116) Darren Helm Red Wings [Age: 26] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:192]
2013 DET 47 5 10 93 0 15 0 -3 40 0 0 93 544
2012 DET 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 N/A
2011 DET 68 9 17 124 0 26 0 5 12 2 0 0 N/A
2010 DET 82 12 20 177 0 32 0 9 16 2 2 0 N/A
Helm managed to play in only one game last season because of troubling back issues. If he's
ready to play in 2013-14 then he'll probably resume his role as a depth energy player, but his
availability for the start of the season is not a certainty. Helm isn't much of a fantasy asset so
whether he plays or not probably won't impact your roster.Updated Sep. 29: Detroit Red Wings
forward Darren Helm has been placed on the LTIR. Tough news for the hard-working forward
whose 2013 season was also ruined by injuries. Being on the long-term injured reserve list
means he'll miss at least 24 days or 10 games, if not more. Helm isn't crucial in fantasy, although
he can be a useful source of hits and "hustle stats."
(117) James Wright Jets [Age: 23] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:200]
2013 WPG 69 5 7 66 1 12 2 -9 72 0 0 89 554
2012 WPG 38 2 3 32 0 5 0 -5 31 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 TB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 -2 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 26: James Wright has been skating with Mark Scheifele at training camp recently.
"I want to contribute to this team where they see fit," Wright said. "But I see myself as trying to
push to be in the top nine forwards. I have to be responsible defensively, that's kind of been my
forte, but to add that extra spark offensively is going to be a good help to the team." He would
help out Scheifele with his defensive responsibilities, but hopefully the Jets prospect gets to play
on a scoring line once the season starts.
(118) Joe Vitale Penguins [Age: 28] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:205]
2013 PIT 61 5 14 50 0 19 0 -3 46 0 0 116 557
2012 PIT 33 2 3 26 0 5 0 -7 17 1 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 68 4 10 70 0 14 0 -5 56 1 0 0 N/A
2010 PIT 9 1 1 13 0 2 1 -1 13 0 0 0 N/A
Joe Vitale was limited to just 9:31 minutes per game last season and ended up with five points in
33 contests. He's not likely to play a much bigger role with the team in 2013-14, which effectively
kills any chance he might have had of being worth owning in standard leagues. The only thing
really noteworthy about Vitale from a statistical perspective is his effectiveness on the draw. In
110 career games, Vitale has won 57.1% of his faceoffs and he emerged victorious in an
incredible 61.1% of his 257 draws last season. So if youre in a very deep league that values
faceoff-related statistics...we applaud you.Updated Sep. 18: Joe Vitale's previously undisclosed
injury was a possibly broken nose. Vitale will probably never know with complete certainty if his
nose was broken during a fight on Sunday because he hasn't had an X-Ray. Either way, he left
Sunday's preseason contest as a result, but was back on the ice Tuesday. Vitale also doesn't
regret getting into the fight. "It's one of those things where it's kind of nice to get the first one out
of the way," he said. "Get right back into it."
(119) Nick Bjugstad Panthers [Age: 21] [Ht:6'6'] [Wt:215]
2013 FLA 65 9 14 117 1 23 2 -15 22 1 0 43 564
2012 FLA 11 1 0 17 0 1 0 -8 2 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Bjugstad wrapped up his final season with the University of Minnesota in 2013 and he joined the
Florida Panthers for the last month of the regular season. He got just over 15 minutes of average
ice time, while earning one goal, 17 shots and 17 hits in 11 NHL games. Bjustad is primed to be
another young, talented center with size vying for a top-six spot with the Panthers this season.
He may be switched to the wing if the team decides to give him a scoring line position, but he
may be too raw to garner much fantasy attention in 2013-14. He's player to keep an eye on
though and retain in keeper formats.Updated Sep. 12: Nick Bjugstad sustained a concussion
during the rookie tournament. He didn't take to the ice Thursday at Florida's training camp as a
result. Coach Kevin Dineen said the team is following the league's protocol when it comes to
head injuries. Bjugstad was expected to be in the mix for a roster spot, but he may miss that
chance now due to injury.
(120) Kevin Porter Sabres [Age: 27] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:194]
2013 BUF 60 7 11 77 0 18 0 -4 28 0 0 85 565
2012 BUF 31 4 5 37 0 9 0 -1 10 0 1 0 N/A
2011 COL 35 4 3 32 0 7 0 -2 17 0 0 0 N/A
2010 COL 74 14 11 102 1 25 2 -11 27 3 0 0 N/A
Porter was waived by the Sabres after their abbreviated training camp, but after the firing of head
coach Lindy Ruff he rejoined the big club. Ron Rolston, who replaced Ruff, was more than
familiar with what Porter could bring to the table from their time in AHL Rochester. He can play
any position but he's pegged for bottom-six duty and won't put up statistics worthy of fantasy
consideration.
(121) Tomas Hertl Sharks [Age: 19] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:198]
2013 SJ 44 7 16 63 0 23 0 -1 10 0 0 99 567
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 25: Tomas Hertl has looked good on a line with Joe Thornton and Brent Burns.
Hertl found the back of the net twice on Tuesday. "He's good around the net, scored last game
right around the net and tonight around the net," Thornton said. He's looking like a good bet to
make the team at this point.
(122) Joe Colborne Flames [Age: 23] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:213]
2013 CAL 65 8 14 91 0 22 0 -12 32 0 0 66 579
2012 TOR 5 0 0 4 0 0 0 -1 2 0 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 10 1 4 7 0 5 0 2 4 0 0 0 N/A
2010 TOR 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 N/A
Colborne has spent most of his time in the minors the past three seasons, but he's expected to
push for a full-time NHL job this campaign. If he is able to secure a spot with the Leafs out of
training camp then he could end up on the wing of the third line. He registered 14 goals and 42
points in 65 AHL games last season. Colborne has six points in 16 NHL contests, so he probably
won't have much in the way of fantasy value though.Updated Sep. 30: Joe Colborne is thrilled to
be returning to his hometown Calgary Flames. Colborne grew up a huge Flames fan and can't
wait to play his first full game at the Saddledome. He'll likely fit into the third spot at center on the
Flames depth chart and expect him to stay there all season. The Flames are excited to have a
big (six foot five inch) center and think he is NHL-ready. Look for Colborne to get 8-10 goals and
25 points so he should not be on your fantasy radar at this time.
(123) Jean-Gabriel Pageau Senators [Age: 20] [Ht:5'9'] [Wt:163]
2013 OTT 39 5 10 51 0 15 0 3 20 0 0 99 581
2012 OTT 9 2 2 14 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Pageau stands a good chance of staying with the Ottawa Senators out of training camp. He
joined the big club from the AHL for the final nine games of the regular season and he picked up
four points. Pageau also accounted for six points in 10 playoff contests. He is a versatile
forward, who can play at center or on the wing, and he works hard in the defensive zone, which
could help him make the cut. However, if he does spend most of the 2013-14 campaign at the
NHL level then he might not be able to produce enough to stay fantasy relevant in many standard
leagues.Updated Sep. 30: Jean-Gabriel Pageau has made the Ottawa Senators' opening game
roster. Pageau had a bit of an uphill battle, but it certainly helped that he had a strong showing in
the 2013 playoffs. He's worth keeping an eye on, although we wouldn't recommend picking him
up in standard leagues at this time.
(124) Torrey Mitchell Wild [Age: 28] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:190]
2013 MIN 72 7 7 68 0 14 0 -4 37 0 0 80 583
2012 MIN 45 4 4 39 0 8 0 -8 21 1 0 0 N/A
2011 SJ 76 9 10 100 0 19 0 -6 29 0 0 0 N/A
2010 SJ 66 9 14 116 0 23 0 10 46 1 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 28: Torrey Mitchell left Friday night's game after allegedly being slewfooted by
Blues' defenseman Roman Polak. He was on the ice for a bit but left on his own power. If
Mitchell is hurt, it's a shame as he was having a really nice training camp. Mitchell wil be
re-evaluated Saturday. For now, consider him day-to-day.
(125) Jim Slater Jets [Age: 30] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:200]
2013 WPG 61 10 9 8 0 19 0 -8 67 0 0 116 585
2012 WPG 26 1 1 22 0 2 0 -3 19 0 0 0 N/A
2011 WPG 78 13 8 118 0 21 0 -9 42 1 1 0 N/A
2010 WPG 36 5 7 53 0 12 0 4 19 1 0 0 N/A
Jim Slater has never had much fantasy value, but 2012-13 was bad even by his standards.
Slater had just two points in 26 games before a broken hand ended his campaign. Even with that
being said, Slater will be worth taking a look at in deep leagues that use some less popular
statistics. If he plays regularly as a bottom-six center, Slater should end up with something in the
range of 150 hits and win over 54% of his faceoffs. Just dont bother including him in standard
league rankings.
(126) Jay Beagle Capitals [Age: 27] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:215]
2013 WAS 81 6 7 94 0 13 0 -6 26 0 0 53 591
2012 WAS 48 2 6 56 0 8 0 -1 14 1 0 0 N/A
2011 WAS 41 4 1 49 0 5 0 -2 23 0 0 0 N/A
2010 WAS 31 2 1 27 0 3 0 -2 8 2 0 0 N/A
Jay Beagle has just nine goals and 18 points in 130 career NHL games. He's never likely to do
much of anything from an offensive perspective. On top of that, he doesn't spend much time in
the sin bin and he doesn't accumulate an unusual number of hits or blocked shots. One of the
only reasons fantasy owners might want him is because he's great on the draw. Beagle has won
56.1% of his career faceoffs and he matched that mark last season. That might be worthy of
note in some custom, deep leagues, but no one in standard pools should even consider taking
Beagle.
(127) Peter Holland Ducks [Age: 22] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:192]
2013 ANA 37 7 9 55 0 16 2 -4 20 0 0 68 597
2012 ANA 21 3 2 26 1 5 1 4 4 0 0 0 N/A
2011 ANA 4 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 26: Peter Holland (lower body) was on the ice for about an hour before Anaheim's
practice on Wednesday. Although the team hasn't specified the nature of Holland's injury, he has
been seen wearing a knee brace. Holland hopes to be available for Saturday's exhibition
contest.
(128) Scott Gomez Panthers [Age: 33] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:198]
2013 FLA 70 4 19 96 0 23 3 -19 16 0 0 16 616
2012 SJ 39 2 13 58 0 15 8 -10 22 0 0 0 N/A
2011 MON 38 2 9 59 2 11 3 -9 14 1 0 0 N/A
2010 MON 80 7 31 157 3 38 17 -15 48 2 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 14: Scott Gomez is looking to take on a veteran leadership role with the Florida
Panthers. Gomez benefited greatly in his early days with the New Jersey Devils from their
veterans like Joe Nieuwendyk, Scott Stevens, Bobby Holik and Scott Niedermayer and hopes to
do the same for Panther youngsters such as Aleksander Barkov, Justin Huberdeau and Erik
Gudbranson. Gomez was a scoring forward during his Devils days but at age 33, those days are
long gone and a 25-30 point season is the best anyone could hope for. He is not worth drafting
unless in the deepest of leagues and it should be very, very deep.
(129) Jacob Josefson Devils [Age: 22] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:190]
2013 NJ 62 7 9 73 0 16 1 -17 18 0 0 0 639
2012 NJ 22 1 2 20 0 3 0 -10 2 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NJ 41 2 7 37 0 9 0 10 6 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NJ 28 3 7 31 0 10 3 5 6 1 0 0 N/A
Jacob Josefson demonstrated some of his offensive potential last season when he scored 10
goals and 25 points in 38 games with the AHL Albany Devils. Unfortunately, hes also struggled
to earn a permanent spot with the New Jersey Devils and now has just 22 points in 91 career
NHL contests. Josefson did sign a one-way contract over the summer, but at the Devils have 14
forwards inked to one-way deals and that doesn't include Stephen Gionta. In other words,
theres no guarantee Josefson will make the Devils' opening game roster despite his latest deal
and even if there was, we still wouldn't feel comfortable drafting him in standard leagues.Updated
Sep. 24: Jacob Josefson is hoping that his bad luck when it comes to injuries is behind him.
"Those are pretty weird injuries I've had," Josefson said. "All of them were broken bones, so you
can't really work in the summer to try to avoid it. I hope the bad luck is over now." If Josefson
does stay healthy, the Devils will probably end up using him in a variety of different roles this
season. He served as a left winger on the Devils' top line Saturday, but practiced as a center on
Sunday. He's worth keeping an eye on, but not drafting yet in standard leagues because he's not
a safe bet to consistently get top-six minutes.
(130) Brad Malone Avalanche [Age: 24] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:207]
2013 COL 40 3 5 47 0 8 0 -10 20 0 0 6 644
2012 COL 13 1 1 10 0 2 0 -7 16 0 0 0 N/A
2011 COL 9 0 2 6 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 25: Brad Malone is looking to land a fourth-line spot with Colorado. He scored
his second goal in three preseason games during Tuesday's loss to Dallas. Malone had two
points in 13 appearances with Colorado last season.
(131) Cody Bass Blue Jackets [Age: 26] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:211]
2013 CLM 32 0 4 16 0 4 0 -2 75 0 0 96 N/A
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CLM 14 0 1 13 0 1 0 0 32 0 0 0 N/A
2010 OTT 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 24: Cody Bass broke his thumb during Monday's game. Bass will be unavailable
for four-to-six weeks as a result. He was limited to 18 AHL games last season due to concussion
and shoulder problems.
(132) Mike Santorelli Canucks [Age: 27] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:189]
2013 VAN 31 4 3 41 0 7 0 4 30 0 0 84 N/A
2012 WPG 34 2 2 35 0 4 0 -12 2 0 0 0 N/A
2011 FLA 60 9 2 117 2 11 3 -10 18 1 0 0 N/A
2010 FLA 82 20 21 193 5 41 12 -17 20 1 1 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: It appears that Mike Santorelli will start the season as the Canucks third line
center. Santorelli had a great training camp but he may end up elsewhere on the bottom-six as
coach John Tortorella may switch things up and put a winger at center. Santorelli had only two
goals and four points in 34 games with Florida and Vancouver last season so his fantasy value is
negligible.
(133) Jesse Winchester Panthers [Age: 29] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:206]
2013 FLA 20 1 3 62 0 4 0 -4 22 0 0 22 N/A
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 OTT 32 2 6 52 0 8 0 2 22 0 1 0 N/A
2010 OTT 72 4 9 118 0 13 0 -9 42 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 25: Jesse Winchester could be in line for a roster spot. "[Winchester] is a
two-way player, a really cerebral player who has done a really good job of establishing himself,
making an impression on the coaching staff," said coach Kevin Dineen. The Panthers want to
add a penalty killer to their fourth line and Winchester could be their man.
(134) Brock Nelson Islanders [Age: 21] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:196]
2013 NYI 14 1 3 18 0 4 0 -2 10 0 0 18 N/A
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 25: Brock Nelson was part of the Islanders' 'A' group when they split their training
camp roster in half. The 'A' list, which consisted of 25 players, is close to what the Islanders'
projected roster will look like. They still need to make a couple more cuts, but it looks like Nelson
has emerged as one of the final candidates for a roster spot. He had 25 goals and 52 points in
66 AHL games last season.
(135) Mark Arcobello Oilers [Age: 25] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:185]
2013 EDM 10 1 2 11 0 3 0 -2 10 0 0 14 N/A
2012 EDM 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 26: Mark Arcobello is a candidate to start the regular season as Edmonton's
second-line center. Taylor Hall is projected to serve as the team's top pivot entering the
2013-14 campaign due to Ryan-Nugent Hopkins' injury and Arcobello could be Sam Gagner's
replacement. He has played sound two-way hockey in the AHL and will have very capable
potential linemates in David Perron and Jordan Eberle to work with.
(136) Chris Brown Coyotes [Age: 22] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:191]
2013 PHO 4 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 8 N/A
2012 PHO 5 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 28: Chris Brown has cracked Phoenix's roster out of training camp. He
generated 29 goals, 47 points and 98 penalty minutes in 68 games with the Portland Pirates of
the AHL last year. In five appearances with the Coyotes last season, he didn't record a point.
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(1) Daniel Sedin Canucks [Age: 33] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:187]
2013 VAN 82 44 50 253 17 94 31 17 28 7 0 494 18
2012 VAN 47 12 28 138 3 40 12 12 18 3 0 0 N/A
2011 VAN 72 30 37 229 10 67 25 14 40 6 0 0 N/A
2010 VAN 82 41 63 266 18 104 42 30 32 10 0 0 N/A
Unlike his twin brother, Henrik, Daniel is the Sedin who is expected to score goals. He didn't
enjoy much success in that regard during the lockout-shortened season. He registered just 12
goals in 47 games, which isn't the total you would expect from a player coming off seasons
where he netted 41 and 30 markers, respectively. Sedin still had 40 points on the year though.
Look for his goal-scoring touch to return this season, as he should get back to the 30-goal
plateau, and leave no doubt that he's worthy of a lucrative contract extension.Updated Sep. 16:
Daniel Sedin is hoping to produce more goals this season. "It has been a disappointment the
last two years in that department and I think I need to score," said Sedin. "Especially on our line, I
am the goal-scorer. It's up to me to get better." He registered 12 goals in 47 games during the
lockout-shortened campaign. Sedin accounted for 30 goals the season before and in 2010-11 he
potted 41 markers. He didn't like his production last year and he plans to shoot more in 2013-14
to make up for it.
(2) Chris Kunitz Penguins [Age: 34] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:193]
2013 PIT 82 30 40 189 14 70 24 40 75 5 0 570 21
2012 PIT 48 22 30 113 9 52 16 30 39 5 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 82 26 35 230 6 61 18 16 49 3 0 0 N/A
2010 PIT 66 23 25 133 7 48 11 18 47 2 1 0 N/A
Chris Kunitz enjoyed the best season of his career in 2013 with 22 goals and 52 points in 48
games. Although Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby, and James Neal are the driving forces of the
Penguins' offense, part of their strength is their strong core of secondary scorers and Kunitz is
part of that. He probably won't reach the point-per-game mark again, but he should end up with
20-30 goals and around 70 points.Updated Sep. 25: Chris Kunitz registered two goals and an
assist in Wednesday's 5-1 preseason victory over Detroit. Kunitz appears to be picking up where
he left off when he enjoyed a career season in 2012-13. Pascal Dupuis, Craig Adams and Jussi
Jokinen all found the back of the net for Pittsburgh while Marc-Andre Fleury played the entire
game in goal and stopped 16 of 17 shots for the win. Drew Miller was the lone goal scorer for the
Wings while Petr Mrazek played the entire game between the pipes.
(3) Taylor Hall Oilers [Age: 21] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:195]
2013 EDM 76 42 49 236 12 91 28 8 61 7 0 477 25
2012 EDM 45 16 34 154 4 50 14 5 33 4 0 0 N/A
2011 EDM 61 27 26 207 13 53 21 -3 36 7 0 0 N/A
2010 EDM 65 22 20 186 8 42 11 -9 27 4 0 0 N/A
With Shawn Horcoff gone, Hall is expected to take a more prominent leadership role with the
Oilers this season. He feels up for the challenge after recording his second straight 50-point
campaign during the lockout-shortened season. Hall led Edmonton with 34 assists and 50 points
in 45 games. He also amassed 154 shots and finished with a plus-5 rating. Hall is capable of
surpassing the 70-point mark if he can stay healthy, which had been an issue for him in his
previous two seasons due to his rambunctious style. Still, he's worth the risk and his draft stock
is on the rise so feel free to snatch him up accordingly.Updated Sep. 30: Taylor Hall was very
happy with the news that Andrew Ference has been named captain of the Edmonton Oilers. It
was thought that Hall would be considered for the captaincy but he is only 21 and has plenty of
time for that to happen. "I think it's great. He has a lot of experience in winning and that's
important for our group. We don't really have a lot of that, especially with the young guys here,"
Hall said of Ference. "He's come in, he's really taken charge off-ice and on-ice, he's a really good
guy and I think it's the right move for us." Hall finished ninth in NHL scoring last season with 50
points in 34 games. Look for him to continue his upward trending and expect him to get 35-plus
goals and 90-plus points if he can remain healthy.
(4) Evander Kane Jets [Age: 22] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:195]
2013 WPG 82 35 33 318 13 68 21 -1 126 7 0 418 30
2012 WPG 48 17 16 190 2 33 4 -3 80 4 0 0 N/A
2011 WPG 74 30 27 287 6 57 9 11 53 4 0 0 N/A
2010 WPG 73 19 24 234 4 43 8 -12 68 2 0 0 N/A
Evander Kane took a big step forward in 2011-12 when he scored 30 goals and 57 points in 74
games. He didn't miss a beat last season with 17 goals, 33 points, and 80 penalty minutes in 48
games with the Winnipeg Jets. Kane has established himself as one of the Jets' best offensive
weapon and at the age of 21, he still has room to grow. It wouldn't be surprising to see Kane
take another significant step forward with 60-70 points this season.Updated Sep. 18: Evander
Kane took just three shifts in the third period of Tuesday's preseason contest. He was suffering
from stomach cramps, so he was rested and he's expected to be fine. When the regular season
begins, Kane wants to log big minutes. "I play a lot of minutes. I enjoy playing a lot of minutes
and the coach knows it," he said. "I feel like sometimes I can go every other shift. And I let him
know that. I want us to have two dominant lines this year."
(5) Henrik Zetterberg Red Wings [Age: 32] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:197]
2013 DET 78 26 53 306 9 79 26 13 32 4 0 419 31
2012 DET 46 11 37 173 4 48 23 2 18 5 2 0 N/A
2011 DET 82 22 47 267 3 69 14 14 47 4 0 0 N/A
2010 DET 80 24 56 306 10 80 30 -1 40 3 0 0 N/A
Zetterberg got back on track in the lockout-shortened season after his production took a bit of a
hit in 2011-12. He racked up 48 points in 46 games and led the Red Wings with 23 power-play
points. Much like teammate, Pavel Datsyuk, Zetterberg is a strong two-way player and an
excellent playmaker. He's slated to play with Datsyuk again this campaign and could easily
return to the 30-goal mark if everything goes smoothly. Look for Zetterberg to register close to 30
goals and 70-80 points this season.Updated Sep. 8: The off-season signing of Stephen Weiss is
good news for Henrik Zetterberg. The signing of Weiss will allow Zetterberg to play full time on
the left wing with Pavel Datsyuk as there have been too many times in the past few seasons that
Zetterberg was forced to move to the second unit to provide more balanced scoring. Look for
Daniel Alfredsson to line up on Datsyuk's right side and provide the Red Wings with a veteran but
top first line.
(6) Patrick Sharp Blackhawks [Age: 31] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:199]
2013 CHI 76 32 38 261 12 70 23 24 42 4 0 450 32
2012 CHI 28 6 14 88 1 20 7 8 14 1 0 0 N/A
2011 CHI 74 33 36 282 7 69 17 28 38 8 1 0 N/A
2010 CHI 74 34 37 268 12 71 26 -1 38 6 2 0 N/A
Patrick Sharp was limited to just 28 games last season and he surprisingly lacked his scoring
touch even when he was healthy. He found the net just 6.8% of the time, which is close to half of
his career average. All the same, he ended up with 20 points in the regular season and, more
importantly, bounced back in the playoffs to lead the Blackhawks with 10 goals in 23 contests.
With that in mind, wed recommend just ignoring his 2013 regular season numbers as a
lockout/injured season oddity. If he stays healthy in 2013-14, then he should flirt with the 30-goal
mark.Updated Sep. 7: Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp made New York City
appearances Friday to assist the NHL with promoting the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic, the
2014 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic and the four-game 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium
Series. The first appearance was at the New York Stock Exchange. Sharp assisted in ringing the
opening bell along with eight other NHL players including Jimmy Howard of the Detroit Red
Wings and Ryan Kesler of the Vancouver Canucks. The second appearance by the Blackhawks
alternate captain was at the Rockefeller Centers Top of the Rock Observation Deck. The
Blackhawks will face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Soldier Field in the fourth and final
game of the NHL Stadium Series on March 1.
(7) Zach Parise Wild [Age: 29] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:190]
2013 MIN 82 37 40 314 10 77 24 9 32 6 0 391 33
2012 MIN 48 18 20 182 7 38 13 2 16 4 0 0 N/A
2011 NJ 82 31 38 293 7 69 14 -5 32 3 3 0 N/A
2010 NJ 13 3 3 49 0 6 1 -1 6 1 0 0 N/A
The first season of Zach Parise's massive 13-year/$98 million contract is in the books and it went
all right. His 18 goals and 38 points in 48 games left something to be desired given the high
expectations put on him, but it was far from a disastrous campaign. Offensively, Minnesota is on
an upswing, with Jason Pominville getting ready for his first full season with the club and some
intriguing youngsters in Nino Niederreiter and Mikael Granlund. Combine that with the talented
Mikko Koivu and the chance that Dany Heatley might rebound, and Parise has a lot of potential
players to play off of this season. Parise is a good bet to reach the 30-goal and 70-point marks in
his first 82-game season with the Wild, but there's a decent chance that he'll do a bit better than
that and end up with roughly a point-per-game.
(8) Scott Hartnell Flyers [Age: 31] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:210]
2013 PHI 80 27 36 197 12 63 19 7 165 4 0 485 42
2012 PHI 32 8 3 74 4 11 5 -5 70 1 0 0 N/A
2011 PHI 82 37 30 232 16 67 23 19 136 6 0 0 N/A
2010 PHI 82 24 25 177 4 49 10 14 142 4 0 0 N/A
Scott Hartnell was one of the best forwards from a fantasy perspective in 2011-12. He
contributed in every major category with 37 goals, 30 assists, a plus-19 rating, and 136 penalty
minutes. Last season the only area he did particularly well in was penalty minutes. It couldn't
have helped that he only got to play in three games following the lockout before he was sidelined
for a month due to a broken foot. He never seemed to find his groove when he returned and
ended up with just 11 points and 70 penalty minutes in 32 contests. With the Philadelphia Flyers
hungry to bounce back after a disappointing campaign, Hartnell should be a great buy-low
candidate. He should do no worse than 40 points and 125 penalty minutes, but he has the
potential to flirt with the 60-point mark if he ends up spending the majority of the season on one
of the Flyers' top two lines.Updated Sep. 19: Scott Hartnell has been playing alongside Vincent
Lecavalier in practice. Wayne Simmonds was also on the line in practice as coach Peter
Laviolette was very happy the way the troika meshed. "We had one practice together on Day 2
and I was kind of excited to play with Vinny," Hartnell said. "I played against him for so many
years, watching him score goals. I think the coaches were happy with how we played. We're all
big bodies. We move the puck well, cycle and protect the puck." Hartnell regressed last season
after a huge 2011-12 season as he had eight goals and 11 points in 32 games after a 37 goal, 67
point performance in 2011-12. Look for a return to 30 goals with 55-60 points for Hartnell who
also scores power play and picks up plenty of penalty minutes. Draft him in the fourth or fifth
round in traditional pools.
(9) Max Pacioretty Canadiens [Age: 24] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:219]
2013 MON 77 36 29 301 5 65 16 14 52 4 0 392 49
2012 MON 44 15 24 163 4 39 12 8 28 0 0 0 N/A
2011 MON 79 33 32 286 4 65 13 2 56 5 0 0 N/A
2010 MON 37 14 10 112 7 24 8 -1 39 2 0 0 N/A
Pacioretty led the Canadiens in scoring for a second straight season, with 15 goals and 39 points
in 44 contests. He also chipped in 28 penalty minutes and a plus-8 rating, while firing a
team-high 163 shots. The 24-year-old winger is just starting to realize his potential and he is
quickly gaining a superb scoring touch. If injuries don't crop up then he should hit the 30-goal
mark for the second time in his career this campaign and reach 60 points again.Updated Sep. 29:
Max Pacioretty is enjoying the changes the NHL made to the nets, which has created extra space
to maneuver behind them. "When you get to the corner, you have a little bit of extra space to get
around the D-man," said Pacioretty. "I like to play down low and go around the defenseman."
Along with shrunk goalie pads, the NHL has made an effort to increase scoring this season. It
should be interesting to see how much of an impact it ends up having.
(10) Milan Lucic Bruins [Age: 25] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:220]
2013 BOS 80 29 27 136 8 56 15 27 129 5 0 513 51
2012 BOS 46 7 20 79 0 27 2 8 75 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BOS 81 26 35 149 7 61 11 7 135 1 0 0 N/A
2010 BOS 79 30 32 173 5 62 14 28 121 7 0 0 N/A
Lucic had an abysmal 2013 season, where he netted just seven goals and 27 points in 46
games. He got back on track during the playoffs with seven markers and 19 points in 22
contests. Lucic admitted that the contract extension he signed in September had been weighing
on his mind. He also probably could have prepared himself better during the lockout. Still, you
shouldn't be worried about snatching him up quickly on draft day. Lucic can help in several
categories, including goals, points, penalty minutes, hits and shots, and he should return to form
this season.Updated Sep. 24: Milan Lucic engaged in a spirited fight with Washington tough guy
Joel Rechlicz in Monday's preseason contest. "There are a lot of cons in fighting in preseason.
You don't want to break a hand or get a concussion or anything like that," said Lucic who took
Rechlicz up his invitation to drop the gloves. "But the pros are, no matter what the game is or
what the situation is, you're going to stick up for yourself and your teammates. That's what it
basically was there. I didn't have a choice. It was a long one. I had to catch my breath after that
one." Coach Claude Julien didn't have a problem with the fight because he feels the preseason
is about "fine-tuning your game" and playing tough is part of Lucic's persona.
(11) Matt Moulson Islanders [Age: 29] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:205]
2013 NYI 82 32 44 266 9 76 25 3 10 6 0 331 60
2012 NYI 47 15 29 154 8 44 15 -3 4 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NYI 82 36 33 219 14 69 24 1 6 5 0 0 N/A
2010 NYI 82 31 22 237 9 53 15 -10 24 3 0 0 N/A
Matt Moulson has emerged as a great counterpart to John Tavares and as long as the two
continue to play together, Moulson should continue to excel. Moulson scored 15 goals and
registered 29 assists in 47 contests in 2013, making it the fourth consecutive campaign he's
taken a step forward from a point-per-game perspective. At the age of 29, Moulson doesn't really
have any untapped upside left, but its hard to complain about a player who is likely to reach the
30-goal and 70-point milestones this season.Updated Sep. 21: Matt Moulson vows that he will
remain unaffected by the fact that he's entering the final year of his contract with the New York
Islanders. Moulson said: "I'm going to play the same way, try to get better. Every single year, you
want to have a career year for yourself, no matter what year of your contract that you're in."
Moulson has thrived as John Tavares' near-permanent wing man since 2009-10, producing 214
points, among the 40 top NHL scorers over that span. Some might view him as a player who
needs a star like Tavares to get him going, but there would be no shortage of teams wanting to
sign a three-time 30-goal scorer should he hit the open market on July 1.
(12) Jamie Benn Stars [Age: 24] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:205]
2013 DAL 82 32 40 197 10 72 19 3 80 5 1 399 64
2012 DAL 41 12 21 110 3 33 10 -12 40 3 0 0 N/A
2011 DAL 71 26 37 203 2 63 10 15 55 7 1 0 N/A
2010 DAL 69 22 34 177 6 56 11 -5 52 3 4 0 N/A
If you're worried about how the loss of Loui Eriksson might impact Jamie Benn, don't. The two
rarely combined for goals in 2013 and Benn did just fine all the same. This year, he should be
paired up with Tyler Seguin and if they can develop some on-ice chemistry, then the duo will
likely spend years manning the Stars top line most of the time. If nothing else, Benn's plus/minus
rating should increase from a horrid minus-12 in 2013 thanks to the upgrades GM Jim Nill has
made. Beyond that, he's a safe bet to score at least another 20 goals and 60 point, but if he
doesn't suffer any significant injuries, then he should surpass the 70-point milestone.Updated
Sep. 19: As reported earlier, Jamie Benn has been named the new captain of the Dallas Stars.
The team confirmed the decision at a press conference Thursday. "I'm deeply humbled and
honored to be named the captain of the Dallas Stars," said Benn. "I look forward to representing
this organization, my teammates, our fans and this great city in our pursuit to bring another
Stanley Cup to Dallas." Dallas has a great deal of faith in Benn and they have been impressed
with his development on and off the ice. It's expected that he'll lead more by example on the ice.
The Stars also announced that Stephane Robidas and Ray Whitney will serve as the club's
alternate captains.
(13) Patrick Marleau Sharks [Age: 34] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:220]
2013 SJ 82 31 40 271 9 71 22 1 30 0 0 325 66
2012 SJ 48 17 14 150 6 31 14 -2 24 3 1 0 N/A
2011 SJ 82 30 34 251 10 64 25 10 26 8 0 0 N/A
2010 SJ 82 37 36 279 11 73 26 -3 16 9 2 0 N/A
Marleau began the lockout-shortened season on an absolute scoring tear, but his 2013
performance was plagued with inconsistency. He started the year with four consecutive
multi-goal games and a six-game point streak. Marleau had nine markers and five assists after
six contests and he concluded the season with 17 goals and 31 points in 48 matches. He went
through his fair share of slumps after his torrid start and was separated from Joe Thornton as a
result and moved to a line with Logan Couture. Marleau generated five goals and eight points in
11 playoff games following an unproductive end to the regular season. The 2013-14 season is
the final year of his current contract, so look for him to have plenty of motivation to rebound and
be much steadier offensively.Updated Sep. 20: Patrick Marleau might miss Friday's preseason
game due to a family matter. Anthony Stewart, who attending the Sharks' camp on a tryout
basis, will get a chance to play alongside Logan Couture and Tyler Kennedy if Marleau isn't
available. This is just an FYI in case Marleau misses the game and you're wondering why.
(14) Thomas Vanek Sabres [Age: 29] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:205]
2013 BUF 77 36 32 247 14 68 21 3 38 5 0 332 67
2012 BUF 38 20 21 119 9 41 14 -1 20 2 1 0 N/A
2011 BUF 78 26 35 204 10 61 24 -6 52 5 0 0 N/A
2010 BUF 80 32 41 238 11 73 28 2 24 5 0 0 N/A
The 2013-14 season could be Vanek's last with the Buffalo Sabres. He has one year left on his
contract and trade rumors should heat up during the year. It looks like he will still be in Buffalo for
the start though. Vanek led the Sabres with 20 goals and 41 points in 38 games last season. He
should be the team's leading scorer again for as long as he's there. Vanek is a superb goal
scorer and power play threat, who should be on everyone's radar going into this
campaign.Updated Sep. 6: Thomas Vanek isn't going to let trade speculation distract him this
season. "I think it will be a daily thing, and it'll probably get worse once camp starts," he said
Thursday. "I think that's part of the business. You can't get frustrated or think about it. I take it day
by day, and it's part of the job. Eventually, you think you guys will get tired of asking the same
questions because I really have nothing new to say. But if the media wants to ask I'm more than
willing to give you guys the same answer every day. This is just a story that until something
happens people want to know. To me, it's not an issue." Vanek appears to be willing to take
everything in stride this year. He will face plenty of questions about his future with the Sabres, as
he could be traded or decide to leave via free agency in the summer.
(15) Alexander Steen Blues [Age: 29] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:212]
2013 STL 82 22 33 274 7 55 19 12 42 3 0 330 68
2012 STL 40 8 19 129 3 27 9 5 14 3 0 0 N/A
2011 STL 43 15 13 134 3 28 5 24 28 3 0 0 N/A
2010 STL 72 20 31 218 1 51 10 -3 26 5 2 0 N/A
Over the past few seasons, Alexander Steen has established himself as one of the most
important forwards on the St. Louis Blues. In 2013, he ranked third in playing time per contest
among Blues forwards, in part because the team felt comfortable leaning on him in both
shorthanded and power-play situations. That being said, hes still not a particularly valuable
player from a fantasy perspective. If he can stay relatively healthy, Steen is a decent candidate
to reach the 20-goal and 50-point marks, but he cant be expected to do much more than that.
Hes also likely to be one of the Blues top players in the plus/minus category - which isn't an
insignificant accomplishment as they figure to have a pretty strong team - but hell be almost a
non-factor in terms of penalty minutes.Updated Sep. 17: Alexander Steen feels healthy and
confident entering the 2013-14 season. "I must say this is probably the year I feel the best
health-wise, shape-wise," Steen said. "It's a good feeling, but basically I just try to do what I did in
years past. It's not that much exciting to write about, but it's what I do every year to try to prepare
myself mentally and physically for the year." Steen has emerged as a leader on the Blues and
the team would like to keep him in the fold. He can become an unrestricted free agent next
summer and he hasn't completely closed the door on negotiating during the season.
(16) Gabriel Landeskog Avalanche [Age: 20] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:204]
2013 COL 82 27 32 258 8 59 18 4 60 5 4 328 72
2012 COL 36 9 8 109 0 17 2 -4 22 1 3 0 N/A
2011 COL 82 22 30 270 6 52 12 20 51 5 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Gabriel Landeskog went from winning the Calder Trophy in 2011-12 to scoring just nine goals
and 17 points in 36 games last season. That being said, its hard to call it a sophomore slump
when the player missed time with a concussion. Thats a tricky injury and it seems to disrupt
players even when they return. Getting the summer to regroup should be good for him and we
expect him to bounce back in 2013-14. In his case that should mean about 25-30 goals along
with 50-60 points. Hes also one of the few dozen players thats a good bet to breach the 200-hit
mark this season.Updated Sep. 29: Gabriel Landeskog scored two times for Colorado in its 3-2
win against the Kings in their preseason finale Saturday night.
In the shortened campaign -- one in which he dealt with a concussion -- Landeskog scored just
nine times and had eight assists in 36 games. That should improve dramatically in his third
season: think 25 goals, 55-60 points. Ryan O'Reilly scored the other goal for Colorado, while
Andre Benoit helped set up two markers. Mike Richards scored twice for Los Angeles in the loss.
Jean-Sebastien Giguere kicked aside 23 shots for Colorado. Ben Scrivens made 17 saves on 18
shots before being replaced by Mathieu Garon, who had nine stops.
(17) Joffrey Lupul Maple Leafs [Age: 30] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:206]
2013 TOR 76 25 41 207 9 66 16 4 64 3 0 360 77
2012 TOR 16 11 7 42 3 18 3 8 12 3 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 66 25 42 191 8 67 21 1 48 3 0 0 N/A
2010 TOR 54 14 17 129 4 31 13 -11 33 2 0 0 N/A
Lupul wasn't able to build off his impressive 2011-12 showing last season because of injuries.
He was limited to 16 appearances once the lockout was settled. During those games, he played
very well while producing 11 goals, eight assists and 42 shots. Lupul also added four points in
seven playoffs games. He's suffered through some tough injuries in his career and he missed 25
games last year when a teammate's shot fractured his forearm. If he can remain relatively
healthy this season then he should be able to pick up where he left off in 2011-12 and reach the
70-point range.Updated Sep. 21: Joffrey Lupul will probably make his preseason debut Sunday.
Coach Randy Carlyle said that Lupul is going to get one more day of skating and stretching in to
make sure that he's "110 per cent, ready to go."
(18) Milan Michalek Senators [Age: 28] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:227]
2013 OTT 74 26 35 179 7 61 19 10 52 3 0 356 80
2012 OTT 23 4 10 58 0 14 2 8 17 0 0 0 N/A
2011 OTT 77 35 25 212 10 60 15 4 32 3 1 0 N/A
2010 OTT 66 18 15 167 1 33 4 -12 49 0 4 0 N/A
Michalek sat out 25 games with a troublesome knee problem. In 23 appearances, he had four
goals and 10 assists. He enjoyed a breakout season in 2011-12 with 35 markers and 60 points
in 77 contests. He may not be able to duplicate that kind of success in 2013-14, but he should
get his fair share of chances alongside Jason Spezza and Bobby Ryan on the top line. If
Michalek can stay healthy then a 50-60 point season is possible.Updated Sep. 25: Milan
Michalek scored a goal and added an assist for the Senators in a 5-2 preseason win over
Montreal Wednesday. Clarke MacArthur, Bobby Ryan, Cory Conacher and Mika Zibanejad all
tallied for Ottawa in the victory while the Habs received contributions from Magnus Nygren and
Raphael Diaz. Andrew Hammond played the entire game between the pipes for the Sens and
stopped 24 of 26 shots for the victory while Peter Budaj absorbed the loss by allowing five goals
on 32 shots for Montreal.
(19) James van Riemsdyk Maple Leafs [Age: 24] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:200]
2013 TOR 82 31 31 242 10 62 17 3 42 4 0 313 81
2012 TOR 48 18 14 140 5 32 6 -7 26 3 0 0 N/A
2011 PHI 43 11 13 121 2 24 5 -1 24 1 0 0 N/A
2010 PHI 75 21 19 173 3 40 4 15 35 4 0 0 N/A
Van Riemsdyk fit in nicely with Toronto during his first year with the club after being acquired
from Philadelphia. He generated 18 goals and 32 points in 48 games. The 24-year-old forward
potted five power-play markers, while parking himself in front of opposition goaltenders. JVR will
be entering his fifth NHL season in 2013-14, so he could be primed to take a big step forward.
Look for him to record 55-60 points this campaign.
(20) Brad Marchand Bruins [Age: 25] [Ht:5'9'] [Wt:183]
2013 BOS 78 21 24 158 5 45 11 33 56 3 0 412 87
2012 BOS 45 18 18 91 4 36 4 23 27 5 2 0 N/A
2011 BOS 76 28 27 167 5 55 6 31 87 3 1 0 N/A
2010 BOS 77 21 20 149 2 41 3 25 51 2 5 0 N/A
Marchand led the Bruins with 18 goals and 36 points in 45 games last season. He only had 27
penalty minutes, which was surprising given his agitator role. Of his 18 markers, four were
scored with the man advantage, two came while shorthanded and five were game winners. He
can be a very useful player in several categories and should be drafted accordingly. Marchand
should pick up more PIMs this campaign, while recording over 20 goals and earning a good
plus-minus rating.Updated Sep. 13: The Boston Bruins feel that Brad Marchand still has plenty of
upside after playing in three full NHL seasons. "March is still young, and just based on that you
think he will continue to improve," GM Peter Chiarelli said. "He's maturing, he's finding that
balance instigator, very good player. He's part of the Olympic mix, which probably gives him
some confidence. When I asked him out (at the Canada camp) in Calgary how he felt, he said he
was nervous. He's still finding his way confidence-wise and maturity-wise. But I like the
progression, the maturity progression that I'm seeing. I believe he does still have more to give.
That may not be statistically he's had some pretty good statistics but it may be in
consistency." Consistency was an issue for Marchand last year. He started the year red hot,
with 12 goals and eight assists in his first 20 games, but he netted just six more markers over the
course of the rest of the season. He also experienced an uneven playoff run where he was hot
against some teams and cold against others.
(21) Alex Galchenyuk Canadiens [Age: 19] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:196]
2013 MON 80 24 36 207 7 60 14 10 40 4 0 338 103
2012 MON 48 9 18 79 0 27 1 14 20 2 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Galchenyuk cracked Montreal's lineup out of training camp and displayed flashes of why he went
third overall in the 2012 draft. He tallied nine goals and 18 assists in 48 games, with 12 points
coming in the last 13 matches of the regular season. Remarkably, he managed to go on that hot
streak despite not seeing much ice time. The 19-year-old forward might remain as a third-liner
for the start of this campaign, but he should continue to chip in offensively and could find his way
onto a scoring unit as the year progresses. Galchenyuk has a great deal of upside and he'll
become a key member of Montreal's offensive picture soon.
(22) Andrew Ladd Jets [Age: 27] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:205]
2013 WPG 82 32 36 196 8 68 12 6 40 5 0 350 105
2012 WPG 48 18 28 121 3 46 6 10 22 4 0 0 N/A
2011 WPG 82 28 22 265 4 50 12 -8 64 6 0 0 N/A
2010 WPG 81 29 30 195 9 59 18 -10 39 2 2 0 N/A
Andrew Ladd was given an opportunity to prove he could be more than a bottom-six forward
when he joined the then Atlanta Thrashers in 2010-11 and he's only gotten better since. He
enjoyed the best season of his career in 2013 with 18 goals and 46 points in 48 games. The
Winnipeg Jets didn't make the playoffs, so Ladd went on to the IIHF World Championships where
he was one of Team Canada's top players. With the lockout shortened season behind him, Ladd
should comfortably surpass his career-high of 59 points and even flirt with the 70-point
milestone.Updated Sep. 26: Andrew Ladd teamed with Blake Wheeler and Bryan Little was
Winnipeg's top line last season. They have been impressive during training camp as well. Ladd
would like the trio to play in one of the Jets' last two exhibition games as a final tune-up prior to
the start of the regular season. Wheeler and Little don't have a problem playing in one or both of
the contests. The three of them weren't together all the time in 2013, but they combined for 44
goals and 119 points in the 48 games.
(23) Jiri Tlusty Hurricanes [Age: 25] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:209]
2013 CAR 82 26 33 212 6 59 18 7 30 4 0 307 106
2012 CAR 48 23 15 117 4 38 8 15 18 3 0 0 N/A
2011 CAR 79 17 19 136 2 36 6 1 26 1 0 0 N/A
2010 CAR 57 6 6 53 0 12 0 1 14 0 0 0 N/A
Jiri Tlusty has gone from a player who was struggling to get any playing time to a top-six forward
in just a couple of seasons. He meshed well with Alexander Semin and Eric Staal in 2013, which
helped Tlusty score 23 goals and 38 points in 48 games. Although there's no guarantee that
Tlusty will end up in the same situation this season, he should start the season on one of
Carolina's top-two lines after that showing. On top of that, while his rise has been swift, its not
entirely out of leftfield. The potential was there before, but it took a while for him to establish
himself in the NHL. Now that he has, Tlusty should record 50-60 points in 2013-14.Updated Sep.
18: Jiri Tlusty (upper body) has resumed practicing with the Carolina Hurricanes. Tlusty had 23
goals and 13 assists in 48 games last season. He established himself on the top line with Eric
Staal and Alexander Semin in 2013 and is projected to open the 2013-14 campaign in that role.
(24) Jeff Skinner Hurricanes [Age: 21] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:200]
2013 CAR 72 28 30 288 12 58 20 -14 56 5 0 229 107
2012 CAR 42 13 11 159 5 24 9 -21 26 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CAR 64 20 24 210 4 44 13 -8 56 5 0 0 N/A
2010 CAR 82 31 32 215 6 63 18 3 46 2 0 0 N/A
Perhaps the biggest area of concern with Jeff Skinner is the fact that 21-year-old forward has
suffered two concussions in as many years. He has so much promise and you have to hope that
this doesn't become a recurring problem. Skinner got off to a fantastic start in 2013 with seven
goals and 14 points in 13 games, but then he suffered a concussion and that killed his
momentum. He ended up with 13 goals, 24 points, and a minus-21 rating in 42 contests in what
proved to be a disastrous season for the Hurricanes. As a team Carolina should bounce back
and Skinner should be a part of that if he can stay healthy. He might record over 60 points in 82
games, but should be seen as a significant risk given his recent injury history.Updated Sep. 30:
Jeff Skinner (lower body) took part in Monday's practice. "He looked good today," Hurricanes
coach Kirk Muller said. "He had a little light skate yesterday, and it was good to see him out with
the group." Consider him probably for the season opener.
(25) Patrik Elias Devils [Age: 37] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:195]
2013 NJ 82 24 35 271 9 59 15 -6 54 6 0 270 110
2012 NJ 48 14 22 118 5 36 14 5 22 0 1 0 N/A
2011 NJ 81 26 52 164 8 78 29 -8 16 3 2 0 N/A
2010 NJ 81 21 41 204 7 62 20 -4 16 5 1 0 N/A
Patrik Elias is 37 years old, but he's still a very effective player. On a Devils team that struggled
offensively, Elias still managed to score 14 goals and a team-leading 36 points in 48 games.
Naturally Ilya Kovalchuk's departure will put more pressure on Elias to carry the team offensively
and he might also see an uptick in his playing time. Elias was successful before and during the
Kovalchuk era and there's no reason to believe that he wont be successful afterwards. We're
not confident that Elias' plus/minus rating will look pretty, but he should still be good for 60-70
points.Updated Sep. 30: Patrik Elias has been placed on the injured reserve list. That's
unexpected as he had said earlier Monday that he had recovered from his mystery injury. This
might be a move made purely for roster purposes though as he's still eligible to be activated in
time for the Devils' season opener on Thursday.
(26) Ryan O'Reilly Avalanche [Age: 22] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:200]
2013 COL 80 21 40 185 5 61 15 7 40 5 2 327 114
2012 COL 29 6 14 66 3 20 6 -3 4 0 0 0 N/A
2011 COL 81 18 37 189 4 55 15 -1 12 3 0 0 N/A
2010 COL 74 13 13 119 2 26 4 -7 16 0 1 0 N/A
After the lockout, Ryan O'Reilly held out as a restricted free agent because he wanted a better
contract from Colorado. He might have actually missed the whole season which is just as
negative a commentary on the Avalanche's handling of the situation as anything else but
fortunately Calgary Flames GM Jay Feaster stepped in and signed OReilly to a two-year/$10
million offer sheet. Not a lot was expected of O'Reilly after the Colorado Avalanche decided to
match the contract and thus keep him under their control. After all, O'Reilly only had one
offensively productive season under his belt and has already missed a significant chunk of the
campaign. However, rather than starting off rusty and never finding his groove, the two-way
center actually performed rather well and ended up with 20 points in 29 games. He's projected to
shift to the left wing so that he can play on a line with P.A. Parenteau and Matt Duchene this
season. If he adapts well to his new position, a 60-point campaign is not an unrealistic
expectation.Updated Sep. 21: Ryan O'Reilly scored an absolutely breathtaking shorthanded
winning goal in overtime in Friday night's 4-3 win over the Kings. For those of you who missed
it, take a look at this: http://www.milehighhockey.com/2013/9/21/4755090/2013-2014-nhl-avalanc
he-kings-preseason-oreilly-ot-goal
(27) David Perron Oilers [Age: 25] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:205]
2013 EDM 82 21 30 179 5 51 15 10 60 4 0 326 115
2012 STL 48 10 15 84 2 25 6 0 44 2 0 0 N/A
2011 STL 57 21 21 114 5 42 10 19 28 4 1 0 N/A
2010 STL 10 5 2 29 0 7 0 7 12 0 0 0 N/A
Perron was acquired by Edmonton from St. Louis in exchange for Magnus Paajarvi and a
second-round draft pick. Trade rumors started circulating for Perron after the Blues were
eliminated from the playoffs in the first round and he produced just two assists in six games
against Los Angeles. He registered 10 goals and 15 helpers in 48 games last season. Perron is
excited to play in Edmonton and their more offensive-minded approach should help him if he
stays healthy. He's still a bit of a concern because of his concussion history, but he has plenty of
upside and he should get a top-six spot on the Oilers.Updated Sep. 28: David Perron was a late
scratch for Friday's preseason game because of an illness. He was slated to play with Nail
Yakupov and Boyd Gordon against Dallas. Perron has enjoyed a strong preseason with his new
team and he should be ready for Edmonton's regular-season opener on Oct. 1.
(28) Ray Whitney Stars [Age: 41] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:180]
2013 DAL 73 22 41 138 5 63 21 3 33 4 0 306 122
2012 DAL 32 11 18 62 4 29 12 1 4 1 0 0 N/A
2011 PHO 82 24 53 185 8 77 20 26 28 1 0 0 N/A
2010 PHO 75 17 40 156 3 57 26 0 24 1 0 0 N/A
Ray Whitney surprised people with his 77-point campaign in 2011-12. Now in his 40s, it was
assumed that he'd fall back to Earth when he moved from the Phoenix Coyotes to the Dallas
Stars. Instead he scored 11 goals and 29 points in 32 games. The 16 contests he missed was
due to a broken foot and it's worth noting that was his first major injury in years despite his age.
Jamie Benn is expected to shift from center to the left wing to accommodate the arrival of several
new centers, including Tyler Seguin. It's worth keeping an eye on what this means for Whitney.
He might end up on the team's second line, but Whitney could also shift to the right side to
provide Benn and Seguin with some veteran leadership. If he gets regular ice time with those
two, he could end up with around 60 points this season, but it would be safer to pencil him in for
50, given the uncertainty surrounding his role and his age.
(29) Brandon Saad Blackhawks [Age: 20] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:202]
2013 CHI 77 23 27 170 4 50 9 22 22 3 0 336 126
2012 CHI 46 10 17 98 0 27 3 17 12 2 1 0 N/A
2011 CHI 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Due to the lockout, Brandon Saad started the 2012-13 campaign in the AHL, where he scored
eight goals and 20 points in 31 games. That probably helped with his transition from the OHL to
the pro level, which has proved to be a remarkably smooth process. Saad saw his playing time
steadily rise as the regular season went on and he ended up with seven goals and 23 points in
his final 27 contests. He followed that up with just six points in 23 playoff games, but he was a
20-year-old on a Stanley Cup winner, so we can forgive him if he slowed down offensively during
that period. Hes definitely a gamble going into his sophomore campaign, but hes not a bad one.
About 40 points isn't an unreasonable projection for him and he has the potential to significantly
better if he ends up getting some playing time with Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, or Marian
Hossa.Updated Sep. 23: Brandon Saad won't be tried at center anymore in the near future.
The Blackhawks experimented with the 20-year-old centering the second line for the beginning
of the preseason, though he slotted in at left wing Sunday because of Bryan Bickell's late scratch.
Saad didn't feel very comfortable at center, saying that he's a "born winger." Saad also won only
nine of 38 faceoffs during that span. Saad will likely slot in as the team's third-line left winger
now.
(30) Jakob Silfverberg Ducks [Age: 22] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:200]
2013 ANA 76 22 33 150 7 55 17 7 36 3 0 298 128
2012 OTT 48 10 9 134 2 19 3 9 12 2 1 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Silfverberg was acquired from Ottawa as part of the big off-season trade that sent Bobby Ryan to
the Senators. During his rookie season in 2013, he generated 10 goals and 19 points in 48
games. If he can land a spot alongside Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry then his fantasy value will
obviously improve dramatically. He has the tools to be successful, with a good shot and the size
to compete, so he could be a potential steal late in drafts if he ends up on the top line.Updated
Sep. 29: Jakob Silfverberg (lower body) is still not practicing. Silfverberg suffered the injury a
week ago during a preseason game. He is questionable for the opener Wednesday. Silfverberg
was picked up from Ottawa in the Bobby Ryan deal and is slated to be on the Ducks second line.
He had 10 goals and 19 points last season as a rookie and should definitely improve on those
numbers in 2013-14. Look for a 20-25 goal season with 50-55 points and draft him accordingly.
(31) Brooks Laich Capitals [Age: 30] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:210]
2013 WAS 81 23 29 147 6 52 9 9 67 4 0 333 132
2012 WAS 9 1 3 10 0 4 1 2 6 0 0 0 N/A
2011 WAS 82 16 25 191 5 41 9 -8 34 5 1 0 N/A
2010 WAS 82 16 32 207 4 48 13 14 46 3 1 0 N/A
Brooks Laich played in just nine games last season due to groin injuries and consequently had
just a goal and four points. It might not have been a great season for Laich anyways because of
the presence of Mike Ribeiro, but with Ribeiro's one-year stint with Washington over, Laich is
projected to serve as a top-two center. That should allow him to record between 45-55 points,
provided he can stay healthy.Updated Sep. 30: Brooks Laich (hip) is ready to play in the season
opener. Laich has attended three straight practices. "I'm in," Laich said. "Oct. 1 was the date
that I had circled to be ready for. I would like to have had a couple more exhibition games but I
felt great out there today and I'm in as far as I know. It's their call, but 100 percent, I feel great
and I'm ready to go." He was limited to nine games last season.
(32) Bryan Bickell Blackhawks [Age: 27] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:233]
2013 CHI 82 20 33 128 4 53 6 18 43 2 0 353 144
2012 CHI 48 9 14 82 0 23 0 12 25 2 0 0 N/A
2011 CHI 71 9 15 84 0 24 0 -3 48 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CHI 78 17 20 130 2 37 3 6 40 2 0 0 N/A
Bryan Bickell took a big step forward in 2013, scoring nine goals and 23 points in 48 games. He
averaged just 12:48 minutes per contest in the regular season, but that ballooned to an average
of 15:22 minutes during Chicagos Stanley Cup winning run. Bickell proved to be one of
Chicagos most effective forwards in the postseason with nine goals and 17 points in 23 games.
That convinced them to sign the restricted free agent to a four-year, $16 million contract over the
summer. Hes in a great position to start the 2013-14 campaign in a top-six spot and surpass the
50-point mark for the first time in his career.Updated Sep. 25: Bryan Bickell doesn't appear to be
worried about living up to his four-year, $16 million contract this year. "I need to have that same
mind-set I had in the playoffs all year," Bickell said. "I felt I was focused and really learned what I
needed to do to be the player I want to be. I feel if I bring that focus and my best game or
something close to it every night, I'll be playing good hockey. I just need to do that." He's
expected to start the year on a line with Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, so he'll be expected
to produce.
(33) Carl Hagelin Rangers [Age: 25] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:186]
2013 NYR 81 17 27 227 2 44 6 14 28 1 0 279 145
2012 NYR 48 10 14 132 1 24 1 10 18 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NYR 64 14 24 131 0 38 0 21 24 2 2 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
After a successful rookie campaign, Carl Hagelin managed to avoid a sophomore slump by
scoring 10 goals and 24 points in 48 games. He averaged 17:18 minutes per game in the regular
season and his ice time actually increased during the playoffs. Unfortunately, Hagelin also
suffered a torn labrum that required surgery and could result in him being sidelined until the end
of October. Even if he ends up returning before that, this injury will impact his summer workout
routine and will likely hinder his efforts in training camp. With that in mind, we see him as too big
of a gamble to make it worth drafting him in standard leagues.Updated Sep. 29: New York
Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said that he believes New York Rangers winger Carl Hagelin will
be placed on the long-term injured reserve (LTIR). His shoulder surgery is a real shame
considering his underrated role with the team, especially after protracted contract talks. Hagelin
scored 24 points in 48 games season, averaging 17:18 minutes per game. He also had six points
(3G, 3A) in 12 postseason contests in 2013.
(34) Brandon Prust Canadiens [Age: 29] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:195]
2013 MON 80 7 15 82 3 22 5 6 214 1 0 374 148
2012 MON 38 5 9 39 0 14 0 11 110 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NYR 82 5 12 68 0 17 0 -1 156 2 2 0 N/A
2010 NYR 82 13 16 87 0 29 1 2 160 1 5 0 N/A
As expected, Prust added plenty of grit to Montreal's lineup last season. He racked up 110
penalty minutes to lead the Canadiens and he finished seventh overall in the league.. He gets
more playing time, at an average ice time of 13:38 per contest, than most tough guys and he can
chip in a bit offensively. He added five goals and 14 points in 38 games. Prust should be on
your radar this campaign if you need penalty minute support and hits.
(35) Michael Grabner Islanders [Age: 25] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:186]
2013 NYI 80 29 19 206 5 48 8 8 22 3 0 258 152
2012 NYI 45 16 5 108 2 21 3 4 12 3 1 0 N/A
2011 NYI 78 20 12 174 1 32 2 -18 12 3 1 0 N/A
2010 NYI 76 34 18 228 2 52 4 13 10 3 6 0 N/A
Michael Grabner broke out with the New York Islanders in 2010-11 with 34 goals and 52 points,
but he's never built off that. In fact, hes actually regressed a little since then. Part of the issue is
that the Islanders have been using him more as a secondary scorer than an offensive leader. In
2013, the Islanders gave him just 14:47 minutes of ice time per game and very little of that was
with the man advantage. Under those circumstances, it's hard for Grabner to grow, but whether
or not those circumstances will change is open to debate. Brad Boyes is gone, so theres an
opening on the top line with John Tavares and Matt Moulson. If Grabner ends up in that role, it
would be a huge boost for him, but Kyle Okposo is another serious candidate for the same gig.
Pencil Grabner in for about 25 goals and 40 points for now, but he's definitely a player to keep
tabs on during training camp and the early portion of the season.Updated Sep. 29: Coach Jack
Capuano likes the fact that he can use Michael Grabner in any situation. Grabner started the
preseason with Peter Regin and Cal Clutterbuck and is now playing alongside Frans Nielsen and
Colin McDonald. "I've showed that I can play with different players, so I'm just trying to do my job
out there," Grabner said. "It doesn't matter, everyone we have is a good player, so you build up
some chemistry with different guys. It's nice to know I can go out there with Frans, Zeeker [Casey
Cizikas], Mac, anyone really. It's not that big of a deal." Grabner had 30 goals two seasons ago
and while he may not return to that plateau look for him to get 25 goals and 50 points in 2013-14.
(36) Tomas Fleischmann Panthers [Age: 29] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:192]
2013 FLA 82 24 38 217 6 62 15 -16 28 4 0 201 160
2012 FLA 48 12 23 121 2 35 13 -10 16 2 1 0 N/A
2011 FLA 82 27 34 217 6 61 22 -7 26 4 0 0 N/A
2010 COL 45 12 19 98 3 31 6 2 18 2 0 0 N/A
Fleischmann was arguably Florida's most consistent player last season. He notched 12 goals
and 35 points in 48 games to lead the Panthers in scoring. Fleischmann hit the 60-point mark for
the first time in his career in 2011-12, but with Stephen Weiss and Kris Versteeg missing due to
injury he wasn't able to come close to duplicating that kind of success. With Weiss off to Detroit
and the Panthers thin at center, Fleischmann may be hard-pressed to return to 60 points, but
he's still going to be a scoring threat this season and he may get close if he remains healthy.
(37) Mikkel Boedker Coyotes [Age: 23] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:211]
2013 PHO 82 23 31 144 6 54 15 1 28 3 0 254 162
2012 PHO 48 7 19 83 3 26 7 0 12 2 0 0 N/A
2011 PHO 82 11 13 86 0 24 1 -2 12 2 0 0 N/A
2010 PHO 34 4 10 39 0 14 2 11 8 0 0 0 N/A
Boedker didn't see much of a spike in production last year despite getting the highest total of ice
time of any Phoenix forward. He struggled with consistency and ended up scoring seven goals
and 26 points in 48 contests. He registered four goals and 15 points over his first 20 games, but
had just three markers and 11 points in his final 28 outings. Boedker would benefit greatly if he
got the chance to play with new addition Mike Ribeiro this season. Expect the 23-year-old winger
to make positive strides in 2013-14 and keep him in mind as a late-round sleeper.Updated Sep.
7: Mikkel Boedker has inked a two-year contract with Phoenix. According to a league source,
the deal is worth $5.1 million. "We are pleased to sign Mikkel prior to the beginning of training
camp," GM Don Maloney said in a statement. "Mikkel is an important player for us and having
him under contract makes us a better team." You can take Boedker's name off the list of key
restricted free agents, who remain unsigned with training camps nearly set to begin. He'll get a
chance now to work on some chemistry with off-season addition Mike Ribeiro, as the two of them
could form the Coyotes' top line this year along with captain Shane Doan.
(38) Ryane Clowe Devils [Age: 31] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:225]
2013 NJ 72 17 29 149 4 46 9 -12 117 2 0 264 175
2012 NYR 40 3 16 87 1 19 4 1 93 0 0 0 N/A
2011 SJ 76 17 28 180 4 45 15 -5 97 2 0 0 N/A
2010 SJ 75 24 38 185 5 62 13 13 100 2 0 0 N/A
Ryane Clowe struggled mightily in the early portion of the season with no goals and 11 assists in
28 games. He did pick up the pace when he was shipped from San Jose to the New York
Rangers to end up with three goals and 19 points in 40 contests. He looks like more of a
physical third liner could potentially make up for the loss of David Clarkson, but Ilya Kovalchuk's
surprise departure could be to Clowe's benefit. Even factoring in the Devils other offseason
additions, including Jaromir Jagr, Kovalchuk's exit provides Clowe with an opportunity to play a
significant role with the man advantage. We recommend penciling him in for 40-50 points and
around 100 penalty minutes, but the vacuum of power in New Jersey will provide him with an
opportunity to step up and push the 60-point mark.Updated Sep. 23: Ryane Clowe (charley
horse) returned to the ice for practice Sunday. Clowe missed two days of skating with the injury.
Clowe signed with the Devils after a tough offensive season in 2013 as he scored only three
goals and 19 points in 40 games split between San Jose and the Rangers. While he had only 11
assists in 28 games with the Sharks, he managed three goals and five assists in 12 games in
New York. Look for Clowe to bounce back this season with 15-20 goals and 45-50 points with
plenty of penalty minutes.
(39) Marcus Johansson Capitals [Age: 22] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:205]
2013 WAS 68 26 34 87 6 60 13 7 14 4 0 291 179
2012 WAS 34 6 16 40 3 22 4 3 4 1 0 0 N/A
2011 WAS 80 14 32 90 1 46 8 -5 8 3 0 0 N/A
2010 WAS 69 13 14 102 2 27 3 2 10 2 1 0 N/A
Marcus Johansson showed a lot of promise in 2013 with six goals and 22 points in 34 games.
Although he logged an unremarkable 16:35 minutes per game, he did get some playing time with
Alex Ovechkin and that's likely to happen more and more as he develops. He's a great sleeper
pick in 2013-14 going into his fourth NHL season. Don't be surprised if the Swedish forward ends
up with 50-60 points.Updated Sep. 7: Marcus Johansson will indeed start the season on the
Capitals' top line with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom.
Hes got a great opportunity to start with two great hockey players, Washington coach Adam
Oates said. Its a good situation, where the coaches like him, the GM likes him and hes got an
opportunity in the next couple years to prove he can be a dominant player in this league and then
you get rewarded if you succeed. Just 22, Johansson could be a sneaky good grab in fantasy
leagues.
(40) Viktor Stalberg Predators [Age: 27] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:209]
2013 NAS 67 20 24 137 6 44 14 4 40 0 0 244 184
2012 CHI 47 9 14 113 0 23 2 16 25 1 0 0 N/A
2011 CHI 79 22 21 215 0 43 0 6 34 6 0 0 N/A
2010 CHI 77 12 12 135 0 24 1 2 43 3 0 0 N/A
Viktor Stalberg won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks, but it probably wasn't the best
place for him to be from a development perspective. On a team that deep, he was never able to
establish himself as a top-six forward and even ended up spending some time as a healthy
scratch in the 2013 playoffs. Stalberg signed a four-year/$12 million contract with the Nashville
Predators over the summer in the hopes that he would get more responsibilities with them.
That's probably a good bet given how thin they are offensively. Stalberg could go from averaging
13:06 minutes per game over his career to more than 18 in 2013-14. With that in mind, we
expect him to set new career-highs and finish with 50-60 points this season.Updated Sep. 30:
Viktor Stalberg (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Sunday. He was injured last Tuesday
in an exhibition contest and is expected to miss up to four weeks.
(41) Brenden Morrow Blues [Age: 34] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:209]
2013 STL 73 17 19 129 4 36 7 10 72 0 0 280 192
2012 PIT 44 12 13 55 2 25 4 -3 37 2 0 0 N/A
2011 DAL 57 11 15 88 5 26 7 1 97 2 0 0 N/A
2010 DAL 82 33 23 209 9 56 13 -3 76 5 1 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 28: Although it is certainly not etched in stone, the Blues seem to be close to
finalizing their top three lines. Here is what is likely to be the team's line configurations for the
start of the season: Alex Steen-David Backes-T.J. Oshie, Brenden Morrow-Derek Roy-Chris
Stewart and Jaden Schwartz-Patrik Berglund-Vladimir Tarasenko. All three units will likley get
approximately 15-16 minutes of ice time per game so there is little to choose from these forwards
from a fantasy perspective.
(42) Mats Zuccarello Rangers [Age: 26] [Ht:5'7'] [Wt:179]
2013 NYR 75 18 20 136 2 38 9 12 38 3 0 257 201
2012 NYR 15 3 5 27 0 8 1 10 8 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NYR 10 2 1 10 1 3 2 0 6 1 0 0 N/A
2010 NYR 42 6 17 74 0 23 9 3 4 2 0 0 N/A
With his rough 2011-12 campaign behind him, Mats Zuccarello decided to head to the KHL. The
New York Rangers ended up re-signing him in late March and Zuccarello responded by scoring
three goals and eight points in 15 regular season games. He added another goal and six assists
in 12 playoff contests. Zuccarello will compete for a top-six role during training camp and theres
a good chance he'll end up with one. Zuccarello is a solid offensive player who should flirt with
the 40-point mark in 2013-14.
(43) Mason Raymond Maple Leafs [Age: 28] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:185]
2013 TOR 76 19 23 153 3 42 8 6 40 1 1 246 204
2012 VAN 46 10 12 79 4 22 6 2 16 1 0 0 N/A
2011 VAN 55 10 10 125 1 20 1 4 18 2 1 0 N/A
2010 VAN 70 15 24 197 2 39 6 8 10 5 1 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 28: Mason Raymond leads Toronto in pre-season scoring with five points. The
winger just signed a one-year contract for $1 million after a successful professional tryout.
Raymond could be a nice surprise if he gets the chance to play on one of Toronto's top lines,
which he may do while David Clarkson is suspended. Keep an eye on him, though. He could
register 40-50 points in the right circumstance.
(44) R.J. Umberger Blue Jackets [Age: 31] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:220]
2013 CLM 82 21 30 167 4 51 7 1 28 3 0 242 205
2012 CLM 48 8 10 96 2 18 5 3 16 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CLM 77 20 20 200 5 40 10 -10 27 3 0 0 N/A
2010 CLM 82 25 32 220 8 57 13 3 38 3 3 0 N/A
R.J. Umberger has been on the decline lately, recording 40 points in 77 games in 2011-12 and
then 18 points in 48 contests last season. The silver lining is that he's not particularly old and his
role on the team hasn't fundamentally changed. There's still a good chance he'll start the
2013-14 campaign as a top-six forward and get plenty of opportunities with the man advantage.
With that in mind, it wouldn't be shocking to see him bounce back and record about 50 points this
season, but he's still not worth the gamble in standard leagues for the sake of a potential payoff
that small.
(45) Dustin Penner Ducks [Age: 31] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:245]
2013 ANA 73 16 19 99 3 35 6 6 96 2 0 285 214
2012 LA 33 2 12 61 0 14 1 -2 18 0 0 0 N/A
2011 LA 65 7 10 119 1 17 1 -7 43 0 0 0 N/A
2010 LA 81 23 22 173 6 45 8 -12 47 3 1 0 N/A
Dustin Penner inked a one-year deal worth $2 million to return to the Anaheim Ducks. He
generated just two goals and 14 points in 33 games with Los Angeles last season, so he has
plenty to prove and he could get a good chance to rebound if he gets playing time alongside
Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. However, he is a risky bet to become a productive fantasy player
again. Consider him for a waiver pickup if he lands a top-line spot.Updated Sep. 25: Dustin
Penner doesn't have a point in four preseason games. Penner has a chance to play alongside
Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry this season, but nothing is set in stone. "We want it to work,"
Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau said. "But in the end, he's going to have to be the one that
produces and shows that he deserves to be on that line." The experiment has been complicated
by the fact that Perry's been dealing with a torso injury. Still, this is one situation that's worth
keeping a close eye on in October.
(46) Tyler Ennis Sabres [Age: 23] [Ht:5'9'] [Wt:157]
2013 BUF 80 21 37 181 7 58 14 -18 30 4 0 178 216
2012 BUF 47 10 21 108 2 31 14 -14 16 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BUF 48 15 19 82 2 34 4 11 14 1 0 0 N/A
2010 BUF 82 20 29 210 5 49 14 0 30 1 0 0 N/A
The Sabres probably aren't sure exactly where to play Ennis this campaign. He had success in
2011-12 when he made the move to the middle, but the lockout-shortened season didn't go as
smoothly. Ennis struggled defensively throughout the season and he had some trouble in the
faceoff circle as well. He played the last seven games of the year back on the wing. It isn't clear
where he'll line up this campaign. Ennis might be better suited at left wing but the Sabres don't
have much in the way of depth at center, especially from an offensive standpoint, so he may
switch back and forth throughout the 2013-14 campaign. He should also see his fair share of
power-play time along the way. Ennis will be expected to provide secondary offense for Buffalo,
but if Thomas Vanek is traded then look for him to shift into a primary role.Updated Sep. 30:
Tyler Ennis might open the regular season back at center. He served as a left winger for parts
of training camp as well, but it looks like the Sabres will start with Ennis in the middle. "Right now
I would say probably, but you never know," coach Ron Rolston said this weekend. If Ennis plays
center then it might hurt the chances of Johan Larsson to make the team.
(47) Antoine Roussel Stars [Age: 23] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:180]
2013 DAL 78 12 16 118 0 28 1 -3 161 0 0 290 218
2012 DAL 39 7 7 46 0 14 0 3 85 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Antoine Roussel had a solid rookie season with seven goals, 14 points, and 85 penalty minutes
in 39 games last season. Those offensive numbers are particularly effective when you consider
that he was averaging 9:24 minutes per game. Its too much to expect him to put up a similar
point-per-game pace in 2013-14, but he is a far safer bet to put up tons of penalty minutes. If he
plays regularly on the fourth line, Roussel could end up with 150-200 penalty minutes this
season. If your league cares about hits, then you might also want to note that he should flirt with
the 150 mark in that regard as well. As a penalty minute guy, there are safer options out there
when it comes to their blend of PIM and points, and consequently he is more of a wait-and-see
guy in standard leagues than a draft late player.Updated Sep. 21: Stars forward Antoine Roussel
score a pair of goals Friday en route to a 4-1 victory over Florida. Roussel scored the game's
first two markers until Colton Sceviour and Chris Mueller also found the back of the net for the
Stars. Tom Gilbert was the lone goal-scorer for the Panthers, who were represented in goal by
Michael Houser. Dan Ellis played the entire game between the pipes for Dallas.
(48) Clarke MacArthur Senators [Age: 28] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:191]
2013 OTT 75 17 27 146 2 44 7 3 40 2 0 239 223
2012 TOR 40 8 12 62 2 20 4 3 26 1 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 73 20 23 148 3 43 9 3 37 4 0 0 N/A
2010 TOR 82 21 41 154 6 62 19 -3 37 3 0 0 N/A
MacArthur agreed to a two-year/$6.5 million deal with Ottawa in the summer after playing the last
three seasons with their provincial rivals in Toronto. He registered eight goals and 20 points in
40 games with the Leafs last year. MacArthur reached the 20-goal plateau in his previous two
seasons with Toronto and with a top-six role in Ottawa he should be able to hit that mark again,
but we don't expect him to produce much more than 40 points.Updated Sep. 17: Clarke
MacArthur potted a goal from Kyle Turris in Monday's exhibition win over Calgary. The two of
them are expected to play on Ottawa's second line this season. "I think you want to get
chemistry," MacArthur said. "Whether that's (with Turris) or maybe things change, but obviously
I'm enjoying playing with him and every day you try and build and you know we've been talking a
lot in practice, trying to figure things out, so I think it's getting better."
(49) Cody McLeod Avalanche [Age: 29] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:210]
2013 COL 81 12 10 116 2 22 3 2 144 1 0 270 226
2012 COL 48 8 4 79 0 12 1 4 83 0 0 0 N/A
2011 COL 75 6 5 62 0 11 0 0 164 0 0 0 N/A
2010 COL 71 5 3 73 2 8 2 -7 189 0 0 0 N/A
In 2008-09, Cody McLeod set career highs with 15 goals and 20 points in 79 games. He might
have bested those marks last season if the lockout hadn't shortened the season, but he's not
likely to ever surpass those marks by much. If you're drafting him, his offensive output will be
seen as a distant second in value to the penalty minutes he accumulates. McLeod has 856 PIM
in 396 career games and that's a trend that's likely to continue. His value increases in leagues
that use hits, as he's a safe bet to finish with well over 100.Updated Sep. 7: Cody McLeod will
probably return to Colorado's third or fourth line this season. He enjoyed some offensive
success last season when he played alongside Ryan O'Reilly and Gabriel Landeskog, but with
Steve Downie slated to return and Nathan MacKinnon expected to be in the fold he will likely
return to serving as a role player. He will probably be a good source of penalty minutes this year
and he could move up the roster again if injuries occur.
(50) Mark Letestu Blue Jackets [Age: 28] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:195]
2013 CLM 80 20 27 126 2 47 7 6 26 2 0 249 227
2012 CLM 46 13 14 92 3 27 5 7 10 2 2 0 N/A
2011 CLM 62 11 14 114 4 25 8 -9 8 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PIT 64 14 13 128 4 27 6 4 13 3 0 0 N/A
Mark Letestu has been quietly turned into a solid, albeit unspectacular forward from a fantasy
perspective. He stepped up in 2013 with 13 goals and 27 points in 46 games. The main catalyst
for his improvements has been his move from Pittsburgh to Columbus, which has resulted in a
significant increase in playing time. After being a midseason acquisition by Columbus in 2011-12
and going through the lockout, Letestu will finally have an opportunity to play a full 82-game
campaign with his new team. That should allow him to shatter his previous career-high and
record 40-50 points.
(51) Rene Bourque Canadiens [Age: 31] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:213]
2013 MON 69 16 19 150 4 35 6 3 65 2 0 233 228
2012 MON 27 7 6 63 2 13 3 -1 32 1 0 0 N/A
2011 MON 76 18 6 158 3 24 6 -19 68 1 1 0 N/A
2010 CAL 80 27 23 218 6 50 15 -17 42 6 1 0 N/A
Bourque earned just seven goals and 13 points in 27 games with Montreal last season. He
missed 21 matches with a concussion, so it was another disappointing campaign with the
Canadiens following the encouraging progress he had made in Calgary prior to being moved.
Bourque should get a chance to rebound though in 2013-14, as he projects to play in the team's
top-six group. Look for him to rack up shots, pick up some penalty minutes and contribute
around 40 points.
(52) Nick Foligno Blue Jackets [Age: 25] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:210]
2013 CLM 77 12 27 151 2 39 6 5 48 1 0 238 230
2012 CLM 45 6 13 69 1 19 3 6 28 2 0 0 N/A
2011 OTT 82 15 32 153 1 47 4 2 124 3 0 0 N/A
2010 OTT 82 14 20 149 5 34 10 -19 43 3 0 0 N/A
Nick Foligno stayed relatively consistent offensively in 2013 with 19 points in 45 games, but he
saw a huge drop off in penalty minutes. He went from recording 124 PIM in 82 games in 2011-12
to just 28 in 45 contests. Given his history, his 2011-12 campaign might prove to be an outlier
and he simply doesn't do enough offensively to make up for that from a fantasy perspective. He
should end up with around 30-40 points and we consequently cant recommend drafting him in
standard leagues.
(53) Magnus Paajarvi Blues [Age: 22] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:208]
2013 STL 76 18 26 159 2 44 3 4 26 2 0 227 247
2012 EDM 42 9 7 75 2 16 2 -1 14 2 1 0 N/A
2011 EDM 41 2 6 79 0 8 2 -7 4 0 0 0 N/A
2010 EDM 80 15 19 180 3 34 9 -13 16 0 0 0 N/A
Magnus Paajarvi was surprised when the Edmonton Oilers decided to trade him to the St. Louis
Blues, but it might turn out to be best for him. The Oilers had no shortage of young, skilled
forwards and he would have had a hard time ever landing a top-six spot there. He's going to face
stiff competition for a spot on one of the Blues top two lines this season, but he will get an
opportunity to work his way up the ranks. We can't recommend grabbing him in standard league
drafts, but hes worth keeping an eye on.Updated Sep. 27: Magnus Paajarvi became an "extra"
forward in Thursday's practice. He was bumped off his line with Patrik Berglund and Vladimir
Tarasenko. Coach Hitchcock may use Jaden Schwartz with Berglund and Tarasenko at the start
of the year and promote Brenden Morrow to play with Derek Roy and Chris Stewart. "I don't
know what the plan is (with Paajarvi)," Hitchcock admitted. "All I know is he's getting better every
day. I think you give him time with us and he's going to be a real good player. That's how I look at
it." The St. Louis Blues bench boss was impressed with Paajarvi's response during Thursday's
session, so he might be able to reclaim his top-nine spot prior to the start of the regular season.
(54) Matt Cullen Predators [Age: 36] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:200]
2013 NAS 80 9 24 140 3 33 10 7 30 0 0 203 251
2012 MIN 42 7 20 79 0 27 4 9 10 0 0 0 N/A
2011 MIN 73 14 21 164 4 35 9 -10 24 0 0 0 N/A
2010 MIN 78 12 27 150 5 39 21 -14 34 2 4 0 N/A
Matt Cullen is into his late 30s now, but he's coming off of a decent season where he scored
seven goals and 27 points in 42 games with the Minnesota Wild. Cap issues prevented the Wild
from retaining Cullen's services and he ended up inking a two-year/$7 million deal with the
Nashville Predators. Cullen should be penciled in as the team's third-line center and he should
be a decent secondary scorer on a team that frankly lacks primary scorers. A 30-40 point season
is certainly a realistic possibility for Cullen if he can stay healthy.Updated Sep. 14: Matt Cullen is
skating between Viktor Stalberg and Colin Wilson at training camp and the trio may start the
regular season together. "When you get into game situations, you really start working on it,"
Cullen said. "Viktor and I are learning a new system and new spots to be, along with getting a
feel for new linemates. When you get into games, you really start to get a feel." They should see
some action in the preseason to try to develop some chemistry.
(55) Sven Baertschi Flames [Age: 20] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:181]
2013 CAL 80 23 27 157 7 50 12 -14 28 4 0 163 254
2012 CAL 20 3 7 28 0 10 0 0 6 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CAL 5 3 0 10 0 3 0 2 4 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Baertschi didn't get off on the right foot with the Flames in 2013 after he displayed a great deal of
promise in his brief 2011-12 big-league stint. In his first 10 games during the lockout-shortened
season, he produced just one assist and was sent to the minors for more seasoning. He
returned to the NHL in April and finished the year with an impressive seven-game point streak,
which saw him grab three goals and six assists. He should land a scoring line spot with the
Flames this season and be a productive part of the team's youth movement, but don't expect him
to set the world on fire.Updated Sep. 27: Sven Baertschi is dealing with a lower-body injury.
Baertschi is currently listed as day-to-day. He had three goals and seven assists in 20 games
last season.
(56) Jussi Jokinen Penguins [Age: 30] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:198]
2013 PIT 80 14 24 116 1 38 4 6 48 0 0 239 264
2012 PIT 43 13 9 74 3 22 7 -5 24 3 0 0 N/A
2011 CAR 79 12 34 118 3 46 18 -2 54 3 2 0 N/A
2010 CAR 70 19 33 136 8 52 18 3 24 1 0 0 N/A
Jussi Jokinen's an interesting case. The Pittsburgh Penguins added him for some extra depth for
their playoff run. He's a former 65-point player who had fallen out of grace with his former team,
the Carolina Hurricanes, to the point where they even tried to get rid of him on waivers and were
only able to get Pittsburgh to take him after agreeing to retain part of his salary. With several
Penguins players injured for the final month of the season, Jokinen took advantage of the
opportunity by scoring seven goals and 11 points in just 10 games. He then played a minor role
in their playoff run, largely because the team was relatively healthy and flush with rental forwards.
Going into 2013-14, he's likely to start as a bottom-six forward, but hes worth keeping an eye on
because he's shown that he can be very effective if given a chance to play on one of the
Penguins' top two lines.Updated Sep. 22: Jussi Jokinen is looking very good on the wing with
Evgeni Malkin and James Neal. If Jokinen keeps this spot, his fantasy value will skyrocket
although he will not see first power play time in all likelihood as the Penguins seem set with
Sidney Crosby, James Neal and Chris Kunitz up front with Malkin and Kris Letang on the point.
But he will see second unit time. If you believe Jokinen will get second line time with Malkin then
take him in the middle rounds of drafts as he is capable of getting 55-70 points.
(57) Colin Greening Senators [Age: 27] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:217]
2013 OTT 81 17 24 114 3 41 5 4 41 2 0 233 266
2012 OTT 47 8 11 80 2 19 4 5 11 2 0 0 N/A
2011 OTT 82 17 20 184 4 37 8 -4 46 0 0 0 N/A
2010 OTT 24 6 7 57 0 13 0 2 10 2 0 0 N/A
Greening concluded the 2013 season with eight goals and 19 points in 48 games. He has the
speed and size that can tantalize at times, but he mostly serves as a depth forward who
produces points in bunches and can rack up hits. Greening may be worthy of a flier during the
season, but he shouldn't be on your radar going into the season.Updated Sep. 24: Colin
Greening notched the game-winning goal and added an assist in Ottawas 3-2 road victory over
Toronto in Tuesdays preseason action. The 27 year-old had 19 points in 47 games last year
and should play a similar role with the Senators in 2013-14. Greenings game winner in the third
period was set up by Senators rookies Mark Stone and Cody Ceci. Tyler Bozak had two points in
a losing effort for the Maple Leafs.
(58) Ryan Smyth Oilers [Age: 37] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:192]
2013 EDM 74 10 22 147 2 32 7 -3 70 1 0 197 267
2012 EDM 47 2 11 69 0 13 1 -5 40 0 1 0 N/A
2011 EDM 82 19 27 194 4 46 8 -5 82 4 0 0 N/A
2010 LA 82 23 24 195 9 47 14 -1 35 2 0 0 N/A
Smyth isn't likely to get much in the way of playing time this season in the final year of his
contract. He averaged 15:22 of ice time last season, while generating only two goals and 13
points in 47 games, and he's likely to see that decrease. He's projected to serve as a bottom-six
forward and shouldn't be on your fantasy wish list.Updated Sep. 29: Ryan Smyth played all of
the preseason on a line with Taylor Hall and Ales Hemsky. It's a nice gig for the veteran as he is
seeing more ice time with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Sam Gagner on the shelf. We do not think
he will play the whole season with Hall and Hemsky but he could be a scoring winger early in the
season in his upgraded role. Take him late in deeper pools with the expectation that he will be
dropped from your lineup when the Oilers return to full strength.
(59) Curtis Glencross Flames [Age: 30] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:197]
2013 CAL 80 20 24 179 4 44 8 -10 30 0 0 162 270
2012 CAL 40 15 11 92 3 26 6 -8 18 3 1 0 N/A
2011 CAL 67 26 22 110 8 48 13 -13 62 3 1 0 N/A
2010 CAL 79 24 19 149 3 43 5 6 59 4 2 0 N/A
Glencross led the Flames with 15 goals last season and he added 11 assists. He ended the year
with a knee injury, but he's expected to be fine for training camp. In his previous two seasons in
Calgary, he reached the 20-goal mark and chipped in over 55 penalty minutes. He should repeat
numbers like that again in 2013-14.
(60) Cory Conacher Senators [Age: 23] [Ht:5'8'] [Wt:179]
2013 OTT 81 16 27 122 2 43 4 3 36 1 0 230 276
2012 OTT 47 11 18 67 1 29 4 3 20 3 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Conacher cracked Tampa Bay's lineup out of training camp and he got the opportunity to play in
their top-six group. In 35 games with the Lightning, he recorded nine goals and 24 points before
he was shipped to Ottawa, along with a fourth-round pick, in exchange for goaltender Ben
Bishop. He found himself as a bit of an odd man out with the Senators though and earned five
points in 12 outings with his new squad. Conacher was a healthy scratch for two games in the
playoffs, but he did score three goals in eight appearances. It's uncertain where he'll play this
year, as he can plugged in on a scoring or an energy line. Look for him to be juggled a bit, while
the team decides where best to use him, and for him to post around 40 points.Updated Sep. 28:
It looks as if Cory Conacher has won a job on Ottawa's second line. He should line up alongside
Kyle Turris and Clarke MacArthur and play on the Sens' second power-play unit. RA repeat of his
.60 points-per-game output in 2013 is looking more promising if he keeps this gig.
(61) Jason Chimera Capitals [Age: 34] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:213]
2013 WAS 80 11 16 155 0 27 0 2 86 1 1 221 280
2012 WAS 47 3 11 92 0 14 0 -5 48 0 0 0 N/A
2011 WAS 82 20 19 205 1 39 1 4 78 5 2 0 N/A
2010 WAS 81 10 16 162 2 26 3 -10 64 1 0 0 N/A
Jason Chimera set a new career-high in 2011-12 with 39 points in 82 games, but he regressed in
the shortened campaign with three goals and 14 points in 47 contests. He does average around
a penalty minute per game, but he's firmly established as a bottom-six forward that doesn't get
much power-play ice time. Don't count on him to record more than 30 points.
(62) Ryan Malone Lightning [Age: 33] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:224]
2013 TB 71 14 21 108 4 35 7 -1 67 1 0 215 282
2012 TB 24 6 2 37 2 8 2 -3 22 1 0 0 N/A
2011 TB 68 20 28 144 5 48 15 -11 82 2 1 0 N/A
2010 TB 54 14 24 149 9 38 18 -3 51 1 0 0 N/A
Tampa Bay used one of their compliance buyouts on Vincent Lecavalier, but chose to keep Ryan
Malone in the fold for another season. Malone has two years and $5 million left on his contract at
a $4.5 million cap hit. The oft-injured winger dressed in 24 games during the lockout-shortened
campaign. He generated eight points, 22 penalty minutes and 49 hits over that time. Malone is
capable of posting points and PIMs when he's healthy, but he's not a safe bet to remain out of the
team's sickbay. Feel free to use a late-round selection on him though because he often gets
power-play time and can help out in a few categories until he inevitably gets hurt again.Updated
Sep. 28: Ryan Malone didn't play in Friday's pre-season game but should be ready to go for
Tampa's season opener against Boston Thursday. Malone, who is recovering from an
upper-body injury, practised on Friday and seems to be almost fully recovered. It is hard to bank
on Malone, from a fantasy perspective. He is often injured and it is not clear if he will play on one
of the Bolts' top two lines. Don't expect more than 40 points from him. If you get more, it will be a
nice surprise.
(63) Daniel Cleary Red Wings [Age: 34] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:210]
2013 DET 76 19 21 129 0 40 0 7 30 2 1 231 299
2012 DET 48 9 6 93 5 15 5 -6 40 0 1 0 N/A
2011 DET 75 12 21 199 2 33 3 2 30 0 0 0 N/A
2010 DET 68 26 20 192 5 46 8 -1 20 8 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 15: Daniel Cleary won't be wearing No. 11 this season. While Cleary was an
unrestricted free agent, Daniel Alfredsson had been given the number. Although Alfredsson was
willing to change, the NHL has already begun marketing Winter Classic items under the
assumption that Alfredsson would have that number. So instead Cleary will switch to 71 for the
2013-14 campaign.
(64) Matt Frattin Kings [Age: 25] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:200]
2013 LA 74 16 17 145 2 33 3 3 40 3 0 195 304
2012 TOR 25 7 6 42 0 13 0 6 4 3 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 56 8 7 92 0 15 1 -4 25 2 0 0 N/A
2010 TOR 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 N/A
Frattin was acquired from Toronto as part of the trade that sent goalie Jonathan Bernier to the
Leafs. He was a surprise omission from Toronto's opening night roster last season, but made an
impact after he was recalled from the minors. Frattin notched seven goals and four assists in his
first 11 games, but he went dry after that and wasn't able to get back on track once he recovered
from a knee injury. He possesses a good shot and likes to play a physical game. However, his
consistency is still an issue. Frattin may be tried on the Kings' second line, which would give him
a fantasy boost, but it's likely he'll spend most of the season as a third-line player.Updated Sep.
24: Matt Frattin seems all but a lock to open the season with Jeff Carter and Mike Richards. "I
think they've been really good," Kings coach Darryl Sutter said. "I think that we look forward to
seeing 'em in the next three games, and ready to go." Frattin had seven goals and six assists in
25 contests last season while averaging 13:14 minutes per match. He's worth rolling the dice on
as a late draft selection.
(65) Benoit Pouliot Rangers [Age: 27] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:197]
2013 NYR 63 13 20 122 2 33 7 5 30 1 0 193 305
2012 TB 34 8 12 60 0 20 3 8 15 1 0 0 N/A
2011 BOS 74 16 16 107 1 32 2 18 38 5 0 0 N/A
2010 MON 79 13 17 129 1 30 1 2 87 4 0 0 N/A
Over last four seasons, Benoit Pouliot has played for four different teams and that trend is going
to continue after inking a one-year deal with the New York Rangers over the summer. Pouliot
has enough offensive upside to allow him to serve on a teams second line without looking out of
place, but he's likely to start the 2013-14 campaign as a bottom-six forward. Still, as far as
players in that role go, Pouliot should provide a fair degree of secondary scoring. He projects to
get 30-40 points this season, which isn't enough to warrant drafting him in most leagues, but we
do recommend keeping an eye on him throughout the season. There will likely be patches of
time where he finds himself with favorable linemates either due to injuries or just a desire to
shake things up. When that happens, he'll be worth a short-term pickup.
(66) Jaden Schwartz Blues [Age: 21] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:190]
2013 STL 81 19 23 94 3 42 4 6 24 3 0 226 308
2012 STL 45 7 6 50 0 13 0 -4 4 1 0 0 N/A
2011 STL 7 2 1 6 1 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
After getting a taste of the NHL in 2011-12, Jaden Schwartz was able to complete his transition
from the NCAA to pro hockey last season. He had seven goals and 13 points in 45 games while
averaging 12:28 minutes per contest. It wouldn't be shocking to see Schwartz get more time in
the minors, because if he does play for the St. Louis Blues, it will likely be as a bottom-six
forward. Schwartz has the potential to develop into a fantasy relevant player, but right now we
cant recommend drafting him in standard single-season leagues. That being said, he might
prove to be an in-season pickup if he ends up getting regular ice time as an injury replacement or
just on the strength of his own performance.Updated Sep. 25: Blues coach Ken Hitchcock has
loved what he's seen from Jaden Schwartz during training camp. "He's been our best player,"
Hitchcock said of Schwartz. "I can put him anywhere he wants. Whoever he plays with, he makes
better. He's not one of those guys you question. We'll find a significant role for him because we're
going to need him on the ice a lot. We'll find a really significant role for him." He's projected to
start the 2013-14 campaign on a line with Derek Roy and Chris Stewart. That being said, he'll
skate alongside Dmitrij Jaskin and Vladimir Sobotka during Wednesday's preseason game.
(67) Matt Cooke Wild [Age: 35] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:205]
2013 MIN 71 13 17 122 0 30 2 3 64 0 0 211 315
2012 PIT 48 8 13 61 0 21 0 -2 36 1 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 82 19 19 147 1 38 6 5 44 4 2 0 N/A
2010 PIT 67 12 18 95 0 30 0 14 129 2 3 0 N/A
Matt Cooke has a reputation as a cheap shot artist one that he would argue is no longer
appropriate because of the efforts he's made to change his game. Regardless, the Minnesota
Wild's decision to sign Cooke to a three-year/$7.5 million contract attracted the scorn of certain
members of the local media. From a fantasy perspective, one thing to keep in mind is that he
hasn't been suspended since the 2010-11 campaign and hasn't missed a single contest over the
last two seasons. At the same time, his PIM has ticked downwards while his offensive output has
improved mildly. He's likely to serve on the Wild's third line and probably won't do much better
than 30 points and 60 penalty minutes. Even among projected third liners, there are better
options out there.
(68) Frazer McLaren Maple Leafs [Age: 25] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:230]
2013 TOR 72 3 3 47 0 6 0 1 197 0 0 265 317
2012 TOR 36 3 2 20 0 5 0 0 102 2 0 0 N/A
2011 SJ 7 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 N/A
2010 SJ 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 -1 22 0 0 0 N/A
The Leafs claimed McLaren off waivers from San Jose last season and he added some
toughness to the team's bottom-six group. In 35 games with Toronto, he earned 102 penalty
minutes and added five points. The 25-year-old tough guy should provide plenty of PIMs again in
2013-14, so feel free to draft him if you are seeking assistance in that category.Updated Sep. 29:
The Toronto Maple Leafs placed enforcer Frazer McLaren on the injured reserve on Sunday. It's
unclear how much worse his fractured pinky finger is, as he was previously listed as day-to-day.
One shouldn't forget that this team is under a tight cap crunch, so that might have added a little
motivation to place him on the IR.
(69) Nathan Gerbe Hurricanes [Age: 26] [Ht:5'5'] [Wt:173]
2013 CAR 75 17 23 149 2 40 6 -5 24 2 0 163 320
2012 BUF 42 5 5 64 0 10 0 -3 14 0 1 0 N/A
2011 BUF 62 6 19 137 0 25 1 2 32 2 0 0 N/A
2010 BUF 64 16 15 171 2 31 4 11 34 3 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 26: Nathan Gerbe scored both of Carolina's goals in a 2-1 win over the Blue
Jackets Thursday night. Gerbe should be a useful depth forward for the Canes if he indeed
makes the club. Cam Ward stopped 25 of 26 shots in the Carolina win while Sergei Bobrovsky
allowed two goals on 23 shots for the Jackets. Nikita Nikitin was the lone goal scorer for
Columbus.
(70) Boone Jenner Blue Jackets [Age: 20] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:204]
2013 CLM 63 13 18 102 2 31 7 -1 60 2 0 191 321
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards has confirmed that Boone Jenner will start
the 2013-14 campaign on the team's top line. Brandon Dubinsky and Marian Gaborik will play
alongside Jenner. This is an ideal opportunity for the rookie and it's reason enough to grab him
in standard leagues.
(71) Matt Beleskey Ducks [Age: 25] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:206]
2013 ANA 65 14 10 82 1 24 4 2 87 1 0 210 328
2012 ANA 42 8 5 61 2 13 2 2 56 1 0 0 N/A
2011 ANA 70 4 11 75 0 15 1 -2 72 0 0 0 N/A
2010 ANA 35 3 7 58 0 10 0 -10 36 0 0 0 N/A
Beleskey receives the odd opportunity to play on Anaheim's top line for stretches, but eventually
he moves back down the depth chart where he plays more of a physical style. The hard-nosed
winger registered eight goals, 13 points, 56 penalty minutes and 103 hits in 42 games last
season. He has played up and down the lineup but should only be a target of fantasy owners as
a flier pickup when he plays on a scoring unit.Updated Sep. 29: Matt Beleskey has moved up to
the second line with the injury to Jakob Silfverberg. The move is temporary as Silfverberg should
be back within a week but Beleskey should get a little more fantasy value if he remains on a
scoring line. He had 13 points, 56 penalty minutes and 103 hits in 42 games last season so he
has some value in pools with the latter two categories.
(72) Kyle Clifford Kings [Age: 22] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:209]
2013 LA 81 8 15 102 0 23 0 2 97 1 0 218 335
2012 LA 48 7 7 56 0 14 0 1 51 1 0 0 N/A
2011 LA 81 5 7 88 0 12 0 -5 123 2 0 0 N/A
2010 LA 76 7 7 69 0 14 0 -10 141 0 0 0 N/A
Clifford provides the Kings with plenty of grit in a complimentary role up and down the lineup. He
got to play with Anze Kopitar and Justin Williams on the top line for some games last season.
However, most of his time is spent in the bottom-six group, where he led Los Angeles with 51
penalty minutes and finished second on the club with 155 hits in 2013. Clifford also produced
seven goals and seven assists in 48 games. Draft him if you are seeking hits and PIMS to go
along with a modest point total.
(73) Lauri Korpikoski Coyotes [Age: 27] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:205]
2013 PHO 75 18 22 134 3 40 4 -4 26 0 2 171 336
2012 PHO 36 6 5 83 1 11 2 -3 12 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PHO 82 17 20 146 0 37 2 3 14 3 3 0 N/A
2010 PHO 79 19 21 103 0 40 1 17 20 4 2 0 N/A
Korpikoski missed 12 games last year because of an upper-body injury. When he did play he
didn't have much of an impact offensively with only six goals and five assists in 36 games.
Korpiskoski is capable of scoring in the 30-40 point range though and he should return to that
mark this season. He is also a strong penalty killer, who can get shorthanded points. Look for
him to get back on track this year and provide the Coyotes with some modest secondary scoring.
(74) Tomas Kopecky Panthers [Age: 31] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:203]
2013 FLA 80 12 27 153 2 39 6 -15 52 1 0 143 347
2012 FLA 47 15 12 92 4 27 9 -8 28 0 1 0 N/A
2011 FLA 80 10 22 143 2 32 8 -8 32 2 0 0 N/A
2010 CHI 81 15 27 178 3 42 13 -13 60 2 0 0 N/A
Kopecky surprisingly led the Panthers with 15 goals in 47 games last year. He hit the 15-goal
mark once before and it came in 81 contests with Chicago in 2010-11 when he registered a
career-high of 42 points. Key injuries to Florida's forward group played a major role in his rise, so
he shouldn't be expected to build off that performance. Still, he can chip in around 30 points as a
bottom-six player, which could make him a target in deep leagues.
(75) Jamie McGinn Avalanche [Age: 25] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:210]
2013 COL 80 14 17 204 2 31 3 -12 44 1 0 116 351
2012 COL 47 11 11 128 3 22 7 -13 26 2 0 0 N/A
2011 COL 78 20 17 159 6 37 8 -3 37 2 0 0 N/A
2010 SJ 49 1 5 63 0 6 0 -6 33 0 0 0 N/A
Jamie McGinn has emerged as a solid contributor since he was traded from the San Jose Sharks
to the Colorado Avalanche. In 2013, he had 11 goals and 22 points in 47 games while averaging
17:17 minutes. That being said, his playing time might go down in 2013-14 because of the
addition of Alex Tanguay. He's being penciled in on the team's third line, but the upside is that
he's likely to get a shot to play alongside first overall pick Nathan MacKinnon. We can't
recommend taking him in standard leagues, but McGinn might have some appeal in deeper pools
by scoring 30-40 points.
(76) Gabriel Bourque Predators [Age: 23] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:192]
2013 NAS 73 16 19 112 2 35 4 4 16 0 0 179 361
2012 NAS 34 11 5 50 3 16 3 6 4 2 1 0 N/A
2011 NAS 43 7 12 59 0 19 0 -2 6 1 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Gabriel Bourque took a step forward in his sophomore campaign, scoring 11 goals and 16 points
in 34 games. He also saw his playing time jump from an average of 12:47 minutes in 2011-12 to
15:50 last season. Bourque could see regular minutes on one of the Predators top two lines this
season and, at the very least, playing time on Nashville's second power-play unit. If he can stay
healthy, is a decent candidate to end up with 20-25 goals and 40-50 points.
(77) Joel Ward Capitals [Age: 32] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:226]
2013 WAS 68 11 15 127 0 26 0 9 36 1 0 192 362
2012 WAS 39 8 12 52 1 20 3 7 12 1 1 0 N/A
2011 WAS 73 6 12 79 0 18 0 12 20 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NAS 80 10 19 157 5 29 5 -1 42 4 0 0 N/A
Joel Ward does chip in offensively, but he should be regarded primarily as a bottom-six forward
with the Washington Capitals. He did record eight goals and 20 points in 39 games in 2013, but
that's about the limits of what you can expect from a points-per-game perspective. Unfortunately,
he also doesn't really put up impressive numbers in other noteworthy fantasy categories either,
such as penalty minutes, hits, or blocked shots. The end result is that there's not much reason
for fantasy owners in standard leagues to draft Ward.Updated Sep. 27: Joel Ward (flu) took part
in Friday's practice. Ward missed Thursday's morning skate due to the illness. He should be fine
for the start of the 2013-14 campaign.
(78) Carl Soderberg Bruins [Age: 27] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:198]
2013 BOS 52 13 17 81 0 30 2 7 46 1 0 210 365
2012 BOS 6 0 2 6 0 2 0 -2 6 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Soderberg is projected to get a roster spot with the Boston Bruins this season after dressing in
six NHL games last year. He also appeared in two playoff contests. Soderberg got to play on
the team's second line due to Patrice Bergeron's injury troubles, which suggests that the club
values and trusts capabilities. Soderberg can skate on the wing or at center and he plays a good
two-way game. However, he may not be much of a fantasy asset this campaign. Pencil him in
for around 35 points if he spends most of his time on Boston's third line.Updated Sep. 30: Carl
Soderberg missed Sunday's practice with an undisclosed injury. He was hurt when he caught
a rut in the ice in Friday's preseason game against Winnipeg. Soderberg is being listed as
day-to-day, but coach Claude Julien isn't sure about his status. "We had first deemed it minor,
and now its questionable," he said.
(79) David Booth Canucks [Age: 28] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:212]
2013 VAN 47 13 13 109 2 26 3 7 26 1 0 170 377
2012 VAN 12 1 2 27 0 3 0 -3 4 0 0 0 N/A
2011 VAN 62 16 14 159 3 30 8 -5 34 1 0 0 N/A
2010 FLA 82 23 17 280 8 40 10 -31 26 3 0 0 N/A
Booth's time in Vancouver has been mired with injury thus far. He missed the last 21 games of
the regular season and the playoffs with an ankle injury that required surgery. His recovery time
from a fracture and tore ligaments in his ankle isn't clear, but it probably saved him from being
bought out by the Canucks this past off-season. Booth had just one goal and two assists in 12
appearances last campaign. When he recovers, he should be able to contribute offensively in a
secondary capacity, but he still needs to combat some consistency issues.Updated Sep. 21:
David Booth tweaked his groin during Saturday's morning skate and he won't play against the
Oilers in preseason action as a result. He had surgery on his ankle in March and was finally
cleared to return before this latest setback. The oft-injured winger hurt his groin on the first day
of physical testing last season as well and it kept him out for five weeks. If Booth is unable to
start the 2013-14 campaign then it could open the door for Brendan Gaunce, Hunter Shinkaruk or
Nicklas Jensen to make the team's opening night roster.
(80) Matt Calvert Blue Jackets [Age: 23] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:187]
2013 CLM 76 15 14 130 1 29 3 -14 82 2 0 144 380
2012 CLM 42 9 7 63 0 16 0 -9 32 2 1 0 N/A
2011 CLM 13 0 3 4 0 3 0 -5 16 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CLM 42 11 9 50 3 20 4 3 12 1 0 0 N/A
Matt Calvert had 21 points in 34 AHL games last season and another 16 points in 42 contests
with the Columbus Blue Jackets. He's been slowly climbing the Blue Jackets' depth charts, as
evidenced by the fact that he averaged a career-high 14:11 minutes per game with the squad.
They also felt comfortable enough to hand him a one-way, two-year/$1.975 million contract in
April to replace his expired entry-level deal. Calvert hasn't displayed enough offensive prowess
at the NHL level to make him worth taking a chance on in standard league drafts, but he might be
a worthwhile waiver wire pickup at some point in 2013-14 should he get hot or find himself on a
favorable line.Updated Sep. 24: Matt Calvert (groin) was able to play in Monday's preseason
contest against Minnesota. Calvert led both teams with nine hits just a week after tweaking his
groin. "I felt great," Calvert said. "I thought I was going to be a little bit more behind." It looks like
he'll be fine for the start of the regular season.
(81) Mike Brown Oilers [Age: 28] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:205]
2013 EDM 80 2 2 49 0 4 0 -1 171 0 0 216 390
2012 EDM 39 1 1 18 0 2 0 -7 123 0 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 50 2 2 56 0 4 0 -8 74 0 0 0 N/A
2010 TOR 50 3 5 59 1 8 1 1 69 0 0 0 N/A
Brown went to Edmonton for a conditional draft pick in March and his role didn't change from the
one he had in Toronto. The 28-year-old winger posted 13 fighting majors and finished third in
penalty minutes with 123. In 39 games between the Oilers and Leafs, Brown finished with 87
hits and two points. He won't provide much in the way of offense if he plays regularly on
Edmonton's fourth line, but he should be able to rack up penalty minutes and hits when he
dresses.
(82) Tom Pyatt Lightning [Age: 26] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:188]
2013 TB 74 14 15 117 0 29 0 3 34 0 0 171 394
2012 TB 43 8 8 60 0 16 0 5 12 1 0 0 N/A
2011 TB 74 12 7 95 1 19 1 -19 8 1 0 0 N/A
2010 MON 61 2 5 65 0 7 0 -1 9 0 0 0 N/A
During his second season with the Lightning, Pyatt accounted for eight goals and 16 points in
games. He had 19 points over 74 contests a year ago. Pyatt won't wow any potential fantasy
owners with his statistics and he's better off to be left on waivers.
(83) David Jones Flames [Age: 29] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:210]
2013 CAL 72 15 17 136 3 32 7 -10 30 2 0 114 397
2012 COL 33 3 6 62 1 9 1 -11 6 2 0 0 N/A
2011 COL 72 20 17 136 3 37 6 -8 32 5 1 0 N/A
2010 COL 77 27 18 153 6 45 9 -2 28 4 0 0 N/A
Calgary received Jones as part of an off-season deal with Colorado that sent Alex Tanguay back
to the Avalanche. Jones fell out of favor with the Avs after recording back-to-back 20-goal
seasons. He registered only three goals and nine points in 33 games during the first campaign of
his four-year/$16 million contract. The change of scenery should do him some good, but playing
with a less talented top-six group could hurt his chances of rebounding.
(84) Vladimir Sobotka Blues [Age: 26] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:197]
2013 STL 82 10 17 116 0 27 0 -2 59 1 0 168 403
2012 STL 48 8 11 69 1 19 4 -4 35 2 0 0 N/A
2011 STL 73 5 15 117 0 20 1 12 42 1 1 0 N/A
2010 STL 65 7 22 75 1 29 5 -4 69 0 1 0 N/A
Vladimir Sobotka had a strong season by his standards with eight goals and 19 points in 48
games. He also averaged just 15:27 minutes per contest and, partially due to the signing of
Derek Roy, he's not likely to see meaningfully more playing time this season. That will prevent
him from taking another step forward from an offensive perspective and likely limit him to around
30 points at best.Updated Sep. 27: Vladimir Sobotka didn't practice Thursday because of a stiff
neck. The injury doesn't appear to be serious, but the team is going to see how he feels on
Friday. Consider him day-to-day for now.
(85) Marcus Foligno Sabres [Age: 22] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:226]
2013 BUF 82 9 18 111 2 27 3 -12 86 1 0 151 407
2012 BUF 47 5 13 55 1 18 4 -4 41 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BUF 14 6 7 23 2 13 3 6 9 1 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Foligno was billed as a potential sleeper heading into the year, but he failed to impress during his
first full season with the Buffalo Sabres. He registered just five goals, 18 points and 41 penalty
minutes in 47 contests. Foligno had his ice time drastically reduced down the stretch and it's
uncertain if he'll be used as a top-six forward at the start of the this season. He has the tools to
be a successful power forward and at 21 years of age he still has plenty of time to develop.
However, he may not be ready in 2013-14 to be much of a fantasy asset.Updated Sep. 30:
Marcus Foligno (shoulder) didn't participate in Monday's practice. Foligno will not be available for
the Sabres' season opener as a result. He had five goals and 18 points in 47 games last season.
(86) Dwight King Kings [Age: 24] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:232]
2013 LA 82 9 16 114 0 25 3 2 37 1 0 154 408
2012 LA 47 4 6 60 0 10 0 -3 11 0 0 0 N/A
2011 LA 27 5 9 42 0 14 2 3 10 1 0 0 N/A
2010 LA 6 0 0 3 0 0 0 -2 2 0 0 0 N/A
King didn't factor much into Los Angeles' scoring picture despite getting time as a top-six forward
in 2013. He contributed just four goals and 10 points in 47 games. The big forward is better
suited for a bottom-six role and he'll probably have that this campaign. King can contribute hits
but he doesn't get many penalty minutes or points, so he shouldn't be on your fantasy radar.
(87) Jordin Tootoo Red Wings [Age: 30] [Ht:5'9'] [Wt:199]
2013 DET 59 4 12 66 0 16 0 0 114 0 0 200 416
2012 DET 42 3 5 45 0 8 1 0 78 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NAS 77 6 24 136 1 30 2 -5 92 1 0 0 N/A
2010 NAS 54 8 10 85 0 18 0 8 61 1 0 0 N/A
Tootoo skated in 42 games for Detroit in his debut season with the team. He led the Wings with
78 penalty minutes and chipped in eight points. Tootoo got to play in just one playoff contest
though, which was a little surprising. However, he's likely to return to regular action this
campaign with Detroit set to join the newly-formed Atlantic Division alongside physical teams like
Boston, Toronto and Ottawa. Tootoo should be a good source of hits and penalties this
year.Updated Sep. 30: Jordin Tootoo (shoulder) is on the injured reserve list. Tootoo had eight
points and 78 penalty minutes in 42 games. He's not expected to have much fantasy value in
standard leagues this season.
(88) Daniel Winnik Ducks [Age: 28] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:213]
2013 ANA 82 7 17 158 0 24 0 2 24 0 0 134 423
2012 ANA 48 6 13 95 0 19 0 13 16 1 0 0 N/A
2011 SJ 84 8 15 184 0 23 0 -11 52 1 1 0 N/A
2010 COL 80 11 15 167 2 26 5 -2 35 1 2 0 N/A
Winnik came out of the gate on fire in his first season with Anaheim, with five goals and two
assists in his first five games. This pace obviously did not hold up, as he finished the 2013
campaign with six markers and 19 points in 48 contests. Winnik has often been praised for his
defensive work and he's never reached the 30-point mark, so his offensive burst was
unprecedented and it shouldn't be expected to be repeated. He shouldn't be on your radar in
standard leagues.Updated Sep. 16: The Anaheim Ducks are experimenting with using Daniel
Winnik as a center. "Well, the upside of it is many-fold," Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau said.
"One is that if he goes back to wing, we know now in a pinch he can play center. It's not just like
throwing him in cold. He knows the system. We have the faith in him that he can do it."
Regardless of what position Winnik plays, he will almost certainly serve as a bottom-six forward.
He isn't expected to have much fantasy value in standard leagues.
(89) Blake Comeau Blue Jackets [Age: 27] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:195]
2013 CLM 66 13 19 72 2 32 4 -3 36 1 0 156 445
2012 CLM 42 6 6 48 0 12 0 -4 20 1 1 0 N/A
2011 CAL 74 5 10 137 0 15 0 -11 30 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NYI 77 24 22 182 5 46 12 -17 43 3 1 0 N/A
The Columbus Blue Jackets grabbed Blake Comeau from the Calgary Flames in April in
exchange for a fifth-round pick. Getting Comeau was part of the Blue Jackets push to make the
playoffs in 2013. It didn't work, but they liked him enough to sign him for another season with a
$1 million price tag. Although Comeau recorded 46 points in 2010-11, he figures to be a
bottom-six forward for the Blue Jackets and will likely be limited to around 20 points. On top of
that, he shouldn't get much more than 40 penalty minutes in 2013-14.Updated Sep. 23: Blake
Comeau is looking to make the NHL playoffs for the first time in his career in 2013-14 and will try
to do so as a bottom-six forward. Comeau has spent parts of seven seasons in the NHL with his
best season coming in 2010-11 when he had 24 goals and 22 assists. But he struggled shortly
after that and is now a bottom-six forward who can put the puck in the net on occasion. Playing
with the Islanders and then Calgary was not a good way to play in the post-season and he is now
hoping the Blue Jackets are able to take the next step and make the playoffs. "He can really
shoot the puck," coach Todd Richards said. "There is an offensive side to him, but the thing that I
like is that you watch him go into the corners and he goes in like (Jared) Boll does, like (Derek
MacKenzie) does. I'm not saying (the fourth line) is where he's going to be, but wherever you
have that in your lineup, that's a great thing to have." He is not worth selecting in fantasy pools.
(90) Matt Kassian Senators [Age: 26] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:232]
2013 OTT 60 2 1 37 0 3 0 -2 161 0 0 195 446
2012 OTT 15 1 0 6 0 1 0 0 47 0 0 0 N/A
2011 MIN 24 2 0 13 0 2 0 -2 55 0 0 0 N/A
2010 MIN 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 -1 12 0 0 0 N/A
Kassian was picked up from Minnesota last season for a sixth-round draft pick in 2014 to add
some muscle to Ottawa's lineup. He dressed in 15 games with the Senators and totaled 47
penalty minutes. He also had 38 hits and one goal. Kassian is unlikely to play regularly in
2013-14, but when he does he should provide PIMs.
(91) Sean Bergenheim Panthers [Age: 29] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:205]
2013 FLA 76 13 16 139 3 29 5 -14 38 1 0 91 451
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 FLA 62 17 6 185 5 23 5 -5 48 2 1 0 N/A
2010 TB 80 14 15 182 2 29 4 0 56 1 0 0 N/A
Bergenheim suffered a groin injury while playing overseas during the lockout and he wasn't able
to play at all once the NHL resumed in January. In his first season with Florida, he notched 17
goals and six assists in 62 games. If he plays with the Panthers this campaign, Bergenheim will
line up as a third- or fourth-line winger and he shouldn't be expected to contribute enough to
warrant fantasy attention.Updated Sep. 29: Sean Bergenheim (hip/abdomen) participated in
Saturday's practice. Bergenheim is still expected to need a few more weeks on the sidelines,
which means he won't be available for the Panthers' season opener. He didn't play at all during
the shortened season.
(92) Nino Niederreiter Wild [Age: 21] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:208]
2013 MIN 63 14 10 118 2 24 3 -3 30 0 0 117 455
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NYI 55 1 0 74 0 1 0 -29 12 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NYI 9 1 1 12 0 2 0 -1 8 0 0 0 N/A
Nino Niederreiter has plenty of offensive upside, but he never got much of a chance to show
what he could do as a top-six forward with the New York Islanders. Even in 2011-12 when he
played in 55 NHL games, the Islanders limited him to just 10:07 minutes per contest. In part due
to that lack of playing time, he had just one goal and no assists during that NHL stint. Last
season he spent the entire season in the minors and ended up with 28 goals and 50 points in 74
contests. He's got an opportunity for a fresh start in Minnesota and while hell have a hard time
cracking one of their top two lines off the bat, the move still has to be seen as a good thing. He's
an interesting sleeper candidate, but not one that's worth grabbing late in fantasy drafts. Instead,
keep an eye on him during training camp and the early portion of the season. If he's getting 15 or
more minutes per game, then he'll be worth rolling the dice on as a waiver wire pick.Updated
Sep. 30: Nino Niederreiter will start the season on Minnesota's second line. He will play
alongside center Charlie Coyle and Dany Heatley. "He played like a top-six forward in training
camp," coach Mike Yeo said. Niederreiter will get a much better opportunity to contribute
offensively than he did during his time with the Islanders. He's worth keeping an eye on.
(93) Rob Klinkhammer Coyotes [Age: 27] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:214]
2013 PHO 60 9 16 94 0 25 0 4 22 1 0 146 471
2012 PHO 22 5 6 34 1 11 1 7 10 1 0 0 N/A
2011 OTT 15 0 2 26 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CHI 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 N/A
Klinkhammer received a one-way contract from the Coyotes in May following a 22-game stint
with Phoenix last season. He did well for himself during that time with five goals and six assists.
His roster spot with the Coyotes isn't guaranteed though and it's hard to envision him having
much fantasy value even if he plays a full season in the NHL.
(94) Rostislav Olesz Devils [Age: 27] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:214]
2013 NJ 71 9 17 126 1 26 2 -8 36 0 0 107 473
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CHI 6 0 0 6 0 0 0 -1 6 0 0 0 N/A
2010 FLA 44 6 11 71 1 17 1 -1 8 1 0 0 N/A
The Chicago Blackhawks bought out Rostislav Olesz's contract after he played in just six NHL
games over two seasons. He been averaging roughly a point-per-game with the AHL Rockford
IceHogs during that time and by inking a one-year deal with the New Jersey Devils, he has been
reunited with former Panthers coach and current Devils bench boss Pete DeBoer. The stage
seems to be set for Olesz to find some measure of redemption, but even still, we can't
recommend grabbing him in standard leagues. Olesz is 27 years old and the seventh overall
pick in the 2004 Draft has never recorded more than 30 points in a single NHL season. The
potential upside is just too low to warrant the risk, even as a late round pick in standard
leagues.Updated Sep. 14: Devils coach Pete DeBoer likes what Rostislav Olesz can bring to the
table. "I don't like to put numbers on players. For me, this guy is an NHL player," DeBoer said.
"He scored double digit goals two or three times in his career, so he is capable of that. He's
capable of making plays with the puck. He's a big body. He's one of those guys who can play
either wing. I think he can kill penalties and maybe chip in on the power play. There is a lot there
to like." Olesz shouldn't be expected to be much of a factor in fantasy leagues though.
(95) Tom Sestito Canucks [Age: 26] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:228]
2013 VAN 69 1 1 46 0 2 0 -4 147 0 0 164 483
2012 VAN 30 3 0 14 0 3 0 -2 65 1 0 0 N/A
2011 PHI 14 0 1 4 0 1 0 -3 83 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PHI 9 2 2 7 1 4 2 -4 40 0 0 0 N/A
Sestito earned three goals and 61 penalty minutes in 30 games between Philadelphia and
Vancouver last year. He didn't play much with the Flyers before landing on waivers and heading
to the Canucks. Sestito is more of a heavyweight than Dale Weise, which will get him into the
lineup depending on the matchup. He probably won't dress most nights though, so he may be
suited as a waiver addition if you need penalty minutes.
(96) Daniel Paille Bruins [Age: 29] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:200]
2013 BOS 76 7 13 103 0 20 0 6 18 0 1 131 488
2012 BOS 46 10 7 70 0 17 1 3 8 1 2 0 N/A
2011 BOS 69 9 6 86 0 15 0 -5 15 1 2 0 N/A
2010 BOS 43 6 7 48 0 13 0 3 28 0 1 0 N/A
Paille does an effective job for the Bruins as an energy player, but he is capable of chipping in
some offense every now and again. He typically lines up on Boston's fourth line and does a good
job killing penalties. He's cracked the 30-point barrier one time in his career and won't get a
chance to do that again unless the Bruins move him up to the third line.Updated Sep. 14: Danile
Paille has a chance to move up to the third line but the Boston Bruins are still using him on the
fourth unit early in training camp. Paille played alongside Shawn Thornton and Greg Campbell in
what was the top fourth line in the NHL the past couple of seasons and coach Claude Julien
could be hesitant to break up the line. "They actually did look pretty good," Julien said. "They've
been together for so long. I know the question is probably a reflection on whether Dan Paille
could be moved up. I haven't written that option off. There's no doubt it would affect our other
line, our fourth line. As you saw last year when we lost Gregory Campbell, it wasn't the same. So
we have to balance out what it is going to mean. At the end of the day, Dan's going to want to
help us the best way he can." It appears the best way for Paille to help is to remain on the fourth
line. The good news for Paille owners is that the Bruins tend to play Paille as much as a third
liner. That being said, do not expect more than 20-25 points from him this season.
(97) Eric Nystrom Predators [Age: 30] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:193]
2013 NAS 70 12 8 97 2 20 2 -3 40 0 0 113 491
2012 DAL 48 7 4 49 0 11 0 -3 61 3 1 0 N/A
2011 DAL 74 16 5 102 0 21 0 -10 24 1 0 0 N/A
2010 MIN 82 4 8 83 1 12 1 -16 30 0 0 0 N/A
Eric Nystrom has never done much offensively and that's not likely to change now that he's
joined the Nashville Predators. He inked a four-year/$10 million contract with Nashville to serve
as a defensive forward on their third or fourth line. In that role, he'll probably end up delivering
150-200 hits, but that's about the only thing of note he's likely to achieve from a statistical
perspective.Updated Sep. 15: Eric Nystrom is making a strong impression in training camp with
Nashville. Nystrom inked a four-year/$10 million contract with the Predators in July. "He's going
to kill some penalties and move up and down on the left side a little bit," coach Barry Trotz said.
"You can see him playing with some offensive players and giving them that backbone that guy
who is going to get to the net and create some of that havoc when we're funneling pucks there.
Other times he might be in a pure checking role playing head-to-head against some top players
to get them off their game." Nystrom might push the 200-hit mark in 2013-14, but he shouldn't
get much more than 20 points.
(98) Zac Rinaldo Flyers [Age: 23] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:169]
2013 PHI 47 2 5 22 0 7 0 -1 127 0 0 175 496
2012 PHI 32 3 2 15 0 5 0 -7 85 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PHI 66 2 7 54 0 9 0 -1 232 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Zac Rinaldo is among the preseason candidates to lead the NHL in penalty minutes. He agreed
to a two-year, one-way extension with the Philadelphia Flyers over the summer that sets the
stage for him to spend the entire season in the NHL. If he can maintain his spot on the team's
fourth line, Rinaldo should surpass the 200-PIM milestone in 2013-14. He might also end up with
over 200 hits, but from an offensive standpoint, he won't do much of anything. Pencil him in for
10-15 points.Updated Sep. 20: Zac Rinaldo has recovered from an upper-body injury. Rinaldo
sustained the ailment on Sunday. He doesn't do much offensively, but he will get you a ton of
penalty minutes if he plays regularly in 2013-14.
(99) Todd Bertuzzi Red Wings [Age: 38] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:229]
2013 DET 52 6 14 67 1 20 2 2 40 0 0 138 497
2012 DET 7 2 1 10 0 3 0 3 2 0 0 0 N/A
2011 DET 71 14 24 118 0 38 4 23 64 1 0 0 N/A
2010 DET 81 16 29 138 2 45 7 -7 71 2 0 0 N/A
Bertuzzi's 2013 campaign was marred by injury and it resulted in him playing in just 13 games
between the regular season and the playoffs. He went through an ongoing battle with nerve pain
in his back and right leg, but he was apparently healthy at the end even though he wasn't brought
back into the Red Wings' lineup. If he remains healthy then he could be a decent depth
contributor, who can slot up and down the lineup. There is enough uncertainty around him to
scare away plenty of fantasy owners, but in deeper leagues he could be worthy of late-round
pick.Updated Sep. 22: Even though it was a preseason contest, Todd Bertuzzi wasn't pleased
with Detroit's 2-0 loss Saturday. "I don't know, I think it's frustrating when you don't get any
goals," Bertuzzi said. "That's two games for our unit that we havent scored. I thought we had
multiple chances to put the puck in the net." Detroit is now 2-2-0 in the preseason, but obviously
we wouldn't recommend reading too much into that. On an individual level, Bertuzzi seemed to
have a strong contest on a line with Gustav Nyqvist and Joakim Andersson.
(100) Eric Tangradi Jets [Age: 24] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:221]
2013 WPG 61 7 19 78 0 26 0 -3 42 0 0 139 501
2012 WPG 41 1 3 48 0 4 0 -2 22 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 24 0 2 20 0 2 0 -4 16 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PIT 15 1 2 18 0 3 0 -4 10 0 0 0 N/A
Eric Tangradi has solidified himself as a bottom-six forward in the NHL, but he might not be able
to grow beyond that role. He does very little offensively at the NHL level, as evidenced by the
fact that he has just two goals and nine points in 81 games this season. He will spend some time
in the sin bin, but not nearly enough to make him worth considering in standard leagues. The
only thing particularly noteworthy about him from a statistical perspective is that he records
around two hits per contest.Updated Sep. 14: Eric Tangradi is excited to play in Saturday's
preseason contest in Belleville Saturday night because he played in the OHL with the Bulls for
three seasons. "The pre-game skate was an opportunity to take it all back in," he said before
switching his focus back to trying to earn his roster spot. "But there's a lot of guys on this team
that are trying to fight for a job and there's a couple spots up for grabs. When we leave the rink
now there's a lot of guys who are really dialed in and focused on just playing a good game and,
of course, we're here to try and win." Saturday's Kraft Hockeyville contest will see the Jets "host"
the Washington Capitals.
(101) Mattias Tedenby Devils [Age: 23] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:176]
2013 NJ 61 13 17 94 3 30 6 -14 26 1 0 81 509
2012 NJ 4 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NJ 43 1 5 46 0 6 0 -15 16 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NJ 58 8 14 87 2 22 5 3 14 2 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: Mattias Tedenby (lower body) has been moved to the non-roster injured
reserve list. Tedenby is dealing with what's believed to be a groin injury. He had an assist in four
games last season.
(102) Jordan Caron Bruins [Age: 22] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:204]
2013 BOS 55 10 14 70 1 24 1 3 18 1 0 132 510
2012 BOS 17 1 2 20 0 3 0 1 4 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BOS 48 7 8 57 0 15 0 0 14 0 0 0 N/A
2010 BOS 23 3 4 27 0 7 0 3 6 1 0 0 N/A
Caron is projected to stick with the Bruins this season after getting a one-year, one-way contract
in the summer. His chances also improved when Boston bid farewell to Nathan Horton and
Jaromir Jagr, who left via free agency. Caron recorded three points in 17 games with the Bruins
last season, while playing most of the year in the minors. Even if he does stay with the big club,
he shouldn't be expected to make much of impact because he has just 25 points in 88 NHL
contests over the past three seasons.Updated Sep. 29: Jordan Caron is waiting to see if he
secured the Bruins' final roster spot. It has come down to Caron and Nick Johnson. "I think they
know that I really want this, Caron said. I've been working hard the last three years, this is my
fourth year, and I'm just hoping the chips fall into place. I'm just trying to work really hard, be
good on the forecheck, be good on the stick, create some battles down low. That's my game and
it's what I'm trying to do." Caron was taken with the 25th pick overall in 2009 and has struggled
to maintain a spot with the Boston Bruins. He had a goal and three points in 17 games with
Boston in 2013.
(103) Tanner Glass Penguins [Age: 29] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:210]
2013 PIT 80 4 5 63 0 9 0 -5 103 0 0 134 513
2012 PIT 48 1 1 38 1 2 1 -11 62 0 0 0 N/A
2011 WPG 78 5 11 86 0 16 0 -12 73 1 0 0 N/A
2010 VAN 73 3 7 45 0 10 0 -5 72 1 0 0 N/A
The Pittsburgh Penguins can't be too surprised with what they got out of Tanner Glass last
season. He added grit as expected with 62 penalty minutes and 125 hits in 48 games. That
being said he had just two points and a team-worst minus-11 rating. He might push the 10-point
mark this season, but he certainly won't be particularly exciting from an offensive perspective.
Beyond that, he's a good bet to average about a penalty minute per game and around 200 hits.
(104) Brandon Bollig Blackhawks [Age: 26] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:223]
2013 CHI 37 1 2 47 0 3 0 3 86 0 0 130 535
2012 CHI 25 0 0 34 0 0 0 -1 51 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CHI 18 0 0 16 0 0 0 -2 58 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Brandon Bollig has now played in 43 career NHL games and hasn't recorded a single point. That
trend might end in 2013-14, but his limited offensive capabilities are certainly not part of his
appeal. Bollig is in a position to challenge for a regular spot on Chicago's fourth line and if he
secures that role then he could go on to easily record 150-plus penalty minutes. If you happen to
care about hits, then he should be good for at least 100 of those as well if he plays regularly. We
can't recommend him in standard leagues, but those numbers are enough to make him worth
thinking about in deeper pools.Updated Sep. 20: Brandon Bollig wants to be more than just an
enforcer. "My role is to be that physical presence and play well defensively," Bollig said. "My
goal would be to expand my role and responsibility and get more playing time. I'm not here to put
the puck in the net every night but it's an added bonus. I'd like to do that more often." Over the
past two seasons, he has no points and 109 penalty minutes in 43 games. If he wants to do
more than just get penalty minutes then he's going to have to rid himself of that monkey on his
back and produce an NHL point.
(105) Chris Thorburn Jets [Age: 30] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:230]
2013 WPG 72 3 5 31 0 8 0 -5 109 0 0 137 536
2012 WPG 42 2 2 13 0 4 0 -5 70 0 0 0 N/A
2011 WPG 72 4 7 69 0 11 0 -6 83 0 0 0 N/A
2010 WPG 82 9 10 114 2 19 3 -4 77 0 0 0 N/A
Chris Thorburn logged a career-low 6:19 minutes per game and ended up with just two goals and
four points in 42 games. He's at best a regular fourth liner and players in that role only have
fantasy value in standard leagues if they record an obscene amount of penalty minutes.
Thornburn certainly gets into trouble often, but not frequently enough to warrant keeping an eye
on him. If he plays regularly, he could get 80-100 PIM in 2013-14, but thats about it.Updated
Sep. 23: Chris Thorburn is expected to play with Andrew Gordon and Patrice Cormier in
Monday's exhibition game against Edmonton. He had been suffering from an upper-body injury
during training camp.
(106) Brad Richardson Canucks [Age: 28] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:197]
2013 VAN 67 4 7 96 0 11 0 4 26 0 0 95 539
2012 LA 16 1 5 27 0 6 0 2 10 0 0 0 N/A
2011 LA 59 5 3 98 0 8 0 -6 30 0 1 0 N/A
2010 LA 68 7 12 103 0 19 0 -13 47 1 1 0 N/A
Richardson couldn't stay in the Los Angeles Kings' lineup last season, but he's expected to be a
given a good chance to secure a third-line spot with Vancouver. The Canucks signed him to a
two-year/$2.3 million contract in the summer. Richardson skated in only 16 games with the Kings
in 2013 and even if he sticks around for the entire season with the Canucks, he's unlikely to have
much, if any, fantasy value.Updated Sep. 19: Brad Richardson won eight-of-nine faceoffs on
Wednesday. It's a far cry from last season when Richardson won only 48.2 percent of faceoffs
while playing for the Los Angeles Kings. He has little, if any, fantasy value.
(107) Michael Rupp Wild [Age: 33] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:243]
2013 MIN 64 1 5 56 0 6 0 2 70 0 0 118 545
2012 MIN 40 1 3 29 0 4 0 -2 79 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NYR 60 4 1 31 0 5 0 -1 97 2 0 0 N/A
2010 PIT 81 9 8 81 0 17 1 -4 124 1 0 0 N/A
There isn't much chance that you'll be surprised by Mike Rupp this season. At best, hell be a
regular on the Minnesota Wild's fourth line and he's not a good bet to get more than 10 points in
that role. What he will do is average a bit over a penalty minute per game. That might give him a
touch of fantasy relevancy in deep leagues, but even if you're interested in looking for a pure PIM
guy, there are far better options out there, including teammate Zenon Konopka.Updated Sep. 25:
Michael Rupp (knee) probably won't be ready to play when the regular season opens. "He's
feeling better," coach Mike Yeo said Tuesday. "I'm not going to rule it out. But he's got to get
some quality practice time in. He's got a lot of catching up to do." Rupp is still recovering from
off-season knee surgery.
(108) Raffi Torres Sharks [Age: 31] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:210]
2013 SJ 37 5 9 68 0 14 0 3 31 1 0 108 549
2012 SJ 39 7 11 60 1 18 1 0 17 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PHO 79 15 11 99 1 26 1 2 83 1 0 0 N/A
2010 VAN 80 14 15 115 3 29 4 4 78 4 0 0 N/A
The Sharks acquired Torres from Phoenix in exchange for a third-round pick in April and retained
his services with a three-year/$6 million extension. In 11 regular season games with San Jose,
Torres produced two goals and six points. He had 18 points, 87 hits and just 17 penalty minutes
in 39 contests between the Coyotes and the Sharks last year. Torres may get an opportunity to
play in San Jose's top-six forward group this season, like he did for parts of last year, but it
probably won't give him a significant boost fantasy-wise. He's still a marginal point producer at
best, who can throw in some hits and PIMs, but his usefulness in standard leagues won't be
great.Updated Sep. 26: Raffi Torres underwent surgery on his torn ACL Thursday morning and
he's expected to be sidelined for at least three-to-five months. He was injured in a preseason
game on Sept. 20 when he collided with Anaheim forward Emerson Etem and now he'll miss a
sizable chunk of the regular season.
(109) Travis Moen Canadiens [Age: 31] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:218]
2013 MON 74 3 6 66 0 9 0 -1 60 0 0 103 555
2012 MON 45 2 4 32 0 6 0 -4 32 0 0 0 N/A
2011 MON 48 9 7 45 0 16 0 -3 41 0 1 0 N/A
2010 MON 79 6 10 99 0 16 0 -4 96 0 1 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 23: Travis Moen was back at practice Sunday. He had missed the team's
previous two sessions due to a lower-body injury. Just an FYI, as Moen doesn't have any
fantasy value.
(110) T.J. Galiardi Flames [Age: 25] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:195]
2013 CAL 52 6 11 86 1 17 2 -5 22 0 0 69 563
2012 SJ 36 5 9 68 1 14 2 1 14 0 0 0 N/A
2011 SJ 69 9 6 113 0 15 0 -8 53 2 1 0 N/A
2010 COL 35 7 8 62 0 15 2 -6 12 1 0 0 N/A
Galiardi was traded to the Calgary Flames for a fourth-round draft pick in the summer and he
promptly agreed to a one-year, $1.25 million contract. In 36 games with San Jose last season,
he notched 14 points and 68 shots. Playing alongside Joe Thornton and Brent Burns didn't seem
to help him get on the scoresheet with the Sharks, so it's hard to see him providing Calgary with
much offensive support. He'll probably get a bottom-six forward spot with his new club as well
and play more of an energy role.Updated Sep. 12: T.J. Galiardi is tired of people predicting that
the Calgary Flames will be the worst team in 2013-14. "It kinda pisses me off when I hear people
say all these negative things, 'Oh yeah, have fun finishing last,' stuff like that, even from people
from Calgary," Galiardi said. "People like that should just not bother talking. ... If we're not
working our hardest, that's when people can have the right to complain and get on us, but if we
go out there and play our hardest every game, I think the results will show." The Flames
certainly don't look like a promising team on paper, at least not as far as the 2013-14 campaign is
concerned, but anything's possible.
(111) James Sheppard Sharks [Age: 25] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:205]
2013 SJ 58 7 16 94 0 23 0 -10 26 0 0 73 566
2012 SJ 32 1 3 40 0 4 0 -9 12 1 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Sheppard hadn't played in nearly three years entering the lockout-shortened season because of
a serious knee injury. He skated in 32 games with the Sharks and earned a one-year contract in
the summer from the Sharks for his efforts. Sheppard didn't do anything that will 'wow' fantasy
owners, but he did record four points and 63 hits to go with a minus-9 rating. He shouldn't be on
your fantasy radar in standard leagues.
(112) Stephen Gionta Devils [Age: 29] [Ht:5'7'] [Wt:185]
2013 NJ 82 10 18 95 0 28 0 -15 26 1 0 68 569
2012 NJ 48 4 10 58 0 14 0 2 14 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NJ 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 N/A
2010 NJ 12 0 0 13 0 0 0 -3 6 0 0 0 N/A
The younger brother of Brian Gionta, Stephen, has finally established himself in the NHL. At the
age of 29, Stephen Gionta scored four goals and 14 points in 48 games with the New Jersey
Devils. It's a great story, but unfortunately you would have to be in a particularly deep league to
make it worth owning him. Gionta has a two-way contract, which puts him at a disadvantage on
a team overly cluttered with guys inked to one-way deals. He'll probably still make the team, but
the best he can likely hope for is a third-line gig. In that capacity, he isn't expected to record
more than 20-30 points in 2013-14.
(113) Krys Barch Panthers [Age: 33] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:220]
2013 FLA 58 0 1 16 0 1 0 -3 111 0 0 122 570
2012 NJ 22 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 44 0 0 0 N/A
2011 FLA 51 2 3 24 0 5 0 0 114 0 0 0 N/A
2010 DAL 44 2 1 16 0 3 0 -7 80 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 28: Krys Barch has been shipped to the Florida Panthers. The Panthers also
acquired a seventh-round pick in 2015 in exchange for Scott Timmins and a sixth-round pick in
2014. Barch was a member of the Cats in 2011-12 and he ended up with 92 penalty minutes in
41 games. He appeared in 22 contests with the Devils during the lockout-shortened season.
(114) Drew Miller Red Wings [Age: 29] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:178]
2013 DET 66 7 9 86 0 16 0 -3 14 0 0 65 584
2012 DET 44 4 4 54 1 8 1 -8 2 2 0 0 N/A
2011 DET 80 14 11 131 0 25 0 6 20 4 0 0 N/A
2010 DET 67 10 8 85 0 18 0 -2 13 2 1 0 N/A
Miller received a three-year extension from Detroit in the summer after he posted four goals and
four assists in 44 games. He's a good penalty killer and he can chip in some offense, but as a
fourth-line player who doesn't contribute penalty minutes he isn't worth rostering in many fantasy
leagues.
(115) Brian McGrattan Flames [Age: 32] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:235]
2013 CAL 36 1 1 19 0 2 0 -5 104 0 0 107 587
2012 CAL 21 3 0 18 0 3 0 -4 49 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NAS 30 0 2 10 0 2 0 -1 61 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 23: Brian McGrattan is now playing the role of teacher rather than student. When
McGrattan entered the ranks of professional hockey, he was taught the ins and outs of fighting by
Dennis Bonvie, who AHL record McGrattan eventually broke as he had 551 minutes in 2004-05,
breaking Bonvie's record of 552 set in 1997. Now, McGrattan is teaching Flames rookie Keegan
Kanzig the ropes. Kanzig looks like he will have value in the years to come in the penalty minute
category, but not this season.
(116) Drayson Bowman Hurricanes [Age: 24] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:195]
2013 CAR 80 7 5 117 0 12 0 -10 28 0 0 31 595
2012 CAR 37 3 2 68 0 5 0 -7 17 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CAR 37 6 7 70 0 13 1 2 4 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CAR 23 0 1 28 0 1 0 0 12 0 0 0 N/A
Drayson Bowman scored three goals and five points in 37 games last season. At the time of
writing, he's one of just 10 forwards on the Carolina Hurricanes' roster who is signed to a
one-way contract, so there's a good chance he'll make the squad as a bottom-six forward. He's
shown some promise offensively in the AHL, so he's worth taking another look at if he climbs up
the depth charts as the season progresses. However, we can't recommend selecting him in
standard fantasy drafts.Updated Sep. 18: Drayson Bowman will play alongside Eric Staal and
Alexander Semin in Wednesday's preseason game. This is a great opportunity for Bowman to
show what he can do, but we don't anticipate him securing a top-six spot or contributing much
offensively in 2013-14. That being said, he could spend the entire season with Carolina. He's
participated in 106 career NHL games and at the age of 24, he's entering a make-or-break
portion of his career. The label of prospect is fading and if he doesn't firmly establish himself as
an NHLer within the next few seasons, his best window of opportunity will be gone.
(117) Patrick Bordeleau Avalanche [Age: 27] [Ht:6'6'] [Wt:225]
2013 COL 62 2 4 37 0 6 0 -4 71 0 0 89 598
2012 COL 46 2 3 24 0 5 0 -7 70 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Patrick Bordeleau is a late bloomer and not a terribly exciting one from a fantasy perspective.
The Avalanche saw fit to ink him to a three-year/$3 million contract, which highlights what they
think of him, but the bottom line is that he doesn't have any offensive upside. He might push the
150 penalty minute milestone this season, but without contributions in other areas, that's not
enough to justify owning him in standard leagues.
(118) Aaron Volpatti Capitals [Age: 28] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:215]
2013 WAS 65 0 3 56 0 3 0 -1 57 0 0 75 600
2012 WAS 33 1 1 21 0 2 0 -2 35 0 0 0 N/A
2011 VAN 23 1 0 17 0 1 0 -2 37 0 0 0 N/A
2010 VAN 15 1 1 6 0 2 0 -1 16 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 25: Aaron Volpatti might end up being the victim of the Washington Capitals'
logjam. The Washington Capitals are likely to enter the season with Tom Wilson and that will
likely come at the cost of one of the 13 forwards already inked to one-way contracts. Along with
Mathieu Perreault, Volpatti's job with the Capitals doesn't appear to be secure. Volpatti had a
goal and an assist in 33 games last season.
(119) Ben Eager Oilers [Age: 29] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:230]
2013 EDM 40 1 2 22 0 3 0 -4 85 0 0 94 604
2012 EDM 14 1 1 14 0 2 0 -4 25 0 0 0 N/A
2011 EDM 63 8 5 69 0 13 0 -1 107 3 0 0 N/A
2010 SJ 68 7 10 84 0 17 0 4 120 1 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 23: Ben Eager made some nasty threats to the Canucks a couple of days after
two Edmonton players were victimized by Vancouver skaters. He told Sportsnet's Mark Spector:
"We play them a lot down the stretch, and we're going to go after their skill players also." The
Oilers are clearly still fuming after Dale Weise went after Taylor Hall with a high hit and Zack
Kassian's stick broke the jaw of Sam Gagner during Saturday's preseason contest.
(120) Jay Rosehill Flyers [Age: 28] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:215]
2013 PHI 30 0 1 23 0 1 0 -2 94 0 0 106 N/A
2012 PHI 11 1 0 7 0 1 0 -4 64 1 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 31 0 0 15 0 0 0 -4 60 0 0 0 N/A
2010 TOR 26 1 2 12 0 3 0 -6 71 0 0 0 N/A
The Anaheim Ducks didn't seem to have any interest in using Jay Rosehill at the NHL level, but
the Philadelphia Flyers were perfectly willing to after they acquired him in April. Rosehill ended
up recording a goal and 64 penalty minutes in just 11 games with the Flyers. Just a couple
weeks after the trade, Philadelphia showed how much they liked Rosehill's gritty approach by
signing him to a two-year, one-way contract. That means Rosehill will almost certainly start the
season with Philadelphia and will probably be a regular on their fourth line. He's never played in
a full season, but if he does this year then he should end up with 200 or so penalty
minutes.Updated Sep. 24: Jay Rosehill thinks enforcer John Scott's decision to fight Phil Kessel
is a sign of the changing times. The idea that the bigger, stronger players battle each other
instead of the skill players seems to be fading. "Yeah, I know the code," Rosehill said. "The code
is changing. The rules are different. I know coaches recently say, 'Go after their skill.' That is the
mentality and that will keep [happening] because if two tough guys fight each other, what does
that matter? There are different schools of thought." Rosehill, like Scott, is a player known more
for his physical nature than anything else. If Rosehill ever played a full NHL season, he would
probably lead the league in penalty minutes.
(121) Pierre-Cedric Labrie Lightning [Age: 26] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:234]
2013 TB 32 4 6 34 0 10 0 1 46 0 0 100 N/A
2012 TB 19 2 1 16 0 3 0 2 30 0 0 0 N/A
2011 TB 14 0 2 5 0 2 0 -2 15 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Labrie skated in 19 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning last season. He added a physical
presence to the lineup, where he produced 30 penalty minutes, 40 hits and three points. Labrie
could make his fair share of appearances in the NHL this season and if he does then he will be
worth looking at in leagues which credit hits and PIMs.Updated Sep. 14: Pierre-Cedric Labrie
has been outstanding so far in training camp. Labrie signed a one-year/one-way contract in July
with the Lightning and the 26-year-old wants to play at the NHL level rather than collect his salary
in the AHL. His effort in all aspects of the game has been terrific. "That's what I do," Labrie, said.
"It's practice, game energy, forecheck, backcheck, always go as hard as I can. Every shift I give
100 percent. That's the way I am." Labrie had two goals and three points in 19 NHL games last
season. He is not worth selecting in fantasy pools.
(122) Patrick Maroon Ducks [Age: 25] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:229]
2013 ANA 31 5 7 55 0 12 1 4 10 0 0 80 N/A
2012 ANA 13 2 1 21 0 3 0 -1 10 0 0 0 N/A
2011 ANA 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 14: Patrick Maroon is hoping to make the Anaheim Ducks out of training camp.
Maroon has spent most of his career in the minors after being drafted in the sixth round by the
Flyers but Maroon is able to score around the net and has some truculence that has allowed him
to surpass 100 penalty minutes in four seasons. He is capable of playing on the first or fourth line
or anywhere in between. At 25, Maroon needs to stick shortly or he will be a career minor leaguer
with an occasional shot at the NHL. He is a waiver wire pickup at best as you have to see his role
in the NHL, if any.
(123) Jimmy Hayes Blackhawks [Age: 23] [Ht:6'6'] [Wt:221]
2013 CHI 30 4 7 46 0 11 1 3 12 0 0 73 N/A
2012 CHI 10 1 3 13 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CHI 31 5 4 41 1 9 2 -3 16 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Jimmy Hayes had 45 points in 67 AHL games last season and another four points in 10 contests
with the Chicago Blackhawks. Thats all well and good, but hell turn 24 in November and is
consequently entering a period of his career where he needs to establish himself in the NHL or
risk falling into a role as an organizational depth player. Chicago did part ways with Michael
Frolik and Dave Bolland over the summer, so theres an opening for him to make the team, but
he will still face significant competition. In particular, Jeremy Morin probably has the inside track
on him. At the end of the day, we can't recommend grabbing Hayes in standard leagues, but he
has enough upside to make him worth keeping an eye on.Updated Sep. 28: It is looking as if
Jimmy Hayes is going to claim a roster spot as a third-liner In Chicago. He along with Ben Smith
seem to have made the team and will slot in on the bottom two lines. Neither is expected to
contribute much offensively, as a result they will have little to no fantasy value.
(124) Steve MacIntyre Oilers [Age: 33] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:250]
2013 EDM 12 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 42 N/A
2012 PIT 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 N/A
2010 EDM 34 0 1 6 0 1 0 -1 93 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: The knee injury suffered by Steve MacIntyre Friday could be more serious
than originally thought. The Oilers went out and claimed the tough Luke Gazdic off waivers from
Dallas to take MacIntyre's spot. Ironically, MacIntyre attempted to hit Gazdic in the preseason
game Friday, missed and was injured. He could be out a while in which case he loses all his
fantasy value in penalty minutes.
(125) Scott Laughton Flyers [Age: 19] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:177]
2013 PHI 9 2 3 16 0 5 0 2 6 0 0 37 N/A
2012 PHI 5 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 29: It looks as if Scott Laughton will start the season with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Laughton is still eligible to be returned to junior hockey so he may get only nine games at the
NHL level with the Flyers not giving up a year in his entry-level contract. Laughton was selected
20th overall in the 2012 Draft and almost stuck with the Flyers out of training camp in 2013 but
still managed to play in five games with Philadelphia at the end of the season when his junior
season ended. We expect Laughton to be returned at some point to the OHL but he could
surprise.
(126) Carter Ashton Maple Leafs [Age: 22] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:215]
2013 TOR 7 1 2 9 0 3 0 0 12 0 0 26 N/A
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 15 0 0 22 0 0 0 -10 13 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: Carter Ashton looks like he will stay with the Maple Leafs for the start of the
season. "I tried to be as physical as I could and do little things to find success," he sad.
"Whether it's taking pucks to the net, forechecking, being defensively sound, I want to take
advantage of each opportunity." Ashton has been criticized in the past for not using his 6-foot-3,
215-pound frame, but he entered camp as a physical force. He will stay up with the team while
Frazer McLaren recovers from a broken pinky.
(127) Zemgus Girgensons Sabres [Age: 19] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:186]
2013 BUF 8 1 3 12 0 4 0 0 2 0 0 18 N/A
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 22: Zemgus Girgensons and Patrick Kaleta missed out on Sunday with hand
injuries, but it doesn't sound like they'll sit out much more time after that. Girgensons is
impressing enough to get a look in training camp while Kaleta remains one of the league's
peskiest pests.
(128) Cody McCormick Sabres [Age: 30] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:215]
2013 BUF 6 0 0 2 0 0 0 -1 15 0 0 13 N/A
2012 BUF 8 0 0 6 0 0 0 -2 10 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BUF 50 1 3 43 0 4 0 -7 56 0 0 0 N/A
2010 BUF 81 8 12 104 0 20 1 2 142 1 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 27:
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(1) Alex Ovechkin Capitals [Age: 28] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:230]
2013 WAS 82 51 56 416 18 107 40 7 66 7 1 542 11
2012 WAS 48 32 24 220 16 56 27 2 36 4 0 0 N/A
2011 WAS 78 38 27 303 13 65 23 -8 26 3 0 0 N/A
2010 WAS 79 32 53 367 7 85 24 24 41 11 0 0 N/A
New Capitals coach Adam Oates seems to know what it takes to get Alex Ovechkin to work. He
trusts and respects Oates and it's not hard to see why given that Oates has both stuck up for him
and is in the Hall of Fame. Ovechkin struggled initially in 2013 as he transitioned from the left to
right wing, but broke out in a big way towards the end of the shortened campaign. Ovechkin
ended up with 32 goals and 56 points in just 48 games to earn his third Rocket Richard Trophy.
Although Ovechkin's past struggles make him a risk, we're very encouraged by how hes
responded under Oates' system. We think he's a good bet to flirt with the 50-goal and 100-point
milestones.Updated Sep. 30: Alex Ovechkin returned to Washington on Sunday night after
spending the weekend in Greece for the start of the Olympic torch run. Ovechkin was the first
person to take the torch after it was lit by Greek Alpine skier Ioannis Antoniou. "So sick!!!!!!!best
moment in my life!!!," Ovechkin said via twitter. It was quite an honor for Ovechkin as the
Olympics are in his home country of Russia in February 2014. He will be ready for the start of the
season which starts in Chicago on Tuesday. Look for a 50-plus goal season and 100 points from
the reigning Hart Trophy winner.
(2) Patrick Kane Blackhawks [Age: 24] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:181]
2013 CHI 82 34 56 261 11 90 27 27 18 6 0 516 19
2012 CHI 47 23 32 138 8 55 17 11 8 3 0 0 N/A
2011 CHI 82 23 43 253 4 66 12 7 40 5 0 0 N/A
2010 CHI 73 27 46 216 5 73 24 7 28 2 0 0 N/A
If Patrick Kane isn't a superstar, then he's only shy of that distinction by a hair. He scored 23
goals and 55 points in 47 games last season to comfortably bounce back from his 66-point
2011-12 campaign. He also stepped up late in the playoffs and was one of the key reasons why
the Chicago Blackhawks won their second Stanley Cup in just four years. He's never done
worse than he did in 2011-12, which says something about his level of consistency. Kane isn't a
bad bet to flirt with the point-per-game mark in 2013-14, but theres always a decent chance that
hell take things further and make a run for the Art Ross Trophy.Updated Sep. 18: Patrick Kane
has some areas of his game that he hopes to improve on this year. "You always want to
improve your speed and your strength; I'd like to be better in the one-on-one battles this year and
make sure I'm coming away with those pucks," said Kane. "I feel like when I do get the time and
space, I can make some plays, so I can be a little bit better in that. I think I'm getting better
defensively as time goes on here at camp, whether it's stripping pucks or blocking passes, but
you want to do something with those opportunities. All around, from top to bottom, you want to
just keep getting better shot, stickhandling, speed, strength, defensive, everything." He
finished fifth overall in league scoring last year, with 55 points (23 goals, 32 assists) in 47 games.
(3) Rick Nash Rangers [Age: 29] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:213]
2013 NYR 82 43 38 331 13 81 20 18 50 6 0 474 22
2012 NYR 44 21 21 176 3 42 9 16 26 3 1 0 N/A
2011 CLM 82 30 29 306 6 59 19 -19 40 2 2 0 N/A
2010 CLM 75 32 34 305 6 66 14 2 34 7 0 0 N/A
The New York Rangers had no shortage of offensive weapons last season, but they ended up
being a middle-of-the-road team offensively. Rick Nash was something of an exception to that
with 21 goals and 42 points, but it's hard not to be a bit disappointed given that the potential Nash
had to make significant strides forward with a superior supporting cast. Still, Nash - along with
the Rangers forwards in general - might benefit offensively from the firing of coach John
Tortorella and hiring of Alain Vigneault as his replacement. The Rangers figure to focus on a
more puck possession, attacking game that could lead to Nash having the breakout season
fantasy owners were hoping for in 2013. It wouldn't be surprising to see Nash challenge his
career-highs of 41 goals and 79 points.Updated Sep. 15: Rick Nash is poised to have a better
season with the Rangers in 2013-14 than he did in 2012-13. With a more attacking strategy to
be implemented by new Ranger coach Alain Vigneault and less shuffling around from line to line,
Nash will likely find a comfort zone that eluded him under former New York bench boss John
Tortorella. "He's got an up-tempo style, but his teams are always sound defensively," said Nash.
"We haven't really gotten into systems yet, but it definitely seems like it'll be more offensive."
Look for Nash to return to the 30-40 goal club this season.
(4) James Neal Penguins [Age: 26] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:208]
2013 PIT 81 42 46 274 13 88 22 17 54 6 0 501 23
2012 PIT 40 21 15 136 9 36 16 5 26 6 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 80 40 41 329 18 81 30 6 87 4 0 0 N/A
2010 PIT 79 22 23 212 5 45 10 7 66 3 0 0 N/A
James Neal's breakout 40-goal, 81-point campaign in 2011-12 wasn't a fluke. He went right back
to work after the lockout with another 21 goals and 15 assists in 40 contests. The fact that he's
usually on the ice with either Evgeni Malkin or Sidney Crosby last season helped and that's not
something that's likely to change this season. He's a prime candidate to flirt with the 40-goal
mark again and he should also finish with around a point-per-game. On top of that, you can
pencil him in for 60-80 penalty minutes and a pretty healthy plus/minus rating on a Penguins
team that figures to be very good in 2013-14.
(5) Corey Perry Ducks [Age: 28] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:210]
2013 ANA 77 37 43 175 12 80 26 15 114 6 0 531 26
2012 ANA 44 15 21 128 5 36 10 10 72 5 0 0 N/A
2011 ANA 80 37 23 277 14 60 23 -7 127 6 1 0 N/A
2010 ANA 82 50 48 290 14 98 31 9 104 11 4 0 N/A
Perry performed below expectations during the lockout-shortened season. He registered 15
goals and 36 points in 44 games and followed that up with no goals in seven playoff contests.
Perry should bounce back in a big way this year. The first season of his eight-year/$69-million
deal goes into effect in 2013-14 and a spot on Team Canada for the Winter Olympics is on the
line as well, so he has plenty of motivation to get his game back on track. Look for Perry to
surpass 35 goals and rack up over 100 penalty minutes.Updated Sep. 29: Corey Perry is still out
with a torso injury. The Ducks are hoping that Perry will be available for the opener Wednesday
but Patrick Maroon took his spot on the top line with Ryan Getzlaf in the final preseason game
Saturday. The injury occurred during Monday's practice. While he hopes to be ready for the
opener, still consider him day-to-day. Perry is a great combination of points and penalty minutes
in fantasy pools and should be taken in the second or third rounds of most drafts.
(6) Loui Eriksson Bruins [Age: 28] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:196]
2013 BOS 81 26 51 243 13 77 25 22 52 4 0 480 29
2012 DAL 48 12 17 104 2 29 10 -9 8 3 1 0 N/A
2011 DAL 82 26 45 187 5 71 12 18 12 3 2 0 N/A
2010 DAL 79 27 46 179 10 73 25 10 8 6 1 0 N/A
Eriksson was acquired from Dallas as part of the blockbuster Tyler Seguin deal. Eriksson had
registered over 70 points in his previous three seasons entering the 2013 campaign. Last year,
his production took a bit of a step back when he generated 12 goals and 17 assists in 48 games
with the Stars. He's expected to play at right wing this year and will likely line up alongside
Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand. Look for Eriksson to produce around 65 points and play in
all situations in Boston.Updated Sep. 26: Loui Eriksson scored the overtime winner for Boston in
a 3-2 preseason victory over the Jets Thursday night. Eriksson's arrival in Boston has flown
under the radar a little due to the fact Tyler Seguin was sent to Dallas, but the underrated forward
could experience a big season for the Bruins. Patrice Bergeron and Ryan Spooner also found the
back of the net for Boston while Niklas Svedberg blocked 26 of 28 in the win. Mark Scheifele and
Devin Setoguchi scored for Winnipeg in a losing effort while Ondrej Pavelec allowed three goals
on 34 shots.
(7) Alexander Semin Hurricanes [Age: 29] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:209]
2013 CAR 76 33 42 288 7 75 19 10 74 6 0 438 35
2012 CAR 44 13 31 150 4 44 9 14 46 1 0 0 N/A
2011 WAS 77 21 33 183 2 54 11 9 56 1 0 0 N/A
2010 WAS 65 28 26 196 6 54 18 22 71 4 1 0 N/A
Alexander Semin's reputation as a player that doesn't play to his potential seemed to hurt him
dearly in the 2012 free agent market. He did end up with a lucrative $7 million contract, but only
as part of a low-risk one-year deal. The move paid off handsomely for Semin and the Carolina
Hurricanes. Semin flew in the face of those that doubted him by displaying chemistry with Eric
Staal and scoring 13 goals and 44 points in 44 games. Some fantasy owners will be reluctant to
grab Semin, but hes going to continue to get top-line minutes in Carolina. Pencil him in for 70-80
points.Updated Sep. 30: Alexander Semin (upper body) is questionable for the season opener.
Earlier reports suggested that Semin might have a wrist injury. He averaged a point-per-game
last season and shouldc ome close to that mark again in 2013-14.
(8) Phil Kessel Maple Leafs [Age: 25] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:202]
2013 TOR 81 42 46 277 13 88 27 1 30 6 0 393 36
2012 TOR 48 20 32 161 6 52 21 -3 18 4 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 82 37 45 295 10 82 23 -10 20 6 0 0 N/A
2010 TOR 82 32 32 325 12 64 23 -20 24 6 1 0 N/A
Even when Kessel wasn't scoring goals early into last season, he was racking up shots and
picking up assists. The Toronto sniper has always been streaky, but when he gets hot he's
definitely a player who you want on your fantasy squad. Kessel registered 10 goals and eight
assists in 12 games to close out the regular season. He finished in a tie for seventh in NHL
scoring with 52 points in 48 games. Kessel also reached the 20-goal mark and had 161 shots
despite it being a lockout-shortened campaign. He has one year left on his current deal, so look
for him for him to ramp up his game in 2013-14, as he attempts to hit the 40-goal plateau for the
first time in his career. He has been among the top-10 scorers in the league for the past two
seasons and he should be there again this year, so expect him to register 75-85 points.Updated
Sep. 30: Phil Kessel's camp and the Maple Leafs are expected to engage in at least one serious
negotiating session this weekend or on Monday. Kessel doesn't want negotiations on a contract
extension to take place during the regular season, but that could change as the year progresses.
The Leafs managed to sign key RFAs Nazem Kadri and Cody Franson prior to the start of the
2013-14 campaign, but getting Kessel locked up could take some time. The Toronto sniper can
become an unrestricted free agent next summer.
(9) Pascal Dupuis Penguins [Age: 34] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:205]
2013 PIT 82 30 37 247 7 67 17 33 40 5 0 481 37
2012 PIT 48 20 18 140 2 38 3 31 26 2 1 0 N/A
2011 PIT 82 25 34 214 0 59 1 18 34 8 3 0 N/A
2010 PIT 81 17 20 171 0 37 0 16 59 3 4 0 N/A
Early on in Sidney Crosby's career, he was paired up with a number of different wingers who
didn't see a huge boost in fantasy value despite their ideal linemate. It might seem like Pascal
Dupuis is the exception to that rule, but his rise hasn't been dependent on Crosby. In fact,
Dupuis scored three goals and 12 points in 12 April games when Crosby was out with a jaw
injury, which bested his overall pace of 38 points in 48 games. We bring that up because if
you're worried that Dupuis might, for whatever reason, not see as much playing time with Crosby
in 2013-14, then you can put your mind at ease because its not critical. This being the
Pittsburgh Penguins, he will end up with more than capable linemates either way and he should
be good for around 60 points.Updated Sep. 5: Pascal Dupuis jumped at the chance to re-sign
with Pittsburgh earlier this summer. He chose not to enter free agency in July and inked a
four-year contract worth $3.75 million per season to remain with the Penguins. "I wanted to
come back," Dupuis said. "So did my wife and kids. Everybody surrounding me kept telling me,
'Yes, it's a great situation for you.' I knew I wanted to come back and play with what I believe is
the best team in the NHL for another four years." He will probably skate alongside Sidney
Crosby and Chris Kunitz again in 2013-14.
(10) Marian Hossa Blackhawks [Age: 34] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:210]
2013 CHI 73 26 43 227 8 69 20 32 30 3 1 472 44
2012 CHI 40 17 14 116 4 31 6 20 16 6 1 0 N/A
2011 CHI 81 29 48 248 9 77 20 18 20 4 2 0 N/A
2010 CHI 65 25 32 205 8 57 19 9 32 2 2 0 N/A
Marian Hossa was able to bounce back from the serious concussion that ended his 2012 playoff
run. He had 17 goals and 31 points in 40 games last season. On a team with Jonathan Toews
and Patrick Kane, Hossa isn't going to be challenging for the team's scoring lead, but it's an
amazing luxury to have him as their third-best skilled forward. If Hossa can stay healthy, then
hes a good bet to comfortably surpass the 70 point mark while scoring at least 25 goals. Playing
for Chicago also means that his plus/minus rating should be a significant asset. Its also worth
noting that Hossa might be a compliance buyout candidate in the summer of 2014, given that it
would be Chicago's last chance to get out of his very long-term deal without incurring any cap
penalty. So 2013-14 can be seen as something of a contract year for Hossa.Updated Sep. 30:
Marian Hossa (back) will be available for the season opener on Tuesday. Hossa is a great
player, but he's also a moderate injury risk. It wouldn't be surprising if he ends up dealing with a
few day-to-day injuries over the course of the season that edge him towards 70 games.
(11) Bobby Ryan Senators [Age: 26] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:200]
2013 OTT 82 39 35 241 12 74 18 7 70 7 0 415 52
2012 ANA 46 11 19 101 2 30 6 3 17 1 0 0 N/A
2011 ANA 82 31 26 204 3 57 11 1 53 3 2 0 N/A
2010 ANA 82 34 37 270 5 71 10 15 61 5 1 0 N/A
The Anaheim Ducks finally pulled the trigger on a deal involving Bobby Ryan after years of
speculation and rumors. The Senators sent Anaheim Jakob Silfverberg, prospect Stefan Noesen
and a 2014 first-round pick in exchange for the high-scoring winger. Ryan has surpassed the
30-goal mark four times already and he should do that again in Ottawa this campaign, while
playing alongside Jason Spezza on the team's top line. Ryan should give the Senators a great
jolt of offense from the wing.Updated Sep. 25: Bobby Ryan seemingly avoided major injury in
Wednesday's preseason matchup against the Canadiens. Ryan gave his fantasy owners a scare
when he skated off the ice favoring his shoulder, but he returned to the Senators bench soon
afterwards, allowing many to breathe a sigh of relief.
(12) Radim Vrbata Coyotes [Age: 32] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:194]
2013 PHO 82 33 36 273 10 69 18 16 34 5 0 396 53
2012 PHO 34 12 16 106 2 28 12 6 14 1 1 0 N/A
2011 PHO 77 35 27 232 9 62 17 24 24 12 1 0 N/A
2010 PHO 79 19 29 240 10 48 17 5 20 2 0 0 N/A
Vrbata was the top scorer among Phoenix's forward group last year with 28 points in 34 games.
He recorded 12 goals during the lockout-shortened season and missed the playmaking ability of
Ray Whitney. Vrbata netted a personal high of 35 markers with the Coyotes in 2011-12, but with
Whitney gone via free agency he lost some of his potency. Still, he will remain as one of
Phoenix's better scoring threats this campaign and he should be good for 20-plus goals and
close to 50 points.Updated Sep. 10: The Phoenix Coyotes have begun negotiating a possible
contract extension with Radim Vrbata. Vrbata is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent
this summer. He's set to earn $3 million a season, but he's a safe bet for a raise after Coyotes
GM Don Maloney openly admitted that Vrbata's been worth more than he's earning. He had 62
points in 2011-12 followed by 12 goals and 16 assists in 34 games last season.
(13) Alex Burrows Canucks [Age: 32] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:188]
2013 VAN 82 22 36 244 4 58 11 20 106 3 0 459 54
2012 VAN 47 13 11 140 1 24 3 15 54 2 0 0 N/A
2011 VAN 80 28 24 198 3 52 7 24 90 7 2 0 N/A
2010 VAN 72 26 22 152 1 48 1 26 77 4 1 0 N/A
Burrows didn't play the entire 2013 season alongside the Sedin twins, but he did play with them
for stretches. He finished first on the Canucks with 13 goals on 140 shots in 47 games.
However, he posted just 24 points and endured his fair share of cold streaks. Burrows also had a
plus-15 rating and 54 penalty minutes, but his lack of production was a letdown. He has been a
reliable source of offense in his previous four seasons, so expect him to get back on track this
year and chip in some PIMs along the way.
(14) Johan Franzen Red Wings [Age: 33] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:223]
2013 DET 82 31 30 154 14 61 23 22 75 6 0 444 55
2012 DET 41 14 17 116 6 31 12 13 41 1 0 0 N/A
2011 DET 77 29 27 211 11 56 13 23 40 10 0 0 N/A
2010 DET 76 28 27 248 10 55 17 5 58 5 0 0 N/A
Franzen had a strong start and a superb finish to the 2013 campaign, which helped him post 14
goals and 31 points in 41 games. He has a frustrating tendency to wear down and get cold at
times though, which happened for a period in the regular season and in the playoffs. Franzen
may battle consistency issues , but he can typically provide around 55 points, over 200 shots and
a good plus-minus rating.Updated Sep. 20: Johan Franzen (hip flexor) will return to the Detroit
Red Wings' lineup on Saturday. Franzen missed a couple preseason games as a result of the
ailment. He scored 14 goals and 31 points in 41 games last season.
(15) Dustin Brown Kings [Age: 28] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:212]
2013 LA 80 29 33 247 8 62 19 10 70 6 0 382 58
2012 LA 46 18 11 142 8 29 13 6 22 1 0 0 N/A
2011 LA 82 22 32 214 9 54 16 18 53 6 1 0 N/A
2010 LA 82 28 29 228 7 57 15 17 67 2 0 0 N/A
Brown had surpassed 50 points for five straight seasons going into the lockout-shortened
campaign. In 46 appearances, he recorded 18 goals and 11 assists last year. Brown also led
the Kings with 156 hits. Look for the Los Angeles captain to return to his regular pace in 2013-14
and register between 50-60 points, along with close to 300 hits.Updated Sep. 28: Dustin Brown
(hamstring) expects to play in Los Angeles' preseason finale Saturday night. He suffered a
hamstring injury on the first day of training camp. "It's good. It felt pretty good for a week or so
now, and getting into the on-ice stuff," Brown said referring to the ailment. "[Saturday], I think, will
be good just to get hit and hit, just get the body ready for the next 82 games. The only thing I feel
is probably the bruising is still there, but it's just like any other bruise. It's going to hurt until it's
gone. But the actual muscle feels good." There was some concern that he might not be available
for the start of the season, but that doesn't look like it will be a problem now.
(16) Jakub Voracek Flyers [Age: 24] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:214]
2013 PHI 82 27 47 229 7 74 21 4 60 3 0 388 59
2012 PHI 48 22 24 129 8 46 17 -7 35 3 0 0 N/A
2011 PHI 78 18 31 190 0 49 11 11 32 2 0 0 N/A
2010 CLM 80 14 32 183 2 46 8 -3 26 2 0 0 N/A
While 2013 was an extremely disappointing season for the Philadelphia Flyers, some positives
did emerge from it and the rise of Jakub Voracek was certainly one of them. Although his
average playing time didn't go up dramatically when compared to 2011-12 - 16:17 minutes to
17:14 - he was far more economical with his opportunities. Voracek scored 22 goals and 46
points in 48 games last season, which put him behind only Claude Giroux on Philadelphias
scoring race. Part of that was due to Voraceks 17.1 shooting percentage, which is far above his
previous career high, but its not so high that it borders on the absurd. On top of that, he was
able to fairly consistently find the back of the net after January, so this isn't a matter of a hot
streak skewing the sample size. Voracek might still fall short of that pace in 2013-14, but score
about 30 goals and 60-70 points.Updated Sep. 30: Jakub Voracek (upper body) started practice
Sunday but left early. "That was the plan going in," coach Paul Holmgren said. "I believe he was
out there 35-40 minutes then take him off the ice and hold him back a little bit. He's doing fine. I
have no doubt in saying he will be a player on Wednesday." CSN Philadelphia thought that the
injury could be to his lower back. Voracek had an outstanding season in 2013 with 46 points in
48 games. We see Voracek getting 25-30 goals and 75 points this season and draft him
accordingly.
(17) Martin St. Louis Lightning [Age: 38] [Ht:5'8'] [Wt:180]
2013 TB 82 22 62 202 7 84 26 2 24 3 0 374 63
2012 TB 48 17 43 112 3 60 20 0 14 2 0 0 N/A
2011 TB 77 25 49 185 4 74 16 -3 16 3 0 0 N/A
2010 TB 82 31 68 254 4 99 41 0 12 7 0 0 N/A
St. Louis became the oldest recipient of the Art Ross Trophy in NHL history last season. He led
the league with 60 points in 48 games. The 38-year-old playmaker compiled 43 helpers and 17
goals to beat out teammate Steve Stamkos for the NHL scoring crown. St. Louis may not be in
contention for the award this season, but he still should be capable of producing about a
point-per-game. Draft him accordingly.Updated Sep. 22: Martin St. Louis scored a power-play
goal in his preseason debut on Saturday. "I'm really trying to get some reps in, which I feel is
really important this time of the year," St. Louis said. "You need to get the timing back, and in the
exhibition games you get thrown into different situations and it's really about getting back the
timing. For me, it's been 10 or 12 days (since training camp opened) and you want to get some
action." St. Louis won the Art Ross Trophy last season and while we wouldn't count on him doing
that again, he should end up with about a point-per-game.
(18) Jarome Iginla Bruins [Age: 36] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:210]
2013 BOS 73 27 36 218 9 63 16 16 46 5 0 387 69
2012 PIT 44 14 19 134 6 33 12 -5 31 3 0 0 N/A
2011 CAL 82 32 35 251 8 67 19 -10 43 5 0 0 N/A
2010 CAL 82 43 43 289 14 86 30 0 40 6 0 0 N/A
Iginla chose the Pittsburgh Penguins over the Boston Bruins when he was traded from Calgary
during the lockout-shortened season. In a ironic twist, the Bruins eliminated Pittsburgh from the
playoffs in the Eastern Conference Finals and Iginla decided to join the Bruins after he became
an unrestricted free agent in the summer. The veteran winger totaled 14 goals and 33 points in
44 matches between the Flames and Penguins. He will probably play with David Krejci and
Milan Lucic in 2013-14, which should be a good fit for him. Even though he's 36 years of age,
Iginla should still be able to produce close to 60 points with Boston this campaign.Updated Sep.
28: Although he did not register a point in the Bruins' 5-0 win over the Jets Friday night, Jarome
Iginla was still a force. He had numerous chances while Boston had the man advantage and
displayed excellent chemistry with Zdeno Chara on the Bruins' power play. It is our belief that
Iginla will have a resurgence this season after years of toiling with a sub-standard team in
Calgary.
(19) Justin Williams Kings [Age: 31] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:188]
2013 LA 82 22 36 253 9 58 16 17 40 4 0 365 70
2012 LA 48 11 22 142 1 33 6 15 22 3 0 0 N/A
2011 LA 82 22 37 241 9 59 19 10 44 2 0 0 N/A
2010 LA 73 22 35 213 5 57 13 14 59 3 0 0 N/A
Williams came up big in key moments for the Kings during the playoffs despite playing through a
separated shoulder in the Western Conference Finals. During the regular season, he generated
11 goals and 33 points in 48 matches. He has served as a good compliment to Anze Kopitar on
the Kings' top line, where he has topped 55 points twice, and should be in store for another
productive season in 2013-14.Updated Sep. 25: Justin Williams scored a goal and had one
assist as the Kings won the Ducks 2-1 at Staples Center. Anze Kopitar scored the winning goal
for the Kings while Jonathan Quick stopped 28 of 29 Anaheim shots. Hampus Lindholm scored a
power play goal for the Ducks.
(20) David Clarkson Maple Leafs [Age: 29] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:200]
2013 TOR 72 21 27 271 6 48 15 1 111 2 0 330 73
2012 NJ 48 15 9 180 6 24 8 -6 78 5 0 0 N/A
2011 NJ 80 30 16 228 8 46 16 -8 138 7 0 0 N/A
2010 NJ 82 12 6 192 1 18 2 -20 116 1 0 0 N/A
Clarkson inked a seven-year deal worth $36.75 million to play for his hometown Maple Leafs. He
enjoyed a career year in 2011-12 when he posted 30 goals, 46 points and 138 penalty minutes.
He got off to a hot start last season with 10 markers and six assists in his first 14 contests, but he
didn't come close to matching that pace for the remainder of the campaign. He finished the year
with 24 points and 78 minutes in the sin bin. He will probably get power-play time and he is
projected to skate in Toronto's top-six group. Clarkson should be able to record around 40 points
and comfortably surpass 100 penalty minutes in 2013-14.Updated Sep. 25: David Clarkson will
not appeal his 10-game suspension. Clarkson is being punished for leaving the bench to engage
in a fight during Sunday's preseason game. He's not eligible to make his regular season debut
until Oct. 25, but he can still play in preseason contests. Clarkson hopes that taking part in those
exhibition contests and training hard in practices will keep him game-ready.
(21) Jeff Carter Kings [Age: 28] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:210]
2013 LA 82 35 27 231 14 62 22 4 26 7 0 299 78
2012 LA 48 26 7 133 8 33 10 0 16 8 0 0 N/A
2011 LA 55 21 13 184 10 34 13 -12 16 2 0 0 N/A
2010 PHI 80 36 30 335 8 66 17 27 39 7 0 0 N/A
Carter got back on track in 2013 and regained his scoring touch. He finished fourth in the league
with 26 goals and he led the pack with eight game winners. Carter produced 33 points in 48
games during the regular season and he accounted for 13 points, including six markers, in 18
playoff contests. Look for him to return to the 30-goal mark this campaign.Updated Sep. 18: Jeff
Carter scored twice and added one assist as the Kings crushed the Ducks 6-0. Matt Frattin and
Drew Doughty both scored one goal and had two assists in the game while Scott Sabourin and
Anze Kopitar also scored for the Kings. Jonathan Quick and Mathieu Garon combined for the
shutout for the Kings.
(22) Joe Pavelski Sharks [Age: 29] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:190]
2013 SJ 82 28 31 230 9 59 21 7 26 4 0 302 82
2012 SJ 48 16 15 130 5 31 11 2 10 5 0 0 N/A
2011 SJ 82 31 30 269 8 61 18 18 31 2 1 0 N/A
2010 SJ 74 20 46 282 11 66 28 10 24 5 1 0 N/A
Pavelski's 2013 campaign was mired by inconsistency. He started out the year productively,
thanks to the hot start of Patrick Marleau, but the Sharks changed up their lineup once the line
went cold. Pavelski was bumped to the third line as a result and he wasn't able to recapture his
scoring touch until the end of the regular season when he had nine goals and five assists in his
last 18 games. He returned to the Sharks' second line in the playoffs, where he added 12 points
in 11 contests to continue his stronger finish. Pavelski should remain in San Jose's top-six group
this campaign, especially with the health of Martin Havlat in question, which will get him back on
track. He also gets plenty of power-play time which will help him rebound.Updated Sep. 17: Joe
Pavelski led the Sharks with a goal and an assist in a 3-2 win over the Canucks. Tommy
Wingels had the winning goal for the Sharks and he also assisted Pavelski's goal while John
McCarthy also found the back of the net. Rookies Brendan Gaunce and Hunter Shinkaruk scored
for Vancouver with Henrik Tommernes assisting on both goals.
(23) Marian Gaborik Blue Jackets [Age: 31] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:204]
2013 CLM 66 33 33 206 9 66 18 3 44 6 0 331 84
2012 CLM 47 12 15 151 1 27 9 -3 14 5 0 0 N/A
2011 NYR 82 41 35 276 10 76 21 15 34 7 0 0 N/A
2010 NYR 62 22 26 192 7 48 16 8 18 4 0 0 N/A
Marian Gaborik's tenure with the New York Rangers was something of a mixed bag. He seemed
to drift between great and underwhelming seasons with the club and ultimately, its probably for
the best that he was dealt to the Columbus Blue Jackets. In Columbus, Gaborik is a clear
top-line player and he initially responded decently to his new team by scoring three goals and
eight points in 12 games. Gaborik is a gamble, both because he's coming off a season that was
mixed overall for him, and because of his lengthy injury history, but the potential payoff is great.
At his best, Gaborik is a 40-goal scorer and a point-per-game player. Once the safer stars are
scooped up, it's time to seriously start looking at Gaborik, especially given that this is the contract
season that could lead to his last massive payday.Updated Sep. 30: Marian Gaborik (personal)
has rejoined the Columbus Blue Jackets. Gaborik went to Slovakia for his grandfather's funeral.
He's expected to participate in Tuesday's practice.
(24) Ryan Callahan Rangers [Age: 28] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:190]
2013 NYR 80 26 25 268 8 51 12 10 53 4 0 317 88
2012 NYR 45 16 15 144 6 31 8 9 12 4 2 0 N/A
2011 NYR 76 29 25 235 13 54 17 -8 61 9 1 0 N/A
2010 NYR 60 23 25 179 10 48 15 -7 46 5 0 0 N/A
Ryan Callahan is the type of player who is far more highly regarded among fans of the sport than
he is in fantasy circles. Callahan typically puts up respectable offensive numbers and last
season was no exception. He had 16 goals, 15 assists, and a plus-nine rating in 45 games.
However, Callahan is far more valuable on leagues that include hits as a category. Callahan was
credited with 154 hits in 2013 and that number should balloon to 250-300 now that the shortened
season is behind us.Updated Sep. 30: Ryan Callahan (shoulder) could only miss one game of
action. Callahan gets a break as the Rangers are the only team to play only once in the first
week of the season. He had off-season shoulder surgery and while it was thought he would miss
the beginning of the season, not too many people thought that it would be only one game. "As of
right now, I'd rule myself out for the first one," Callahan said after practice Sunday. "We'll see
how it goes day to day with contact and how it reacts to that." Callahan had 16 goals and 31
points in 45 games last season. He should get 25 goals and 50 points in 2013-14. Draft him
accordingly.
(25) Shane Doan Coyotes [Age: 36] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:223]
2013 PHO 81 23 31 226 8 54 15 4 76 4 0 327 94
2012 PHO 48 13 14 129 0 27 3 6 37 2 0 0 N/A
2011 PHO 79 22 28 226 5 50 14 -8 48 5 0 0 N/A
2010 PHO 72 20 40 221 11 60 21 5 67 6 0 0 N/A
Doan registered 13 goals and 27 points in 48 games with the Coyotes last season after deciding
to stay with organization despite their uncertain future in the desert. He received a
four-year/$21.2 million deal from Phoenix to remain on as the team's captain. A back injury in the
final two weeks slowed his production to just three assists in the last 10 games of the regular
season. Doan still managed to record points at his regular pace though. He may get some
better opportunities to cash in with Mike Ribeiro potentially lined up as his center. Look for Doan
to net around 25 goals and 50-plus points this campaign, while dishing out plenty of hits.Updated
Sep. 22: Shane Doan skated on Saturday despite having a minor injury. David Schlemko and
Gilbert Brule are also practicing with minor injuries as all three were on the ice Saturday. Just an
FYI in case you were thinking of drafting Doan in your pool.
(26) Wayne Simmonds Flyers [Age: 25] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:183]
2013 PHI 74 26 25 214 7 51 14 -2 116 4 0 333 95
2012 PHI 45 15 17 110 6 32 16 -7 82 4 0 0 N/A
2011 PHI 82 28 21 197 11 49 16 -1 114 4 0 0 N/A
2010 LA 80 14 16 117 1 30 1 -2 75 3 0 0 N/A
Although we've referred to Wayne Simmonds as Scott Hartnell-light before based on Simmonds
similar, but inferior statistical output in previous campaigns, Simmonds was actually the better
player in 2013. Granted, Hartnell set the bar low, but Simmonds owners still had plenty to be
happy about after he recorded 15 goals, 17 assists, and 82 penalty minutes in 45 games. Going
forward, the problem with Simmonds is that he's not likely to play consistently on either on the
Flyers' top two lines. The team is just too deep to project him as anything more than a third-line
winger, which hinders Simmonds ability to grow further. With that in mind, we're penciling
Simmonds in for 40-50 points and 100-150 penalty minutes.Updated Sep. 26: Wayne Simmonds
(flu) participated in Wednesday's practice. Simmonds is also expected to play on Thursday. "He
looked great," Flyers coach Peter Laviolette said. "He was loose, he was popping around the ice,
he had great snap on his stick and was jumping around on his skates, so he looked good to me."
He ended up missing some practices and Tuesday's preseason contest due to the illness.
(27) P. A. Parenteau Avalanche [Age: 30] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:193]
2013 COL 82 22 49 184 6 71 22 -10 70 4 0 318 98
2012 COL 48 18 25 105 6 43 13 -11 38 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NYI 80 18 49 167 6 67 19 -8 89 2 0 0 N/A
2010 NYI 81 20 33 161 9 53 20 -8 46 2 0 0 N/A
Can P.A. Parenteau perform without John Tavares? After his 2013 campaign, the answer is
obvious: Yes. Parenteau was one of the high points of the Avalanche's bad season, scoring 18
goals and 43 points in 48 games. That's his third straight strong season, so any doubts you may
have had about the 30-year-old forward because of his status as a late bloomer should have
been long since put to rest. Parenteau is a legitimate top line forward and is expected to
continue to serve in that capacity this season.Updated Sep. 18: P. A. Parenteau practiced
alongside Nathan MacKinnon and Jamie McGinn on Tuesday and that combination will remain
together for Wednesday's preseason match against Anaheim. Parenteau had been projected to
play with Matt Duchene and Ryan O'Reilly at the beginning of camp, but coach Patrick Roy felt a
change was in order. Steve Downie was moved up to that line to help them get puck possession
and Roy thinks that Parenteau can help bring along MacKinnon. However, this change is by no
means permanent.
(28) Jason Pominville Wild [Age: 30] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:185]
2013 MIN 81 26 42 203 8 68 20 3 18 4 0 308 102
2012 MIN 47 14 20 118 2 34 9 1 8 2 1 0 N/A
2011 BUF 82 30 43 235 8 73 26 -7 12 5 2 0 N/A
2010 BUF 73 22 30 215 5 52 14 1 15 2 1 0 N/A
The Minnesota Wild acquired Jason Pominville from the Buffalo Sabres at the 2013 trade
deadline in exchange for Johan Larsson and Matthew Hackett. The move paid immediate
dividends, with Pominville scoring four goals and nine points in 10 games before unfortunately
suffering a late-season concussion. Pominville is going into the 2013-14 campaign as a
candidate to play alongside Zach Parise and Mikko Koivu, but even if he doesn't end up with that
gig, he should still put up good numbers on the second line. If you want to err on the side of
caution with your projects, it would be best to pencil Pominville in for 20-25 goals and 60 points,
but he could end up with over 70 points if he ends up getting regular minutes on the top
line.Updated Sep. 16: Jason Pominville played the point on Minnesota's top power-play unit
during Monday's practice. He has played that role in Buffalo before, so the Wild are giving it a
look at training camp. Ryan Suter occupied the other point, while Zach Parise, Mikko Koivu and
Dany Heatley played up front.
(29) Patric Hornqvist Predators [Age: 26] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:189]
2013 NAS 72 27 29 239 9 56 14 2 38 4 0 279 116
2012 NAS 24 4 10 87 4 14 7 -1 14 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NAS 76 27 16 230 8 43 10 9 28 3 0 0 N/A
2010 NAS 79 21 27 265 6 48 14 11 47 5 0 0 N/A
Patric Hornqvist dealt with knee and upper-body problems last season, which limited him to 24
games. Unfortunately, even when he was healthy, Hornqvist scored only four goals and had a
shooting percentage of just 4.6, which is half of his career average. If he can stay healthy,
Hornqvist should bounce back this season with over 20 goals and 40 points. He should also end
up with a livable plus/minus rating and 20-40 penalty minutes.Updated Sep. 26: Patric Hornqvist
suffered a lower-body injury in Wednesday's preseason game against Washington. On
Tuesday the Predators lost Viktor Stalberg to a shoulder injury, so Hornqvist is another top-six
forward the team may have lost before the start of the regular season. His night ended after 8:46
of ice time. Consider Hornqvist day-to-day for now.
(30) Daniel Alfredsson Red Wings [Age: 40] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:200]
2013 DET 73 21 36 196 7 57 11 12 40 3 0 336 117
2012 OTT 47 10 16 101 3 26 11 1 33 2 0 0 N/A
2011 OTT 75 27 32 191 7 59 14 16 18 4 3 0 N/A
2010 OTT 54 14 17 96 7 31 12 -19 18 1 0 0 N/A
At the tender age of 40, Alfredsson was still one the best contributors on an offensively
challenged Ottawa Senator squad last season. He generated 10 goals and 16 assists in 47
games and followed that up with 10 points in 10 playoff contests. Alfredsson, who surprisingly
signed a one-year/$5.5 million deal with Detroit in the summer, is expected to get a top-six spot
on his new team. If he gets a chance to play with Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk then his
fantasy value would get a significant boost, but for now he may be penciled in for second-line
duty. Either way, he will have ample offensive opportunities and should record around 50-55
points.Updated Sep. 29: Having Daniel Alfredsson on their roster gives the Red Wings added
urgency to win now. Alfredsson is entering what could be the final campaign of his career and
he's hoping to end up with his first Stanley Cup championship. "Seeing his drive motivates the
other guys even more," Niklas Kronwall said. "Seeing how badly he wants it, I think it pushes
everything to the next level." Detroit isn't a favorite to win the Cup, but they do have a solid team.
At this point Alfredsson is likely to be more of a secondary scorer on it than an offensive leader.
(31) Jordan Eberle Oilers [Age: 23] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:184]
2013 EDM 82 29 40 217 9 69 18 -6 22 5 0 272 118
2012 EDM 48 16 21 133 3 37 9 -4 16 3 0 0 N/A
2011 EDM 78 34 42 180 10 76 20 4 10 4 0 0 N/A
2010 EDM 69 18 25 158 4 43 11 -12 22 5 2 0 N/A
Eberle led the Oilers in scoring the previous two seasons, but his play dropped off a bit during the
2013 campaign. He notched 16 goals and 37 points in 48 games, which are still decent numbers
for the lockout, but more was expected of him after he lit up the minors while NHL play was
suspended. Eberle may be hard pressed to return to the pace he set in 2011-12 this season, but
he should be good for around 55-65 points.Updated Sep. 25: Jordan Eberle had a goal and two
assists as the Oilers won their fourth consecutive preseason game with a 5-3 victory against the
Rangers. David Perron scored twice while Taylor Hall and Ben Eager had a goal for the Oilers
and Marc Arcobello had two assists for Edmonton. Marc Staal, Dan Girardi and J.T Miller scored
for the Rangers at Rexall Palace.
(32) Brent Burns Sharks [Age: 28] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:219]
2013 SJ 82 21 33 219 6 54 15 4 43 1 0 287 120
2012 SJ 30 9 11 81 2 20 3 0 20 0 0 0 N/A
2011 SJ 81 11 26 201 5 37 16 8 34 2 0 0 N/A
2010 MIN 80 17 29 170 8 46 14 -10 98 3 0 0 N/A
Burns was switched from defense to forward last season and he played well alongside Joe
Thornton after the move. He registered nine goals and 19 points in 23 games as a winger and is
projected to start out the 2013-14 campaign up front as well. If Burns maintains his blueliner
eligibility in fantasy leagues then that will increase his value. He likes to get in on the forecheck
and throw unorthodox hits, which will help create room for himself and his linemates. Look for
Burns to crack 20 goals and post around 50-60 points this year. He should be drafted relatively
early for his versatility.Updated Sep. 13: Sharks coach Todd McLellan was pleased with what he
saw from Brent Burns as a forward during the Sharks' first scrimmage of training camp. Burns
made the shift from defense to the right wing during the 2013 campaign and the Sharks have
decided that he'll stay in that position going into 2013-14. "If you witnessed it or watched it its
not different that what he played last year," McLellan said. "Powered his way to a lot of the areas,
was very aggressive, and hell have some success if he continues that." Burns played alongside
Joe Thornton and Tyler Kennedy on Friday.
(33) Chris Neil Senators [Age: 34] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:215]
2013 OTT 82 9 15 114 4 24 4 3 239 1 0 397 123
2012 OTT 48 4 8 87 0 12 3 0 144 3 0 0 N/A
2011 OTT 72 13 15 127 2 28 6 -10 178 0 0 0 N/A
2010 OTT 80 6 10 105 0 16 0 -14 210 2 0 0 N/A
Neil had the second most penalty minutes in the league last season with 144 over 48 games. He
also contributed 12 points and a whopping 206 hits. Fantasy owners should know what to expect
from Neil by now. As far as tough guys go, he's rather versatile in that he can provide 20-30
points, 200-plus hits and more than 150 minutes in the sin bin. If your league rewards penalties
then Neil remains a very strong option.
(34) Blake Wheeler Jets [Age: 27] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:205]
2013 WPG 82 19 47 206 3 66 13 -6 49 1 0 292 124
2012 WPG 48 19 22 129 2 41 7 -3 28 2 0 0 N/A
2011 WPG 80 17 47 208 6 64 15 3 55 3 0 0 N/A
2010 WPG 81 18 26 179 0 44 5 10 46 2 0 0 N/A
Much like Andrew Ladd, Blake Wheeler went from being a complimentary forward on a Stanley
Cup-caliber team to a key player with the Winnipeg Jets. He had 19 goals and 22 assists in 48
games last season while logging 18:48 minutes. That's after recording 64 points in 80 games in
2011-12, so its safe to say that his production wasnt a fluke. With the lockout behind us, he
should return to the 60-point mark.Updated Sep. 26: Blake Wheeler is still dealing with a minor
injury, so coach Claude Noel has decided to keep him and Winnipeg's top line out of Thursday's
exhibition match. "We need to see some other people play and determine where they fit in,"
said Noel. "I don't want a mix bag of players. I want the other groups to try and gain some
chemistry. Ladd, Little and Wheeler will start the season together. This is a chance to get some
other groups going."
(35) Steve Downie Avalanche [Age: 26] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:191]
2013 COL 71 12 27 115 2 39 8 -3 187 2 0 365 129
2012 COL 2 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 6 0 0 0 N/A
2011 COL 75 14 27 140 2 41 6 -6 137 2 0 0 N/A
2010 TB 57 10 22 83 2 32 5 8 171 1 0 0 N/A
Steve Downie ended up missing almost the entire 2013 season due to a knee injury, but he
should be fine for the upcoming campaign. Downie is the type of player who will rack up a ton of
penalty minutes while chipping in a decent amount of points. At his height in 2009-10, he
recorded 46 points and 208 PIM in 79 games. We doubt hell get in that much trouble again, but
he's a safe bet to record at least 100 penalty minutes and perhaps even push 150 if he stays
healthy. As for his offensive production, Roy is penciling him on the third line along with number
one pick Nathan MacKinnon. It certainly is looking like Roy is setting up a third line that can be
both physical and offensively threatening. It's a great situation for Downie to be in and he should
get 30-40 points as a result.Updated Sep. 17: Steve Downie skated alongside Matt Duchene
and Ryan O'Reilly during Tuesday's practice. It would be a big upgrade for Downie if that ends
up being a line Colorado starts the season with, but obviously nothing has been set in stone yet.
Either way, Downie is someone you want to keep in mind after he was limited to just two games
last season. Downie should provide you with 150-200 penalty minutes and is a candidate to
surpass the 40-point mark.
(36) Brendan Gallagher Canadiens [Age: 21] [Ht:5'9'] [Wt:178]
2013 MON 71 23 30 158 4 53 11 7 61 2 0 320 131
2012 MON 44 15 13 117 3 28 4 10 33 3 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Gallagher was a surprise addition to Montreal's lineup last season, but he earned his roster spot
out of training camp and become a valuable player both for the team and for fantasy owners.
The 21-year-old winger finished second in Calder Trophy voting after registering 15 goals and 28
points in 44 games. Gallagher also added a plus-10 rating, 33 penalty minutes and 117 shots.
His lack of size didn't stop him from getting under the skin of the opposition and his two-way
game earned him a top-six spot with the team as the year progressed. Look for Gallagher to
continue displaying progress in his second NHL season.Updated Sep. 28: The Canadiens could
ice a dynamic "kids line" this season. There is a good chance that talented Brendan Gallagher,
Alex Galchenyuk and Lars Eller could form a speedy and scary unit that could just expolde this
season. Keep an eye on this trio. They could be something!
(37) Kyle Okposo Islanders [Age: 25] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:212]
2013 NYI 82 23 33 161 6 56 11 4 56 4 0 311 133
2012 NYI 48 4 20 101 0 24 3 -2 38 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NYI 79 24 21 152 3 45 6 -15 46 2 0 0 N/A
2010 NYI 38 5 15 72 0 20 5 3 40 2 0 0 N/A
Kyle Okposo has developed into a serviceable, but not top-tier forward. He recorded four goals
and 24 points in 48 games last season and that point-per-game rate wasn't too far under his
career average. In any given season hes good for 40-50 points, barring an injury, but theres
always a chance that he could find another level. The big question with him in recent years has
been: What happens if he manages to maintain a spot on the top line with John Tavares? There
was some optimism about that possibility when P.A. Parenteau left in the summer of 2012, but he
ended up losing that job to Brad Boyes. Now Boyes is also gone and Okposo is again a
contender for that spot. Playing on the top line for the bulk of the season could give him a 10-20
point boost.Updated Sep. 27: Kyle Okposo (eye) is good to resume skating. Okposo was struck
by a stick on Saturday. He practiced on Sunday and Tuesday before taking a bit of time off. It
looks like he will probably be good to play this weekend.
(38) Nail Yakupov Oilers [Age: 19] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:184]
2013 EDM 82 29 28 152 7 57 13 2 48 6 0 295 136
2012 EDM 48 17 14 81 6 31 10 -4 24 2 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Yakupov wasn't able to secure a Calder Trophy nomination despite leading all rookies with 17
goals. He also tied winner Jonathan Huberdeau in points with 31 in 48 games. He was prone to
several slumps during the 2013 campaign, but he ended the year scorching hot with 11 goals
and four assists in 14 contests in April. He should continue to develop this year and probably
isn't a candidate for a sophomore slump. However, you should be prepared for some growing
pains since he's still young and he will make mistakes.Updated Sep. 23: As he heads into his
sophomore season, Nail Yakupov is exuding a lot more confidence. Yakupov was the first
selection in the 2012 draft and had a good rookie campaign as he led all Calder candidates in
goals with 17 while chipping in 14 assists. Netminder Devan Dubnyk is especially impressed with
the youngster. "He really seems to have calmed his game down," Dubnyk said. "He looks a lot
better positionally. You do that and it really helps for sure. And his shot ... hes got a really good
one-timer every time, whether the puck is wobbling a bit or if it's not a picture pass. You have to
be ready for a heavy shot regardless,". Look for a big year from Yakupov as a 30 goal, 60 point
season seems to be within his reach.
(39) Vladimir Tarasenko Blues [Age: 21] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:219]
2013 STL 80 22 33 176 5 55 13 4 36 3 0 283 138
2012 STL 38 8 11 75 3 19 5 1 10 1 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
After proving himself in the KHL, Vladimir Tarasenko made the transition to the NHL and scored
eight goals and 19 points in 38 games. He did slow down as the 2013 campaign went on, with
10 points in his first eight games and three points in his final 15, but those are still solid numbers
for a rookie who averaged just 13:25 minutes per game. In addition to that, he suffered a
concussion in the middle of the season and that might be part of the reason why he went cold.
Tarasenko should get more responsibility in 2013-14 and take a mild step forward by recording
about 50 points, but of course, no sophomore player is a safe bet.Updated Sep. 25: Vladimir
Tarasenko had a scare in Tuesday's practice when a skate blade came close to his chest. The
skate of defenseman Jani Hakanpaa came up and sliced Tarasenko's jersey near the logo, but
he managed to escape the ordeal OK.
(40) Teddy Purcell Lightning [Age: 28] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:203]
2013 TB 82 23 37 161 6 60 18 0 20 2 0 264 140
2012 TB 48 11 25 94 3 36 13 -1 12 2 0 0 N/A
2011 TB 81 24 41 152 8 65 19 9 16 3 0 0 N/A
2010 TB 81 17 34 196 3 51 21 5 10 1 0 0 N/A
Purcell picked up 11 goals and 25 assists in 48 games with the Lightning last season. He has
become a dependable scorer for Tampa Bay the past three years. However, he could see a bit
of a decrease in value depending on where he ends up after training camp. If he sticks with
Steve Stamkos then he should continue to produce slightly under a point-per-game, but if he
skates on the second line then he could end up playing with another inconsistent talent in Valtteri
Filppula. On the second line, he should be penciled in for about 45 points and on the first line
he'll probably top 50.Updated Sep. 22: Teddy Purcell (upper body) played on Saturday after
missing Friday's contest. The exact nature of Purcell's injury wasn't know, except to say that he
"felt off" on Friday and consequently missed that night's game for precautionary reasons. He
logged 17:03 minutes on Saturday and played alongside Tom Pyatt and Jonathan Drouin.
(41) Teemu Selanne Ducks [Age: 43] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:198]
2013 ANA 76 22 28 166 10 50 18 4 20 3 0 244 151
2012 ANA 46 12 12 96 3 24 7 -10 28 1 0 0 N/A
2011 ANA 82 26 40 210 12 66 28 -1 50 4 0 0 N/A
2010 ANA 73 31 49 213 16 80 34 6 49 5 0 0 N/A
Another year and another decision on the future of Selanne. If he decides to return for another
season then he's expected to suit up for Anaheim even though he is considering playing
elsewhere. The 43-year-old winger notched 12 goals and 12 assists over 46 games last season,
which suggests that the ageless wonder may finally be slowing down. However, a chance to play
in the Olympics and compete on a strong team could lure him back for one more tour of duty. If
Selanne does play it's reasonable to believe he will contribute even though the Ducks will
probably lean more on their youth this campaign. Selanne should get around 50 points and
plenty of power play opportunities.Updated Sep. 4: Teemu Selanne's recent announcement
video has taken off in popularity. Selanne released a video on August 30 depicting him repeating
failing at his attempts to golf before finally giving up and calling Ducks GM Bob Murray that he
would return to Anaheim for one final season. His humorous approach to making his intentions
known has already reached over 1.7 million views on YouTube alone. I thought it was
absolutely fantastic, Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau said. I couldn't stop laughing. I dont know if
they give Emmys away for impromptu non-retirements, but I think thats one that would deserve
an award. Selanne is projected to start the season on the second line.
(42) Chris Stewart Blues [Age: 25] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:231]
2013 STL 82 22 23 166 6 45 10 2 71 5 0 275 154
2012 STL 48 18 18 97 6 36 12 0 40 3 0 0 N/A
2011 STL 79 15 15 166 2 30 4 1 109 1 0 0 N/A
2010 STL 62 28 25 162 12 53 16 -6 53 5 0 0 N/A
Chris Stewart bounced back from a rough 2011-12 campaign by recording 18 goals, 36 points,
and 40 penalty minutes in 48 games last season. He was limited to just 15:49 minutes per game,
but his fantasy value will increase if he manages to get more responsibilities with the club. That
won't be easy to do given how deep and well-rounded the Blues are, but Stewart showed last
season that hes capable of serving as a top-line forward. If youre feeling cautious, then pencil
him in for 50 points, but keep in mind that he has the capability to reach the 70-point mark while
averaging around a penalty minute per game if he earns a first line role.
(43) Dany Heatley Wild [Age: 32] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:218]
2013 MIN 80 25 27 179 6 52 11 2 36 3 0 261 155
2012 MIN 36 11 10 83 3 21 7 -12 8 1 0 0 N/A
2011 MIN 82 24 29 238 8 53 19 2 28 3 0 0 N/A
2010 SJ 80 26 38 217 11 64 30 8 56 5 1 0 N/A
Dany Heatley might have gotten a change of scenery over the summer, but his shoulder injury
prevented the Minnesota Wild from buying out the final season of his six-year/$45 million deal.
Heatley is coming off of another rough season where he scored 11 goals, and 21 points while
posting a minus-12 rating in 36 games. Those hoping that he'll bounce back to the 50 or even
40-goal mark are hoping for too much. Save yourself some potential frustration and pencil him in
for 25-30 goals and 50-60 points. Under the right circumstances he still has the capability to
surpass those numbers, but it's certainly not worth betting on.Updated Sep. 13: Dany Heatley
says he would be "very disappointed" if he didn't record at least 30 goals this season. He feels
100 percent after undergoing surgery on his shoulder in early April and he's highly motivated to
prove his doubters wrong and show he can still be a valuable offensive contributor. "The rehab
kind of almost reset me this summer. I had a focus. I had to keep working on [the shoulder],
which helped with my other training," Heatley said. "I'm lighter this year. I feel quicker. I'm just
anxious to get back and be who I can be. I'm refreshed and excited to play."
(44) Derek Dorsett Rangers [Age: 26] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:192]
2013 NYR 81 10 7 100 3 17 4 4 212 1 0 342 159
2012 NYR 24 3 6 38 0 9 0 -11 53 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CLM 77 12 8 137 2 20 3 -11 235 1 1 0 N/A
2010 CLM 76 4 13 112 0 17 0 -15 184 0 0 0 N/A
Derek Dorsett was limited to just 24 games in the regular season due to a fractured clavicle and
March 7 would have marked the end of his 2013 campaign if he wasn't dealt from the Columbus
Blue Jackets to the New York Rangers. His new squad made the playoffs and he was able to
return and participate in 11 postseason contests. Unfortunately he ended up in a limited role with
the Rangers, averaging just 10:46 minutes and recording one assist and 28 penalty minutes. If
the Rangers give Dorsett regular playing time on the third or fourth line in 2013-14, then he
should accumulate over 200 penalty minutes. At the same time, he's not likely to finish with more
than 15-20 points.
(45) Brayden Schenn Flyers [Age: 22] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:190]
2013 PHI 76 22 38 140 6 60 12 -4 44 3 0 272 164
2012 PHI 47 8 18 79 2 26 10 -8 24 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PHI 54 12 6 97 4 18 5 -7 34 3 0 0 N/A
2010 LA 8 0 2 11 0 2 0 -1 0 0 0 0 N/A
Brayden Schenn is once again a candidate for a breakout season and simultaneously a risky
player to own. He had eight goals and 26 points in 47 games in what was a wildly inconsistent
2013 campaign for him. He also logged a career-high 15:32 minutes and he might not be able to
best that this season given how many talented offensive forwards the team has. If he's still
available in the late rounds of a standard league draft then he's definitely worth the gamble. After
all, the worst case scenario with him should be around 50 points, but on the right line he could flirt
with the 70-point mark.Updated Sep. 22: Philadelphia Flyers forward Brayden Schenn told
CSNPhilly.com that he isn't worried about his performance in a contract year. I kind of figured
[my contract status] would come up sometime soon, Schenn said. But for me, Im just going to
go out there and worry about the season, not worry about the extension or the contract situation
just focus on my game, focus on the team, and not worry about contract talks. He'll be a
restricted free agent this summer.
(46) Martin Erat Capitals [Age: 32] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:196]
2013 WAS 80 18 36 122 4 54 13 6 28 2 0 279 168
2012 WAS 45 5 19 69 1 24 8 -7 30 2 0 0 N/A
2011 NAS 71 19 39 107 5 58 18 12 30 3 1 0 N/A
2010 NAS 64 17 33 135 7 50 15 14 22 3 0 0 N/A
Before the shortened season, Martin Erat recorded between 49 and 58 points for eight
consecutive campaigns. As you might imagine, Erat is a reliable secondary scorer who isn't
likely to take another step forward. That being said, moving from Nashville to Washington adds
an element of uncertainty that hasn't surrounded Erat in years. On the one hand, playing for
Washington leaves the door open to him potentially playing alongside Nicklas Backstrom or Alex
Ovechkin with the man advantage and perhaps occasionally in 5-on-5 situations. That's better
than the talent he was usually exposed to Nashville and with the right linemates, he could breach
the 60-point mark for the first time in 2013-14. The problem is that Erat logged just 13:55
minutes per game in Washington and there's a decent chance he'll start the season on the third
line. Ultimately we think he'll end up bouncing between the top three lines throughout the season
and end up with 40-50 points.
(47) Filip Forsberg Predators [Age: 19] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:186]
2013 NAS 70 22 31 203 6 53 13 -8 32 3 0 210 170
2012 NAS 5 0 1 14 0 1 0 -5 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 25: Filip Forsberg (lower body) isn't likely to play in another preseason game. The
good news is that Forsberg should be fine to participate in the Predators' season opener.
Forsberg is projected to start his rookie campaign as a top-six forward.
(48) Troy Brouwer Capitals [Age: 28] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:213]
2013 WAS 80 17 22 216 4 39 10 -3 58 1 0 210 177
2012 WAS 47 19 14 111 7 33 16 -5 28 5 1 0 N/A
2011 WAS 82 18 15 133 3 33 5 -15 61 5 0 0 N/A
2010 CHI 79 17 19 122 7 36 13 -2 38 5 0 0 N/A
Troy Brouwer averaged a career-high 18:32 minutes per game in 2013 and he rewarded the
Capitals for their trust in him. Brouwer scored 19 goals and registered 14 assists in 47 games.
He's never recorded more than 40 points in a single season, but now that the shortened
campaign is out of the way, Brouwer should comfortably surpass that mark. Look for him to get
around 50 points and 40-60 penalty minutes this season.Updated Sep. 14: Troy Brouwer scored
in the Capitals' preseason win against the Jets on Saturday night.
The result, a 4-3 victory via the shootout, hardly matters at this stage. Brouwer scored on a nice
passing sequence with Marcus Johansson and Nicklas Backstrom on the power play. Brouwer
had a very good season, with 19 goals and 33 points in 47 games, as he played very well with
added ice time. It would be fair to peg him for 25 goals and 45-50 points this season. Jack Hillen
and Stanislav Galiev notched the other goals for the Caps in regulation. Mike Green had the
shootout winner.
(49) T.J. Oshie Blues [Age: 26] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:189]
2013 STL 69 16 31 158 6 47 11 4 37 2 0 252 182
2012 STL 30 7 13 65 2 20 10 -5 15 1 1 0 N/A
2011 STL 80 19 35 188 3 54 16 15 50 3 1 0 N/A
2010 STL 49 12 22 103 3 34 9 10 15 3 1 0 N/A
T. J. Oshie had seven goals and 20 points in 30 games when his season was cut short due to a
foot injury. He was able to return for the playoffs and recorded two goals, no assists, and a
minus-four rating in a defense-first series with the Los Angeles Kings. At the age of 26, Oshie
has developed into a solid, but not remarkable forward. Hes capable of giving you about 50
points and 40-60 penalty minutes. Hell also get a fair amount of power-play ice time, so a
decent chunk of his points will occur when the Blues have the man advantage.Updated Sep. 9:
The St. Louis Blues have a deep roster of talent and plenty of high expectations entering the
2013-14 season. "Our expectations are higher than anyone else's," Blues winger T.J. Oshie
said. "I know it's just summer hockey, but we've got some really good players in here and there's
going to be some competition throughout the locker room ... who's playing each night, who's
playing in which spots and who's getting what ice time." Oshie added that the team will need to
stay levelheaded over the course of the year and prepare themselves properly to compete each
night. He missed the last 15 games of the regular season last year because of a foot injury, but
he did return during the playoffs. Oshie is prepared to be a key player for St. Louis in 2013-14.
(50) Jaromir Jagr Devils [Age: 41] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:240]
2013 NJ 74 22 31 142 6 53 13 -5 48 3 0 244 185
2012 BOS 45 16 19 115 6 35 11 -2 22 4 0 0 N/A
2011 PHI 73 19 35 170 8 54 20 5 30 2 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
After the surprise departure of Ilya Kovalchuk, the New Jersey Devils attempted to lessen the
blow by signing Jaromir Jagr to a one-year deal. Jagr is still a capable top-six forward, but at the
age of 41 he's obviously not going to replace Kovalchuk. Look for Jagr to get 15-25 goals and
around 50 points in 2013-14. Those aren't bad numbers given his age, but don't overpay in
deference to his legacy.Updated Sep. 30: Jaromir Jagr doesn't think he'll end up participating in
many shootouts. "When I was pretty good on shootouts there were no shootouts in the league,"
Jagr said. "I was good. I remember during shootouts in practice I scored 10 goals. I was pretty
good. That was 20 years ago." Jagr has converted on six of his 24 career shootout attempts.
(51) Daniel Briere Canadiens [Age: 35] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:179]
2013 MON 63 18 25 143 7 43 13 3 46 4 0 242 190
2012 PHI 34 6 10 87 3 16 6 -13 10 1 0 0 N/A
2011 PHI 70 16 33 174 4 49 17 5 69 3 0 0 N/A
2010 PHI 77 34 34 246 6 68 15 20 87 6 0 0 N/A
Briere notched just six goals and 10 assists in 34 games with Philadelphia last season. His
disappointing performance and the team's need to cut salary led to him being bought out in the
summer. Subsequently, he agreed to a two-year/$8 million deal with Montreal. Briere will line up
as a top-six forward in Montreal and he has the ability to play center or the wing. Playing back
home should give the 35-year-old veteran a much needed shot in the arm, but he doesn't appear
to be the player he once was so don't expect too much from him over the course of the regular
season.Updated Sep. 25: Daniel Briere is glad to be back on the power play. "It's good to be
back there because I didn't play much on the power play last year in Philadelphia," said Briere
after practicing on the Canadiens' top power play unit. "That's partly my fault, because I had
injuries and I wasn't playing that well." He helped set up one of Max Pacioretty's two power-play
markers in Monday's preseason win over New Jersey. "I thought we played well on the power
play and that will carry over into our 5-on-5 play," added Briere, who is playing with Pacioretty
and David Desharnais at camp. "We're getting to know each other, where we're going to be and
what we're going to do in certain situations."
(52) Devin Setoguchi Jets [Age: 26] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:205]
2013 WPG 77 17 26 153 4 43 10 4 44 1 0 244 195
2012 MIN 48 13 14 97 5 27 6 5 20 3 0 0 N/A
2011 MIN 69 19 17 174 7 36 13 -17 28 2 0 0 N/A
2010 SJ 72 22 19 199 4 41 10 -2 37 5 0 0 N/A
Devin Setoguchi struggled to claim and maintain a top-six role with the Minnesota Wild last
season. He had 13 goals and 27 points in 48 games while averaging a near career-low 14:26
minutes. With that in mind, the move to the Winnipeg Jets might do him some good. The Jets
are probably going to give him an opportunity to play on one of their top two lines, but Setoguchi
has underwhelmed in recent years even when he gets opportunities. With that in mind, we see
him as a player better suited to a wait-and-see approach in standard leagues as opposed to
someone you should grab as a late-round sleeper.Updated Sep. 14: Acquired from the
Minnesota Wild in the off-season, Devin Setoguchi has settled in nicely with the Winnipeg Jets
and has started training camp on the team's second line with Evander Kane on the left side and
Mark Scheifele at center. Setoguchi has a good shot and used it to score a career high 31 goals
and 65 points in 2008-09 with the San Jose Sharks. Setoguchi struggled to claim and maintain a
top-six role with the Wild last season. He had 13 goals and 27 points in 48 games while
averaging a near career-low 14:26 minutes. But the thinking in Winnipeg is that playing with Kane
and Scheifele will give him a new lease on life.
(53) Cam Atkinson Blue Jackets [Age: 24] [Ht:5'7'] [Wt:172]
2013 CLM 62 21 26 137 2 47 6 10 34 0 2 278 196
2012 CLM 35 9 9 91 1 18 2 9 4 1 0 0 N/A
2011 CLM 27 7 7 66 1 14 2 1 14 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Cam Atkinson has been tremendous at the AHL level, but he's been struggling to get top minutes
in the NHL. He ended up with nine goals and 18 points in 35 games in 2013 while averaging
15:35 minutes per contest. As it is, he's a good candidate to reach the 40-point mark, but if he
can manage to move up in Columbus' depth charts, then he could end up with more than 50
points. We can't recommend drafting him in standard leagues, but he is worth keeping an eye
on.Updated Sep. 26: Cam Atkinson (undisclosed) took part in Thursday's practice, but won't play
against Carolina. He is being held out as a precaution, so it sounds like he'll be available for the
team's regular-season opener on Oct. 4. Atkinson registered nine goals and nine assists in 35
games last season.
(54) Justin Abdelkader Red Wings [Age: 26] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:219]
2013 DET 82 15 27 160 1 42 2 7 68 3 0 284 197
2012 DET 48 10 3 96 0 13 0 6 34 0 0 0 N/A
2011 DET 81 8 14 121 0 22 0 4 62 1 0 0 N/A
2010 DET 74 7 12 129 0 19 0 15 61 1 0 0 N/A
Abdelkader is an interesting player to watch going into the 2013-14 campaign. He started the
lockout-shortened season as the team's fourth-line center, but by the end he was playing with
Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg on the top line. Despite his promotion, his offensive
statistics didn't see any improvement. He's probably a fringe player at best right now because he
can help out in hits and penalty minutes, but it doesn't look like he can put up the kind of points
typical of a top-six forward. Assuming he stays on a scoring line, Abdelkader may be good for
around 30 points.Updated Sep. 28: It appears that Detroit has settled on its forward lines to
begin the season and Justin Abdelkader is the biggest winner as a result. He will line up on the
Red Wings' top unit alongside Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg. We can't express how much
of a break this is for the 26-year-old winger. If Abdelkader can keep this gig, he could register
50-60 points this season. However, he could just as easily lose the job and wind up with 30
points. He's a high risk, high reward type of pick. For the record, the Wings will ice a second line
of Daniel Alfredsson, Stephen Weiss and Johan Franzen.
(55) Brian Gionta Canadiens [Age: 34] [Ht:5'7'] [Wt:174]
2013 MON 80 20 22 193 5 42 12 2 16 3 0 197 200
2012 MON 48 14 12 112 5 26 7 3 8 3 0 0 N/A
2011 MON 31 8 7 75 2 15 3 -7 16 0 0 0 N/A
2010 MON 82 29 17 298 7 46 11 3 24 6 2 0 N/A
Gionta's last two seasons have come premature ends because of biceps injuries. He missed the
last 40 games in 2011-12 and sat out most of Montreal's first-round playoff exit with a torn left
bicep. He had surgery shortly afterward and his status for the start of the 2013-14 campaign is
cloudy. The Montreal captain recorded 14 goals and 26 points in 48 games during the truncated
2013 schedule. If the Canadiens choose to keep new addition Daniel Briere on the wing then it
could bump Gionta to the third line this year. Either way, Gionta can provide around 20 goals
and a fair amount of shots, but not much else.Updated Sep. 25: Brian Gionta will make his
preseason debut Thursday. He will play on a line with Tomas Plekanec and Rene Bourque
against Ottawa. Gionta got clearance to resume contact drills last week, but the Canadiens gave
him some extra time off after he recovered from bicep surgery.
(56) Richard Clune Predators [Age: 26] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:207]
2013 NAS 81 5 12 86 0 17 0 4 206 0 0 335 202
2012 NAS 47 4 5 46 0 9 0 3 113 1 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Richard Clune managed to earn regular minutes on an NHL team for the first time last season.
He's a physical fourth line forward and as such, his two best categories will be penalty minutes
and hits. He ended up with 113 PIM and 159 hits last season and it wouldn't be shocking to see
him maintain that pace in both categories this season. He isn't likely to ever be known for his
offensive prowess, but he might chip in with about 15 points if he ends up playing in almost every
game.
(57) Alex Tanguay Avalanche [Age: 33] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:194]
2013 COL 71 16 36 147 2 52 14 -6 36 2 0 221 203
2012 CAL 40 11 16 44 2 27 9 -13 22 1 1 0 N/A
2011 CAL 64 13 36 84 1 49 15 7 28 3 1 0 N/A
2010 CAL 79 22 47 120 3 69 20 0 24 2 0 0 N/A
Alex Tanguay had an off season with 11 goals and 27 points in 40 games with the Calgary
Flames, but he'll get a fresh start in 2013-14 with the Colorado Avalanche. Well, "fresh" is
perhaps a bit much as he'll be returning to the team that drafted him and the 33-year-old forward
should feel right at home. After all, he was a teammate of his new coach, Patrick Roy, and the
executive vice president of hockey operations (aka the man who is basically the team's general
manager) Joe Sakic. Roy plans to pair up Tanguay with Paul Stastny and Gabriel Landeskog
and while that's obviously subject to change, its not a bad start for him. Stastny's not the elite
player he originally was, but Landeskog is poised for a bounce back campaign. As for Tanguay,
he should be good for 50-60 points if he can stay healthy.Updated Sep. 22: Alex Tanguay is
excited as he prepares for the start of the regular season and his second stint with the Colorado
Avalanche. Tanguay spent his first six NHL seasons with Colorado and played a key role in their
2001 Stanley Cup championship. The Avalanche are a rebuilding team right now, but Tanguay
remains optimistic. "With the talent we have up front, we have the ability to bring excitement to
this city, to this franchise, again," Tanguay said. He should surpass the 50-point mark in
2013-14, provided that he stays healthy.
(58) Jannik Hansen Canucks [Age: 27] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:195]
2013 VAN 80 17 29 117 2 46 6 16 20 2 0 288 211
2012 VAN 47 10 17 99 1 27 3 12 8 2 0 0 N/A
2011 VAN 82 16 23 137 0 39 0 18 34 1 1 0 N/A
2010 VAN 82 9 20 113 0 29 0 13 32 2 0 0 N/A
Hansen is developing into a solid two-way forward for the Canucks. He isn't turning down as
many opportunities to shoot as he used to and it's leading to better scoring chances for himself
and his linemates. Hansen got to play on Vancouver's top line during the 2013 season, but due
to the constant shuffling of combinations his spot was never secure. Hansen notched 10 goals
and 27 points in 47 games last campaign. If he gets to play in Vancouver's top-six group this
year then he might be able to challenge his previous personal bests of 16 markers and 23
assists, which he set during the 2011-12 season. However, he shouldn't be expected to top 45
points.Updated Sep. 29: The Vancouver Canucks gave Jannik Hansen a four-year extension
reportedly worth $10 million ($2.5 million per year). Hansen had 27 points in 47 regular season
games in 2013, which would have been the best pace of his career had that been an 82-game
season. Obviously, the Canucks feel like the 27-year-old's role will only become larger.
(59) Michael Ryder Devils [Age: 33] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:198]
2013 NJ 80 27 30 162 4 57 8 -11 42 3 0 223 215
2012 MON 46 16 19 101 8 35 17 2 16 5 0 0 N/A
2011 DAL 82 35 27 211 7 62 10 17 46 6 0 0 N/A
2010 BOS 79 18 23 165 8 41 14 -1 26 6 0 0 N/A
Michael Ryder's reunion with the Montreal Canadiens was successful from a statistical
perspective, but it didn't last long. After Ryder scored 16 goals and 35 points in 46 games with
Dallas and Montreal, he agreed to a two-year/$7 million contract with the New Jersey Devils.
With Ilya Kovalchuk and David Clarkson gone, its not out of the realm of possibilities that Michael
Ryder will find himself on the Devils' top line, perhaps with Patrik Elias and Travis Zajac. That's a
big step up for Ryder, who averaged just 16:03 minutes per game in 2013. Ryder's not a
replacement for Kovalchuk, but under these circumstances hes a strong candidate to surpass his
career-high of 62 points.
(60) Kyle Palmieri Ducks [Age: 22] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:197]
2013 ANA 74 21 24 156 3 45 7 2 32 2 0 228 221
2012 ANA 42 10 11 92 2 21 3 2 9 5 0 0 N/A
2011 ANA 18 4 3 34 0 7 0 3 6 0 0 0 N/A
2010 ANA 10 1 0 10 0 1 0 -1 0 0 0 0 N/A
Palmieri is another player on the Ducks who could be in store for a greater role this campaign.
He elevated his game in the playoffs after producing 10 goals and 21 points in 42 regular-season
matches. The 22-year-old didn't get much ice time but he made the most of it with five points in
seven postseason appearances. He's unlikely to see a dramatic upswing in terms of fantasy
value next year, but he does have offensive upside and could be a pleasant surprise if he gets
the chance.Updated Sep. 28: Kyle Palmieri may be the Anaheim player most likely to break out,
given his breakaway speed that contributed to a 10-goal, 11-assist performance in 42 games last
season. The right winger rotated throughout lines last season and expects to do the same this
time. "I know I'm not really looked to for penalty killing or my defensive zone play, but I hope this
year to settle into being more responsible, a more complete player," Palmieri said. "I've come into
camp working my hardest, to put myself into a position to start well. Coming from the success I
had puts me in a good spot to continue that this year."
(61) Kris Versteeg Panthers [Age: 27] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:183]
2013 FLA 77 18 30 174 3 48 9 -15 61 2 0 190 232
2012 FLA 10 2 2 20 0 4 1 -8 8 0 0 0 N/A
2011 FLA 71 23 31 181 8 54 18 4 49 5 1 0 N/A
2010 PHI 80 21 25 180 6 46 14 -9 53 0 1 0 N/A
Versteeg wasn't ready for the start of the 2013 campaign and he managed to appear in just 10
games because of injuries. He sat out the last 21 matches of the year with a knee injury, which
required surgery to repair and it isn't clear if he will be able to play at the start of the 2013-14
season. Versteeg is capable of hitting 20 goals and 40-50 points when he's healthy, but right
now he looks like a risky pick. He might be worth rolling the dice on as a late-round selection
because he will get top-six minutes when he returns to action.Updated Sep. 28: Kris Versteeg
had a three-point night for the Panthers in their 5-3 triumph over the Lightning on Saturday in
their preseason finale.
The winger scored twice (once on an empty-netter) and had an assist in his second game since
returning from March knee surgery. Florida was the league's lowest-scoring team last season,
but Versteeg's health will be important as he possesses 20-plus goals ability. Scott Gomez and
Brad Boyes had the other markers, while Brian Campbell and Dmitry Kulikov had two helpers.
Tim Thomas made 19 saves for Florida. Goal scorers for the Lightning included Steven Stamkos,
Martin St. Louis and Brett Connolly. Anders Lindback was roughed up for four goals on 21 shots.
(62) Tuomo Ruutu Hurricanes [Age: 30] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:205]
2013 CAR 68 16 25 128 3 41 7 3 50 3 0 239 233
2012 CAR 17 4 5 30 0 9 0 -6 8 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CAR 72 18 16 156 3 34 5 -3 50 2 0 0 N/A
2010 CAR 82 19 38 148 7 57 16 1 54 1 0 0 N/A
Tuomo Ruutu was limited to just 17 games left season due to hip problems, but the good news is
that he should be fine for training camp. When he was healthy in 2013, he recorded four goals,
nine points, and eight penalty minutes. Ruutu is a marginal player in standard leagues as he will
get you around 40 points and 50 penalty minutes. However, his fantasy value jumps in leagues
that use hits as he has the potential to finish in the top-five in that category.Updated Sep. 29:
The Carolina Hurricanes placed Tuomo Ruutu on the injured reserve Sunday. Chip Alexander
reports that Canes GM Jim Rutherford insists that it isn't related to a prior hip injury. Either way, it
seems as though his rough style is really catching up with him, providing another tough break for
Carolina.
(63) Brad Boyes Panthers [Age: 31] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:195]
2013 FLA 77 21 26 158 5 47 13 -10 30 2 0 174 236
2012 NYI 48 10 25 97 1 35 13 -6 16 1 0 0 N/A
2011 BUF 65 8 15 100 2 23 8 2 6 0 0 0 N/A
2010 BUF 83 17 38 178 6 55 13 13 36 3 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 29: Brad Boyes was relieved to sign with the Florida Panthers. Boyes wasn't able
to get a contract over the summer and ended up attending the Panthers' training camp on a
tryout basis. He had 10 goals and 35 points in 48 games last season and should be a solid
top-six forward in 2013-14.
(64) Erik Cole Stars [Age: 34] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:210]
2013 DAL 80 18 25 153 3 43 6 -3 48 2 0 214 240
2012 DAL 47 9 4 86 1 13 3 -6 20 2 0 0 N/A
2011 MON 82 35 26 241 11 61 14 11 48 6 0 0 N/A
2010 CAR 82 26 26 201 3 52 8 -1 49 9 1 0 N/A
Erik Cole had a terrible season, made worse by the fact that a change of scenery did nothing to
help him. Cole ended up with just nine goals and 13 points in 47 games last season and
averaged just 16:24 minutes per game between the Montreal Canadiens and Dallas Stars. If he
struggles early on this season, it might not take much for him to slide down to the third line. At
the same time, there's at least a chance that he'll get a chance to show what he can do with
Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin. With that in mind, we regard him as an intriguing sleeper pick and
worthy of consideration as a late round selection in keeper leagues.Updated Sep. 15: Erik Cole
played alongside Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin during a scrimmage on Saturday. Cole is
coming off of a rough season and playing on that line would greatly improve his chances of
bouncing back. With that in mind, he's worth keeping a close eye on during training camp.
(65) Alex Chiasson Stars [Age: 22] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:187]
2013 DAL 64 18 26 120 4 44 7 2 40 2 0 234 243
2012 DAL 7 6 1 13 1 7 1 3 0 1 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Alex Chiasson took a step forward last season with 35 points and 43 penalty minutes in 57 AHL
games. He then got a stint with the Dallas Stars and made the most of it with an incredible six
goals and seven points in seven games. That puts him in a great position to make the Stars out
of training camp, possibly even as a second liner. He has the potential to be a fantasy worthy
forward and makes for a good late round gamble. A best case scenario for him in 2013-14 would
be about 50 points, but that's dependent on him securing a top-six spot and holding it all season,
which is far from guaranteed.Updated Sep. 28: If you are looking for an under the radar sleeper
this season take a look at Alex Chiasson. He will play on Dallas' second line and is turning into a
real sniper despite not showing a strong scoring ability in the minors. The 22-year-old rookie had
a fantastic trial in the NHL last season scoring six goals in seven games and is set to line up
alongside Ray Whitney, who had tremendous chemistry with in 2013. We would not be shocked
if Chiasson scored 25 goals this year.
(66) Michael Cammalleri Flames [Age: 31] [Ht:5'9'] [Wt:180]
2013 CAL 74 24 30 186 6 54 11 -24 48 3 0 153 244
2012 CAL 44 13 19 102 5 32 15 -15 25 3 0 0 N/A
2011 CAL 66 20 21 175 3 41 12 -10 26 4 0 0 N/A
2010 MON 67 19 28 193 7 47 21 2 33 2 0 0 N/A
Cammalleri may not be a part of Calgary's rebuild, but if he stays with the club at the beginning of
the season then he'll be one of the club's top offensive threats. He recorded 13 goals and 32
points in 44 games last season. He also fired 102 shots and finished with a minus-15 rating.
Cammalleri's fantasy value could get a boost if he ends up elsewhere. With the Flames, he
should be expected to score goals and rack up shots, but his plus-minus won't improve. He
could also end up at center depending on how the team's youngsters perform at training
camp.Updated Sep. 30: Michael Cammalleri (hand) is not practicing and is doubtful for the
Flames opener Thursday. Coach Bob Hartley stated that he was more optimistic a week ago and
is unsure if Cammalleri will be able to play this week. It was reported that Cammalleri has a
serious hand injury and is having trouble holding his stick. Cammalleri is one of the few
established offensive threats with the Flames and since Calgary is in a rebuild, chances are that
he is dealt elsewhere at some point of the season, especially considering he is in the final year of
his contract. Look for Cammalleri to get 25 goals and 55 points if he does not miss a lot of time
this season.
(67) B.J. Crombeen Lightning [Age: 28] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:209]
2013 TB 76 2 11 85 0 13 0 7 173 0 0 294 245
2012 TB 44 1 7 50 0 8 0 4 112 0 0 0 N/A
2011 STL 40 1 2 50 0 3 0 -2 71 0 0 0 N/A
2010 STL 80 7 7 113 0 14 0 -18 154 0 1 0 N/A
Crombeen added some much-needed grit and toughness to Tampa Bay's lineup last season. He
led the team with 112 penalty minutes, including an NHL-high 14 fighting majors, last year.
Crombeen also supplied one goal and seven assists in 44 contests. He's worth taking this
season in leagues where penalty minutes are valued.
(68) Valeri Nichushkin Stars [Age: 18] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:202]
2013 DAL 74 19 22 149 6 41 9 -5 42 2 0 189 253
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
The Dallas Stars wasted no time in inking their 10th overall pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft to
his first contract. Nichushkin is just 18 years old, but he already has some experience playing
with men in the KHL. He wants to make the transition to North America, but it sounds like it might
be the Stars or bust for him this year. If he doesn't make the team, he will likely spend the year in
the KHL and then try again in 2014-15. He certainly has a chance to make the team out of
training camp and he has enough offensive upside to make him a must have in keeper leagues.
For everyone else though, it might be better to take a wait-and-see approach to him. Even if he
makes the Stars, he will likely get eased into the lineup and it could be a couple years before he
has any fantasy value.Updated Sep. 28: With all the talk about Jonathan Drouin, Seth Jones and
Nathan McKinnon being at the head of the 2013-14 rookie class, don't forget about Valeri
Nichushkin. We like him as a sleeper candidate for Calder Trophy honors. He has looked
dominating at times during the pre-season and could thrive as he will likely not get the press and
pressure that Drouin, Jones and McKinnon are likely to receive. Don't be shocked if Nichushkin
turns in a 50-point season. He has the talent to do it.
(69) Colton Orr Maple Leafs [Age: 31] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:222]
2013 TOR 76 1 5 27 0 6 0 0 247 0 0 320 255
2012 TOR 44 1 3 13 0 4 0 4 155 0 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 5 1 0 3 0 1 0 1 5 0 0 0 N/A
2010 TOR 46 2 0 14 0 2 0 -1 128 1 0 0 N/A
Orr's professional career was thought to be in doubt because of a concussion, but he returned to
regular duty last season. He amassed 155 penalty minutes in 44 games to lead the league. The
Toronto enforcer dropped his gloves 13 times and he chipped in four points. If you need PIMs
then Orr should be a good source of them this season.Updated Sep. 26: Colton Orr is expected
to be available to play when Toronto closes out the preseason with back-to-back games against
Detroit. He has been sidelined with a leg bone bruise since the beginning of training camp. Orr
should be able to rack up penalty minutes this season, so consider him if you are looking for help
in that category.
(70) Christopher Higgins Canucks [Age: 30] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:205]
2013 VAN 77 17 20 152 2 37 4 4 38 2 0 213 259
2012 VAN 41 10 5 77 0 15 0 -4 10 1 0 0 N/A
2011 VAN 71 18 25 165 1 43 8 11 16 4 1 0 N/A
2010 VAN 62 13 15 160 1 28 1 5 16 0 0 0 N/A
Higgins couldn't develop any sort of offensive rhythm last season, while producing 10 goals and
five assists in 41 games. He serves as a depth player on the Canucks, who can slot up and
down their lineup, but he shouldn't be on your radar in most fantasy leagues.
(71) Ales Hemsky Oilers [Age: 30] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:184]
2013 EDM 65 14 30 143 2 44 9 -4 30 0 0 192 265
2012 EDM 38 9 11 82 5 20 9 -6 16 1 0 0 N/A
2011 EDM 69 10 26 137 1 36 9 -13 43 1 0 0 N/A
2010 EDM 47 14 28 100 1 42 9 3 18 1 1 0 N/A
Hemsky's name has surfaced in plenty of trade talks over the past few seasons, but it may be
tough for the Oilers to deal him given that he is set to make $5 million in the final year of his
contract. He has struggled with injuries throughout his career and his ice time predictably
dropped last season as Edmonton used their young guns more prominently. In 38 appearances,
Hemsky had nine goals and 20 points. He could get a slight boost in fantasy value if he does get
traded, but going into the 2013-14 season on the Oilers he shouldn't be on your radar.Updated
Sep. 22: Ales Hemsky is getting a chance as a top-six forward in training camp with Taylor Hall
and Ryan Smyth as linemates. Hemsky has had some very good offensive seasons for the
Oilers but his last one was in 2008-09 when he had 66 points. He has been injury-prone of late
and must make the most of his opportunity before Ryan Nugent-Hopkins returns to action, likely
in early November. Hemsky should be a third line player this season and as such, should not be
taken in fantasy pools.
(72) David Moss Coyotes [Age: 31] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:210]
2013 PHO 77 18 19 136 2 37 5 1 47 2 0 209 274
2012 PHO 45 5 15 82 1 20 2 3 21 0 1 0 N/A
2011 CAL 32 2 7 82 0 9 0 -3 12 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CAL 58 17 13 127 5 30 7 9 18 3 0 0 N/A
Moss notched five goals and 20 points in 45 games with the Coyotes last season. His production
would be an afterthought for most teams, but Phoenix struggled so much offensively that his
point total actually represented some secondary scoring. Moss probably won't be worthy of a
fantasy roster spot this season either.
(73) Eric Fehr Capitals [Age: 28] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:212]
2013 WAS 76 16 19 153 0 35 0 10 30 1 0 226 281
2012 WAS 41 9 8 72 2 17 3 14 10 2 1 0 N/A
2011 WPG 35 2 1 54 0 3 0 -6 12 1 0 0 N/A
2010 WAS 52 10 10 120 3 20 7 0 16 1 0 0 N/A
If nothing else, Eric Fehr is economical with his playing time. He managed to score 21 goals and
39 points in 69 games in 2009-10 while averaging just 12:08 minutes per game. Although he
struggled a bit in 2010-11, in part due to his 35-game stint with the Winnipeg Jets, he bounced
back last season with nine goals and eight assists in 41 games despite the fact that he averaged
just 13:22 minutes. The problem is that hes not likely to get and maintain a spot on either of
Washington's top two lines in 2013-14. That will limit him to another 30-40 point
campaign.Updated Sep. 28: Eric Fehr is a good bet to be one of the Washington Capitals'
forwards when their regular season starts next week but his position remains uncertain.
Washington coach Adam Oates opted to play the 28-year-old veteran at center in his first two
exhibition appearances to see if the usual right wing could pick up the adjustments required of
the most versatile position on the ice. Fehr held his own as a center, but since returning to the
wing two games ago, hes recorded four goals and an assist and shown a confidence with the
puck when presented with scoring opportunities. Even though it was a short-lived trial, Oates
hasnt ruled out the possibility of using Fehr at center. Fehrsie asked me today Is the
experiment over? No, Oates said. Youre collecting information, youre doing the best you can
and you dont want to set those guys back. But I said to Fehrsie, You got [five] goals, youre
playing good hockey dont worry about it. Were fine. I know what you can do on right wing.
Fehr is open to all options.
(74) Andrew Cogliano Ducks [Age: 26] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:180]
2013 ANA 82 17 20 141 2 37 5 7 18 2 3 204 285
2012 ANA 48 13 10 79 0 23 0 14 6 1 2 0 N/A
2011 ANA 82 13 13 115 2 26 3 -4 15 2 0 0 N/A
2010 EDM 82 11 24 129 0 35 5 -12 64 3 1 0 N/A
Cogliano made positive strides with the Ducks last season while developing a strong two-way
game. He posted 13 markers and 23 points during the lockout-shortened season, which nearly
matched his production from a full 82-game campaign in 2011-12 when he had 26 points. He
displayed the jump he had during his rookie year when he generated 45 points and he might
finally be ready to build off that in 2013-14. Consistency will probably continue to a problem
though, so look for him to record around 40 points.Updated Sep. 17: Andrew Cogliano had three
assists in the Ducks 6-2 win over the Coyotes Monday night. Veteran Teemu Selanne, Sami
Vatanen, Nolan Yonkman, Daniel Winnik, Hampus Lindholm and Emerson Etem scored for the
Ducks while former Ottawa Senator Jakob Silfverberg assisted on two goals in his first game for
the Ducks. Guillaume Latendresse and Chris Brown scored for the Coyotes.
(75) Drew Stafford Sabres [Age: 27] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:214]
2013 BUF 76 22 22 212 3 44 8 -19 37 3 0 125 286
2012 BUF 46 6 12 121 0 18 3 -16 21 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BUF 80 20 30 226 3 50 7 5 46 4 1 0 N/A
2010 BUF 62 31 21 179 11 52 19 13 34 4 0 0 N/A
Stafford is the first to admit that he had a disappointing season. After scoring 31 goals in
2010-11 and 20 in 2011-12, he posted just six last year despite being credited with 121 shots.
He also had 18 points and career-low minus-16 rating in 46 contests. His name has surfaced in
trade rumors, but heading into the season he will just be focused on getting back on track. It may
a challenge for him to return to 50 points, but he should be able to get slightly over 40 this
season.Updated Sep. 28: Drew Stafford has not played particularly well this pre-season. This is
somewhat troubling for the Sabres as Stafford is being counted on to score goals and rebound
from a very poor 2013 showing in which he tallied only six times in 46 games. Given that Stafford
is paid $4 million per season, Sabre management may soon become frustrated if Stafford doesn't
pick up his game.
(76) Matt Read Flyers [Age: 27] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:185]
2013 PHI 80 19 27 152 0 46 2 1 18 3 0 210 294
2012 PHI 42 11 13 72 1 24 3 1 2 2 0 0 N/A
2011 PHI 79 24 23 155 4 47 11 13 12 6 2 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Matt Read has established himself as an important member of the Philadelphia Flyers. The team
used him in all situations and he averaged 18:01 minutes per game, which put him behind just
Claude Giroux among Philadelphias forwards. That being said, he didn't take a leap forward
offensively in 2013. His 11 goals and 13 assists in 42 games is nothing particularly special and
at the age of 27, hes not really an up-and-coming prospect either. Although Read might find a
way to stay on one of Philadelphia's top two lines in 2013-14, we dont see him ending up with
much more than 50 points.Updated Sep. 21: The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Matt
Read to a four-year, $14.5 million contract extension.
The deal has an average annual value of $3.625 million, and kicks in for the 2014-15 campaign.
"Coming out of college a couple years ago, Matt was a guy who jumped right into our lineup and
scored 24 goals," Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said. "Now he plays regularly on the
power play, he kills penalties, he plays 4-on-4... in short he's a valuable part of our hockey team
and it's nice to have him under contract for the next five seasons." He registered 11 goals and 13
assists in 42 games last season and over 121 career games he has 35 goals and 36 assists.
(77) Emerson Etem Ducks [Age: 21] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:210]
2013 ANA 76 17 22 138 5 39 8 -2 25 1 0 176 300
2012 ANA 38 3 7 48 0 10 0 7 9 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Etem is expected to contend for a top-six role this season after a successful showing with the
Ducks in the playoffs. He collected three goals and five points in seven postseason contests. In
38 outings during the regular season, Etem had 10 points while averaging less ice time. He's
worth keeping an eye on at training camp to see where he ends up because he has plenty of
potential.Updated Sep. 26: Emerson Etem (leg) might not be available for the start of the regular
season. "If he skates the day before, then he can play," Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau said. "But
if he doesn't skate at least the day before ... we've got to make sure that he's healthy before we
go." In the meantime, Etem isn't expected to participate in Saturday's preseason game. He had
three goals and 10 points in 38 games last season.
(78) Damien Brunner Devils [Age: 27] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:176]
2013 NJ 82 23 21 154 4 44 10 -12 20 3 0 140 310
2012 DET 44 12 14 123 3 26 10 -6 12 1 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 27: Damien Brunner played alongside Ryane Clowe in each of the Devils' last two
preseason games. That could end up being two-thirds of one of the Devils' top two lines. Patrik
Elias centered that line on Tuesday, but Travis Zajac played with them Thursday. Brunner and
Clowe are both getting ready to play in their first season with the Devils.
(79) Nathan Horton Blue Jackets [Age: 28] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:229]
2013 CLM 46 16 20 99 3 36 8 3 32 3 1 197 312
2012 BOS 43 13 9 114 0 22 1 1 22 1 0 0 N/A
2011 BOS 46 17 15 90 6 32 8 0 54 3 0 0 N/A
2010 BOS 80 26 27 188 6 53 8 29 85 2 0 0 N/A
In the Columbus Blue Jackets ongoing quest to win their first playoff game, they made a big
splash by signing Nathan Horton to a seven-year/$37.1 million contract. That's not a bad cap hit
for a player who is developing a reputation for stepping up in the postseason, but his impact in
2013-14 might be minimal. The problem is that he needed offseason should surgery and
consequently might not make his Blue Jackets' debut until January. Even if he returns sooner
than that, his summer will have been adversely affected and that's on top of the fatigue he'll have
from playing late into June because the Boston Bruins made it all the way to the Stanley Cup
Final. Plus, as big a name player that he is, it's not like he's a star by fantasy hockey standards.
He's never recorded more than 62 points in a single season and he hasn't reached that mark
since 2007-08. With all that in mind, we can only recommend taking him in standard leagues as
a late round pick, provided that youre in a position to stash him on the injured reserve
list.Updated Sep. 11: The Columbus Blue Jackets are reluctant to provide a timetable for Nathan
Horton's (shoulder surgery) return. They will simply wait until they believe Horton is 100% before
he makes his Blue Jackets debut. That being said, Horton is tentatively expected to return in
December or early January.
(80) Zack Kassian Canucks [Age: 22] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:214]
2013 VAN 76 15 16 93 2 31 2 -2 96 1 0 229 314
2012 VAN 39 7 4 49 2 11 3 -7 51 1 0 0 N/A
2011 VAN 44 4 6 54 0 10 1 -2 51 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Kassian skated in a career-high 39 games with the Canucks during the lockout-shortened
season. He generated 11 points, 70 hits and 51 penalty minutes in his second year of NHL
competition. The 22-year-old winger has the tools to become a good power forward, but his spot
on a scoring line isn't guaranteed. It's unclear how new head coach John Tortorella will handle
the playing time of Kassian, who received 13:28 of average ice time under former bench boss
Alain Vigneault. If he gets to play top-six minutes then he may be able to tap into some of the
offensive potential that he displayed at times last season, while piling on some hits and
PIMs.Updated Sep. 23: Zack Kassian has been banned for the rest of the preseason and for five
regular-season contests for his high stick on Edmonton's San Gagner. Gagner suffered a broken
jaw on the play and Kassian was assessed a double minor for high-sticking. He will be eligible to
return on Oct. 12 when Vancouver hosts Montreal.
(81) Lee Stempniak Flames [Age: 30] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:196]
2013 CAL 82 12 26 206 3 38 7 -17 42 0 0 117 318
2012 CAL 47 9 23 113 4 32 6 2 12 2 0 0 N/A
2011 CAL 61 14 14 130 2 28 5 -2 16 2 0 0 N/A
2010 PHO 82 19 19 199 2 38 6 4 19 0 0 0 N/A
Stempniak led the Flames with 113 shots on goal in 2013, but he scored just nine times. He did
manage to collect 23 assists though to co-lead the team in scoring. Additionally, he tied Derek
Stepan and Ilya Kovalchuk for the league lead with four shorthanded points. Stempniak has
always been streaky and his lack of finish probably won't warrant him much fantasy attention in
standard leagues. However, he should make for a decent flier during his hotter moments this
campaign especially when you consider that he would've been on pace for a career year
offensively had 2013 not been a lockout-shortened season.
(82) Trevor Lewis Kings [Age: 26] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:199]
2013 LA 82 12 16 151 0 28 0 7 43 1 0 198 319
2012 LA 48 5 9 92 0 14 0 5 19 2 1 0 N/A
2011 LA 72 3 4 103 0 7 0 -3 26 1 0 0 N/A
2010 LA 72 3 10 105 0 13 0 -11 6 2 0 0 N/A
Lewis isn't someone who should be monitored in many fantasy leagues, but he is a versatile
player for the Los Angeles Kings. He can play center or the wing and he does a good job on the
penalty kill. Lewis notched 83 hits and 31 blocks last season, while earning 14 points and a
plus-5 rating. His five goals and 14 points were actually personal highs. He'll probably take
another step forward in 2013-14 if he isn't placed primarily on fourth-line duty, but he isn't
expected to have much fantasy value.
(83) Erik Condra Senators [Age: 27] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:189]
2013 OTT 80 8 20 134 0 28 0 5 52 0 0 199 337
2012 OTT 48 4 8 73 0 12 0 3 34 0 0 0 N/A
2011 OTT 81 8 17 140 0 25 0 11 30 1 2 0 N/A
2010 OTT 26 6 5 48 1 11 1 -1 12 2 0 0 N/A
Condra hasn't been able to build much of a fantasy profile in 155 games with Ottawa over the
past three years. He had four goals and 12 points in 48 games last campaign to go with 32
penalty minutes. He received a two-year/$2.5 million contract with the Senators this past
summer to continue his work on their penalty kill unit and help the team out defensively. He isn't
worth selecting in fantasy drafts.
(84) Jiri Hudler Flames [Age: 29] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:186]
2013 CAL 70 21 30 104 4 51 11 -21 40 4 0 147 342
2012 CAL 42 10 17 56 5 27 8 -13 22 0 0 0 N/A
2011 DET 81 25 25 127 2 50 10 10 42 2 0 0 N/A
2010 DET 73 10 27 105 3 37 12 -7 28 2 0 0 N/A
Hudler produced 10 goals and 27 points over 42 games during his first season with the Calgary
Flames. He started out hot, with four goals and five helpers in his first eight contests, before
scoring in small bunches for the rest of the year. He's unlikely to regain the 50-point form he had
in Detroit this campaign, as consistency continues to be an issue for him, but he should be
capable of reaching around 40 points.
(85) Michael Frolik Jets [Age: 25] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:198]
2013 WPG 74 14 27 124 2 41 6 -9 38 1 0 164 349
2012 CHI 45 3 7 98 0 10 0 5 8 1 0 0 N/A
2011 CHI 63 5 10 117 0 15 0 -10 22 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CHI 80 11 27 251 1 38 6 2 30 1 0 0 N/A
The Chicago Blackhawks are nothing if not a deep team. Michael Frolik might have been serving
primarily as a bottom-six forward with them, but that doesn't mean he lacks offensive upside. He
initially showed some promise in that regard when he reached the 20-goal milestone in each of
his first two NHL seasons and his fantasy value only really collapsed when the Florida Panthers
sent him to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010-11. All that makes Frolik an interesting sleeper now
that hes in Winnipeg, but he's not one we would recommend drafting in standard fantasy
leagues. The potential upside - which would be 40-50 points at best - just doesn't make him
worth the risk at this time.Updated Sep. 17: Michael Frolik scored the opening goal in the Jets'
3-2 preseason win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 25 year-old Czech, acquired in a draft day
trade with the defending champion Blackhawks, might get the chance to rediscover his scoring
touch in Winnipeg this year. He hasn't eclipsed the 45 point total he set in his rookie season with
Florida in 2009 due in large part to his depth role on Chicago. Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff,
however, told the media he'll probably play a different role than he did in the Windy City.
(86) Pierre-Marc Bouchard Islanders [Age: 29] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:171]
2013 NYI 61 11 26 97 1 37 8 1 20 1 0 177 352
2012 MIN 43 8 12 71 0 20 2 3 8 2 0 0 N/A
2011 MIN 37 9 13 84 2 22 7 -1 18 3 0 0 N/A
2010 MIN 59 12 26 98 0 38 10 -3 14 2 0 0 N/A
Pierre-Marc Bouchard returned in 2013 after missing the second half of 2011-12 due to
post-concussion syndrome, but his role on the team was diminished. He went from averaging
16:19 minutes per game in 2011-12 to just 13:57 minutes last season. He ended up with just
eight goals and 20 points in 43 games as a result and it wasn't a big surprise when the Minnesota
Wild decided to part ways with him. Bouchard inked a one-year/$2 million "show me" contract
with the New York Islanders, but unfortunately theres no guarantee that he'll end up playing a
much larger role with them. Theres certainly a chance that he'll land a top-six gig, but given the
amount of competition hell face, we recommend penciling him in for 40-50 points.Updated Sep.
13: Pierre-Marc Bouchard said he will do whatever he can to stick with Matt Moulson and John
Tavares on the New York Islanders' top line. "PMB" could be one of the more interesting sleeper
picks if that remains the case. His injury history is so pervasive that it positively obscures his best
moments, yet he's still a decent playmaker in the rare times he's healthy. He could rack up a lot
of assists setting up those two goal-scoring machines.
(87) Cal Clutterbuck Islanders [Age: 25] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:213]
2013 NYI 73 9 15 119 0 24 0 4 70 0 0 200 354
2012 MIN 42 4 6 87 0 10 0 -5 27 1 0 0 N/A
2011 MIN 74 15 12 161 3 27 7 -4 103 2 4 0 N/A
2010 MIN 76 19 15 191 4 34 5 -5 79 3 0 0 N/A
The New York Islanders acquired Cal Clutterbuck from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for top
prospect Nino Niederreiter and then signed Clutterbuck to a four-year/$11 million deal.
Clutterbuck is a physical winger who has some offensive upside. At his height, Clutterbuck
scored 19 goals and 34 points in 76 games, but he had just 10 points in 42 contests last season
while averaging 13:44 minutes of ice time. Clutterbuck will probably serve as a third-line forward
with the Islanders and in that role, hes a candidate to record about 20 points, 80-100 penalty
minutes, and challenge for the league lead in hits. There's also an outside chance that the
Islanders might decide to add some grit to one of their scoring lines having Clutterbuck play with
their skilled forwards. There's an opening on the top line with John Tavares and Matt Moulson,
so you never know, but we certainly can't recommend drafting him on the off-chance that will
happen.Updated Sep. 28: Cal Clutterbuck (leg) has been placed on injured reserve. That's
definitely not the way he wanted to start his time with the Islanders, but a leg laceration is
expected to keep him sidelined until late October or early November. Clutterbuck was cut by a
skate during a preseason match on Sept. 17.
(88) Richard Panik Lightning [Age: 22] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:208]
2013 TB 65 17 19 105 2 36 5 -8 57 1 0 172 363
2012 TB 25 5 4 34 1 9 2 -2 4 1 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Panik is another player who could play regularly with the Lightning in 2013-14 after sharing time
between the AHL and the NHL last season. He had 41 points and 81 penalty minutes in 51
games with AHL Syracuse last year. In 25 games with Tampa Bay, Panik contributed five goals
and nine points. He was whistled for only four minutes in penalties with the Bolts, but he did
amass 38 hits. Panik has the kind of skill and grit that fantasy owners look for and a third-line
spot might give him some value in deeper leagues.Updated Sep. 27: Richard Panik, Ondrej
Palat and Tyler Johnson were used as a line in the AHL and coach Jon Cooper has used them
together during training camp. The trio helped lead the Tampa Bay Lightning's AHL affiliate to
consecutive Calder Cup championship appearances and a title win in 2012. "You split them up
and they are good hockey players and they still do well," Cooper said. "But when they are
together, there is just something about them and some sort of magic kicks in. They can do some
pretty special things." All three of them are gunning for roster spots with the Lightning this year
and they could make for an interesting line at the NHL level if they get the chance.
(89) Colin McDonald Islanders [Age: 29] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:210]
2013 NYI 73 10 17 117 0 27 0 3 61 0 0 196 364
2012 NYI 45 7 10 82 1 17 1 -1 32 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 5 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
One of the things that the New York Islanders seem to like to do is to take a player in their prime
who has only experienced brief stints in the NHL, but has excelled in the minors, and give them a
chance to prove that they can make it in the top league. That strategy has improved some
impressive results in the past with minimal risk to the team given the contracts these players
command at first. Colin McDonald isnt another Matt Moulson or P.A. Parenteau, but he is
another player that was given a chance to succeed at a stage in his career when hope for an
NHL career was fading and he took advantage of it. McDonald ended up with seven goals and
17 points in 45 games and those numbers are more impressive when you factor in that he only
averaged 11:22 minutes per contest. Armed with a one-way contract, McDonald should stick
with the Islanders this season and might see his responsibilities grow a bit. Pencil him in for
30-40 points.Updated Sep. 5: Colin McDonald is glad to finally have some stability in his
professional career. "Just being able to get to camp early and move in my place and not have
to be in a hotel for camp it's my seventh year pro now and I haven't had a chance to do this
before so it's just very, it's a different experience for me, but I'm just very happy I'm in this
situation now," said McDonald. He played in 45 games with the Islanders last season and he
contributed 17 points along with 120 hits and 32 penalty minutes.
(90) Ville Leino Sabres [Age: 29] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:190]
2013 BUF 66 14 27 83 2 41 8 -7 30 2 0 165 373
2012 BUF 8 2 4 11 1 6 2 0 6 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BUF 71 8 17 78 1 25 1 -2 16 1 0 0 N/A
2010 PHI 81 19 34 117 5 53 11 14 22 2 0 0 N/A
Leino missed most of the 2013 season because of injury. He didn't make his debut until March
16 and managed to play in just eight games before returning to the sidelines with another
ailment. Even though it was a small sample size, Leino did well for himself when he suited up by
recording two goals and four assists. If he can stay healthy this campaign then you shouldn't
expect him to maintain that kind of pace. At best, he is probably a 40-point scorer.Updated Sep.
13: Ville Leino feels healthy and excited for the upcoming season. "New start, new coach. I'm
playing right wing, which is my favorite spot. I'm healthy," he said. "Everything is going the way
you want it to go at this point and I'm really excited to go back out there. It's a new start and
almost like I didn't play for a year." He underwent surgery on his right hip over the summer and
appeared in just eight games last year. Leino opened camp alongside Mikhail Grigorenko and
Steve Ott. Even though he's healthier, Leino is still a very risky pick going into draft day.
(91) Scottie Upshall Panthers [Age: 29] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:200]
2013 FLA 65 12 18 132 1 30 3 -12 75 1 0 150 374
2012 FLA 27 4 1 54 1 5 1 -8 25 1 0 0 N/A
2011 FLA 26 2 3 53 1 5 1 -3 29 1 0 0 N/A
2010 CLM 82 22 12 191 2 34 3 -7 52 2 0 0 N/A
Upshall has spent the greater part of two seasons in Florida on the sidelines due to injury. He
skated in 26 games in 2011-12 and in just 27 games during the lockout-shortened campaign last
year. Upshall generated five points, 25 penalty minutes and 38 hits in 2013. The Panthers
haven't been shy about expressing their higher expectations for Upshall, but at best he's a feisty
winger who is capable of 20-30 points. If he can stay healthy in 2013-14 then he's likely to serve
as a depth energy player.Updated Sep. 20: Scottie Upshall is looking to turn the page on a pair
of injury-plagued seasons and rebound in 2013-14. "I've had some tough luck over the past two
seasons, but I'm just focused on staying positive and doing the right things, being a good pro and
having a good attitude, coming in to try to help these guys be better," he said. Upshall has potted
three goals in his first two preseason games and he's hoping that confidence will translate into
the regular season.
(92) Shawn Thornton Bruins [Age: 36] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:217]
2013 BOS 80 4 6 97 0 10 0 4 109 0 0 190 383
2012 BOS 45 3 4 55 0 7 0 1 60 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BOS 81 5 8 114 0 13 0 -7 154 0 1 0 N/A
2010 BOS 79 10 10 151 0 20 0 8 122 2 0 0 N/A
Thornton topped the Boston Bruins with eight fighting majors last season. He amassed 60
penalty minutes in 45 games and chipped in seven points as well. The Bruins have no issue with
using their tough guy regularly and he should continue to line up on their fourth line this season.
Consider him if you are looking for penalty minute help.
(93) Tom Wilson Capitals [Age: 19] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:210]
2013 WAS 47 11 13 82 3 24 8 2 40 0 0 154 391
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Tom Wilson might be just 19 years old, but he already looks like a man with his 6-foot-4,
217-pound frame. In fact he's so big at this point, that Capitals coach Adam Oates expressed
concern that he might pick up bad habits if he returns to the OHL because he might take his size
advantage for granted. Fortunately, Wilson has a real shot of making the Capitals' opening game
roster, so it might prove to be a moot point. Wilson has the makings of a power forward, who
could eventually serve on one of the Capitals' top lines. He's an obvious gamble going into the
season, but hes worth keeping an eye on because even if his offensive value is somewhat
limited in his rookie season, he could still end up with 100-150 penalty minutes if he lands a
regular spot with Washington in 2013-14.Updated Sep. 29: The motive for trading Mathieu
Perreault on Sunday was pretty obvious: the Washington Capitals wanted to make room for large
winger Tom Wilson. Dominating junior-level hockey again wasn't in the best interest of the team
or the player, apparently. The 2012 first-rounder (16th overall) might not be ready to dominate
offensively at the NHL level just yet, but he's worth monitoring, at least if he can provide some
supplementary stats like PIM as a budding power forward.
(94) George Parros Canadiens [Age: 33] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:228]
2013 MON 64 1 6 58 0 7 0 1 147 0 0 209 398
2012 FLA 39 1 1 16 0 2 0 -15 57 0 0 0 N/A
2011 ANA 46 1 3 17 0 4 0 1 85 0 0 0 N/A
2010 ANA 78 3 1 33 0 4 0 -4 171 1 0 0 N/A
Parros joined the Canadiens in the summer following a trade with Florida for a seventh round
pick and Philippe Lefebvre. Most of Montreal's fighting last season was done by Brandon Prust,
but Parros is a true heavyweight. He amassed 57 penalty minutes and two points in 39 games
with the Panthers last year. If he plays regularly on the fourth line then he should surpass 100
minutes in the sin bin.Updated Sep. 29: George Parros (shoulder) wasn't on the ice Friday, but
still skated on Saturday. Parros underwent offseason rotator cuff surgery. Although there was
initially some speculation that he might not be available for the season opener, he has been
cleared to play.
(95) Matt Martin Islanders [Age: 24] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:206]
2013 NYI 80 2 7 114 0 9 0 1 106 0 0 168 406
2012 NYI 48 4 7 67 1 11 1 -2 63 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NYI 80 7 7 130 0 14 0 -17 121 1 0 0 N/A
2010 NYI 68 5 9 60 0 14 0 -13 147 1 0 0 N/A
For the second straight season Matt Martin has led the league in hits and the player who led the
league in that category in 2010-11, Cal Clutterbuck, is now also playing for the Islanders. They
could team up to be one of the most physical lines in the league, but either way, Martin should be
counted on to throw his body around. If he stays relatively healthy, Martin is good for at least 100
penalty minutes and 300 hits in 2013-14. At the same time, hes never recorded more than 14
points in a single season and if he surpasses that mark this season, it wont be by much.
(96) Nicklas Jensen Canucks [Age: 20] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:202]
2013 VAN 62 7 21 119 1 28 5 -3 36 1 0 140 414
2012 VAN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: Nicklas Jensen suffered an upper body injury a week ago and is still
considered day-to-day. Jensen is likely to be sent to the minors once healthy. He was selected
29th overall in 2011. Jensen had 17 goals and 23 points in 50 SEL games before coming over to
North America in March 2013.
(97) Nikolai Kulemin Maple Leafs [Age: 27] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:225]
2013 TOR 82 14 18 122 0 32 2 -8 42 1 0 138 428
2012 TOR 48 7 16 72 0 23 0 -5 22 0 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 70 7 21 107 1 28 5 2 6 1 0 0 N/A
2010 TOR 82 30 27 173 5 57 13 7 26 5 1 0 N/A
Kulemin has had a difficult time scoring goals since he tallied 30 in 2010-11. He potted seven in
48 games during the lockout-shortened season after posting seven the year before. It's unlikely
that he'll rediscover his touch this campaign, but we do think he can do better than 30 points.
Kulemin will get new linemates in 2013-14 after Mikhail Grabovski was bought out and Clarke
MacArthur left via free agency, which could help him shake out of his old unsuccessful
patterns.Updated Sep. 21: The Maple Leafs have completely overhauled their third line for this
season. Nikolai Kulemiin will be the only holdover from the 2012-13 campaign. He will likely
skate alongside newcomers Dave Bolland and tryout Mason Raymond on what could potentially
be one of the stronger third units the Buds have iced in a decade. Don't discount any of these
players becuase they will only get 12-15 minutes of ice time per game. They are all capable of
registering at least 40 points this season.
(98) Steve Bernier Devils [Age: 28] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:220]
2013 NJ 80 13 15 153 0 28 1 -14 63 1 0 117 430
2012 NJ 47 8 7 88 2 15 4 -7 17 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NJ 32 1 5 23 0 6 0 6 16 0 0 0 N/A
2010 FLA 68 5 10 97 3 15 3 -14 21 0 0 0 N/A
Steve Bernier scored eight goals and registered seven assists in 47 games with the New Jersey
Devils. Those are decent numbers for a bottom-six player and he should maintain a similar
point-per-game pace in 2013-14. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, he doesn't accumulate many
PIM, which is about the only way a player like Bernier can get on the radar of fantasy owners in
standard leagues. Consequently, he's not worth drafting unless youre in a particularly deep
pool.
(99) Taylor Pyatt Rangers [Age: 32] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:230]
2013 NYR 80 11 14 99 0 25 0 6 28 0 0 163 438
2012 NYR 48 6 5 56 1 11 2 5 6 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PHO 73 9 10 111 0 19 1 -4 23 1 0 0 N/A
2010 PHO 76 18 13 126 2 31 4 11 27 6 0 0 N/A
Taylor Pyatt isn't a guy who is likely to surprise you. He's entered his 30's and has never
recorded more than 37 points in a single season. He's made a career for himself as a bottom-six
forward, but hes not the type to spend much time in the sin bin and we doubt he'll get credited
with more than 150 hits in 2013-14. From a fantasy perspective, there's just not much to like
here.
(100) Ryan Reaves Blues [Age: 26] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:224]
2013 STL 76 3 6 40 0 9 0 1 127 0 0 193 450
2012 STL 43 4 2 24 0 6 0 3 79 1 0 0 N/A
2011 STL 60 3 1 32 0 4 0 0 124 1 0 0 N/A
2010 STL 28 2 2 16 0 4 0 -1 78 1 0 0 N/A
Ryan Reaves is a fourth liner who isn't used in shorthanded situations and averaged a mere 7:27
minutes per game last season. And yet the Blues used him in 43 of a possible 48 contests. If
they decide to use him the vast majority of games this season as well, Reaves could end up with
between 100-150 penalty minutes and around 200 hits. Unfortunately, his lack of meaningful
contributions in any other noteworthy statistical category makes him moot in most fantasy
leagues.
(101) Tyler Kennedy Sharks [Age: 27] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:183]
2013 SJ 80 9 14 149 0 23 0 -5 39 0 1 113 456
2012 PIT 46 6 5 100 1 11 3 -6 19 1 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 60 11 22 195 0 33 3 10 29 1 0 0 N/A
2010 PIT 80 21 24 234 7 45 14 1 37 2 0 0 N/A
Kennedy was brought in from Pittsburgh in the off-season to try to add some offense to San
Jose's bottom-six group. The Sharks sent a draft pick to the Penguins for Kennedy and then
signed him to a two-year/$4.6 million deal. He is slated to play on the third line and he is capable
of contributing 35-40 points.Updated Sep. 19: Tyler Kennedy played on the second line with
Logan Couture and Patrick Marleau in practice Wednesday. Kennedy switched spots with Raffi
Torres and his fantasy value will go up if he remains with two scorers like Couture and Marleau.
Kennedy could get 40 points if he remains on the second line but 25 points is a more likely
outcome for the winger as he will probably shuffle between the two lines.
(102) Jared Boll Blue Jackets [Age: 27] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:219]
2013 CLM 72 3 6 34 0 9 0 -4 146 0 0 191 458
2012 CLM 43 2 4 19 0 6 0 1 100 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CLM 54 2 1 35 0 3 0 -8 126 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CLM 73 7 5 66 0 12 0 -2 182 2 0 0 N/A
Jared Boll does one thing very well: Get into trouble. Even under the time constraints of a
lockout shortened season, Boll still kept his streak of triple-digit penalty minute numbers intact for
a sixth consecutive season. If he gets regular playing time on the Blue Jackets' fourth line, then
he should end up with 175-225 PIM. Just don't expect much more than 10 points out of
him.Updated Sep. 29: Jared Boll (upper body) is still not ruling himself out for the opener Friday.
The tough winger is questionable at this time. Grab him in fantasy pools if you are looking for
penalty minutes as he will also get you a few goals and assists.
(103) Tyler Toffoli Kings [Age: 21] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:187]
2013 LA 47 10 12 103 2 22 4 4 12 2 0 122 462
2012 LA 10 2 3 20 1 5 2 3 2 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Toffoli got his first taste of NHL play in 2013 and he posted five points in 10 appearances with the
Kings. However, there is plenty of optimism surrounding the 21-year-old winger after he
recorded six points in 12 playoff games. He was elevated to the second line when Mike Richards
was injured in the postseason and didn't look out of place. Los Angeles is expected to try him out
in their top-six group at training camp and if he can adapt to playing left wing then the transition
could be a smooth one. He has the potential to be a very good sleeper this year.Updated Sep.
29: The Los Angeles Kings opted to send winger Tyler Toffoli to the minors on Sunday. This is
more than a slight surprise, as Toffoli even earned some top-line time when Dustin Brown was
injured during the preseason. You'd think he made enough of an impression to get more than a
cup of coffee, but that it appears not to be the case, at least for now.
(104) Reilly Smith Bruins [Age: 22] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:185]
2013 BOS 70 7 12 131 0 19 0 2 30 0 0 122 464
2012 DAL 37 3 6 34 0 9 0 0 8 0 0 0 N/A
2011 DAL 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 -3 2 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 26: Reilly Smith looks like he's locked down a spot on Boston's third line with
training camp coming to a close. Carl Soderberg appears to have captured the other winger
spot and Chris Kelly will man the middle. Smith skated in 37 games with the Dallas Stars last
season, where he registered nine points, 34 shots and eight penalty minutes.
(105) Dainius Zubrus Devils [Age: 35] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:225]
2013 NJ 73 14 19 81 2 33 4 -12 40 1 0 120 484
2012 NJ 22 2 7 22 0 9 0 -3 12 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NJ 82 17 27 109 4 44 6 7 34 2 3 0 N/A
2010 NJ 79 13 17 115 1 30 3 -11 53 2 0 0 N/A
Dainius Zubrus' 2013 campaign was derailed by a wrist injury that required surgery. He ended
up with two goals and nine points in 22 games after recording 44 points the previous season.
Zubrus is 35 years old and his best seasons are likely behind him. It wouldn't be surprising to
see him end up serving primarily as a third liner and standard owners should consequently pass
on him. Pencil Zubrus in for 20-30 points.Updated Sep. 30: Dainius Zubrus likes the makeup of
the New Jersey Devils this season. "I think we're very well-packed. I think we're a very good
team," Zubrus said. "I do believe we're better than last year. The year we went to the Finals a
couple of years ago I thought we were definitely a good team, but now we're a little different."
Zubrus went on to state that the Devils were Cup contenders. We believe the Devils have a
better chance to win the Calder Cup than the Stanley Cup, but that is just us.
(106) Pat Dwyer Hurricanes [Age: 30] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:175]
2013 CAR 80 11 12 166 1 23 2 -10 22 0 0 68 485
2012 CAR 46 8 8 93 1 16 1 -7 12 0 1 0 N/A
2011 CAR 73 5 7 120 0 12 1 0 23 0 2 0 N/A
2010 CAR 80 8 10 104 0 18 1 -6 12 2 1 0 N/A
It took Patrick Dwyer a while to make it to the NHL, but he's managed to establish himself as a
solid bottom-six forward. However, hes not the type of player who will appeal to many fantasy
owners. A best case scenario for him offensively is about 20-30 points and he manages to stay
out of the sin bin most of the time. He does throw his body around, but not enough to make him
worth owning even in leagues that include hits as a category. He'll likely finish with around
100-150 hits, but wont make meaningful contributions elsewhere.Updated Sep. 16: Pat Dwyer
has become a veteran presence on the Carolina Hurricanes. Dwyer has gradually established
himself with Carolina after spending years trying to get noticed in the minors. At this point in his
career he's a safe bet to make the team, but he's still in a battle for ice time. He took a step
forward in the shortened season with 16 points in 46 games. His career-high is 18 points and he
should surpass that in 2013-14.
(107) Patrick Kaleta Sabres [Age: 27] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:206]
2013 BUF 65 2 1 65 0 3 0 -6 136 0 0 145 490
2012 BUF 34 1 0 34 0 1 0 -4 67 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BUF 63 5 5 69 0 10 0 -5 116 1 0 0 N/A
2010 BUF 51 4 5 65 0 9 0 -4 78 0 1 0 N/A
Kaleta appeared in 34 games during the lockout-shortened season. He missed some games due
to injury and suspension. Kaleta has battled plenty of injuries in his career, which often relate to
his reckless and adversarial style. The super pest doesn't contribute much in the way of offense,
but he can pick up penalty minutes and hits when he's active in Buffalo's lineup.
(108) Dale Weise Canucks [Age: 25] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:210]
2013 VAN 74 4 6 70 0 10 0 -1 92 0 0 145 492
2012 VAN 40 3 3 35 0 6 0 -7 43 2 0 0 N/A
2011 VAN 68 4 4 48 0 8 0 -1 81 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NYR 10 0 0 9 0 0 0 -1 19 0 0 0 N/A
Weise led the Canucks in fighting majors for a second straight season, while suiting up in 40
games. He concluded the campaign with 43 minutes in the sin bin and six points. The Canucks
brought in Tom Sestito last year to help Weise out with the fisticuffs, but Weise should still have a
role with the team in 2013-14. Consider him if you are looking for hits and PIMs.Updated Sep.
23: Dale Weise has been suspended for the balance of the preseason for his hit on Edmonton's
Taylor Hall. The incident occurred on Saturday, Sept. 21 and Weise received a two-minute
penalty for an illegal check to the head on the play. He will be eligible to return when the
Canucks open the 2013-14 season on Oct. 3 in San Jose.
(109) Ryan White Canadiens [Age: 25] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:194]
2013 MON 53 1 3 38 0 4 0 -3 136 0 0 164 494
2012 MON 26 1 0 16 0 1 0 1 67 0 0 0 N/A
2011 MON 20 0 3 12 0 3 0 -7 61 0 0 0 N/A
2010 MON 27 2 3 30 0 5 0 5 38 0 0 0 N/A
White landed in coach Michel Therrien's doghouse last season for some bad penalties. It
resulted in him being a healthy scratch for some games, but he was helpful to fantasy owners
after he was assessed 67 minutes in penalties in 26 matches. With Brandon Prust and George
Parros on board, White may find it even harder to stay in Montreal's lineup this season. He might
be worthy of flier on nights when he plays though if you need some penalty minutes.Updated
Sep. 13: Ryan White needed seven stitches after suffering a cut above his right eye on
Thursday. That didn't stop him from participate in a scrimmage with the team on Friday. He
sustained the injury when he was struck by defenseman Greg Pateryn's stick.
(110) Tommy Wingels Sharks [Age: 25] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:195]
2013 SJ 74 8 13 112 0 21 0 -5 44 0 0 111 499
2012 SJ 42 5 8 69 0 13 1 -9 26 0 1 0 N/A
2011 SJ 33 3 6 71 0 9 1 -1 18 0 0 0 N/A
2010 SJ 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 N/A
Wingels appeared in a career-high 42 games during the lockout-shortened season. He
contributed personal bests with five goals and eight assists for 13 points. Wingels also led the
Sharks with 115 hits. He will probably serve as an energy player this campaign and he won't
have much fantasy value in standard formats.
(111) Brian Flynn Sabres [Age: 25] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:180]
2013 BUF 60 14 14 114 1 28 3 -9 12 1 0 81 515
2012 BUF 26 6 5 49 0 11 0 6 0 1 1 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Flynn generated six goals and 11 points in 26 games with the Sabres last season. If he sticks
with the big club out of training camp then it will be as a bottom-six forward. He has some upside
and will probably improve on his statistics if he plays the entire season at the NHL level, but he
should be left on waiver wire to start the year because his role isn't defined and he's more of
depth player.Updated Sep. 30: Brian Flynn is on the bubble to make Buffalo's opening night
roster. Zemgus Girgensons and Johan Larsson can also be assigned to the minors without
needing waivers, but they have both enjoyed stronger showings at training camp. Flynn recorded
six goals and 11 points in 26 games last season.
(112) Kevin Westgarth Hurricanes [Age: 29] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:234]
2013 CAR 70 2 5 33 0 7 0 1 103 0 0 156 517
2012 CAR 31 2 2 16 0 4 0 1 45 0 0 0 N/A
2011 LA 25 1 1 13 0 2 0 -3 39 0 0 0 N/A
2010 LA 56 0 3 20 0 3 0 -6 105 0 0 0 N/A
Kevin Westgarth has played in 121 games in the NHL and has averaged just 5:27 minutes of
playing time. He does next to nothing offensively, but he is a physical forward. If he got a little
more ice time per game and played regularly in 2013-14, he could be up with over 150 penalty
minutes, but we wouldn't count on that happening.
(113) Tim Jackman Flames [Age: 31] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:225]
2013 CAL 76 1 6 80 0 7 0 -13 127 0 0 115 522
2012 CAL 42 1 4 42 0 5 1 -9 76 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CAL 75 1 6 103 0 7 0 -21 94 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CAL 82 10 13 131 1 23 3 4 86 1 0 0 N/A
Jackman brings plenty of sandpaper to Calgary's lineup. He led the Flames with 98 hits and 76
penalty minutes. including eight fighting majors, in 42 games last season. Jackman should be a
strong source of hits and PIMs again this year, so draft him accordingly if you need help in those
categories.
(114) Matt Halischuk Jets [Age: 25] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:187]
2013 WPG 67 8 12 103 0 20 0 -8 42 0 0 90 532
2012 NAS 36 5 6 51 0 11 0 1 10 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NAS 73 15 13 96 0 28 0 9 27 2 0 0 N/A
2010 NAS 27 4 8 29 0 12 0 5 2 1 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 16: Matt Halischuk scored Winnipeg's only goal in a pre-season loss to Ottawa
Sunday night. He tallied a unassisted goal on a breakaway during the second period.
Halischuk signed with the Jets in July after Nashville decided to not given him a qualifying offer.
He's trying to earn a spot on one of Winnipeg's bottom-two lines.
(115) Tomas Tatar Red Wings [Age: 22] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:186]
2013 DET 35 9 12 52 2 21 4 2 10 0 0 106 537
2012 DET 18 4 3 32 1 7 1 2 4 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 DET 9 1 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 22: Tomas Tatar scored twice but the Red Wings fell 4-3 to the Blackhawks in an
exhibition affair Sunday.
The 22-year-old now has three goals in the preseason and could be a sneaky-good late grab in
fantasy leagues. Detroit typically takes its time with its prospects; Tatar was a three-time 23-plus
goal scorer in the AHL and had four goals and seven points in his 18-game NHL stint last year.
The Blackhawks' Byron Froese also had two goals, with Garret Ross and Joakim Nordstrom
notching the others. Jonathan Ericsson was the other goal scorer for Detroit, while Gustav
Nyquist assisted on each goal. In net, Corey Crawford made 30 saves in a full slate, with Jimmy
Howard setting aside 16 of 20 in just over two periods.
(116) Anthony Peluso Jets [Age: 24] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:235]
2013 WPG 58 0 3 54 0 3 0 -2 98 0 0 119 542
2012 WPG 5 0 2 4 0 2 0 1 14 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 27: Anthony Peluso is trying to earn a spot on Winnipeg's fourth line. He has
done a good job at training camp and could provide the team with a physical presence. Patrice
Cormier and Chris Thorburn have also turned in strong efforts for fourth-line spots. "We'll see
where it all shakes out, but I think they helped themselves," coach Claude Noel said.
(117) Craig Adams Penguins [Age: 36] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:197]
2013 PIT 76 4 9 72 0 13 0 0 48 0 0 109 543
2012 PIT 48 3 6 46 0 9 0 -1 28 0 1 0 N/A
2011 PIT 82 5 13 76 0 18 0 -6 34 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PIT 80 4 11 90 0 15 0 -5 76 1 2 0 N/A
On a team that has no shortage of skilled forwards, Craig Adams plays a more physical game.
He's capable of recording 150-200 hits while serving on the third or fourth line, but he can't be
counted on to provide much in the way of secondary scoring. He had three goals and nine points
in 48 games last season and that pace is more-or-less what should be expected from him. In
other words, we recommend penciling Adams in for 10-20 points in 2013-14.
(118) Matt D'Agostini Penguins [Age: 26] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:198]
2013 PIT 36 7 12 58 0 19 0 0 16 0 0 95 576
2012 NJ 29 3 3 33 0 6 1 -5 8 0 0 0 N/A
2011 STL 55 9 9 101 3 18 3 12 27 3 0 0 N/A
2010 STL 82 21 25 163 6 46 14 8 40 5 0 0 N/A
When Matt D'Agostini signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins, he made it clear that he was aware of
his role by talking about the versatility he could bring on the "third or fourth line." It's true that he
scored 21 goals and 46 points in 2010-11, but he hasn't come close to replicating that level of
success since and we doubt 2013-14 will be a turning point. The Penguins are flush with skilled
forwards and D'Agostini will be low on the Penguins depth charts. If he can stay healthy, then he
should record 20-30 points.Updated Sep. 30: Matt D'Agostini (lower body) is still a possibility to
play in Pittsburgh's season opener on Thursday. D'Agostini's availability will be largely
dependent on if he's able to practice on Tuesday and Wednesday. The good news is that he's
spent two consecutive days on the ice.
(119) Paul Bissonnette Coyotes [Age: 28] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:216]
2013 PHO 63 1 4 30 0 5 0 -4 85 0 0 102 588
2012 PHO 28 0 6 13 0 6 0 2 36 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PHO 31 1 0 15 0 1 0 -4 41 1 0 0 N/A
2010 PHO 48 1 0 18 0 1 0 6 71 0 0 0 N/A
Bissonnette tied Kyle Chipchura for the most fighting majors on the Coyotes, at six apiece,
despite suiting up in just 28 games. He finished the year with 36 minutes in the sin bin and six
assists. However, since he rarely gets to play he will only help fantasy owners who are seeking
temporary help in the penalty minute department.Updated Sep. 28: Paul Bissonnette had his
automatic 10-game suspension reduced to three games. He was originally given 10 games for
leaving the bench to enter an altercation, however the enforcer said he entered the ice legally, on
a change for Max Domi. "Given the totality of these circumstances, including the lack of
conclusive video evidence, and Bissonnette's credible assertions regarding the intended legality
of his substitution for Domi at the time, the league has decided not to apply the 10-game
automatic suspension to Bissonnette," the NHL said. The league did not wipe it out entirely,
saying, Bissonnette "must bear some responsibility for the situation that occurred on the ice."
(120) Patrick Eaves Red Wings [Age: 29] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:187]
2013 DET 68 3 10 79 0 13 0 0 14 0 0 68 592
2012 DET 34 2 6 42 0 8 1 -1 4 1 0 0 N/A
2011 DET 10 0 1 24 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 N/A
2010 DET 63 13 7 108 2 20 2 -2 14 1 1 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: Patrick Eaves (MCL/ankle) has been placed on the long-term injured reserve
list. Eaves will miss at least Detroit's first 10 games as a result. He had two goals and eight
points in 34 games last season.
(121) Adam Burish Sharks [Age: 30] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:195]
2013 SJ 77 2 4 70 0 6 0 -5 53 0 0 62 602
2012 SJ 46 1 2 39 0 3 0 -7 25 0 1 0 N/A
2011 DAL 65 6 13 82 0 19 2 6 76 1 0 0 N/A
2010 DAL 63 8 6 89 0 14 0 2 91 1 0 0 N/A
Burish recorded just three points in 46 games during his first season with the San Jose Sharks.
He added 65 hits and 25 penalty minutes in what was a statistically forgettable year. Burish
didn't get much ice time in 2013, but he should be able to contribute a little more offensively and
in the penalty minute department this campaign. However, it probably won't be enough to
warrant him much fantasy attention.Updated Sep. 24: Adam Burish is dealing with a lower-body
injury. Burish has missed two preseason contests as a result. The good news is that he might
be able to resume skating on Wednesday or Thursday. He should be regarded as probable for
the Sharks' opener.
(122) Justin Fontaine Wild [Age: 25] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:175]
2013 MIN 35 8 8 53 1 16 2 -5 18 0 0 60 606
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 29: Justin Fontaine appears to have made the Minnesota Wild's opening game
roster. What's more is that Fontaine is projected to start the 2013-14 campaign on the second
line. He's a good late round or waiver wire gamble after scoring 23 goals and 56 points in 64
AHL games last season.
(123) Adam Cracknell Blues [Age: 28] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:210]
2013 STL 47 3 6 56 0 9 0 0 12 0 0 50 621
2012 STL 20 2 4 21 0 6 0 3 4 0 0 0 N/A
2011 STL 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 STL 24 3 4 26 0 7 0 1 8 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: Adam Cracknell has earned a roster spot with the St. Louis Blues to start the
year. Cracknell may open the year as an extra forward, but when he plays he will add a
physical element to St. Louis' lineup.
(124) Ben Smith Blackhawks [Age: 25] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:207]
2013 CHI 25 4 5 46 0 9 1 6 34 0 0 106 N/A
2012 CHI 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CHI 13 2 0 18 0 2 0 -5 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CHI 6 1 0 6 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: Ben Smith has made Chicago's roster as a role player. He's expected to kill
penalties and compete for playing time with Jimmy Hayes and Brandon Bollig on the Blackhawks'
third or fourth line. Smith has four goals in 20 career NHL appearances over the past three
seasons.
(125) Martin Havlat Sharks [Age: 32] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:210]
2013 SJ 25 6 8 37 1 14 2 1 16 0 0 80 N/A
2012 SJ 40 8 10 89 1 18 4 7 30 1 0 0 N/A
2011 SJ 39 7 20 96 4 27 8 10 22 1 0 0 N/A
2010 MIN 78 22 40 229 3 62 14 -10 52 4 0 0 N/A
Havlat underwent surgery on his pelvic area during the off-season and it's unclear when he will
be able to play. He might start the season on the Sharks' long-term injured reserve list. Havlat
notched just eight goals and 18 points in 40 games last year. He hasn't done much and has
struggled with injuries in two seasons with San Jose, which makes him a risky selection even if
his off-season procedure isn't considered. Havlat could be a buyout candidate after the season
and he shouldn't be expected to make much of an impact on the ice in 2013-14.Updated Sep. 11:
Sharks forward Martin Havlat is not expected to be ready to play by the beginning of the season.
Havlat underwent a fairly significant surgery on his pelvis during the offseason and while he
claims to be feeling very well, San Jose GM Doug Wilson does not expect to have him in the
lineup when the puck drops on October 3rd against the Canucks. He had his surgery, and hes
progressing really well, Wilson said. We have to continue to do the rehab to get him ready to
play. Wilson said he expected to have the creative winger in the lineup at some point this
season, but couldn't commit to a timetable.
(126) Arron Asham Rangers [Age: 35] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:210]
2013 NYR 25 1 2 10 0 3 0 -1 55 0 0 73 N/A
2012 NYR 27 2 0 14 0 2 0 2 50 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 64 5 11 49 0 16 0 -5 76 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PIT 44 5 6 60 0 11 0 0 46 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 29: Arron Asham has an excellent chance of breaking training camp with the
Rangers after a strong camp. Asham's strong camp has put Chris Kreider's chances of making
the Rangers in peril at this time. Asham had two goals and 50 penalty minutes in 27 games last
season. Look for 5-10 points and 100-plus penalty minutes in limited action for Asham.
(127) John Scott Sabres [Age: 31] [Ht:6'8'] [Wt:270]
2013 BUF 15 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 59 0 0 70 N/A
2012 BUF 34 0 0 15 0 0 0 -1 69 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NYR 35 0 1 9 0 1 0 -1 53 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CHI 40 0 1 15 0 1 0 0 72 0 0 0 N/A
Scott skated in 34 games with the Sabres last season as the team's resident enforcer. He led
the club with seven fighting majors and amassed 69 penalty minutes. Scott may not be a regular
in Buffalo's lineup this season, but he will contribute PIMs when he plays.Updated Sep. 24: John
Scott met with the media on Monday to discuss his role in Sunday's line brawl against Toronto. "I
said, 'Phil, I think we're going to have to go here, just to let you know,'" Scott said. "I would have
went after who ever they put lined up next to me. I don't know what their coach had in mind. I
wasn't trying to hurt him. I was just trying to send a message." Coach Randy Carlyle said he was
trying to defuse the situation by sending out Kessel's line, but that proved to be a poor decision
as Scott went after the Leafs' scorer instead of a tougher opponent. Kessel responded with
some nasty stick-work, including some big slashes, which may result in supplemental discipline.
It should be a fight-filled affair when the Sabres and Leafs square off in their first meeting of the
2013-14 campaign.
(128) Devante Smith-Pelly Ducks [Age: 21] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:225]
2013 ANA 10 1 1 12 0 2 0 4 10 0 0 40 N/A
2012 ANA 7 0 0 5 0 0 0 -4 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 ANA 49 7 6 66 1 13 2 -7 16 1 1 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 11: Devante Smith-Pelly thinks his 2012-13 campaign went better than his
numbers suggest. Smith-Pelly went from playing in 49 NHL games in 2011-12 to just seven last
season. He also had 32 points and 65 penalty minutes in 65 AHL contests in 2012-13. "I
wouldn't say a step back," Smith-Pelly said, "because I was bigger and stronger. I felt great. I
guess people from the outside say that, but they probably were just looking at the last 10 games
(of 2011-12) when I was up here before, getting a bunch of points." He's a strong contender to
win a roster spot out of training camp.
(129) Brett Bulmer Wild [Age: 21] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:182]
2013 MIN 10 1 1 17 0 2 0 0 6 0 0 15 N/A
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 MIN 9 0 3 7 0 3 0 1 6 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 6: Brett Bulmer (knee) didn't travel with Minnesota's rookies to Traverse City for
the prospects tournament. Bulmer had seven points and 41 penalty minutes in 43 AHL games
last season. He might not make Minnesota's opening game roster, but is still likely to get an NHL
stint at some point in 2013-14.
(130) Mark Stone Senators [Age: 21] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:188]
2013 OTT 11 2 2 15 0 4 0 -1 4 0 0 15 N/A
2012 OTT 4 0 0 3 0 0 0 -1 2 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 24: Mark Stone will get his chance to audition for Ottawa's second line in
Tuesday's preseason game versus Toronto. He is projected to play alongside Clarke
MacArthur and Kyle Turris. Cory Conacher, Mike Hoffman and Mika Zibanejad are also trying
out for the position. All four of the guys bring a different dimension to the game," coach Paul
MacLean said. "Hoffman brings the dimension of speed and is somebody who can really shoot
the puck, Conacher has tenacity and skill with the puck, Mark Stone has size and good hands
down around the net, but maybe not as good a skater. Mika brings power and speed and a big
shot."
(131) Marc-Andre Cliche Avalanche [Age: 26] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:195]
2013 COL 6 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 15 N/A
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 25: Marc-Andre Cliche is being projected to serve as Colorado's 13th forward at
the start of the regular season. Cliche was claimed off waivers from Los Angeles last week. He
has a one-way contract worth $537,500 and would be exposed to waivers again if assigned to
the minors.
(132) Jesse Joensuu Oilers [Age: 25] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:209]
2013 EDM 21 1 2 30 0 3 0 -1 6 0 0 14 N/A
2012 NYI 7 0 2 15 0 2 0 2 6 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NYI 42 6 3 41 0 9 0 -6 33 2 0 0 N/A
Joensuu skated in just seven games with the New York Islanders last season and he contributed
two assists. He has 67 contests of NHL experience and just 15 points in his career, but he
should get an opportunity to stick with the Oilers this year. Edmonton inked Joensuu to a
two-year deal worth $900,000 this off-season. If he can land a roster spot he likely won't have
much fantasy value.Updated Sep. 24: Jesse Joensuu had a goal and he was chosen as the first
star of the game in the Oilers 2-1 victory over the Jets. Will Acton scored the winning goal for the
Oilers while Chris Thorburn scored for the Jets. Devan Dubnyk had a great night at Rexall Palace
stopping 29 shots for the Oilers.
Defensemen Profiles - Rotoworld.com
(1) P.K. Subban Canadiens [Age: 24] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:216]
2013 MON 82 19 47 258 10 66 39 16 117 5 0 484 16
2012 MON 42 11 27 126 7 38 26 12 57 0 0 0 N/A
2011 MON 81 7 29 205 5 36 14 9 119 0 0 0 N/A
2010 MON 77 14 24 197 9 38 18 -8 124 3 0 0 N/A
Subban provided fantasy owners with plenty of bang for their buck last season en route to
capturing the Norris Trophy. He finished tied with Pittsburgh's Kris Letang for the league lead
among defensemen in scoring with 38 points in 42 games and he ended up second overall with
11 goals. He had seven markers on the power play and he led all blueliners with 26 man
advantage points. Subban also had 57 penalty minutes, 126 shots and a plus-12 rating. The
24-year-old rearguard should be one of the first defensemen drafted this campaign because he
can help your squad in so many categories. Look for Subban to take the next step in 2013-14
and hit the 50-point mark.Updated Sep. 24: P.K. Subban appeared as though he took a puck in
the neck in Monday's preseason game. However, he said afterward that he strained his neck
while trying to get out of the way of the shot. Subban looks like he's OK after that injury scare,
which is good news.
(2) Erik Karlsson Senators [Age: 23] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:175]
2013 OTT 80 21 60 312 9 81 30 10 42 3 0 424 28
2012 OTT 17 6 8 79 2 14 4 8 8 2 1 0 N/A
2011 OTT 81 19 59 261 3 78 28 16 42 5 0 0 N/A
2010 OTT 75 13 32 182 4 45 21 -30 50 4 0 0 N/A
Karlsson was off to another great start with six goals and four helpers in 14 games, but then he
was forced to the sidelines with a lacerated Achilles tendon. He defied expectations by returning
to the lineup just 10 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a 70 percent tear of his Achilles
tendon. He was originally slated to miss four-to-six months. Karlsson concluded the regular
season with four assists in three contests and he generated eight points in 10 playoff games
despite not feeling quite at 100 percent. A healthy Karlsson should lead to plenty of offense from
Ottawa's back end this campaign. Look for him to amass between 60-70 points and take him
quickly on draft day.Updated Sep. 16: Erik Karlsson contributed two assists in Ottawa's 3-1
pre-season win against Winnipeg Sunday. "It's the first game of the year and I don't think I felt
any different than any other first game of the year," Karlsson said. "I obviously had some small
issues out there, but I don't think that's something I didn't expect." He added that his Achilles
tendon felt "good" in his first game action of the year, which is very good news.
(3) Kris Letang Penguins [Age: 26] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:201]
2013 PIT 79 14 56 224 9 70 28 26 30 3 0 446 40
2012 PIT 35 5 33 95 1 38 13 16 8 1 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 51 10 32 142 4 42 15 21 34 3 1 0 N/A
2010 PIT 82 8 42 236 4 50 24 15 101 2 0 0 N/A
Between his lower body injuries and concussion problems in recent years, Kris Letang has
played in just 86 of a possible 130 regular season games. Despite that, we've seen some
tremendous growth out of Letang from an offensive perspective. He scored five goals and 38
points in 35 contests last season and wasn't much worse from a point-per-game perspective in
2011-12. His 101 penalty minutes in 2010-11 looks like an outliner at this point, but that and his
injury history aren't enough to bump him off the top-five list for blueliners. If he stays healthy, he
could surpass the 70-point mark, but it might be safer to anticipate some health problems and
pencil him in for about 60 points.Updated Sep. 30: Kris Letang (lower body) has been placed on
the injured reserve list. That's obviously not encouraging news, but the severity of his injury has
still not been revealed. It would be best to continue to regard this as a day-to-day problem until
more information surfaces.
(4) Zdeno Chara Bruins [Age: 36] [Ht:6'9'] [Wt:255]
2013 BOS 82 14 29 220 6 43 14 31 130 2 0 483 46
2012 BOS 48 7 12 119 3 19 4 14 70 2 0 0 N/A
2011 BOS 79 12 40 224 8 52 18 33 86 0 0 0 N/A
2010 BOS 81 14 30 264 8 44 15 33 88 2 1 0 N/A
The 36-year-old blueliner is still a force on the blueline for the Bruins. He helps the team in
several ways and benefits fantasy owners in several categories as well. He produced seven
goals, 19 points, 70 penalty minutes, 101 hits, 64 blocks, 119 shots and a plus-14 rating in 48
games last season. Chara can fill every major statistic and he should be reliable across the
board again this campaign. Draft him with confidence.Updated Sep. 24: Zdeno Chara's
power-play goals against Washington displayed versatility and how the Bruins should utilize his
size and ability this year. He produced one goal from being positioned in front of the net and
the other from the point during a 5-on-3 advantage. "No matter where it is, I love to compete and
being in those areas, said Chara. "Wherever the coaching staff decides to use me, I'm fine with
that. Right now, we're trying different looks on the power play and one of them is in front. And
5-on-3 I was back on the point." Coach Claude Julien plans to switch up where the big captain
lines up on the power play over the course of the year. He provides an excellent screen and his
blistering shot is a strong weapon as well.
(5) Drew Doughty Kings [Age: 23] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:208]
2013 LA 82 12 38 205 5 50 22 14 66 4 0 349 74
2012 LA 48 6 16 114 3 22 10 4 36 0 0 0 N/A
2011 LA 77 10 26 168 3 36 13 -2 69 3 0 0 N/A
2010 LA 76 11 29 139 5 40 15 13 68 3 0 0 N/A
Doughty had a very difficult start to the lockout-shortened season. He didn't score his first goal
until mid-March and after 27 contests he had only 10 points. Doughty ended up with 22 points
and a plus-4 rating in 48 games. He also was credited with 114 shots and 128 hits. Look for him
to rebound and generate around 35-45 points this season.
(6) Shea Weber Predators [Age: 28] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:233]
2013 NAS 82 18 37 216 6 55 19 4 85 3 0 342 75
2012 NAS 48 9 19 124 3 28 12 -2 48 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NAS 78 19 30 230 10 49 22 21 46 1 2 0 N/A
2010 NAS 82 16 32 254 6 48 17 7 56 3 1 0 N/A
After agreeing to a 14-year/$110 million contract extension, Shea Weber got off to a slow start
last season. As good as Weber has been, the Predators took a big risk when they agreed to
match the Philadelphia Flyers offer sheet and basically force their team captain to stay in
Nashville for the rest of his career. Fortunately, any period of buyer's remorse they might have
experienced was short lived. About a month into the season, he took off and never looked back.
Weber ended up finishing the season with nine goals and a team-high 28 points in 48 games. In
the previous full 82-game seasons, he recorded between 43 and 53 points and you should
expect more of the same from him in 2013-14.
(7) Dustin Byfuglien Jets [Age: 28] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:265]
2013 WPG 76 15 44 237 9 59 19 -3 79 2 0 315 83
2012 WPG 43 8 20 142 4 28 10 -1 34 2 0 0 N/A
2011 WPG 66 12 41 223 4 53 19 -8 72 3 0 0 N/A
2010 WPG 81 20 33 347 8 53 24 -2 93 6 0 0 N/A
Dustin Byfuglien's weight seems to be a constant source of criticism, but he's been able to
produce offensively regardless. Byfuglien had eight goals and 20 assists in 43 games last
season, including 10 points with the man advantage. He's a great bet to record at least 50 points
in 2013-14 and there really aren't many defensemen you can say that about. With that in mind,
he should be one of the first blueliners selected in standard league drafts despite the concerns
about his weight.Updated Sep. 30: Dustin Byfuglien is considered day-to-day after his Sunday
skate lasted just 10 minutes. He slid into the boards legs-first in Friday's exhibition loss to
Boston. Coach Claude Noel said Byfuglien was "fine" afterward and he expects him to be ready
for Tuesday's regular season opener. "Precautionary measures," he said to explain Byfuglien's
brief skate. "We're being intelligent on that part. We expect him to be a player, yes." Monday or
Tuesday's practice session could ultimately determine his status.
(8) Duncan Keith Blackhawks [Age: 30] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:200]
2013 CHI 80 12 36 152 4 48 14 27 65 1 0 405 90
2012 CHI 47 3 24 91 2 27 10 16 31 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CHI 74 4 36 162 1 40 13 15 42 1 0 0 N/A
2010 CHI 82 7 38 173 3 45 22 -1 22 1 1 0 N/A
It might be best to forget about Duncan Keith's 69-point campaign in 2009-10. He's a great
offensive defenseman, but he can't be counted on to reproduce that level of success. What he
is, is a safe bet to record about 40 points, barring an injury. There's not too many defensemen in
the league you can say that about. As an added bonus, his plus/minus rating should be
impressive, given that the Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks were able to retain most of
their team.Updated Sep. 15: Duncan Keith and Ben Smith dropped the gloves during a
scrimmage on Saturday. "It happens," said Smith. "We're competitors. We're out there to
compete and work hard. I'm trying to win a spot here. It's just one of those things, part of the
game. I'm just happy neither of us got hurt." Keith seemed to also take it lightly. Neither player
was hurt as a result of the scrap.
(9) Mike Green Capitals [Age: 27] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:207]
2013 WAS 73 21 37 204 10 58 26 2 38 4 0 287 92
2012 WAS 35 12 14 96 4 26 14 -3 20 2 0 0 N/A
2011 WAS 32 3 4 64 3 7 4 5 12 1 0 0 N/A
2010 WAS 49 8 16 115 5 24 10 6 48 1 0 0 N/A
Injuries have plagued Mike Green for years and 2013 was no exception. He was limited to 35
games due to groin problem, but the good news is that he was very effective when healthy.
Green scored 12 goals and registered 14 assists in 2013, including 10 goals and 19 points in his
final 18 contests, which was good enough for 18th place in the blueliner scoring race despite his
injury. Green could comfortably surpass the 50-point milestone if he stays healthy in 2013-14,
but thats a big if. It's better to pencil him in for 45-50 points on the assumption that hell suffer at
least one significant injury this season.Updated Sep. 16: Mike Green feels the Washington
Capitals haven't proven that they're a great team yet. The Capitals have secured a playoff berth
in six consecutive seasons, but haven't advanced past the second round in that span. "We've
been there every year," he said. "We've been a team that competes. Making it to the playoffs is
hard. It's not easy to do in this league. We've proven ourselves in that aspect, that we're a good
team. But we havent proven that were a great team and the only way to do that is by winning
the Stanley Cup." On paper the Capitals look like a team capable of going deep into the playoffs,
but that's been true for quite a few preseasons in a row.
(10) Keith Yandle Coyotes [Age: 27] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:190]
2013 PHO 82 13 33 200 7 46 19 6 84 2 0 314 104
2012 PHO 48 10 20 130 5 30 10 4 54 3 0 0 N/A
2011 PHO 82 11 32 196 0 43 11 5 51 2 0 0 N/A
2010 PHO 82 11 48 199 3 59 26 12 68 0 0 0 N/A
Yandle led the Coyotes in scoring last season with 30 points in 48 games. He was one of only
two defensemen in the NHL last year to lead their club in points, with the other being Shea
Weber in Nashville. Yandle contributed 10 goals, 54 penalty minutes and 40 blocks as well. He
took a bit of a step back in 2011-12, even though he still amassed 43 points in 82 contests, but
he rebounded nicely during the lockout-shortened campaign. Yandle should be in store for
another productive year in 2013-14 and he should be among the top defenders selected.
(11) Oliver Ekman-Larsson Coyotes [Age: 22] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:190]
2013 PHO 82 11 36 187 6 47 22 7 48 2 0 280 119
2012 PHO 48 3 21 101 0 24 8 5 26 1 0 0 N/A
2011 PHO 82 13 19 147 2 32 8 0 32 2 1 0 N/A
2010 PHO 48 1 10 50 0 11 2 3 24 0 0 0 N/A
Ekman-Larsson didn't make the jump to stardom that some had predicted he would during the
lockout-shortened season, but at the same time he didn't have a troublesome year, statically
speaking. The offensive defender accounted for three goals, 24 points, 73 hits, 40 blocks, 101
shots and a plus-5 rating in 48 games. He averaged over 25 minutes of ice time per contest last
year and should continue to improve this season. Ekman-Larsson needs to get more consistent
before he can be mentioned as an elite blueliner, but he isn't far away from achieving that
plateau.Updated Sep. 14: Oliver Ekman-Larsson has joined his teammates for training camp.
He skated Saturday after missing the beginning of camp because his immigration papers weren't
ready.
(12) Ryan Suter Wild [Age: 28] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:198]
2013 MIN 82 12 45 143 4 57 18 7 58 0 0 332 121
2012 MIN 48 4 28 91 3 32 15 2 24 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NAS 79 7 39 134 3 46 25 15 30 1 1 0 N/A
2010 NAS 70 4 35 115 1 39 17 20 54 1 0 0 N/A
Like Zach Parise, Ryan Suter signed a 13-year/$98 million contract with the Minnesota Wild last
season. Year One of that deal wasn't bad for Parise, but it was phenomenal for Suter. He
averaged an incredible 27:16 minutes per contest despite the fact that the schedule was
condensed due to the lockout. He also proved to be one of the teams top offensive weapons
with four goals and 32 points in 48 games, including 15 points with the man advantage. Suter
has never recorded more than 46 points in a single season, but hes a serious contender to
surpass the 50-point mark in 2013-14.Updated Sep. 21: Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan
Suter, making his 2013 preseason debut, scored with 8:19 remaining in the third period, and
Jason Pominville had the only shootout goal to lift the Wild to a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets
Saturday With Suter, Pominville, Mikko Koivu and Zach Parise in the lineup -- Minnesota's top
players -- Carson McMillan and Charlie Coyle scored first-period goals to give the Wild a 2-0
lead. The Jets took a 3-2 lead on second-period goals by Eric O'Dell, Patric Cormier and Paul
Postma. Parise and Koivu assisted on Suter's goal. Nicklas Backstrom stopped 28 shots through
overtime, then three shootout attempts.
(13) Dion Phaneuf Maple Leafs [Age: 28] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:214]
2013 TOR 82 10 33 153 3 43 17 1 106 2 0 304 125
2012 TOR 48 9 19 88 3 28 16 -4 65 1 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 82 12 32 202 7 44 22 -10 92 1 0 0 N/A
2010 TOR 66 8 22 190 3 30 12 -2 88 1 0 0 N/A
Phaneuf has one year remaining on his current contract, which has led to plenty of speculation
that he may be traded at some point. He should be expected to start the season in Toronto
though and he will be counted on in all situations. Phaneuf led the Leafs in average ice time last
year, while playing more than 25 minutes. He also accounted for nine goals, 28 points, 65
penalty minutes, 131 hits and 91 blocked shots in 48 games. Phaneuf hasn't been as productive
as he was during his early days in Calgary, but he can still fill several categories quite effectively
which makes him an attractive fantasy player.Updated Sep. 4: Dion Phaneuf wouldn't mind
talking about a contract extension during the season. Phaneuf is set to become an unrestricted
free agent in the summer of 2014, but some players avoid talking about an extension during the
season for fear that it will be a distraction. We havent talked yet, but theres lots of time left,
Phaneuf said. I think youre open to everything. For me, I have no problem with doing it during
the year. Thats what happened with my last deal. He's spent parts of the last four seasons with
Toronto and is a great offensive defenseman in addition to his role as team captain.
(14) Kevin Bieksa Canucks [Age: 32] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:198]
2013 VAN 75 8 35 163 3 43 12 10 83 1 0 321 130
2012 VAN 36 6 6 77 2 12 3 6 48 1 0 0 N/A
2011 VAN 78 8 36 166 2 44 10 12 94 2 0 0 N/A
2010 VAN 66 6 16 105 1 22 3 32 73 2 0 0 N/A
Bieksa plays a physical style for the Canucks, but he can also supply offense as well. He picked
up 60 hits and 40 blocks last season, but his offensive production was extremely inconsistent in
2013. Bieksa scored six goals and six assists in 36 contests, while struggling through a couple of
lengthy scoring droughts. Expect him to earn around 35 points this season, while padding his
blocks and hits statistics.
(15) Niklas Kronwall Red Wings [Age: 32] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:190]
2013 DET 82 11 34 118 5 45 16 7 76 4 0 306 141
2012 DET 48 5 24 67 2 29 16 -5 44 2 0 0 N/A
2011 DET 82 15 21 141 7 36 14 -2 38 4 0 0 N/A
2010 DET 77 11 26 131 5 37 13 5 36 3 0 0 N/A
Kronwall did an admirable job of stepping into the leadership void left by the retirement of Nicklas
Lidstrom last season. Replacing a player with the caliber of Lidstrom is impossible, but Kronwall
did well for the Wings on and off the ice in 2013. He led the team's defense corps with five goals
and 24 assists in 48 games. He also finished tops on the team with 83 blocked shots. Kronwall
will get plenty of power-play time again this season , which should help his point total. Look for
him to hit double digits in goals and the 40-point mark in 2013-14.Updated Sep. 8: Niklas
Kronwall thinks the Red Wings were more passionate about winning in 2013 compared to some
of their previous campaigns. "Last year was a good year for us in that it felt like we had that drive
back," Kronwall said. "I think the years before that, ever since we got into the Finals, for some
reason, we didn't seem to find it. Last year, I thought we really had that drive, and everybody just
wanted more and more and more." Detroit certainly isn't a favorite to win the Stanley Cup going
into the 2013-14 campaign, but they're an interesting team with the additions of Daniel Alfredsson
and Stephen Weiss.
(16) Alex Pietrangelo Blues [Age: 23] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:201]
2013 STL 82 11 39 160 6 50 17 7 32 3 0 273 142
2012 STL 47 5 19 93 2 24 6 0 10 0 0 0 N/A
2011 STL 81 12 39 202 6 51 24 16 36 6 0 0 N/A
2010 STL 79 11 32 161 4 43 14 18 19 1 0 0 N/A
For three straight seasons, Alex Pietrangelo has been one of the better offensive defensemen in
the league. He had five goals and 24 points in 47 games last season. He's become a critical
member of the Blues, averaging 25:06 minutes per contest and was still heavily leaned upon
after the Blues got Jay Bouwmeester and Jordan Leopold around the 2013 trade deadline.
Pietrangelo is a good bet to record at least 40 points and it wouldn't be shocking to see him finish
in the top 10 of the defensemen scoring race.Updated Sep. 21: Defenseman Alex Pietrangelo
excelled as the St. Louis Blues edged the Dallas Stars 3-2 in overtime in an exhibition game
Saturday night. Pietrangelo, one of the best defensemen in the NHL, scored a goal and had an
assist. Patrik Bergland scored the winner in overtime for the Blues. Jaden Schwarz posted the
other St. Louis goal. Tyler Seguin, the Stars' big off-season acquisition, had two assists for
Dallas. New Stars captain Jamie Benn and Alex Chiasson scored the goals for Dallas.
(17) Alexander Edler Canucks [Age: 27] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:215]
2013 VAN 76 11 31 179 4 42 17 1 66 2 0 252 143
2012 VAN 45 8 14 113 5 22 10 -5 37 0 0 0 N/A
2011 VAN 82 11 38 228 5 49 22 0 34 0 1 0 N/A
2010 VAN 51 8 25 121 5 33 17 13 24 1 0 0 N/A
Edler's name has come up in several trade rumors, but now that his no-trade clause has kicked
in that is unlikely to happen. Edler produced eight goals and 22 points in 45 games last year. He
has proven to be a reliable source of offense from the back end, so it will be interesting to see
how he adjusts to whatever system coach John Tortorella puts into place. He had the green light
under Alain Vigneault to jump into and lead the rush. Edler will probably continue to be a factor
with the man advantage, but his even strength numbers could take a hit if Tortorella chooses to
reel in his defense a bit more. Still, you should feel free to select him relatively high if you are
seeking well-rounded help on the blueline.Updated Sep. 28: Alex Edler has caught the eye of
new Vancouver Canucks coach John Tortorella in training camp and exhibition play. "He's had a
really good camp and tried to make a difference every time he's played, said the coach. I love
his aggressiveness. I didn't realize how aggressive he was as far as closing people out. He's very
good at getting his shot through, which is very important whether it's a wrist shot or the bomb that
he has for a slapshot. So he's been very impressive to me.
(18) Michael Del Zotto Rangers [Age: 23] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:195]
2013 NYR 79 11 34 149 6 45 19 10 30 4 0 266 146
2012 NYR 46 3 18 81 0 21 8 6 18 0 1 0 N/A
2011 NYR 77 10 31 113 1 41 14 20 36 2 1 0 N/A
2010 NYR 47 2 9 58 2 11 7 -5 20 0 0 0 N/A
After some initial growing pains, Michael Del Zotto has established himself as one of the
Rangers' top-four defensemen and an offensive force. He had three goals and 21 points in 46
games last season and should end up with 35-45 points in 2013-14. Its also worth noting that
he's been an asset in the plus/minus category as well in recent seasons. In fact, his plus-26
rating over the past two campaigns ranks fourth among Rangers' players over that span.
(19) Jason Garrison Canucks [Age: 28] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:218]
2013 VAN 81 12 21 163 4 33 11 22 46 1 0 297 147
2012 VAN 47 8 8 94 3 16 6 18 28 2 0 0 N/A
2011 FLA 77 16 17 168 9 33 12 6 32 3 0 0 N/A
2010 FLA 73 5 13 116 0 18 3 -2 26 3 0 0 N/A
It took Garrison some time to get going during his first year with the Vancouver Canucks, but he
recorded three goals and five assists in his last 11 games of the regular season. He had eight
goals, eight assists and 58 blocks in 47 contests. He also led the team's defense corps with a
plus-18 rating. The Canucks switched Garrison to the right side in his first season with the team
and there was an adjustment period, especially coming off the lockout, but his conclusion to the
season suggests he will trend in the right direction in 2013-14. Garrison may not score 16 goals
again but he should be able to make contributions on the power play and help out your squad in
some other categories as well.
(20) Lubomir Visnovsky Islanders [Age: 37] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:197]
2013 NYI 76 10 38 154 6 48 16 7 40 2 0 275 150
2012 NYI 35 3 11 69 1 14 8 12 20 0 0 0 N/A
2011 ANA 68 6 21 112 1 27 10 7 47 1 0 0 N/A
2010 ANA 81 18 50 152 5 68 31 18 24 4 0 0 N/A
After some drama about whether or not Lubomir Visnovsky would even agree to play for the
Islanders after being traded to them against their will, Visnovsky did join the young squad. It
looks like he enjoyed his tenure with them too, given that he was willing to sign a two-year/$9.5
million contract with the squad. Visnovsky scored three goals and 14 points in 35 games, but
hes a good bet to exceed that point-per-game pace in 2013-14. Hes still not far removed from
his 68-point campaign and hell be the Islanders primary offensive defenseman now that Mark
Streit has left the team. That means even more playing time with the man advantage on a squad
that was pretty effective in those situations last season. Under these conditions, Visnovsky
should be penciled in for 40-50 points.
(21) Brent Seabrook Blackhawks [Age: 28] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:221]
2013 CHI 82 15 22 130 4 37 11 22 41 2 0 307 153
2012 CHI 47 8 12 65 3 20 7 12 23 1 0 0 N/A
2011 CHI 78 9 25 156 2 34 4 21 22 3 0 0 N/A
2010 CHI 82 9 39 135 5 48 20 0 47 1 0 0 N/A
Brent Seabrook peaked in 2010-11 when he recorded 48 points in 82 games. He followed that
up with a 34 point campaign and probably would have put up similar numbers last season if it
wasn't for the lockout. Instead he ended up with eight goals and 20 points in 47 contests.
Seabrook isn't one of the leagues top offensive defensemen from a fantasy perspective, but he
is a solid one, capable of reliably giving you something in the 30-40 point range. He has also
been particularly durable, logging at least 78 games per season from 2006-07 to 2011-12.
Seabrook's value ticks upwards in leagues that value hits and blocked shots as he should record
150-200 of each in 2013-14, barring an injury. All-in-all, hes a solid, albeit unexciting choice for
fantasy owners.
(22) Dan Boyle Sharks [Age: 37] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:190]
2013 SJ 80 13 35 169 6 48 18 -3 45 2 0 231 157
2012 SJ 46 7 13 97 5 20 13 3 27 0 0 0 N/A
2011 SJ 81 9 39 252 3 48 17 10 57 2 0 0 N/A
2010 SJ 76 9 41 199 4 50 27 2 67 2 0 0 N/A
Boyle has been a steady point producer since landing in San Jose and although he did go
through some cold streaks in 2013, he still managed to provide some offensive punch from the
back end. He registered five of his seven goals on the power play and posted 20 points in 46
games. Boyle also added eight points in 11 postseason contests. Look for him to be more
consistent in 2013-14 and earn approximately 40-50 points.Updated Sep. 29: Dan Boyle sniped
two goals for the Sharks in their 6-5 win over the Ducks on Saturday night in their final preseason
game.
The 37-year-old should be geared up for another double-digit goal season with about 45 points.
Patrick Marleau, Jason Demers, Joe Pavelski and John McCarthy had the other goals for San
Jose. Tommy Wingels chipped in with helpers on three goals, while Logan Couture had two
assists. Antti Niemi had an off night, giving up five goals on 18 shots. As for Anaheim, the goal
scorers were Andrew Cogliano (goal, assist), Saku Koivu (goal, assist), Daniel Winnik (goal,
assist), Kyle Palmieri and Dustin Penner. Jonas Hiller made 33 saves in the loss.
(23) James Wisniewski Blue Jackets [Age: 29] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:208]
2013 CLM 80 11 37 173 4 48 17 -3 44 0 0 229 161
2012 CLM 30 5 9 62 4 14 5 -1 15 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CLM 48 6 21 99 2 27 12 -13 37 2 0 0 N/A
2010 MON 75 10 41 158 7 51 29 -14 38 2 0 0 N/A
James Wisniewski had three goals and nine points in 15 games before he was forced to miss 14
games due to a broken foot. He also missed time in 2013 because of a concussion and, on a
much happier note, the birth of his daughter. Overall, Wisniewski recorded 14 points in 30
contests. He's endured some false starts with the Columbus Blue Jackets for a number of
reasons, but when he has been playing, he's been very effective. If he can stay healthy in
2013-14, he should be one of the league's top offensive defensemen with 40-50 points.Updated
Sep. 15: Defenseman James Wisniewski scored a goal and picked up an assist in the Columbus
Blue Jackets' 5-4 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in an NHL preseason game Sunday.
Mark Letestu also had a goal and an assist for Columbus. The Blue Jackets' other three goal
scorers were Cam Atkinson, Ryan Murray and Artem Anisov. Murray got the overtime winner.
Murray, the second pick in the 2012 NHL Draft, missed most of the 2012-13 season because of a
shoulder injury he sustained playing in the Western Hockey League last November. The
defenseman played more than 23 minutes in the contest, and could begin the 2013-14 season
with the Blue Jackets. Chuck Kobasew had two goals for the Penguins, while James Neal and
Dustin Jeffrey netted one each. Curtis McElhinney blocked 24 of the 26 shots he faced in the
Columbus goal. Oscar Dansk stopped nine of 11. Marc-Andre Fleury turned aside 10 of the 12
shots he faced in Pittsburgh's net while teammate Jeff Zatkoff blocked 10 of 13.
(24) Jacob Muzzin Kings [Age: 24] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:215]
2013 LA 77 8 27 118 3 35 8 19 71 2 0 320 163
2012 LA 45 7 9 77 3 16 7 16 35 1 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 LA 11 0 1 8 0 1 0 -2 0 0 0 0 N/A
Muzzin was a pleasant surprise for the Kings in 2013. The rookie blueliner registered seven
goals, 16 points and 77 shots in 45 games. He also led the team with a plus-16 rating and
chipped in 70 hits, while averaging nearly 18 minutes of ice time per contest. Muzzin got a
two-year/$2 million extension in the summer. He may get some additional ice time this year with
Robert Scuderi back in Pittsburgh and should get some power-play time as well.Updated Sep.
26: Jacob Muzzin (knee) will travel with his teammate to Las Vegas, but he won't play Friday
against the New York Rangers. When coach Darryl Sutter was asked if Muzzin would play in
Saturday's match versus Colorado he gave a we "will see" answer. He has been dealing with a
mild knee sprain since last Friday.
(25) John Carlson Capitals [Age: 23] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:212]
2013 WAS 82 8 29 169 2 37 9 16 36 1 0 271 171
2012 WAS 48 6 16 97 0 22 5 11 18 0 0 0 N/A
2011 WAS 82 9 23 152 4 32 7 -15 22 0 0 0 N/A
2010 WAS 82 7 30 144 1 37 6 21 44 3 0 0 N/A
John Carlson is about to start his six-year/$23.8 million contract and it should prove to be quite
the bargain for the Washington Capitals. He had six goals, 16 assists, and finished second on
the team in 48 games last season, which is not too dissimilar from a point-per-game perspective
to the numbers he put up in his previous two campaigns. He's firmly established himself as a
top-pairing defenseman with the Washington Capitals and at the age of 23, he still has some
untapped upside. Hes a safe bet to record 30-40 points this season, but it wouldn't be surprising
to see him finish a touch above the high-end of that range.
(26) Dougie Hamilton Bruins [Age: 20] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:199]
2013 BOS 80 9 29 161 4 38 10 15 36 1 0 270 172
2012 BOS 42 5 11 83 2 16 4 4 14 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
The Bruins expected Hamilton to crack their lineup once the NHL resumed play following the
lockout and he did just that. The young defenseman suited up in 42 games with Boston, where
he notched five goals, 16 points, 83 shots and a plus-4 rating. Hamilton went through some
rough patches, but that's to be expected for any rookie blueliner. He will only get better with
experience. Hamilton should continue to get his chances with the man advantage in 2013-14,
but he may have to wrestle some top minutes away from Torey Krug, who was a playoff
sensation while Hamilton sat in the press box. He should be up for the challenge. The future is
bright for the 20-year-old offensive defender.Updated Sep. 28: It looks as if Dougie Hamilton will
break camp with the Bruins after all. With Boston carrying eight defenseman, Hamilton along
with Matt Bartkowski and Kevan Miller will start the season in Beantown. Don't be surprised,
though, if the Bruins temporarily demote Hamilton or Bartkowski to the AHL Saturday or Sunday.
It will be a paper move to deal with the team's cap issue until Marc Savard is placed on long-term
injured reserve.
(27) Ryan McDonagh Rangers [Age: 24] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:213]
2013 NYR 80 9 32 109 4 41 10 18 44 0 0 306 173
2012 NYR 47 4 15 83 0 19 1 13 22 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NYR 82 7 25 123 0 32 2 25 44 1 0 0 N/A
2010 NYR 40 1 8 27 0 9 0 16 14 1 0 0 N/A
Ryan McDonagh has emerged as a terrific top pairing defenseman that is capable of chipping in
offensively. He had 32 points in 82 games in 2011-12 and another 19 points in 47 contests last
season. Those numbers are actually pretty remarkable when you consider that he only has three
career power-play points after playing in 169 NHL games. The Rangers just simply don't give
him many opportunities with the man advantage, but maybe that will change under new bench
boss Alain Vigneault. Its certainly a situation worth watching closely during training camp as an
increased role with the man advantage would help McDonagh move from a 30-point to 40-point
defenseman.
(28) Patrick Wiercioch Senators [Age: 23] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:205]
2013 OTT 77 7 23 140 4 30 11 12 76 1 0 271 176
2012 OTT 42 5 14 81 3 19 10 9 39 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 OTT 8 0 2 3 0 2 1 0 4 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 19: Patrick Wiercioch is expected to get a look on Ottawa's top power-play unit in
Thursday's exhibition game. He is slated to play alongside Erik Karlsson in any man advantage
situations that the Senators get against Toronto. Wiercioch is hoping that he can step up this
season and get more involved offensively following the departure of Sergei Gonchar.
(29) Andrei Markov Canadiens [Age: 34] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:204]
2013 MON 64 14 42 115 6 56 19 -3 30 2 0 245 178
2012 MON 48 10 20 79 8 30 23 -9 14 4 0 0 N/A
2011 MON 13 0 3 17 0 3 2 -4 4 0 0 0 N/A
2010 MON 7 1 2 20 0 3 1 2 4 1 0 0 N/A
Markov turned heads last season because he managed to appear in all 48 games for the
Canadiens. His injury history over the past three years has been well documented, so his playing
in every game is noteworthy even though it was shortened campaign due to the lockout. Markov
has never had trouble picking up points and he reminded the hockey world of that when he
registered 10 goals and 20 assists. Only seven of his points were scored at even strength, as he
did most of his damage on the power play. Markov should be able to reach the 40-point mark
this campaign if his injuries woes are behind him, but it's definitely not a guarantee that he'll play
in every contest.
(30) Paul Martin Penguins [Age: 32] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:200]
2013 PIT 72 8 29 85 4 37 11 26 32 0 0 316 180
2012 PIT 34 6 17 38 2 23 9 14 16 1 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 73 2 25 93 0 27 4 9 18 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PIT 77 3 21 104 2 24 10 9 16 1 0 0 N/A
Paul Martin is typically good for 20-30 points and last season wasn't an exception - despite the
lockout. He scored six goals and 23 points in just 34 contests in 2013. It helped that Martin
ended up playing a much bigger role with the man advantage. He logged 3:11 power-play
minutes per game those situations accounted for nine of his 23 points. After Letang, there's a
good chance that Martin will once again be the team's top blueliner in terms of power-play
minutes per game and given how many offensive weapons the Penguins' have, that's a big deal.
If he can stay healthy then Martin will be a safe bet to breach the 30-point mark and he might
even challenge his career-high of 37 points.Updated Sep. 25: Paul Martin missed Tuesday's
practice due to a family matter. It's not clear when Martin will return, but the Penguins still have
another week before their regular season opener anyways. He had six goals and 23 points in 34
games last season.
(31) Kevin Shattenkirk Blues [Age: 24] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:207]
2013 STL 82 9 34 147 3 43 13 7 40 2 0 255 181
2012 STL 48 5 18 84 2 23 9 2 20 0 0 0 N/A
2011 STL 81 9 34 178 5 43 18 20 60 2 0 0 N/A
2010 STL 72 9 34 108 3 43 15 -4 36 2 0 0 N/A
Kevin Shattenkirk earned 43 points in each of his first two NHL seasons and followed that up with
a similar showing from a point-per-game perspective in 2013. At the age of 24, Shattenkirk
hasn't progressed to the point where hes one of the leagues elite blueliners from a fantasy
perspective, but hes certainly shown that he can be consistently solid. Were penciling him in for
another 40-point campaign, but he is a slightly bigger risk than he has been in the past. Keep in
mind that Shattenkirk's playing time did drop from 21:34 in March to 19:49 in April after Jay
Bouwmeester and Jordan Leopold were acquired. Thats not a major decline, but it does
illustrate that his role on the team has been negatively impacted by their arrival.Updated Sep. 18:
Kevin Shattenkirk is skating with Barret Jackman now at training camp. He played with Jordan
Leopold last season and Jay Bouwmeeser at the beginning of training camp. Coach Ken
Hitchcock is playing around with his defense pairings, but the combinations he has now might be
the ones he goes with on opening night. That would place Leopold with Roman Polak and
Bouwmeester with Alex Pietrangelo.
(32) Slava Voynov Kings [Age: 23] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:190]
2013 LA 82 11 29 138 4 40 13 10 38 2 0 255 186
2012 LA 48 6 19 79 1 25 8 5 14 2 0 0 N/A
2011 LA 54 8 12 86 3 20 6 12 12 2 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Voynov made tremendous strides last season despite playing in less games than he did during
his rookie year in 2011-12. His goal total dropped from eight to six, but he garnered five more
points to reach 25. Voynov was even better in the postseason, where he recorded six markers
and 13 points in 18 contests. His skillful body of work thus far was enough for Los Angeles to
reward him with a six-year/$25 million extension even though he's hasn't played a full 82-game
schedule yet. Despite not being very big he plays with some grit as well, which was displayed by
his 83 hits and 48 blocks. Voynov should be able to surpass the 30-point mark this season.
(33) Marc Staal Rangers [Age: 26] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:207]
2013 NYR 80 7 22 112 1 29 8 20 70 0 0 300 191
2012 NYR 21 2 9 20 1 11 3 4 14 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NYR 46 2 3 61 1 5 2 -7 16 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NYR 77 7 22 116 4 29 11 8 50 2 2 0 N/A
Marc Staal's entire career was put into jeopardy when the puck struck him around his right eye
on March 5. He might never fully regain the vision that he lost as a result of that incident and his
attempt to return on May 6 only lasted for a game. Staal is still attempting to return, but unless
new information surfaces before the start of the regular season, we can't recommend drafting him
in standard leagues.Updated Sep. 20: Marc Staal had a team-high six shots on goal on
Thursday. Staal, who is attempting to return from an eye injury, wants to play a bigger role
offensively in 2013-14. That's great news for fantasy owners, but we wouldn't count on Staal
surpassing his career-high of 29 points just yet. It would be better to just monitor this situation for
now and see what his ambitions materialize into come October.
(34) Victor Hedman Lightning [Age: 22] [Ht:6'6'] [Wt:233]
2013 TB 80 7 28 149 3 35 10 7 67 1 0 255 193
2012 TB 44 4 16 76 0 20 2 1 31 0 0 0 N/A
2011 TB 61 5 18 82 0 23 4 -9 65 0 0 0 N/A
2010 TB 79 3 23 101 0 26 3 3 70 0 0 0 N/A
Hedman ratcheted up his scoring pace in 2013 and earned a new personal best of 0.45 points
per game. He concluded the season with four goals and 20 points in 44 contests. Hedman was
also strong in other categories, which increased his fantasy worth last year. He garnered 56 hits,
76 shots and 84 blocks to become an all-around package. Look for the second overall pick in
2009 to continue trending in the right direction in his fifth NHL season. Hedman should be able
to reach a new career-high in points in 2013-14, especially if he gets more power-play time.
(35) Dennis Seidenberg Bruins [Age: 32] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:210]
2013 BOS 76 7 23 138 2 30 9 25 24 1 0 273 194
2012 BOS 46 4 13 83 0 17 2 18 10 2 0 0 N/A
2011 BOS 80 5 18 174 0 23 8 15 39 2 0 0 N/A
2010 BOS 81 7 25 166 1 32 11 3 41 2 0 0 N/A
Seidenberg nearly matched his 2011-12 production during the lockout-shortened season. He
had four goals and 17 points last year after posting five markers and 23 points over 80 contests
the year before. Seidenberg also improved his plus-minus rating to a plus-18 from a plus-15. He
added 115 blocked shots and 115 hits as well. Seidenberg has never been much of scoring
threat, but when he's been at his best he is capable of contributing around 30 points. He's mostly
known for his ability to shut down the opposition, but he does have good fantasy value if your
league values hits and blocks.Updated Sep. 12: Dennis Seidenberg will be entering the final
year of his contract with the Boston Bruins this season. The veteran defenseman said there
hasn't been much ground covered between his agent, J.P. Barry, and the Bruins in negotiations
to this point. Seidenberg would like to earn an extension to stay in Boston, but he doesn't want it
to turn into a distraction. "You try to put it in the back of your mind, use it as fuel and just play the
best that you can," he said. "If the two sides start talking I don't really want to be a big part of it. I
want to hear little bits of it, but I don't want to be heavily involved [in negotiations]. It could be a
distraction, and I just want to focus on this season and how I'm going to play." The Bruins have
some younger blueliners in the pipeline who are expected to get increased roles this season,
which should help fire the competitive juices of Seidenberg as well.
(36) Zach Bogosian Jets [Age: 23] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:215]
2013 WPG 80 8 29 251 3 37 12 -14 67 1 0 158 199
2012 WPG 33 5 9 85 0 14 3 -5 29 0 0 0 N/A
2011 WPG 65 5 25 150 1 30 7 -3 71 0 0 0 N/A
2010 WPG 71 5 12 155 0 17 4 -27 29 1 0 0 N/A
Zach Bogosian salvaged what would have been a rough season by scoring two goals and seven
points in his final four games. Overall, he had 14 points in 33 games last season. Although he
hasn't always been the most effective defender from a fantasy standpoint, he has established
himself as one of the Jets top-four blueliners. Bogosian averaged 23:07 minutes per game last
season and got similar responsibilities in 2011-12. Hes dealt with injuries in each of his last
three campaigns, but he should get 20-30 points if he can stay healthy. Part of the reason he's
not projected to finish higher in the scoring race is because Dustin Byfuglien and Tobias Enstrom
push him down in the power-play depth charts and if 19-year-old defenseman Jacob Trouba ends
up making the team, then Bogosian will get even fewer minutes with the man advantage.Updated
Sep. 30: Coach Claude Noel believes that Zach Bogosian will be ready to play Tuesday when
Winnipeg begins their regular season schedule against Edmonton. He participated in Sunday's
practice and has been dealing with an undisclosed ailment at training camp. Bogosian is slated
to be paired with Tobias Enstrom when the season begins. "I feel good," he said. "This was
something minor; you want to make sure you're good for the regular season. No need to be
stupid in pre-season. If it was my decision, I'd want to play every single game. I'm just trying to
make sure I'm good to go."
(37) Kimmo Timonen Flyers [Age: 38] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:194]
2013 PHI 80 6 32 139 1 38 10 6 60 0 0 254 206
2012 PHI 45 5 24 78 3 29 17 3 36 1 0 0 N/A
2011 PHI 76 4 39 130 4 43 21 8 46 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PHI 82 6 31 147 1 37 16 11 36 0 2 0 N/A
At the age of 38, it's hard not to be concerned about the possibility of Kimmo Timonen
regressing. Combine that with the fact that Mark Streit is coming in and will likely take Timonen's
spot as the teams most prolific defenseman with the man advantage and there's plenty of
reasons for concern. At the same time, Timonen hasn't slowed down at all from a raw statistical
perspective and in fact has been one of the most consistent offensive defensemen over the last
decade. There's no doubt that you could count the number of fantasy relevant years Timonen
has left on one hand, but we would still pencil him in for 30-40 points this season.
(38) Francois Beauchemin Ducks [Age: 33] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:207]
2013 ANA 76 9 27 127 2 36 9 15 40 1 0 267 208
2012 ANA 48 6 18 74 1 24 8 19 22 0 0 0 N/A
2011 ANA 82 8 14 139 3 22 5 -14 48 1 0 0 N/A
2010 ANA 81 5 12 106 1 17 3 -8 32 0 0 0 N/A
Beauchemin was a surprise success for the Ducks last season. The veteran defender emerged
as the team's top defenseman in 2013 at both ends of the ice. He led the club's blueliners with
24 points, including 18 assists, and posted a plus-19 rating. Beauchemin also posted a
team-leading 111 blocked shots in 48 games. He should log big minutes for Anaheim again this
campaign, while contributing around 30 points, if he's ready to go following off-season surgery to
repair a torn ACL.Updated Sep. 23: Francois Beauchemin made his return to the lineup on
Sunday and played over 20 minutes. Beauchemin underwent off-season surgery for ACL
reconstruction in his knee and Sunday was his first start of the season. He chipped in with an
assist on the Ducks lone goal and it appears that he will be ready to go for the Ducks opener
October 2 against Colorado. Beauchemin had a terrific season in 2013 as he had six goals and
24 points to go with a plus-19 rating in 48 games. Look for an 8-10 goal, 35-40 point season from
the veteran 33-year-old in 2013-14 as he should go in the middle rounds of most pools that
require four or more defensemen on each squad.
(39) Mark Streit Flyers [Age: 35] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:191]
2013 PHI 75 11 35 136 7 46 19 -7 42 1 0 199 210
2012 NYI 48 6 21 83 3 27 11 -14 22 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NYI 82 7 40 149 3 47 23 -27 46 1 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Mark Streit isn't a long-term solution to the Philadelphia Flyers' defensive problems, but he'll
certainly give them a boost this season. He will probably lead all Philadelphia defensemen in
power-play ice time and that's a big deal considering that the Flyers should be one of the most
effective teams in the league with the man advantage. Streit had six goals and 27 points in 48
games, which put him on pace for his fifth straight 45-plus point campaign, with the exception of
2010-11 when he missed the entire campaign due to a shoulder injury. Assuming he can stay
relatively healthy, and that's likely seeing as that shoulder injury has proven to be the exception
rather than the rule with him, he should flirt with the 50-point mark in 2013-14.Updated Sep. 11:
Mark Streit doesn't fill any ill will towards the New York Islanders. Streit signed with the
Philadelphia Flyers during the summer after the New York Islanders traded his exclusive
negotiating rights. "There's no hard feelings," Streit said. "When the trade happened, Garth and I
had a good talk. I really had a great time in my five years there, I enjoyed the fans, the
organization -- we had some rough times at first, but the Islanders gave me a place to play, they
made me captain. I'll always be grateful for that." Streit surpassed the 45-point mark three times
with the Islanders. He had six goals and 27 points in 48contests last season.
(40) Christian Ehrhoff Sabres [Age: 31] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:203]
2013 BUF 81 8 30 178 1 38 8 -3 62 1 0 211 225
2012 BUF 47 5 17 102 1 22 9 6 34 2 0 0 N/A
2011 BUF 66 5 27 136 1 32 11 -2 47 3 0 0 N/A
2010 VAN 79 14 36 209 6 50 28 19 52 3 0 0 N/A
Ehrhoff was a workhorse for Buffalo last season, averaging over 25 minutes per contest. He also
led the Sabres' defense corps with five goals and 22 points in 47 games. Buffalo paid a hefty
price to land Ehrhoff in free agency, but he has been their best defenseman during the first two
years of his 10-year/$40 million contract. He should continue to quarterback their power play and
log plenty of minutes in 2013-14. Look for him to register around 40 points this year.
(41) Jake Gardiner Maple Leafs [Age: 23] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:184]
2013 TOR 80 9 34 156 5 43 15 -3 26 3 0 188 229
2012 TOR 12 0 4 12 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 75 7 23 79 1 30 7 -2 18 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Gardiner suited up in just 12 regular-season games for Toronto last season. He suffered a
concussion while playing in the AHL during the lockout and was returned to the AHL to get back
into game shape. When he came back up to the big club he was a healthy scratch on some
nights, but in the playoffs he took his game to another level. The smooth-skating defenseman
notched five points in six postseason outings and he averaged slightly over 23 minutes of ice
time. Gardiner owns a wealth of offensive potential and he should get opportunities with the man
advantage in 2013-14. Look for Gardiner to stick with the Leafs this time around and flirt with the
40-point mark.Updated Sep. 28: Jake Gardiner has not been particularly impressive in the Leafs'
training camp to date. Toronto coach Randy Carlyle was pretty candid about Gardiner not
picking up where he left off last season, despite the fact the blueliner registered two assists in
Friday's exhibition loss. When asked if Gardiner was playing as well as he did in the playoff last
season, Carlyle said "no no he's not". Those looking for a breakout season from Gardiner may
have to temper their expectations. His current level of play and the re-signing of Cody Franson
have hurt his fantasy value.
(42) Jay Bouwmeester Blues [Age: 30] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:212]
2013 STL 82 8 29 137 2 37 9 7 36 0 0 226 234
2012 STL 47 7 15 79 1 22 7 -6 22 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CAL 82 5 24 107 2 29 10 -21 26 1 0 0 N/A
2010 CAL 82 4 20 121 1 24 8 -2 44 1 0 0 N/A
It took him 764 NHL games, but Jay Bouwmeester has finally made a playoff appearance.
Unfortunately, it only lasted for six games, but he should be there again with the St. Louis Blues
this season. Bouwmeester's offensive contributions took a nosedive during his stint with the
Calgary Flames that lasted parts of four seasons, but he did click in St. Louis with a goal and
seven points in 14 games. At the same time, the presence of offensive defensemen Alex
Pietrangelo and Kevin Shattenkirk gives Bouwmeester plenty of competition for a spot on the
Blues' top line power-play. All the same, the change of scenery should at least help him edge
past the 30-point marker for the first time since 2008-09.
(43) Ryan Wilson Avalanche [Age: 26] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:207]
2013 COL 76 9 21 160 3 30 8 2 60 0 0 202 241
2012 COL 12 0 3 23 0 3 0 4 8 0 0 0 N/A
2011 COL 59 1 20 63 0 21 4 11 33 0 0 0 N/A
2010 COL 67 3 13 62 1 16 2 -8 68 0 0 0 N/A
Ryan Wilson dealt with ankle troubles in 2013 and was limited to just three assists in 12 games
as a result. The 26-year-old has never played in more than 67 games in a single season, but if
he can stay healthy and maintain a regular spot on Colorado's three pairings then he might even
flirt with the 30 point mark. It's also worth noting that Wilson has a plus-20 rating over the last
four seasons, which is good for first place among Colorado Avalanche players over that
span.Updated Sep. 17: Ryan Wilson is questionable for Colorado's season opener after
sustaining a knee injury on Sunday. Wilson was limited to just 12 contests in 2013 due to ankle
problems. The Colorado Avalanche are hopeful that Wilson might be able to return in a couple
weeks.
(44) Justin Schultz Oilers [Age: 23] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:185]
2013 EDM 81 13 33 146 4 46 23 -19 30 2 0 125 242
2012 EDM 48 8 19 85 4 27 15 -17 8 3 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Schultz led Edmonton's defense corps with eight goals and 27 points in his rookie season, but he
also finished last on the club with a minus-17 rating. He was expected to struggle defensively
and new head coach Dallas Eakins will probably help him improve in that area this campaign.
Schultz received plenty of power-play time and that is unlikely to change. He tied Sam Gagner
for the team lead with 15 man advantage points. Schultz is an emerging talent on the back end,
whose all-around game should improve in 2013-14, but he will probably still end up with a minus
rating.
(45) Nick Leddy Blackhawks [Age: 22] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:191]
2013 CHI 82 11 28 107 3 39 8 7 40 1 0 239 250
2012 CHI 48 6 12 65 2 18 8 15 10 2 0 0 N/A
2011 CHI 82 3 34 94 0 37 11 -12 10 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CHI 46 4 3 37 0 7 1 -3 4 0 0 0 N/A
Nick Leddy didn't log big minutes last season, but he was heavily used with the man advantage.
As a result, he recorded 18 points with eight of them coming on the power play. Leddy saw his
role and production drop during the 2013 playoffs, but as we gear up for another season, there's
little doubt that he'll get plenty of power-play ice time. We wouldn't go as far as to call him a safe
bet to record 30 points even though he did record 37 in 2011-12 but he should at least flirt
with that milestone.Updated Sep. 29: Nick Leddy displayed some on-ice chemistry with Patrick
Sharp on Saturday. Sharp assisted on both of Leddy's goals. "Sharpie makes a great play, all of
a sudden Nick jumps in the gut and anticipates a nice pass," Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville
said, describing one of the goals. "He has a good shot. Especially when youre in the middle of
the ice, just fire and might get action off (the shots)." Leddy is a solid offensive defenseman and
could end up with 35-40 points in 2013-14.
(46) Marek Zidlicky Devils [Age: 36] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:190]
2013 NJ 82 7 29 188 4 36 14 -16 60 1 0 136 256
2012 NJ 48 4 15 101 1 19 11 -12 38 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NJ 63 2 20 70 2 22 8 -6 34 1 0 0 N/A
2010 MIN 46 7 17 53 3 24 9 -6 30 0 0 0 N/A
Marek Zidlicky's days of surpassing the 40-point mark seem to be over. He will still contribute
offensively and he's a very safe bet to lead the Devils' defensemen in power-play ice time. At the
same time, he tied for the team-low with a minus-12 rating in 2013 and that number isn't likely to
improve dramatically now that Ilya Kovalchuk has left town. Zidlicky should be penciled in for
about 30 points and around half of those should be recorded with the man advantage.
(47) Sergei Gonchar Stars [Age: 39] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:206]
2013 DAL 70 7 31 132 3 38 15 -9 55 1 0 173 258
2012 OTT 45 3 24 85 2 27 12 4 26 3 0 0 N/A
2011 OTT 74 5 32 131 2 37 14 -4 55 1 0 0 N/A
2010 OTT 67 7 20 107 5 27 20 -15 20 0 0 0 N/A
The Dallas Stars bet on the idea that Sergei Gonchar had a little left in the tank when they gave
him a two-year/$10 million deal, and that wasn't a terrible gamble to take. He had eight goals
and 64 points in 119 games over his previous two campaigns with the Senators is still capable of
playing huge minutes. Gonchar is a big asset with the man advantage and he should get top line
power-play minutes along with Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn. The Stars should be competent in
that regard and it wouldn't be surprising if a third to half of Gonchar's points were recorded on the
power play. Overall, he should end up with around 40 points if he manages to stay
healthy.Updated Sep. 3: Sergei Gonchar is excited and motivated to represent Russia the Winter
Olympics. Mike Hieka of the Dallas Morning News asked him how he feels about the Olympics
being in Russia this year and the defenseman said: "It's big. I was just in Sochi before I came
here, and there is a lot of excitement. When I was growing up, there was no NHL for us, so we
didn't dream about playing in the NHL, we dreamed about playing in the Olympic games. So now
to have those games in Russia and be able to compete, it's very special. It's huge for me, and for
the whole country. They have put a lot of effort in, and they want it to be high class." The
39-year-old rearguard also stated that he has to prove that he's worthy of a roster spot, but his
first priority is to make a positive impression with his new teammates in Dallas.
(48) Justin Faulk Hurricanes [Age: 21] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:215]
2013 CAR 80 11 26 166 2 37 9 -3 38 1 0 178 261
2012 CAR 38 5 10 76 1 15 3 1 15 0 1 0 N/A
2011 CAR 66 8 14 101 5 22 12 -16 29 2 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Justin Faulk took a significant step forward in his sophomore campaign, but the best is still yet to
come. He scored five goals and 15 points in 38 games and his plus-one rating was solid on a
team that finished near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Faulk has established
himself as a regular with the man advantage and a top pairing blueliner with Carolina. He did
end up missing time last season with a sprained MCL, but if he can stay healthy in 2013-14, then
he should finish the campaign with 30-40 points.
(49) Roman Josi Predators [Age: 23] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:192]
2013 NAS 82 9 22 170 3 31 8 7 18 1 0 180 268
2012 NAS 48 5 13 96 1 18 7 -7 8 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NAS 52 5 11 64 1 16 4 1 14 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Roman Josi isn't an elite defenseman yet, but hes made a lot of progress and the Nashville
Predators have decided to be proactive with him. They signed him to a seven-year/$28 million
contract over the summer, which is a big risk now, but will look like a genius move if he continues
to develop as expected. Josi finished second on the team in power-play ice time last season and
should continue to play a prominent role with the man advantage. Barring an injury, he looks like
a very safe bet to set a new career-high by recording about 30 points.
(50) Andrew Ference Oilers [Age: 34] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:189]
2013 EDM 80 3 12 121 0 15 2 10 106 0 0 237 283
2012 BOS 48 4 9 66 0 13 0 9 35 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BOS 72 6 18 107 0 24 2 9 46 1 0 0 N/A
2010 BOS 70 3 12 78 0 15 1 22 60 0 0 0 N/A
Edmonton added hard-nosed veteran Andrew Ference to their defense corps this past summer.
The Oilers gave him a four-year/$13 million contract to return to play in his hometown. Ference
recorded 13 points, 89 hits, 60 blocks and a plus-9 rating in 48 games with Boston last year. As
a member of the Bruins, he mostly played as a third-pairing defender, but with Edmonton he's
likely to take on a larger role as a shutdown blueliner. His fantasy value won't see a dramatic
increase though and he should only be on radar if your league credits hits and blocked
shots.Updated Sep. 29: The Edmonton Oilers have named Andrew Ference as their captain.
The Oilers inked Ference in the off-season to a contract after he left the Bruins and he will
replace the departed Shawn Horcoff as the Oilers 14th captain. Ference will provide leadership
and bring the winning attitude over from the Bruins as the Oilers last made the playoffs in the
2005-06 season.
(51) Matt Carle Lightning [Age: 29] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:205]
2013 TB 82 6 38 103 3 44 15 -2 18 1 0 187 284
2012 TB 48 5 17 66 2 22 5 1 4 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PHI 82 4 34 132 3 38 12 4 36 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PHI 82 1 39 117 0 40 2 30 23 0 0 0 N/A
Carle led Tampa Bay's defense corps with five goals and 22 points in 48 games during his first
season of a six-year deal. He averaged 23:44 of ice time per contest with the Lightning and
collected 87 blocked shots. Carle should be able to generate 30-40 points in 2013-14, while
getting time on the Lightning's second unit on the power play.
(52) Jakub Kindl Red Wings [Age: 26] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:216]
2013 DET 72 6 16 109 1 22 4 17 54 1 0 237 288
2012 DET 41 4 9 76 1 13 3 15 28 2 0 0 N/A
2011 DET 55 1 12 69 0 13 1 7 25 0 0 0 N/A
2010 DET 48 2 2 62 0 4 0 -6 36 0 0 0 N/A
Kindl wasn't really expected to do much last season, so his numbers came off as a pleasant
surprise. He registered four goals and 13 points in 41 games, while seeing the second most
power-play time among the team's defensemen. Kindl also finished second on the team with a
plus-15 rating. Kindl is another Red Wings defender who is big and mobile. If he continues to
see his fair share of man advantage time then he could be an option in deeper leagues.Updated
Sep. 27: Jakub Kindl (hip flexor) is close to being able to return. He was yanked from an
exhibition game last week due to a hip flexor injury, but the Wings don't view the injury as
serious.
(53) Radko Gudas Lightning [Age: 23] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:204]
2013 TB 78 4 18 88 1 22 3 -5 155 1 0 249 289
2012 TB 22 2 3 31 0 5 0 3 38 1 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Gudas joined the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 12 and he skated in 22 NHL games after
playing most of the season in the minors. At the NHL level, he totaled five points, 38 penalty
minutes and a plus-3 rating. Gudas is known for being a great open-ice hitter and he racked up a
whopping 87 hits when he suited up for the Lightning, which placed him third on the club despite
his limited time with the club. Gudas could be an interesting sleeper this campaign if you are
seeking hits and PIMs.Updated Sep. 23: Radko Gudas feels he's "ready to take some
responsibility for more minutes as the season goes on" this year. The physical blueliner is
expected to start the 2013-14 campaign with the Lightning after his impressive debut last year.
"Radko eats up hard minutes because he plays against big, strong, tougher guys," coach Jon
Cooper said. "You get that kind of balance in your D, maybe guys aren't seeing the No. 1 line
every shift. It's not as taxing on them." He'll contribute hits and PIMs this campaign and it looks
like he'll get more ice time than the 16:59 he averaged in 2013.
(54) Jack Johnson Blue Jackets [Age: 26] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:231]
2013 CLM 74 10 29 164 2 39 11 -9 36 0 0 154 290
2012 CLM 44 5 14 96 3 19 8 -5 12 1 0 0 N/A
2011 CLM 82 12 26 176 5 38 17 -7 39 5 0 0 N/A
2010 LA 82 5 37 153 3 42 28 -21 44 0 0 0 N/A
The Columbus Blue Jackets leaned heavily on Jack Johnson in all situations last season. He
ranked fifth in the NHL with an average of 25:58 minutes per game and that led to him recording
19 points in 44 contests. If James Wisniewski can stay healthy and Ryan Murray has a solid
rookie season, then Johnson might not be quite as overworked in 2013-14, but either way he's a
top-line defenseman capable of recording 30-40 points.Updated Sep. 9: Jack Johnson is excited
with the Columbus Blue Jackets chances heading into the 2013-14 season. The Blue Jackets
will play in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference this season. Columbus will not
have many changes to its lineup from the end of last season as they inked Nathan Horton to a
long-term deal while choosing not to re-sign Vaclav Prospal. "There were a lot of questions when
last season started, just because we had so many new faces, so many guys who weren't sure
immediately what their roles were going to be here," Johnson said. "But that's totally different this
time around. As a group of guys, we know each other pretty well. We know what we have to do to
be successful. It's one thing to believe you can be a pretty good team, but it's another thing
entirely to prove it. And we proved it with the way we ended the season. It all came together for
us." Johnson is looking for a big season in 2013-14 as he had 19 points during the truncated
2013 season. He led the Blue Jackets on the power play and should be capable of 35-40 points.
(55) Alex Goligoski Stars [Age: 28] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:181]
2013 DAL 80 11 26 117 3 37 14 -2 28 2 0 171 291
2012 DAL 47 3 24 80 0 27 11 4 18 0 0 0 N/A
2011 DAL 71 9 21 140 2 30 9 0 16 1 0 0 N/A
2010 DAL 83 14 32 162 7 46 24 20 40 4 0 0 N/A
Alex Goligoski took a step back with 30 points in 71 games in 2011-12, but he bounced back in
the lockout shortened season with three goals and 24 assists in 47 matches. Before the lockout,
he recorded at least 30 points in three straight campaigns and hes a safe bet to reach that mark
again. That being said, he's likely to take things a step further and surpass the 40-point mark for
the second time in his career. The only area of concern is the addition and in Goligoski's
career the reunion of Sergei Gonchar. With Gonchar on the payroll, Goligoski might see his
playing time with the man advantage go down slightly should Dallas decide to use only one
defenseman on the first unit. Thats unfortunate for Goligoski owners, but it shouldn't significantly
hinder his season.Updated Sep. 27: Alex Goligoski tallied a goal and two assists on Thursday in
Dallas' 5-1 exhibition victory versus Colorado. He logged 21:51 of ice time and looked good
alongside Sergei Gonchar. Both defenders finished with a plus-3 rating. According to Mike
Heika of the Dallas Morning News, Goligoski has had an up-and-down camp, so games like this
should give him confidence heading into the regular season.
(56) Tyler Myers Sabres [Age: 23] [Ht:6'8'] [Wt:227]
2013 BUF 70 9 27 109 3 36 12 -8 68 1 0 185 293
2012 BUF 39 3 5 48 1 8 3 -8 32 2 0 0 N/A
2011 BUF 55 8 15 84 3 23 7 5 33 1 0 0 N/A
2010 BUF 80 10 27 122 3 37 14 0 40 5 0 0 N/A
Myers had another disappointing season in 2013. He has not been able to recapture the form
and promise he displayed during his rookie campaign in 2009-10 when he won the Calder
Trophy. In 39 appearances last season, he notched just three goals and eight points to go with a
minus-8 rating. He ended the regular season on the sidelines after a hairline fracture was
discovered in his left leg, but he's expected to be ready for training camp. It's becoming a bit
tiresome to say that he's going to rebound, but he's still just 23 years of age and perhaps coach
Ron Rolston can get Myers back to being the all-around threat who fantasy owners are waiting to
see again.Updated Sep. 14: Tyler Myers is in great physical and mental shape as training camp
opens. Myers came into training camp last season in poor shape and never recovered and it
also took its toll on his mental aspect of the game. "I'll be the first to say, that's not me as a player
last year," Myers said. "I have to be much better, and it's just a matter of taking it day by day and
focusing on improving each and every day, right up until that first game, and then continue at
throughout the season." Myers had an outstanding rookie season in 2010 but has struggled
mightily the last two seasons, culminating with only a three goal, eight point season in 2013. He
should be one of the top sleeper picks this season as he has rededicated himself to the game
and will have Henrik Tallinder as his defense partner. Myers played his best hockey with Tallinder
helping out earlier in his career and the Sabres hope that history repeats itself in 2013-14. Look
for a 35-45 point season from Myers.
(57) Anton Stralman Rangers [Age: 27] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:190]
2013 NYR 82 7 20 120 2 27 6 14 30 0 0 214 295
2012 NYR 48 4 3 66 0 7 0 14 16 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NYR 53 2 16 55 0 18 4 9 20 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CLM 51 1 17 80 1 18 10 -11 22 1 0 0 N/A
Anton Stralman took a major step backwards in 2013 with four goals and just seven points in 48
games. For the first time in his career, he failed to record a single point with the man advantage
while averaging just 1:04 minutes of power-play ice time per game. Given how many talented
defensemen with offensive capabilities the Rangers employ, it's hard to see Stralman play a
bigger role this season. With that in mind, we can't recommend drafting him in standard leagues.
(58) Dennis Wideman Flames [Age: 30] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:200]
2013 CAL 74 11 29 171 6 40 16 -15 24 2 0 113 296
2012 CAL 46 6 16 94 4 22 13 -9 12 1 0 0 N/A
2011 WAS 82 11 35 175 4 46 20 -8 46 3 0 0 N/A
2010 WAS 75 10 30 160 9 40 22 -19 39 1 0 0 N/A
Wideman led Calgary's defense corps with six goals and 22 points in 46 games last season. He
averaged just over 25 minutes of playing time per contest and should be the team's top blueliner
again this year in most categories. Unfortunately, that means his plus-minus rating is unlikely to
be positive but he should be good for over 150 shots and about 35 points.Updated Sep. 18:
Dennis Wideman was the first star of the game scoring twice as the Flames beat the Islanders
5-3. Curtis Glencross was also impressive in the game for the Flames scoring a goal and adding
two assists while TJ Galiardi had the winning goal for the Flames. He also picked up an assist.
Lance Bouma got on the scoresheet for the Flames. Michael Grabner, Griffin Reinhart and Riley
Wetmore scored for the Islanders.
(59) Seth Jones Predators [Age: 18] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:205]
2013 NAS 74 8 21 137 2 29 9 -3 63 0 0 176 298
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Going into the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, the Colorado Avalanche made it clear that they would take
Nathan MacKinnon over Seth Jones. Even still, it was a big surprise to see Seth Jones slip all
the way to fourth in the draft. Nashville Predators fans must be thrilled as his addition instantly
makes their good young core of blueliners even better. Theres a very good chance that Jones
will make the Predators opening game roster and spend the entire season in the NHL. Jones is
a no brainer pickup in keeper leagues and even those in single-season leagues shouldn't feel
bad if they want to gamble on him in the latter half of their drafts. He could surpass the 20-point
mark as a rookie and theres certainly a chance that hell beat that milestone by enough to win
the Calder Trophy.Updated Sep. 30: Seth Jones appears to have made Nashville's opening
night lineup. The fourth overall pick in the 2013 draft wasn't among the Predators' cuts Sunday
as they trimmed their roster to 23 players. He was also told by the team to find his own housing.
"I've obviously put in a lot of work here in training camp, and done the best I could to impress the
staff," Jones said. "I definitely feel some chemistry developing, and hopefully we can get the
season off to a good start."
(60) Torey Krug Bruins [Age: 22] [Ht:5'9'] [Wt:180]
2013 BOS 72 6 19 127 2 25 7 7 48 0 0 192 303
2012 BOS 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 -1 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BOS 2 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Krug enjoyed a remarkable coming out party during the 2013 playoffs. He notched four goals
and one assist in five games versus the New York Rangers. However, after that he garnered one
helper in his next 10 matches. Krug has two assists in three career regular season appearances,
but he should get a great opportunity to stay in Boston following training camp. If he manages to
crack their roster then he should see plenty of power-play time. Krug could end up being a
decent sleeper, but his inexperience and cold streak to end the postseason suggests that he may
not be ready to make a significant impact in 2013-14.Updated Sep. 19: Torey Krug contributed
three assists on Monday in a 6-3 preseason win over Montreal. He earned two of those assists
on the power play. His offensive skills would certainly help Boston's back end, but his defensive
work could still hold him back from being a regular in the lineup.
(61) Fedor Tyutin Blue Jackets [Age: 30] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:216]
2013 CLM 82 7 23 107 3 30 8 4 50 1 0 200 306
2012 CLM 48 4 18 56 0 22 5 9 28 1 0 0 N/A
2011 CLM 66 5 21 124 1 26 12 -21 49 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CLM 80 7 20 128 1 27 12 -12 32 0 0 0 N/A
Among defensemen, Fedor Tyutin finished third on the team in power-play minutes per game.
He still managed to record five points with the man advantage in 2013, which is pretty
respectable when you factor in that the Blue Jackets were among the worst power-play teams in
the league. Tyutin was also effective in 5-on-5 situations and ended up with four goals and 18
assists in 48 games. He probably over performed a bit last season and he's still not likely to get
a ton of power-play ice time due to the continued presence of James Wisniewski, Jack Johnson,
and the potential rise of Ryan Murray. All the same, Tyutin is a great candidate to flirt with the
30-point mark in 2013-14.
(62) Dan Hamhuis Canucks [Age: 30] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:209]
2013 VAN 82 5 23 113 2 28 7 10 34 0 0 202 311
2012 VAN 47 4 20 61 0 24 6 9 12 0 1 0 N/A
2011 VAN 82 4 33 140 1 37 11 29 46 0 0 0 N/A
2010 VAN 64 6 17 109 2 23 7 29 34 1 0 0 N/A
Hamhuis is a reliable defenseman, who can play big minutes and shut down the opposition's top
players. It doesn't lead to stand out fantasy numbers, but his well-rounded game can help your
squad in several categories. Hamhuis generated 24 points, 47 hits, 63 blocks and a plus-9 rating
in 47 games last campaign. He should get plenty of ice time under coach John Tortorella and
could end up as a solid depth pick.
(63) Matt Irwin Sharks [Age: 25] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:210]
2013 SJ 77 9 26 163 3 35 9 -6 30 2 0 146 316
2012 SJ 38 6 6 79 4 12 5 -1 10 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Irwin made his NHL debut last year and suited up in 38 games with the San Jose Sharks. He
was a pleasant surprise with six goals, six assists and 79 shots during that span. He got some
power-play time as well and contributed five points in that capacity. He was paired with veteran
Dan Boyle when the season wrapped up, so it's reasonable to believe he will remain in the
team's top-four defense group this campaign as well. The 25-year-old blueliner has the tools to
become a solid all-around defender, but he might only be worth rostering in deeper leagues.
(64) Travis Hamonic Islanders [Age: 23] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:206]
2013 NYI 82 6 21 126 1 27 4 7 44 0 0 195 323
2012 NYI 48 3 7 83 1 10 3 -8 28 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NYI 73 2 22 124 1 24 6 6 73 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NYI 62 5 21 118 1 26 4 4 103 0 0 0 N/A
The New York Islanders took a significant risk when they signed 22-year-old Travis Hamonic to a
seven-year/$27 million deal. The idea is his roughly $3.86 million annual cap hit will look like a
steal if he continues to develop, but they know better than most teams that long-term deals can
lead to unfortunate results (see Rick DiPietro). Still, as that contract implies, he's already
become a valuable member of the team, but primarily for his defensive contributions. He
averaged just 1:14 power-play minutes per game last season while still averaging 22:48 minutes
overall. Hamonic is a candidate to flirt with the 150 milestone in both hits and blocked shots. On
the offensive side of things, he should be good for about 20 points.Updated Sep. 30: Travis
Hamonic suffered an undisclosed injury Sunday versus the Senators and did not return. Coach
Jack Capuano did not divulge the injury but stated that Hamonic would be re-evaluated on
Monday when the Islanders returned home. He had a mediocre fantasy season in 2013 with
three goals and 10 points in 48 games. Look for Hamonic to get around 30 points this season.
(65) Jeff Petry Oilers [Age: 25] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:200]
2013 EDM 80 5 24 114 1 29 7 2 51 1 0 187 324
2012 EDM 48 3 9 66 0 12 0 1 29 0 1 0 N/A
2011 EDM 73 2 23 111 1 25 6 -7 26 0 0 0 N/A
2010 EDM 35 1 4 41 0 5 3 -12 10 0 0 0 N/A
Petry wasn't leaned on as heavily in 2013 as much as he was in 2011-12, so his offensive
contributions weren't as noticeable. However, he still managed to put up solid all-around
numbers despite not getting power-play time. Petry generated 12 points, 112 hits and 86 blocks
in 48 games last year. Petry is capable of contributing around 20 points, but he should mostly be
drafted for his ability to rack up hits and blocks.
(66) Brian Campbell Panthers [Age: 34] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:190]
2013 FLA 82 7 38 142 3 45 23 -27 24 2 0 73 325
2012 FLA 48 8 19 70 6 27 17 -22 12 2 0 0 N/A
2011 FLA 82 4 49 131 1 53 31 -9 6 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CHI 65 5 22 84 2 27 6 28 6 1 0 0 N/A
Fantasy owners probably won't like his minus-22 rating, but under the circumstances Campbell
produced another solid season with Florida in 2013. He posted eight goals and 19 assists in 48
games, while finishing in a tie for third among NHL blueliners with 17 power-play points.
Campbell led all defensemen with 31 points with the man advantage the year before, so he's
established himself as a power play threat in Florida. His plus-minus rating will probably suffer
again in 2013-14, but he should get close to the 50-point mark again and be a prominent
contributor when his team is up a man.
(67) Mark Giordano Flames [Age: 29] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:200]
2013 CAL 77 9 25 121 4 34 11 -15 75 1 0 151 326
2012 CAL 47 4 11 58 1 15 3 -7 40 1 1 0 N/A
2011 CAL 61 9 18 125 5 27 10 0 75 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CAL 82 8 35 165 5 43 25 -8 67 1 0 0 N/A
Giordano will be counted on to provide the Flames with leadership from the back end in 2013-14.
He led the team's blueliners with 65 hits and 34 takeaways last season. Giordano also finished
second on the team with 93 blocked shots and he contributed 15 points. He'll probably lose
power-play time to Dennis Wideman and T.J. Brodie, but he should still be able to create some
offense while adding decent numbers in specialty categories.Updated Sep. 20: Mark Giordano
has been selected as the Calgary Flames' captain. Giordano is replacing the Flames' longtime
leader, Jarome Iginla. Iginla's tenure ended when Calgary traded him to the Pittsburgh Penguins
during the 2013 campaign. Mark Giordano is a logical successor and even one of his main
competitors for the job, Michael Cammalleri, said that he would pick Giordano to serve as the
team's captain. Curtis Glencross and Cammalleri have been selected to serve as the team's
assistant captains.
(68) Marc-Edouard Vlasic Sharks [Age: 26] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:205]
2013 SJ 82 5 22 106 1 27 4 7 55 1 0 209 327
2012 SJ 48 3 4 59 0 7 0 5 29 0 0 0 N/A
2011 SJ 82 4 19 119 0 23 1 11 40 1 0 0 N/A
2010 SJ 80 4 14 116 0 18 1 14 18 2 0 0 N/A
It's still unclear if Vlasic will ever be able to tap into some of the offensive potential he is believed
to have, but he has certainly made some headway into becoming a solid shutdown rearguard at
the NHL level. He isn't very physical but he gets the job done in his own zone thanks to his
mobility and his willingness to block shots, of which he had 81 last year. Vlasic recorded seven
points and a plus-5 rating in 48 games, while averaging nearly 21 minutes of ice time. He is a
decent defenseman to own in deeper leagues, but his lack of offensive punch should keep him
off of standard rosters.
(69) Andrew MacDonald Islanders [Age: 27] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:185]
2013 NYI 82 6 25 93 2 31 9 2 43 0 0 185 331
2012 NYI 48 3 9 45 1 12 3 -2 20 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NYI 75 5 14 71 1 19 2 -5 26 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NYI 60 4 23 72 1 27 12 9 37 1 0 0 N/A
In 2010-11, Andrew MacDonald recorded a career-high 27 points thanks to an opportunity other
players injuries presented him with. Mark Streit missed that entire campaign due to a shoulder
injury and while James Wisniewski initially filled that void when it came to power-play duties, he
was eventually traded to the Montreal Canadiens. That created a vacuum MacDonald was able
to take advantage of, but since then he hasn't had a similar opportunity. He went from recording
12 power-play points in 2010-11 to just five power-play points in the past two seasons combined.
However, Mark Streit signed with the Philadelphia Flyers over the summer, which means that
MacDonald will probably be second only to Lubomir Visnovsky in power-play ice time among the
New York Islanders' defensemen. This is a chance for MacDonald to bounce back with 25-35
points in 2013-14.
(70) Brooks Orpik Penguins [Age: 33] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:219]
2013 PIT 73 2 14 60 0 16 0 22 71 0 0 259 334
2012 PIT 46 0 8 32 0 8 0 17 32 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 73 2 16 44 0 18 0 19 61 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PIT 63 1 12 56 0 13 0 12 66 0 0 0 N/A
Not including the playoffs, Brooks Orpik hasn't scored a goal since Nov. 21, 2011. Fortunately,
he has other skills. Orpik is a physical, body sacrificing defenseman who recorded 119 hits and
114 blocked shots in 46 games last season. If you're in a league that values those two
categories, then you should note that Orpik is a good bet to record 200-250 hits this season,
although his blocked shot total might not increase much from the lockout shortened campaign
even if he ends up staying healthy. He also should be pencilled in for 10-20 points.Updated Sep.
29: Brooks Orpik (lower body) returned to practice on Saturday. This is good news for the
Penguins who earlier in the day received bad news with the injury to Kris Letang. Orpik had eight
points and 32 penalty minutes in 46 games last season. He has some fantasy value as he will
pick up penalty minutes and should have a good plus/minus.
(71) Dmitry Kulikov Panthers [Age: 22] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:205]
2013 FLA 76 6 25 127 2 31 8 -9 65 1 0 157 338
2012 FLA 34 3 7 52 2 10 6 -5 22 2 0 0 N/A
2011 FLA 58 4 24 104 2 28 10 -5 36 1 0 0 N/A
2010 FLA 72 6 20 83 1 26 5 -5 45 1 0 0 N/A
Kulikov didn't make any headway last season, but the 22-year-old defenseman has plenty of
potential as an offensive blueliner. He earned just three goals and seven assists in 34 contests
after topping 25 points in each of his previous two campaigns. Kulikov received the second most
power-play time among Florida's defense corps last year and that should continue in 2013-14.
Playing alongside Brian Campbell in those situations will help him once he uses his big point shot
more frequently. Look for Kulikov to make good progress this season and record between 30-40
points.Updated Sep. 11: Dmitry Kulikov has been skating for about six weeks, but he still needs
to be cleared for action. He could get the green light as soon as today with training camp set to
begin Thursday. "I honestly can't wait. This has been a long summer and I have worked myself
into great shape," said Kulikov, who had shoulder surgery after missing the last three games of
the 2013 season. "I'm excited for training camp to start, for the games to start. I'm seeing the
doctor [Wednesday] and we'll see. I feel good but we'll see where I'm at."
(72) Ron Hainsey Hurricanes [Age: 32] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:210]
2013 CAR 72 7 23 140 2 30 9 -1 24 2 0 143 341
2012 WPG 47 0 13 52 0 13 1 -8 10 0 0 0 N/A
2011 WPG 56 0 10 57 0 10 1 9 23 0 0 0 N/A
2010 WPG 82 3 16 83 0 19 1 3 24 2 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 15: Ron Hainsey, who signed a one-year contract with the Hurricanes Thursday,
participated in the team's scrimmage Saturday. That was fast. He didn't even have a chance
practice with his teammates. "I went right into the scrimmage, no practice," said Hainsey. "That
was fine. The quicker you get into game situations, whether it be in one-on-one's or right into a
game, you've got to get that timing back with players coming at you, that kind of stuff. I was able
to do that and we have a game, a full scrimmage, tomorrow, so that will be good." Hainsey was
paired with Trevor Carrick Saturday and will play with Matt Corrente on Sunday. Keep an eye on
the veteran defenseman as he may be a sneaky reserve roster pick.
(73) Erik Johnson Avalanche [Age: 25] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:232]
2013 COL 76 6 26 166 2 32 11 -19 62 1 0 107 343
2012 COL 31 0 4 64 0 4 0 -3 18 0 0 0 N/A
2011 COL 73 4 22 155 1 26 12 -7 26 1 0 0 N/A
2010 COL 77 8 21 161 3 29 10 -13 56 2 1 0 N/A
Erik Johnson has been putting up disappointing numbers for a while, but the 2013 campaign was
a new low for him. He had just four assists in 31 games, making him valueless from a fantasy
perspective. He showed signs of becoming a great offensive defenseman when he joined the
league and at the age of 25, a rebound certainly can't be ruled out it just can't be expected
either. Some will feel compelled to draft him in standard leagues and if you do, at least wait until
the last round. However, we recommend taking a wait-and-see approach to him. Let him show
signs of thawing in the regular season before picking him up.Updated Sep. 12: Avalanche coach
Patrick Roy wants to give Erik Johnson a clean slate this season. As the first overall pick in the
2006 draft, Johnson has yet to live up to expectations at the NHL level. "I had a great
conversation with Erik. Honestly, I'm confident he's going to have a really good year," said Roy.
"The thing is, we're going to work really hard with him to 'don't live in the past.' It's now. Don't
worry about the 'first overall' thing. Don't worry where people say 'first overall pick' it's over. We
want you to be who you are. Erik needs to be Erik Johnson. Go hard, go out there and play his
game and be himself. That's what I want to see from him." Roy praised Johnson for having
offensive skills, but the 25-year-old defenseman contributed no goals and just four assists in 31
games last year and the season before that he recorded 26 points in 73 contests. It will be
interesting to see if Roy's new approach will help Johnson make positive strides this season, but
going into draft day he's still very risky to consider picking up.
(74) Cody Franson Maple Leafs [Age: 26] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:213]
2013 TOR 74 8 36 10 3 44 15 3 16 2 0 210 344
2012 TOR 45 4 25 70 3 29 13 4 8 0 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 57 5 16 65 2 21 7 -1 22 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NAS 80 8 21 156 2 29 6 10 30 2 0 0 N/A
Franson was unable to get steady playing time under former Toronto coach Ron Wilson in
2011-12, but last season he came into his own and received regular playing time. He lived up to
the offensive potential he showed flashes of during his tenure with Nashville and led Toronto's
defense corps with 29 points in 45 games. He earned 13 points with the man advantage and did
an excellent job of getting his point shots through to the net. Expect Franson to knock on 40
points this season, while being credited with over 150 hits.Updated Sep. 26: Cody Franson is
expected to dress in both of Toronto's remaining exhibition contests. The Leafs will play
back-to-back games versus the Detroit Red Wings on Friday and Saturday. Franson signed a
one-year deal with Toronto on Thursday and joined his teammates for practice.
(75) Jacob Trouba Jets [Age: 19] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:187]
2013 WPG 69 6 22 122 2 28 6 -3 61 0 0 170 345
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Jacob Trouba scored 12 goals, registered 17 assists, and accumulated 88 penalty minutes in 37
games with the University of Michigan in 2012-13. After that successful freshman season,
Trouba decided to start his pro career by inking an entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets.
Trouba is a serious contender for a spot on the Winnipeg Jets opening game roster, but he might
be limited to third pairing duties and a bit of power-play ice time. With that in mind, we cant
recommend grabbing him as anything other than a late round gamble in single-season league
drafts, but should be taken in all keeper leagues.Updated Sep. 25: Jacob Trouba has shown that
he's ready for the NHL during training camp. He has a great deal of potential and should
develop into a reliable defenseman. Trouba hasn't guaranteed himself a roster spot just yet, but
he looks like he could be in the Jets' opening night lineup.
(76) Sami Salo Lightning [Age: 39] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:215]
2013 TB 68 7 21 77 2 28 11 7 26 1 0 178 346
2012 TB 46 2 15 48 1 17 7 5 16 0 0 0 N/A
2011 VAN 69 9 16 136 7 25 14 7 10 3 0 0 N/A
2010 VAN 27 3 4 39 1 7 3 -3 14 0 0 0 N/A
Salo suited up in 46 of Tampa Bay's 48 games during the lockout-shortened season. He earned
two goals and 17 points during that time, with seven of his points coming from the man
advantage. Salo has been hampered by injuries throughout his career, but he can chip in
offensively if he stays in the lineup. He has a great point shot but he didn't use it nearly enough
in 2013, while firing just 48 shots on the year. Salo should be better and more productive when it
comes to goals and shots in 2013-14, but don't expect too much from the 38-year-old defender.
(77) Ryan Murray Blue Jackets [Age: 20] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:205]
2013 CLM 67 5 22 98 1 27 7 -1 66 1 0 182 348
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
After being taken with the second overall pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, things didn't work out
for Ryan Murray in 2012-13. He lost his chance to compete for a roster spot with the Columbus
Blue Jackets because of the lockout, so he returned to the WHL Everett Silvertips. He got off to
a fantastic start with 17 points in 23 games, but his season was cut short because of a shoulder
injury. The good news is that Murray should be fine for training camp and is a serious contender
to not only make the team, but serve as a top-four defenseman. He should also get some
power-play ice time, although he'll rank below James Wisniewski and Jack Johnson at the very
least in that regard. Look for him to get about 20 points this season, but his offensive production
should climb significantly as he matures, making him a great player to hold onto in keeper
leagues.Updated Sep. 29: Ryan Murray will start the season with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Murray was selected second overall in the 2012 Draft and it was thought he would easily make
the Blue Jackets last season but the lockout forced him back to junior hockey where he suffered
a badly dislocated shoulder and subsequent surgery. He is now healthy and will open the season
on the third pairing, alongside James Wisniewski. He is worth taking in keeper pools but be wary
in one-year pools as his role has yet to be defined.
(78) Stephane Robidas Stars [Age: 36] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:196]
2013 DAL 82 7 18 91 1 25 5 -3 90 1 0 193 350
2012 DAL 48 1 12 46 0 13 4 2 56 0 0 0 N/A
2011 DAL 75 5 17 75 2 22 9 -5 48 1 0 0 N/A
2010 DAL 81 5 25 106 1 30 15 -7 67 1 0 0 N/A
There was a time, albeit brief, when Stephane Robidas was regarded as one of the better
offensive defensemen in the league. At this point though, his fantasy value is limited at best. He
had one goal and 13 points in 48 games last season and his playing time with the man
advantage is likely to shrink due to the signing of Sergei Gonchar. With that in mind, pencil
Robidas in for 20-25 points and 60-70 penalty minutes. If you happen to be in a league that
values hits and blocked shots, it's worth adding that hes a threat to surpass the 200 and 125
milestones respectively.
(79) Cam Fowler Ducks [Age: 21] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:196]
2013 ANA 80 7 34 119 3 41 12 -10 22 1 0 140 353
2012 ANA 37 1 10 50 1 11 6 -4 4 0 0 0 N/A
2011 ANA 82 5 24 123 2 29 11 -28 18 0 0 0 N/A
2010 ANA 76 10 30 123 6 40 23 -25 20 3 0 0 N/A
Even though it was a shortened season in 2013, Fowler regressed for a second straight year
following his successful rookie campaign in 2010-11. He accounted for one goal, 10 assists and
a minus-4 rating in 37 games last year. The minus-4 rating is actually an improvement after he
was in the red for 25 and 28 goals, respectively the past two seasons. His offensive numbers
should improve in 2013-14 and if he can continue to make strides defensively then that will go a
long way to improving his quickly diminishing fantasy value.
(80) Luke Schenn Flyers [Age: 23] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:229]
2013 PHI 80 4 19 113 0 23 1 5 72 0 0 203 355
2012 PHI 47 3 8 81 0 11 0 3 34 0 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 79 2 20 81 0 22 1 -6 62 0 0 0 N/A
2010 TOR 82 5 17 128 0 22 0 -7 34 0 0 0 N/A
Luke Schenn is primarily a defensive defenseman and isn't likely to ever put up particularly
impressive numbers offensively. If he ends up with 20-25 points in 2013-14, then you can count
it as a productive season for him in that regard. That being said, Schenn is a great guy to own in
leagues that value hits and blocked shots. If he stays healthy, then he should record 250-300
hits and 100-150 blocked shots.
(81) Ryan Ellis Predators [Age: 22] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:175]
2013 NAS 80 6 25 144 3 31 10 -6 30 0 0 130 356
2012 NAS 32 2 4 48 2 6 2 -2 15 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NAS 32 3 8 34 2 11 4 5 4 2 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Ryan Ellis recorded just two goals and six points in 32 games last season. He has a lot of
offensive upside, but we aren't expecting big things from the 22-year-old this season. The
problem is that between Shea Weber, Roman Josi, and now Seth Jones, he isnt likely to get a
ton of power-play ice time. In addition to that, Ellis will probably end up on Nashville's third
defensive pairing. He's still worth holding onto in keeper leagues in the hopes that hell gradually
work his way into a bigger role or end up on a team that'll provide him with a better opportunity,
but for now we cant recommend picking him up in standard leagues.Updated Sep. 27: Nashville
is hoping to see more offensive production from Ryan Ellis this season. "He's not gifted with
size. You want to be as strong and as fast as you can to give yourself some separation," coach
Barry Trotz said. "Last year he concentrated so much on defending and there wasn't much
offense out of him. Just a healthy balance is what I need." Ellis isn't expected to be used in many
defensive situations for the Predators, so he'll probably need to produce points to remain in the
lineup. He is also playing in the final season of his entry-level deal, so he would "love to have a
big year." He has recorded five goals and 17 points in 64 games over his last two seasons.
(82) Paul Ranger Maple Leafs [Age: 29] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:210]
2013 TOR 70 7 22 130 0 29 4 2 40 0 0 174 357
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 22: Paul Ranger attracted some attention over his odd shootout attempt during
Saturday's preseason game. Ranger made his way towards Buffalo goaltender Jhonas Enroth
before using the front of his skate to kick the puck forward. Ranger wanted to try what he called
a "fun shot," but Enroth didn't seem to appreciate it. "I didn't really like it," said Enroth. "I felt like
he was trying to embarrass me there. But it's good to see the guys trying to be creative, too.
When I think about it now, its fine." For his part, Ranger said that he wasn't trying to showboat.
Either way, the shootout went on until Jay McClement finally scored in the 15th round.
(83) Jonas Brodin Wild [Age: 20] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:180]
2013 MIN 82 4 24 106 1 28 7 7 26 1 0 178 358
2012 MIN 45 2 9 51 1 11 2 3 10 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Jonas Brodin was able to make a very smooth transition from the Swedish Elite League to the
NHL this past season. He had two goals and 11 points in 45 games, but more importantly the
Wild showed a lot of faith in him by having him average 23:13 minutes per contest. Brodin is a
good candidate to get paired up with Ryan Suter on the team's top defensive unit this season, but
at worst he'll be a top-four blueliner. That all being said, it might be a couple years before he's
worth owning in standard leagues.
(84) Joe Corvo Senators [Age: 36] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:204]
2013 OTT 73 5 21 145 1 26 4 3 36 0 0 162 359
2012 CAR 40 6 11 71 3 17 8 -3 14 2 0 0 N/A
2011 BOS 75 4 21 168 1 25 9 10 13 1 0 0 N/A
2010 CAR 82 11 29 191 5 40 23 -14 18 1 1 0 N/A
Corvo decided to come back to Ottawa after hitting unrestricted free agency in the summer. He
played with the Senators in 2006-07 and part of the 2007-08 campaign. Corvo is coming off a
disappointing campaign with Carolina, which saw him produce six goals, 17 points and a minus-3
rating. He got a one-year deal worth $900,000 from Ottawa, which could be a good value move
if he can pick up around 25 points while playing on their bottom pairing.
(85) Johnny Oduya Blackhawks [Age: 31] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:190]
2013 CHI 80 5 17 88 0 22 0 14 53 0 0 221 366
2012 CHI 48 3 9 52 0 12 1 12 10 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CHI 81 3 15 82 0 18 0 -6 33 1 0 0 N/A
2010 WPG 82 2 15 90 0 17 4 -15 22 0 0 0 N/A
At the start of Johnny Oduya's career, it looked like he might end up being a fantasy relevant
defenseman. He had 26 points in his sophomore campaign and followed that up with a 29-point
season. However, he'll turn 32 in October and it's been a long time since he had any worth in
standard leagues. Oduya is certainly valuable to Chicago, but fantasy owners cant expect more
than 15 points out of him in 2013-14.
(86) Dan DeKeyser Red Wings [Age: 23] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:190]
2013 DET 79 5 21 108 1 26 8 4 28 0 0 157 368
2012 DET 11 0 1 15 0 1 0 4 2 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
DeKeyser stepped into Detroit's lineup after completing his college career with Western Michigan
University. He dressed in 11 games with the Red Wings following his NHL debut on April 5 and
didn't look out of place. DeKeyser had one assist and a plus-4 rating and he appeared in two
playoff games prior to suffering a broken thumb. He is now fully recovered and should be in line
for a roster spot with Detroit this year. DeKeyser, who plays a good mobile game, should get a
chance at secondary power-play time, but he probably won't be counted on that much during his
rookie campaign. He might be worth stashing away in keeper formats though.Updated Sep. 29:
Dan DeKeyser (knee) thinks he'll be available for Detroit's season opener. DeKeyser didn't play
in Detroit's final two preseason contests, but he was on the ice Saturday. He's entering his first
full NHL season after participating in 11 regular season contests in 2013.
(87) Tobias Enstrom Jets [Age: 28] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:180]
2013 WPG 78 7 36 96 2 43 16 -17 26 0 0 118 370
2012 WPG 22 4 11 21 1 15 7 -8 8 2 0 0 N/A
2011 WPG 62 6 27 94 2 33 11 6 38 1 0 0 N/A
2010 WPG 72 10 41 113 6 51 28 -10 54 0 0 0 N/A
Tobias Enstrom was limited to just 22 games last season due to shoulder and back problems.
That's particularly unfortunate given how good a start he was off to. He had two goals and 13
points in his first 10 contests, but he was much less effective during the brief period of time
between his shoulder and back injuries. If he can stay healthy this season, then he should get
about 50 points. Just keep in mind that hes missed at least 10 games in each of his last three
campaigns.Updated Sep. 21: Jets' coach Claude Noel paired Tobias Enstrom with Dustin
Byfuglien in practice Friday. It looks as if the two will play together Saturday night against the
Wild. Right now this is just experimentation. However, if Enstrom and Byfuglien do in fact form a
defence pair, they will increase each other's fantasy value considerably. Keep an eye on this
situation.
(88) Erik Gudbranson Panthers [Age: 21] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:210]
2013 FLA 64 4 17 110 0 21 0 -8 117 0 0 184 375
2012 FLA 32 0 4 49 0 4 1 -22 47 0 0 0 N/A
2011 FLA 72 2 6 76 0 8 1 -19 78 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Gudbranson still appears to be a bit of project despite being taken with the third overall pick in
the 2010 draft. He earned four assists, 47 penalty minutes, 80 hits and a minus-22 rating in 32
games last season. During his rookie season, Gudbranson generated eight points and a
minus-19 rating. Playing in Florida won't improve his plus-minus, but he should be expected to
contribute more in his third NHL year. Gudbranson will be a good source of hits and PIMs in
2013-14, but that won't make him a target in many standard leagues.Updated Sep. 19: Erik
Gudbranson is hoping to make more significant contributions offensively this season. "My
primary objective as I get more comfortable in my third year is to step up offensively, have the
patience with the puck on my stick and not be so worried about getting caught up going deep into
the offensive zone," said Gudbranson. "I think the accumulation of working hard this summer,
being in shape and trusting my skating, I have more confidence to step up and hold onto the
puck in pressure situations." He has two goals and 10 assists in 104 career games.
Gudbranson has been making more offensive plays at training camp, but he'll need to prove that
that can carry over into the regular season.
(89) Niklas Hjalmarsson Blackhawks [Age: 26] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:207]
2013 CHI 78 3 14 75 0 17 0 20 44 0 0 220 376
2012 CHI 46 2 8 43 0 10 0 15 22 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CHI 69 1 14 65 0 15 0 9 14 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CHI 80 3 7 64 0 10 0 13 39 0 0 0 N/A
Niklas Hjalmarsson has established himself as a significant piece of the Chicago Blackhawks'
Stanley Cup winning formula, but hes more of a defensive defenseman and consequently
doesn't have much fantasy value. Hjalmarsson had two goals and 10 points in 46 games last
season, but if anything he might do a bit worse in 2013-14 from a points-per-game perspective. If
you happen to be in a league that values blocked shots then he might have some value to you as
hes capable of pushing the 150 mark. Even then, you would have to be in a particularly deep
league before youd turn to Hjalmarsson.Updated Sep. 5: Niklas Hjalmarsson suggested that he
might have given Chicago something of a hometown discount when he inked his five-year/$20.5
million contract. Maybe I could have gotten more somewhere else but I make a lot of money so I
dont really have to think about that too much, said Hjalmarsson. I really like playing for
Chicago. I've been here for my whole career overseas and it pretty much feels like home. To
imagine playing for a different team is tough for me because I feel so much for the city and for the
team. Hjalmarsson is a top-four defenseman that blocks shots and kills penalties. That being
said, he doesn't do much offensively.
(90) Adam Larsson Devils [Age: 20] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:205]
2013 NJ 77 3 27 92 1 30 7 3 28 0 0 168 382
2012 NJ 37 0 6 30 0 6 0 4 12 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NJ 65 2 16 68 0 18 4 -7 20 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Adam Larsson has the potential to turn into a great offensive defenseman, but it might not
happen anytime soon. A big part of the problem from a fantasy hockey perspective is that the
Devils havent been giving him opportunities with the man advantage. The Devils aren't exactly
loaded with offensive defensemen as is, but Larsson still just logged a total of 5:41 power-play
minutes over 37 games last season. In the end, he had just six points in 2013 and while his
point-per-game pace should increase in 2013-14, we recommend waiting for his role with the
man advantage to expand before you consider grabbing him.Updated Sep. 15: The Devils are
expecting defenseman Adam Larsson to play a more pivotal role this season. The talented
20-year-old reargaurd is entering his third NHL season this fall and although New Jersey coach
Peter DeBoer seems happy with his progress, there is pressure for Larsson to live up to his
potential. "If this was easy, everybody would do it," DeBoer said of Larsson. "If getting drafted
high meant you automatically became an NHL All-Star we all know that's not the case. He's
just got to take another step. I like where he's at. I like the path he's taken. He's paid his dues.
He's had some adversity and I think we're going to have a better player for that this year."
DeBoer still believes Larrson will be a key player on his team's blueline. "I don't think there's any
doubt about that," DeBoer said. Watch Larsson carefully this month. He could be a breakout
candidate.
(91) Michal Rozsival Blackhawks [Age: 35] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:212]
2013 CHI 61 2 18 37 0 20 0 25 37 0 0 249 386
2012 CHI 27 0 12 13 0 12 0 18 14 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PHO 54 1 12 49 0 13 0 8 34 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PHO 65 6 15 55 2 21 8 6 42 3 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 22: The Chicago Blackhawks expect to see a few players make their preseason
debuts on Sunday, defenseman Michal Rozsival included. Rozsival joins Garret Ross, Byron
Froese and Brad Mills on Sunday. Rozsival might not be particularly valuable in fantasy terms,
but his defensive work is underrated.
(92) Daniel Girardi Rangers [Age: 29] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:203]
2013 NYR 76 4 22 123 1 26 4 3 32 0 0 157 388
2012 NYR 46 2 12 81 0 14 2 -1 16 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NYR 82 5 24 122 1 29 10 13 20 2 0 0 N/A
2010 NYR 80 4 27 110 2 31 7 7 37 1 0 0 N/A
Daniel Girardi recorded at least 20 points for five straight seasons before the lockout. That streak
would have easily been extended if it wasn't for the fact that we were limited to a 48-game
campaign. That, combined with his durability, makes him a very safe bet to record 20-30 points
in 2013-14 and there's a decent chance hell marginally exceed the high point of that range.
Girardi is also a great player to own in leagues that count hits and blocked shots as he will flirt
with the 200 milestone in each category.Updated Sep. 21: New Rangers coach Alain Vigneault
likely will keep Dan Girardi and Ryan McDonagh together on defense. Vigneault also plans to
use Marc Staal with Michael Del Zotto, and John Moore with Anton Stralman. I like to have a
shutdown pair and I like to have a pair that can play with our top line for offensive zone faceoffs,
Vigneault said. I like the way Michael steps into the attack, and playing with Marc Staal, who is
such a good two-way player. Girardi has excellent fantasy value. History shows that he's likely to
record 20-30 points in 2013-14 and he's always among the top players in hits and blocked shots.
(93) Jared Spurgeon Wild [Age: 23] [Ht:5'9'] [Wt:185]
2013 MIN 73 4 23 123 1 27 5 4 20 1 0 152 389
2012 MIN 39 5 10 67 4 15 7 1 4 2 0 0 N/A
2011 MIN 70 3 20 92 2 23 12 -4 6 1 0 0 N/A
2010 MIN 53 4 8 38 2 12 6 -1 2 1 0 0 N/A
Jared Spurgeon established himself as a top-four defenseman over the course of his entry-level
deal, which inspired the Minnesota Wild to sign him to a three-year/$8 million contract as a
restricted free agent over the summer. Spurgeon figures to get plenty of ice time with the man
advantage, but he's not too exciting a defender from a fantasy perspective. He should
comfortably surpass his career-high of 23 points this season, but he's not going to be confused
for one of the NHLs top offensive defensemen anytime soon.
(94) Adam McQuaid Bruins [Age: 26] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:197]
2013 BOS 64 2 7 77 0 9 1 6 109 0 0 196 392
2012 BOS 32 1 3 26 0 4 0 0 60 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BOS 72 2 8 63 0 10 0 16 99 0 0 0 N/A
2010 BOS 67 3 12 46 0 15 0 30 96 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 10: For the first time in a few years, Adam McQuaid feels healthy going into the
start of the season. "It was a good chance to get some strength back. It's a little bit shorter than
a normal offseason, but I feel like I got some down time and am a little bit rejuvenated," said
McQuaid. "I'm probably coming in feeling a little better than I did the last couple of years. I
definitely feel a lot better than I did coming into last season." McQuaid dealt with Thoracic Outlet
Syndrome last season and although he still able to play in Boston's 2013 season opener, he
never fully regained his strength during that campaign. He ended up with four points and 60
penalty minutes in 32 games last season.
(95) Chris Phillips Senators [Age: 35] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:221]
2013 OTT 82 2 16 127 0 18 0 2 71 0 0 167 399
2012 OTT 48 5 9 89 1 14 1 -5 43 0 0 0 N/A
2011 OTT 80 5 14 85 4 19 4 12 16 1 0 0 N/A
2010 OTT 82 1 8 81 0 9 1 -35 32 0 0 0 N/A
Phillips picked up five goals and 14 points in 48 games last season after getting five markers and
19 points over 80 contests the year before. However, we wouldn't count on his scoring pace
improving this campaign. The veteran defenseman isn't known for his offense. He plays a
shutdown role and with Craig Anderson back between the pipes his plus-minus should improve.
Phillips should only be on your radar if you are seeking hits and blocks though.
(96) Alexei Emelin Canadiens [Age: 27] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:219]
2013 MON 62 5 17 58 1 22 4 3 75 0 0 193 400
2012 MON 38 3 9 33 0 12 0 2 33 0 0 0 N/A
2011 MON 67 3 4 62 0 7 0 -18 30 0 1 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Emelin sustained a knee injury in April which required surgery to repair a tear in his ACL and
MCL. He isn't expected to be ready for the start of the 2013-14 season and could be sidelined
until late November or early December. He led Montreal with 110 hits and chipped in 12 points
over 38 games prior to getting hurt. Emelin's absence hurt the Canadiens last year and it will
probably sting them again in 2013-14. However, Emelin isn't a very useful fantasy player unless
you need hits and some blocks.Updated Sep. 23: Alexei Emelin (knee) took to the ice wearing
full gear on Sunday with strength coach Pierre Allard before practice. He is projected to return in
early December after having reconstructive knee surgery in May.
(97) Rostislav Klesla Coyotes [Age: 31] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:223]
2013 PHO 74 2 19 124 0 21 3 3 46 0 0 154 401
2012 PHO 38 2 6 44 0 8 0 0 22 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PHO 65 3 10 87 0 13 0 13 54 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PHO 61 4 7 67 0 11 0 4 38 0 0 0 N/A
Klesla is another player on Phoenix's blueline who has more worth to his team than to fantasy
owners. He can provide hits and blocked shots when he's healthy, but staying in the lineup has
been an issue for him throughout his career. Klesla dressed in 38 contests during the truncated
season, where he posted eight points, 22 penalty minutes and 60 blocks. His injury issues make
him a risky pick and his body of work outside of hits and blocks isn't helpful in standard leagues.
Klesla is better off staying on waivers in most formats unless you are in a very deep
league.Updated Sep. 23: Rostislav Klesla (concussion/whiplash) is still unable to do off-ice
workouts after being hit by the Kings' Jordan Nolan eight days ago. Klesla is likely to start the
season on the injured reserve list. "Not that I know of yet," coach Dave Tippett said when asked if
Klesla was working out. "I see him in there on the massage table a lot. That's about it." Stay
tuned and don't draft him.
(98) Andy Greene Devils [Age: 30] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:190]
2013 NJ 82 5 22 105 0 27 2 3 42 1 0 173 402
2012 NJ 48 4 12 63 2 16 6 12 20 1 1 0 N/A
2011 NJ 56 1 15 53 0 16 1 3 16 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NJ 82 4 19 91 1 23 6 -23 22 1 0 0 N/A
Andy Greene scored four goals and 16 points in 48 games last season. He also finished with a
team-high plus-12 rating in a particularly rough season for the New Jersey Devils. Fantasy
owners might still remember his 37-point campaign in 2009-10, but he's never come close to
matching that total before or since. Part of that is due to his playing time with the man
advantage. He easily led all defensemen in power-play ice time in 2009-10 and that was
responsible for 15 of his points. Now Marek Zidlicky is the clear number one defenseman on
New Jersey when it comes to the man advantage and there's always a chance Adam Larsson
could start to get more responsibility in that regard this season. With that in mind, we'd temper
our expectations for Greene and project him to record 20-30 points in 2013-14.Updated Sep. 21:
Andy Greene, leading New Jersey defensemen in ice time at 23:02 per game, posted a
Devils-best plus-12 rating and will play several key roles for New Jersey this season. Greene,
30, is not flashy, but hes become the D-man New Jersey coach Pete DeBoer knows he can
count on most. DeBoer has been using the 31-year-old Greene as a defense partner and on-ice
mentor, if you will, for 19-year-old rookie prospect Damon Severson this preseason.
(99) Matt Greene Kings [Age: 30] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:232]
2013 LA 76 2 12 93 0 14 1 3 92 0 0 181 405
2012 LA 5 0 1 3 0 1 0 -1 8 0 0 0 N/A
2011 LA 82 4 11 76 0 15 0 4 58 2 0 0 N/A
2010 LA 71 2 9 50 0 11 0 3 70 1 0 0 N/A
Greene was limited to just five games last season because of a back injury. He also missed the
end of the regular season and the start of the playoffs due to an undisclosed ailment. The
stay-at-home defender plays a physical style where hits and blocked shots come at a premium.
Greene can also contribute some points and penalty minutes, so draft him accordingly.Updated
Sep. 9: Matt Greene had off-season surgery to remove a staph infection from his elbow. It was a
tough year for the defenseman who had back surgery in January after suffering a herniated disc
in the Kings first game of the season. He returned in April and managed to play five regular
season games and nine in playoffs where he had two assists. Greene is a solid blueliner but he
does not score enough to take him in fantasy pools. He is good to go in training camp that begins
this week.
(100) Keith Ballard Wild [Age: 30] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:208]
2013 MIN 75 5 7 117 2 12 5 3 62 0 0 137 411
2012 VAN 36 0 2 35 0 2 0 -2 29 0 0 0 N/A
2011 VAN 47 1 6 41 0 7 0 0 64 0 0 0 N/A
2010 VAN 65 2 5 53 0 7 0 10 53 0 0 0 N/A
Keith Ballard was typically good for 25 or more points per season during his tenure with the
Phoenix Coyotes and Florida Panthers, but he did almost nothing offensively during his
three-year stint with the Vancouver Canucks. Fortunately, his tenure with them is over and his
new club, the Minnesota Wild, think he can rebound offensively. That will partially depend on his
role as his average playing time dropped by 6:30 minutes in his first season with Vancouver and
never recovered. If Minnesota gives him a chance to be a top-four defenseman again, then he
could reward them with a 20-30 point campaign. We can't recommend gambling on him during
standard league fantasy drafts unless you find yourself really hurting for a defenseman very late
in the selection process, but he's certainly worth keeping a close eye on.
(101) Matt Niskanen Penguins [Age: 26] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:209]
2013 PIT 73 5 18 108 0 23 3 8 26 1 0 163 412
2012 PIT 40 4 10 67 0 14 2 4 12 2 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 75 4 17 118 3 21 8 9 47 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PIT 63 1 9 77 0 10 5 -3 50 0 0 0 N/A
After a successful rookie season, Matt Niskanen scored six goals and 29 assists in his
sophomore campaign. He'll turn 27 in December and now has 410 NHL games under his belt,
but Niskanen's second seasons remain his best from an offensive perspective. We wouldn't
count on him bouncing back, especially given that he's a second-tier weapon on the Penguins'
power-play and will consequently only get limited opportunities. Look for him to get 20-30 points
in 2013-14.Updated Sep. 28: Even though the Penguins are over the salary cap, general
manager Ray Shero will not look to move Matt Niskanen.
The defenseman has a $2.3 million cap hit, which is a little much for a bottom-pair defenseman.
Pittsburgh feels comfortable with him playing top-four minutes in case of an injury, so it values
keeping him around. He had 14 points and averaged 20:21 of ice time per game last season. If
Kris Letang (lower-body injury) isn't ready for the start of the year, Niskanen would be moved up.
(102) Mike Weber Sabres [Age: 25] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:211]
2013 BUF 70 3 14 57 0 17 0 0 118 0 0 209 413
2012 BUF 42 1 6 25 0 7 0 3 70 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BUF 51 1 4 51 0 5 0 -19 64 0 0 0 N/A
2010 BUF 58 4 13 53 0 17 0 13 69 0 0 0 N/A
Weber stepped up for Buffalo last season and earned the praise of coach Ron Rolston in the
process. He earned the admiration of his coach and his teammates for his yeoman's work. He
led the Sabres with 92 blocked shots and finished second on the team with 122 hits. Weber also
posted seven points, 70 penalty minutes and a plus-3 rating in 40 games. If you are looking for
physical stay-at-home defender then Weber could be a solid addition this season.
(103) Jared Cowen Senators [Age: 22] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:230]
2013 OTT 73 3 15 73 0 18 0 2 98 0 0 199 415
2012 OTT 7 1 0 8 0 1 0 1 10 0 0 0 N/A
2011 OTT 82 5 12 58 0 17 1 -4 56 1 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Cowen didn't make his season debut until April 16 because he suffered a hip injury, while playing
in the minors during the lockout, which required surgery in November to repair. He generated
one goal, 26 hits and 10 penalty minutes in seven regular-season games after his return. Cowen
added three assists and 21 PIMs in 10 playoff contests to close out his year. The 22-year-old
rearguard doesn't have much offensive potential, but he should blossom into a physical
stay-at-home type player.Updated Sep. 27: Jared Cowen is rounding into form after missing the
beginning of training camp to settle his contract. "The more minutes I get, the better I feel,"
Cowen said prior to Thursday's exhibition game against Montreal. "The biggest thing is just
trying to get back into situations and being comfortable. I've only played one game since last
year. I just want to get good with the puck and make better plays." He is projected to serve as a
top-four defenseman this season and will probably be paired with Patrick Wiercioch.
(104) Robert Scuderi Penguins [Age: 34] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:216]
2013 PIT 68 1 13 70 0 14 0 15 63 0 0 206 417
2012 LA 48 1 11 33 0 12 0 -6 4 0 0 0 N/A
2011 LA 82 1 8 63 0 9 0 -7 16 0 0 0 N/A
2010 LA 82 2 13 46 0 15 0 1 16 1 0 0 N/A
The Pittsburgh Penguins brought back Rob Scuderi in the hopes that he could help them get
over the hump and reclaim the Stanley Cup. They signed him to a four-year/$13.5 million
contract despite their tricky cap situation, which highlights just how much they wanted to lure the
34-year-old defenseman. Of course, anyone that knows Scuderi knows they didn't want him for
his offensive capabilities. Scuderi is a great defensive defenseman and it wouldn't be shocking
to see him finish in the top 10 in terms of blocked shots. Beyond that, hes not expected to put
up noteworthy numbers in any other frequently used statistical category.
(105) John Erskine Capitals [Age: 33] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:220]
2013 WAS 81 3 11 90 0 14 0 10 67 0 0 186 418
2012 WAS 30 3 3 32 0 6 0 10 34 0 0 0 N/A
2011 WAS 28 0 2 20 0 2 0 3 51 0 0 0 N/A
2010 WAS 73 4 7 58 0 11 0 1 94 1 0 0 N/A
The Washington Capitals have two offensive defensemen in Mike Green and John Carlson, but
beyond that, there's no Capitals blueliners worth taking in standard league drafts. That being
said, John Erskine is worth a look in certain formats. If he can stay healthy and maintain a
regular spot on one of Washington's top three pairings, then he's capable of recording around
100 penalty minutes, 150 hits, and 100 blocked shots.Updated Sep. 17: John Erskine's position
on the Washington Capitals is secure. There was some speculation that Erskine might has to
compete with some of the Capitals' young blueliners, but Capitals coach Adam Oates shot down
those rumors. "He's not losing his job," Oates said. "He's not. It's not even up for grabs. He's top
four on our team." Erskine had six points and averaged 18:28 minutes per game in 30 contests
last season.
(106) Johnny Boychuk Bruins [Age: 29] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:225]
2013 BOS 77 3 17 122 1 20 2 9 26 0 0 156 419
2012 BOS 44 1 5 75 0 6 0 5 12 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BOS 77 5 10 171 0 15 0 27 53 2 0 0 N/A
2010 BOS 69 3 13 154 1 16 2 15 45 1 0 0 N/A
Boychuk plays a rugged style that has earned himself a stable spot on Boston's defense corps.
He throws big hits and blocks shots, which is where most of his fantasy value resides. Boychuk
also possesses a bomb of a slapshot, but he has just 14 goals in 246 career contests. He had
six points on 75 shots during the regular season, but exploded for six markers and one assist in
22 playoff matches. Boychuk may not get a chance to tap into that spike production though
because the team will likely give power-play time to Torey Krug and Dougie Hamilton this
season. Still, he will have some value if you seeking a defenseman for hits, blocks, a modest
amount of PIMs and a good plus-minus rating.
(107) Grant Clitsome Jets [Age: 28] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:215]
2013 WPG 79 6 22 93 0 28 0 7 32 0 0 185 424
2012 WPG 44 4 12 56 2 16 3 10 18 0 0 0 N/A
2011 WPG 63 4 13 87 1 17 5 -9 32 1 0 0 N/A
2010 CLM 31 4 15 50 2 19 10 2 16 0 0 0 N/A
Grant Clitsome had four goals, 16 points, and 18 penalty minutes in 44 games last season. He
doesn't get much power-play ice time with the Winnipeg Jets and consequently we don't see his
offensive production improving much from a point-per-game perspective. However, players in
leagues that use hits and blocked shots as statistics should still give him serious consideration
because hes capable of getting about 150 hits and 80-100 blocked shots.Updated Sep. 30:
Grant Clitsome (undisclosed) has been placed on the injured reserve list. Clitsome has four
goals and 16 points in 44 games last season. We don't have any details regarding the injury yet,
so there's no way of knowing how serious this is.
(108) Brendan Smith Red Wings [Age: 24] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:198]
2013 DET 68 2 17 66 0 19 3 4 73 0 0 183 426
2012 DET 34 0 8 33 0 8 2 1 36 0 0 0 N/A
2011 DET 14 1 6 13 0 7 1 3 13 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Smith skated in 32 matches for Detroit in 2013, while compiling eight points, 36 penalty minutes,
35 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. He didn't score a goal during the regular season, but
generated two markers and three assists in 14 playoff games. Smith is likely to get a slight bump
in ice time this campaign and he has the potential to develop into a solid all-around defenseman.
However, he shouldn't be expected to take a significant leap forward in 2013-14.
(109) Matt Carkner Islanders [Age: 32] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:227]
2013 NYI 65 1 7 52 0 8 0 -2 145 0 0 196 433
2012 NYI 22 0 2 19 0 2 0 -2 46 0 0 0 N/A
2011 OTT 29 1 2 17 0 3 0 0 33 0 0 0 N/A
2010 OTT 50 1 6 40 0 7 0 0 136 0 0 0 N/A
If penalty minutes are important enough to you to seek out a guy that specializes in that category,
it's usually preferable if they play defense so that the offensive loss is minimized. That's easier
said than done because the majority of PIM leaders are forwards, but Matt Carkner is one
potential exception. He was limited to just 22 games last season due to a groin injury, but if he
can stay healthy in 2013-14 then hell get into a lot of trouble. It would not be unrealistic to pencil
him in for 150-200 penalty minutes.
(110) Jonathan Ericsson Red Wings [Age: 29] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:205]
2013 DET 76 4 11 63 0 15 1 12 59 1 0 190 434
2012 DET 45 3 10 34 0 13 0 6 29 1 0 0 N/A
2011 DET 69 1 10 63 0 11 0 16 47 0 0 0 N/A
2010 DET 74 3 12 89 1 15 1 8 87 0 0 0 N/A
Ericsson received the second-most ice time on Detroit's defense last season, averaging just over
21 minutes per match. He accounted for 13 points, 67 hits and a plus-6 rating in 45 games
during the shortened schedule. Ericsson plays an all-around game but he doesn't do anything
particularly well from a fantasy perspective. He shouldn't be a target in standard
leagues.Updated Sep. 27: Jonathan Ericsson (lower body) may return to the lineup on Friday
night. He has been sidelined with a lower-body injury, which was reported as a thigh contusion.
(111) Ben Lovejoy Ducks [Age: 29] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:215]
2013 ANA 70 1 15 84 0 16 0 9 62 0 0 183 435
2012 ANA 35 0 10 58 0 10 3 4 29 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 34 1 4 48 0 5 0 3 13 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PIT 47 3 14 60 0 17 1 11 48 0 0 0 N/A
Anaheim acquired Lovejoy from Pittsburgh in February and he became a regular with the Ducks
after spending so much time in the press box as a Penguin. In 32 games with the Ducks,
Lovejoy generated 10 assists, 51 shots, 29 penalty minutes and a plus-6 rating. He finished the
year with 76 hits in 35 games as well. His efforts landed him a three-year extension with the
Ducks in June. Lovejoy is physical and mobile, but he's still working on his offensive game which
makes him a fringe fantasy player at best.Updated Sep. 21: Ben Lovejoy scored in OT as the
Ducks beat the Sharks 3-2. Emerson Etem and Corey Perry also scored for the Ducks while
Tyler Kennedy and rookie Tomas Hertl scored for the Sharks. Hertl was also the first star of the
game.
(112) Robyn Regehr Kings [Age: 33] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:225]
2013 LA 73 1 7 74 0 8 0 7 98 0 0 184 436
2012 LA 41 0 4 27 0 4 0 -4 23 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BUF 76 1 4 49 0 5 0 -12 56 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CAL 79 2 15 72 1 17 2 2 58 0 0 0 N/A
Los Angeles acquired Regehr from Buffalo last season for a pair of second-round draft picks.
The Kings inked him to a two-year/$6 million extension in May. Regehr generated four assists,
100 hits and 69 blocks over 41 contests between the Kings and Sabres last year. The
defensive-minded rearguard won't help out with his point production, but he can be of service if
you need hits and blocks in deeper leagues.Updated Sep. 13: Los Angeles Kings defenseman
Robyn Regehr said that the only thing lingering from a fairly grotesque-sounding arm surgery is a
scar. He needed an offseason surgery to remove a bursa from his elbow thanks to a cut that got
worse and worse as the 2013 playoffs went on. He's not a big fantasy contributor, yet a healthy
Regehr could mean subtly healthier numbers for Jonathan Quick.
(113) Clayton Stoner Wild [Age: 28] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:213]
2013 MIN 80 1 19 73 0 20 4 -2 80 0 0 166 437
2012 MIN 48 0 10 40 0 10 0 0 42 0 0 0 N/A
2011 MIN 51 1 4 47 0 5 0 3 62 0 0 0 N/A
2010 MIN 57 2 7 40 0 9 0 5 96 1 0 0 N/A
Clayton Stoner had 10 assists and 42 penalty minutes in 48 games last season. That's obviously
not enough to make him worth owning in most fantasy leagues and we don't see things changing
much in 2013-14. He's going to have a hard time earning a top-four spot with Minnesota and he'll
get next to no time with the man advantage. He does tend to provide fantasy owners with a bit
more than a PIM per game - even if he finished below that mark in 2013 - but that's still not
enough to compel us to draft him in standard leagues.
(114) Nikita Nikitin Blue Jackets [Age: 27] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:217]
2013 CLM 76 4 19 127 0 23 2 -3 47 0 0 133 439
2012 CLM 38 3 6 60 1 9 2 2 17 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CLM 61 7 25 103 3 32 9 -10 18 3 0 0 N/A
2010 STL 41 1 8 46 0 9 4 1 10 0 0 0 N/A
Nikita Nikitin went from recording 32 points in 54 games in 2011-12 to just nine points in 38
contests in 2013. Part of the reason for that decline was because his playing time with the man
advantage dipped from 2:45 minutes per contest with Columbus in 2011-12 to an average of 1:52
minutes. If anything, that number might decline further should James Wisniewski stay healthy
and Ryan Murray make the team as expected. With that in mind, we can't recommend drafting
Nikitin in standard leagues.Updated Sep. 30: Nikita Nikitin is dealing with an illness. Columbus
doesn't have their season opener until Friday, so Nikitin might be fine by then. Consider him
day-to-day for now though.
(115) Marc Methot Senators [Age: 28] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:231]
2013 OTT 80 2 17 88 0 19 0 4 65 0 0 174 440
2012 OTT 47 2 9 53 0 11 1 2 31 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CLM 46 1 6 42 0 7 0 -11 24 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CLM 74 0 15 58 0 15 0 2 58 0 0 0 N/A
Methot doesn't have any value if you are seeking offense from your blueliners, but he did lead the
Senators with 81 blocked shots and he finished second on the club with 130 hits in 47 games last
season. He added two goals, 11 points and 31 penalty minutes during his first campaign with
Ottawa. Methot is an underrated defender, but it doesn't extend his fantasy value very far.
(116) Deryk Engelland Penguins [Age: 31] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:202]
2013 PIT 67 1 9 53 0 10 0 7 100 0 0 195 442
2012 PIT 42 0 6 31 0 6 0 5 54 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 73 4 13 86 0 17 0 10 56 1 0 0 N/A
2010 PIT 63 3 7 49 0 10 0 -5 123 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 16: Deryk Egenlland is in a battle for a roster spot on the Penguins' blueline this
season. The rough and rugged rearguard is in competition with a long list of defensemen
including Robert Bortuzzo, Rob Scuderi, Brian Dumoulin, Olli Maatta, Derrick Pouliot and Scott
Harrington. "They're knocking on the door," said Engelland of the impressive number of talented
rookie blueliners in camp. In anticipation of this battle, Engelland broadened his off-season
workouts to include pilates, boxing lessons, and workouts with UFC trainers. If Engelland does
land a roster spot, he should be a very good source for PIMs.
(117) Jamie McBain Sabres [Age: 25] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:200]
2013 BUF 70 5 16 126 3 21 8 -12 57 0 0 92 447
2012 CAR 40 1 7 46 0 8 0 0 12 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CAR 76 8 19 127 5 27 11 -7 4 1 0 0 N/A
2010 CAR 76 7 23 95 1 30 8 -8 32 2 0 0 N/A
Buffalo picked up McBain and a second-round pick from Carolina in exchange for defenseman
Andrej Sekera at the NHL Draft. The 25-year-old does have some offensive upside, but he
produced a mere eight points in 40 games last season. Poor conditioning was cited as his issue
heading into the truncated campaign, so he should be better prepared for 2013-14 when he
begins his career as a Buffalo Sabre.
(118) Raphael Diaz Canadiens [Age: 27] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:197]
2013 MON 46 4 20 62 2 24 8 7 14 0 0 147 448
2012 MON 23 1 13 34 0 14 8 4 6 0 0 0 N/A
2011 MON 59 3 13 61 0 16 4 -7 30 1 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Diaz began the 2013 season with eight assists in his first six games, but he lost his spot on the
top power-play unit once P.K. Subban returned to the lineup from his contract holdout. He was
also forced to miss 25 games with a concussion, so he ended up with one goal and 14 points in
23 contests. If Andrei Markov gets hurt again in 2013-14 then Diaz would probably be the first
player in line to take his place on the power play. He should be able to chip in some points this
year, in a secondary role, in the meantime.Updated Sep. 28: Although much of the attention in
Montreal is focussed on P.K. Subban and Andrei Markov when examining the Habs' blueline,
don't forget about Raphael Diaz. He has offensive skills (14 points in 23 games last season) and
will play with talented players on the team's second power-play unit. Diaz will also likely start the
season paired with Markov at even strength. If you are looking for a rearguard in the late rounds,
you could do worse than Diaz.
(119) Mark Fraser Maple Leafs [Age: 27] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:220]
2013 TOR 71 0 5 6 0 5 0 8 135 0 0 222 449
2012 TOR 45 0 8 33 0 8 0 18 85 0 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 -2 14 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NJ 26 0 2 16 0 2 0 2 29 0 0 0 N/A
Fraser earned a roster spot out of training camp with Toronto and he was a pleasant surprise for
the team and more fantasy owners. He finished second on the club with 153 hits and first with
102 blocked shots. Fraser also led the Leafs with a plus-18 rating and he had 85 penalty
minutes in 45 games. If your league credits statistics associated with stay-at-home defenders
then Fraser is worth looking at this season.
(120) Shane O'Brien Flames [Age: 30] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:230]
2013 CAL 47 2 7 49 0 9 0 -7 152 0 0 183 452
2012 COL 28 0 4 28 0 4 0 0 60 0 0 0 N/A
2011 COL 76 3 17 114 1 20 2 2 105 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NAS 80 2 7 50 0 9 0 1 83 0 0 0 N/A
He was traded to the Flames in the off-season in the four-player swap that sent Alex Tanguay to
the Avalanche and brought David Jones to Calgary. O'Brien should add some much-needed grit
and physicality to Calgary's back end in 2013-14. He spent most of the lockout-shortened
season in the press box with Colorado. In 28 outings, he had 60 penalty minutes, 42 hits, 36
blocks and four assists. He should play much more regularly with the Flames though, which will
make him a good source of PIMs, hits and blocks.Updated Sep. 15: Shane O'Brien played well
in the Flames' 3-2 loss to Edmonton in split-squad exhibition hockey action Saturday night. He
was a physical presence all night long and even registered an assist on the tying goal. If O'Brien
can can carve out some meaningful playing time on the Flames' blueline, he could be a nice
source for PIMs.
(121) Trevor Daley Stars [Age: 29] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:198]
2013 DAL 74 6 19 97 0 25 2 1 36 0 0 148 453
2012 DAL 44 4 9 58 2 13 3 1 14 0 0 0 N/A
2011 DAL 79 4 21 134 1 25 6 3 42 2 0 0 N/A
2010 DAL 82 8 19 131 2 27 5 7 34 1 0 0 N/A
For five straight campaigns, Trevor Daley recorded between 22 and 27 points per season. The
lockout shortened season ended that trend, but in the context of an 82-game campaign, he was
on pace to finish in that range yet again. There's no reason to expect that trend to be shaken in
2013-14. He probably will end up with less power-play ice time now that the Stars have Sergei
Gonchar, but isn't known for his prowess with the man advantage anyways so that shouldn't
meaningfully alter his fantasy value.Updated Sep. 30: Trevor Daley (upper body) thinks he'll be
ready to play in Thursday's regular-season opener. "I think I'm going the right way," Daley said.
"I feel good, and what do we have three more days, four more days? That's a long time." He
skated as the team's extra defender on Sunday. If he's ready to play when the season starts
then he will bump Kevin Connauton or Jordie Benn from the lineup.
(122) Jordan Leopold Blues [Age: 33] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:206]
2013 STL 74 6 18 106 0 24 0 3 32 1 0 149 459
2012 STL 39 2 8 60 0 10 4 -8 14 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BUF 79 10 14 110 1 24 5 4 28 0 0 0 N/A
2010 BUF 71 13 22 134 5 35 11 -11 36 1 0 0 N/A
Jordan Leopold set new career-highs with 13 goals and 35 points in 2010-11, but his stock has
fallen significantly since then. He had just two goals and 10 points in 39 contests in 2013. With
so many capable blueliners on the roster, theres a good chance he'll end up on the Blues' third
pairing, although he should still get some power-play ice time. With that in mind, 20 points isn't a
bad target for him.
(123) Derek Morris Coyotes [Age: 35] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:200]
2013 PHO 63 2 17 87 1 19 4 -2 61 0 0 139 460
2012 PHO 39 0 11 68 0 11 3 -6 36 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PHO 59 2 9 72 0 11 1 -12 38 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PHO 77 5 11 83 1 16 1 -2 58 1 0 0 N/A
Morris picked up 11 points in 39 games last season after it took him 59 contests in 2011-12 to
reach that total. He also improved his plus-minus rating to a minus-6 in 2013. However, if you
have Morris on your fantasy squad then it's probably a deep league where hits and blocks are
counted. He led the Coyotes' defense corps with 92 hits and finished second on the club with 69
blocked shots. If your league doesn't benefit from those categories then Morris shouldn't be on
your radar.Updated Sep. 22: Veteran defenseman Derek Morris is enjoying training camp so far
under coach Dave Tippett. "(He) run a really good camp," Morris said about Tippett. "I thought
the five, six days were really hard, lots of work. Now it's systems, more flow, getting more speed
out of the guys. So it's been a good camp. It's been fun." The 35-year-old Morris is in the last
year of a three-year deal and hopes to continue playing past this season in the NHL and
hopefully with the Coyotes although no new deal has been discussed. Morris is long past having
fantasy value but will be a valued member of the Coyote blueline.
(124) Corey Potter Oilers [Age: 29] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:206]
2013 EDM 75 3 14 85 1 17 7 6 18 0 0 119 467
2012 EDM 33 3 1 36 0 4 1 8 6 0 0 0 N/A
2011 EDM 62 4 17 98 1 21 11 -16 24 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PIT 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 26: Corey Potter is dealing with a back injury. That ailment will probably cause
Potter to miss the start of the regular season. He had three goals and four points in 33 games in
2013.
(125) Brad Stuart Sharks [Age: 33] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:215]
2013 SJ 82 2 17 70 0 19 0 6 53 0 0 169 468
2012 SJ 48 0 6 39 0 6 0 4 25 0 0 0 N/A
2011 DET 81 6 15 96 1 21 1 16 29 2 1 0 N/A
2010 DET 67 3 17 81 1 20 2 4 40 1 0 0 N/A
Stuart returned to the San Jose Sharks in 2013 after playing his first six seasons there. He
wasn't able to record a goal but he led the team with 89 blocked shots and finished second with
87 hits. Stuart contributed six assists and 25 penalty minutes as well and he helped improve the
Sharks' penalty kill. His increased familiarity with the team should allow him to contribute more
offensively in 2013-14, so look for him to top 20 points and continue to post good numbers in the
hits and blocks categories.Updated Sep. 28: Sharks defenseman Brad Stuart says he could be
ready by opening night next week. Stuart (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for the Sharks for
their final preseason game Saturday but likes his chances now of being in the opener on Oct. 3.
Im feeling optimistic about it, Stuart said. I feel if I have another four or five good days skating,
I think I should be available. Obviously, final say is up to the coach, but I think if I have a good
weekend and week leading up to the first game, I think I should at least be available and it will be
up to the coach. I feel good about it. Stuart, who did not miss a game last season, has been
practicing with the Sharks for about a week now, and has been putting in extra time on the ice for
conditioning purposes. He was unable to skate over the summer and missed the start of camp,
and is not quite back to 100 percent from the unspecified injury, although he said hes pretty
close.
(126) Justin Falk Rangers [Age: 24] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:215]
2013 NYR 67 3 10 76 0 13 0 4 72 0 0 158 470
2012 MIN 36 0 3 27 0 3 0 -9 40 0 0 0 N/A
2011 MIN 47 1 8 46 1 9 1 -13 54 0 0 0 N/A
2010 MIN 22 0 3 7 0 3 0 -4 6 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: Justin Falk will remain with the New York Rangers as their seventh
defenseman. Falk was acquired from the Wild at the NHL draft on June 30. He had three assists
and 40 penalty minutes in 36 games last season. He has no fantasy value.
(127) Sami Vatanen Ducks [Age: 22] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:180]
2013 ANA 60 5 18 82 2 23 6 1 20 1 0 121 474
2012 ANA 8 2 0 6 1 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 23: Sami Vatanen is scheduled to return to practice Monday after suffering a
lower body injury last week. Vatanen has a lot of offensive upside and will make a nice sleeper
pick if he is able to crack the Ducks lineup as he should see power play time on the point,
especially with Sheldon Souray out of the lineup until the New Year at the earliest. Grab him late
in deep drafts.
(128) Braydon Coburn Flyers [Age: 28] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:220]
2013 PHI 66 3 13 71 0 16 2 -3 79 0 0 143 481
2012 PHI 33 1 4 38 0 5 0 -10 41 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PHI 81 4 20 113 0 24 0 10 56 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PHI 82 2 14 114 0 16 0 15 53 0 0 0 N/A
Braydon Coburn is a big, physical, minutes eating defenseman, but he doesn't do too much
offensively. Coburn had just five points in 33 games last season and he's not likely to do much
better this season from a points-per-game perspective. Coburn got almost no time on the power
play in 2013 and the addition of Mark Streit will do nothing to help him in that regard. On the plus
side, he should end up with over 150 hits and 100 blocked shots this season.
(129) Ladislav Smid Oilers [Age: 27] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:207]
2013 EDM 80 2 13 61 0 15 0 -3 97 0 0 161 482
2012 EDM 48 1 3 30 0 4 0 -1 55 0 0 0 N/A
2011 EDM 78 5 10 47 0 15 0 4 44 0 0 0 N/A
2010 EDM 78 0 10 48 0 10 1 -10 85 0 0 0 N/A
Fantasy owners know what to expect from Smid. He led the Oilers with 151 hits and 119 blocks
in 48 games. He also contributed 55 penalty minutes and four points. Smid is a strong source of
hits and blocks, but he won't bring much else to the table in 2013-14.
(130) Francis Bouillon Canadiens [Age: 37] [Ht:5'8'] [Wt:197]
2013 MON 81 2 16 76 0 18 0 6 44 0 0 154 486
2012 MON 48 1 8 46 0 9 0 4 21 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NAS 66 4 7 38 0 11 0 -4 33 2 0 0 N/A
2010 NAS 44 1 9 47 0 10 2 -3 27 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 19: Francis Bouillon is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He was
hurt in Wednesday's practice session.
(131) Kevin Klein Predators [Age: 28] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:199]
2013 NAS 80 3 17 94 0 20 0 3 38 0 0 140 487
2012 NAS 47 3 11 54 0 14 0 -1 9 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NAS 66 4 17 91 0 21 1 -8 4 2 0 0 N/A
2010 NAS 81 2 16 99 0 18 0 9 24 0 0 0 N/A
Kevin Klein had three goals and 14 points in 47 games last season. He receives almost no
playing time with the man advantage and actually has just two power-play points in 356 career
games. That's not likely to change this season given the rise of Roman Josi and addition of Seth
Jones. Klein is still a good bet to get about 20 points, but he doesn't have much upside beyond
that.
(132) Yannick Weber Canucks [Age: 25] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:200]
2013 VAN 71 0 9 104 0 9 0 2 66 0 0 125 493
2012 MON 6 0 2 3 0 2 1 -1 2 0 0 0 N/A
2011 MON 60 4 14 88 4 18 8 -7 30 0 0 0 N/A
2010 MON 41 1 10 63 0 11 5 0 14 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 28: Yannick Weber is likely to stick around with the Vancouver Canucks when the
NHL starts its regular season next week. Canucks coach John Tortorella has settled on his top
five defensemen Dan Hamhuis, Kevin Bieksa, Jason Garrison, Alex Edler and Chris Tanev
while it's come down to Weber and Andrew Alberts for the final opening-night spot. Weber likely
has the edge based on his offensive potential.
(133) Thomas Hickey Islanders [Age: 24] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:190]
2013 NYI 76 3 12 103 0 15 2 4 28 0 0 113 498
2012 NYI 39 1 3 40 0 4 0 9 8 1 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Thomas Hickey managed to make the transition from the AHL Manchester Monarchs to the New
York Islanders last season with solid, albeit unexciting results. Hickey had four points and
finished second on the team with a plus-nine rating in 39 games. He averaged just 16:52
minutes per contest, but his playing time edged upwards as the season went on to the point
where he was averaging 19:22 minutes in April. Hickey get solid minutes with the Islanders in
2013-14, but he's more of a defensive defenseman and consequently, he isn't worth selecting in
standard leagues.
(134) Tyson Barrie Avalanche [Age: 22] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:190]
2013 COL 74 4 22 141 1 26 7 -18 32 0 0 52 502
2012 COL 32 2 11 58 1 13 5 -11 10 1 0 0 N/A
2011 COL 10 0 0 15 0 0 0 -2 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Tyson Barrie is an offensive defenseman who took a big step forward last season with two goals
and 13 points in 32 games. The Colorado Avalanche have six blueliners signed to one-way
contracts and Barrie isn't one of them. At the same time, he seems like a good bet to make the
team after averaging 21:35 minutes per contest last season. He's not a bad late round gamble
as he could end up surpassing the 30-point mark if he gets regular minutes with Colorado in
2013-14.
(135) Eric Brewer Lightning [Age: 34] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:216]
2013 TB 79 3 12 94 0 15 0 1 50 0 0 125 505
2012 TB 48 4 8 56 1 12 1 3 30 1 0 0 N/A
2011 TB 82 1 20 83 0 21 3 -5 49 0 0 0 N/A
2010 TB 76 9 7 110 0 16 0 6 81 1 0 0 N/A
Brewer busted out of the gate with three goals and two assists in his first seven games of the
season, but he picked up just seven points in his next 41 outings to finish with 12 points in 48
matches. He isn't known for his offensive contributions, so he isn't worth considering in many
standard leagues. However, if your league credits hits (88) and blocks (94) then he is a
creditable contributor in those categories.
(136) Kris Russell Flames [Age: 26] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:173]
2013 CAL 65 5 17 121 2 22 6 -12 34 0 0 68 506
2012 STL 33 1 6 41 1 7 2 6 9 0 0 0 N/A
2011 STL 55 6 6 56 0 12 1 12 25 1 0 0 N/A
2010 CLM 73 5 18 88 1 23 6 -9 37 0 0 0 N/A
Russell was acquired from St. Louis in exchange for a 2014 fifth-round draft pick during the
summer. He skated in 33 games with the Blues last season, while posting one goal and six
assists. Russell should be able to play regularly in Calgary after being among St. Louis'
scratches on several occasions during the 2013 campaign. However, it's unlikely that his fantasy
value will improve much with his new team.
(137) Barret Jackman Blues [Age: 32] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:203]
2013 STL 69 1 10 59 0 11 0 4 71 0 0 149 507
2012 STL 46 3 9 39 0 12 0 6 39 0 0 0 N/A
2011 STL 81 1 12 82 0 13 0 20 57 0 0 0 N/A
2010 STL 60 0 13 65 0 13 0 3 57 0 0 0 N/A
The St. Louis Blues have no shortage of great defensemen, but not all of them are worth owning
in standard fantasy leagues. Barret Jackman has only surpassed the 20-point mark twice and he
hasn't accomplished that feat since the 2008-09 campaign. He should end up with a positive
plus/minus rating and over 100 hits and blocked shots. That might be enough to warrant picking
him up in some leagues, but for most owners, they should write him off.
(138) Carl Gunnarsson Maple Leafs [Age: 26] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:196]
2013 TOR 76 2 17 57 0 19 3 5 31 0 0 138 508
2012 TOR 37 1 14 28 0 15 0 5 14 0 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 76 4 15 89 0 19 6 -9 20 0 0 0 N/A
2010 TOR 68 4 16 69 1 20 4 -2 14 1 0 0 N/A
Gunnarsson spent most of the 2013 campaign playing through a lingering hip issue. In 37
contests, he posted 15 points, 71 blocks, 78 hits and a plus-5 rating. Gunnarsson usually lines
up next to Dion Phaneuf on Toronto's shutdown pair. He won't get much in the way of points so
it's best to avoid him in standard leagues, but he can get hits and blocks.
(139) Josh Gorges Canadiens [Age: 29] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:203]
2013 MON 80 3 14 71 0 17 0 7 32 0 0 141 512
2012 MON 48 2 7 40 0 9 0 4 15 0 0 0 N/A
2011 MON 82 2 14 59 0 16 0 14 39 1 0 0 N/A
2010 MON 36 1 6 20 1 7 1 -3 18 1 0 0 N/A
Gorges has more worth to the Canadiens as a player than he does in fantasy hockey. He is
good leader who blocks a ton of shots, but he doesn't do anything else of note to warrant
attention in your pools. Gorges finished seventh overall in the NHL last season with 116 blocked
shots and he produced nine points in 48 games.Updated Sep. 30: Josh Gorges wants to see a
great deal of improvement from Montreal's 23rd ranked penalty kill this season. "We have to be
better this year," Gorges said. "As good as we ended up as a whole, the penalty-kill was brutal. If
we can improve on that, that's going to help us have even more success. The PK is important in
today's game and it's something we have to take pride in." Gorges, who is known for his ability to
block shots, has been paired with physical defenseman Jarred Tinordi on Montreal's penalty kill
unit at practice.
(140) Dalton Prout Blue Jackets [Age: 23] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:219]
2013 CLM 56 2 9 41 0 11 0 7 65 0 0 157 516
2012 CLM 28 1 6 16 0 7 1 15 25 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CLM 5 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 24: Dalton Prout (abdominal surgery) logged 19:56 minutes in his preseason
debut. Prout had a minus-one rating, a blocked shot, and four hits in Columbus' 2-1 shootout
defeat. He feels his injury is behind him, although he admitted to being rusty. "Thank God this
one doesn't count," Prout remarked.
(141) Keaton Ellerby Kings [Age: 24] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:221]
2013 LA 71 0 6 99 0 6 0 9 38 0 0 114 520
2012 LA 44 0 3 23 0 3 0 3 52 0 0 0 N/A
2011 FLA 40 0 5 45 0 5 0 -3 10 0 0 0 N/A
2010 FLA 54 2 10 56 0 12 1 -15 22 0 0 0 N/A
The Kings got Ellerby from Florida in exchange for a fifth-round pick in February. In 35 games
with the Kings, he picked up three assists, 16 penalty minutes and a plus-5 rating. Los Angeles
signed him to a one-year deal in the summer and if he sticks with the club then it will probably be
as a bottom-pairing defenseman. Ellerby will post hits and PIMs when he plays, but it's unclear
how secure his roster spot with the Kings will be.Updated Sep. 28: Defenseman Keaton Ellerby
has made the Los Angeles defense corps and will open the season with the Kings next week.
Ellerby was acquired by LA in a trade with the Florida Panthers in February. "Keaton's had a
great camp," Kings coach Darryl Sutter said, adding that Ellerby has the ability to play on both
the left side and right side of the blueline, "and he's an important guy." In 35 games with the
Kings last season, Ellerby had three assists, 16 penalty minutes and a plus-5 rating. He's not a
bad fantasy acquisition for hits and penalty minutes.
(142) Andrej Meszaros Flyers [Age: 27] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:223]
2013 PHI 60 5 18 82 1 23 4 -2 14 0 0 98 524
2012 PHI 11 0 2 18 0 2 1 -9 2 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PHI 62 7 18 114 2 25 3 6 38 2 0 0 N/A
2010 PHI 81 8 24 144 3 32 6 30 42 2 0 0 N/A
Andrej Meszaros was limited to just two points in 11 games last season due to shoulder
problems, but he should be fine for the start of 2013-14. Meszaros has surpassed the 30-point
mark four times in his career and did so as recently as 2010-11. That being said, we think he will
fall just short of that mark this season. Part of the problem is that his role with the man
advantage will be marginalized by the presence of Kimmo Timonen and Mark Streit. Between
those two, Braydon Coburn, and Luke Schenn, it's also entirely possible that Meszaros will end
up on the teams third pairing. The Flyers do have a defensive logjam that might be eventually
addressed via a trade and such a move could end up helping Meszaros, but unless one of the
four defensemen mentioned above is traded, we cant see Meszaros getting much more than 20
points.Updated Sep. 29: The Philadelphia Flyers may be offering Andrej Meszaros in a deal in
an attempt to get under the salary cap. The Denver Post was reporting that the Flyers were
offering up a defenseman and Meszaros' name is being bandied about. John Mitchell is the
player being mentioned as the return part of the package and that will free up about $3 million
and get the Flyers under the salary cap. Stay tuned.
(143) Andrej Sekera Hurricanes [Age: 27] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:201]
2013 CAR 77 3 16 69 0 19 3 4 16 0 0 115 525
2012 BUF 37 2 10 33 0 12 0 -2 4 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BUF 69 3 10 88 1 13 1 3 18 0 0 0 N/A
2010 BUF 76 3 26 88 0 29 6 11 34 0 0 0 N/A
The Carolina Hurricanes thought highly enough of Andrej Sekera to warrant surrendering
defenseman Jamie McBain and a second-round pick to the Buffalo Sabres in order to get him.
Sekera averaged 21:12 minutes per game with the Buffalo Sabres last season and the Carolina
Hurricanes see him as a top-four blueliner on their team. At the same time, the Hurricanes see
him as a defensive, shutdown defenseman, which is not exactly what fantasy owners want to
hear. Sekera was able to record 29 points in 76 games back in 2010-11, but theres no
guarantee hell get much power-play ice time with Carolina and we wouldn't count on him to set a
new career-high.Updated Sep. 7: Andrej Sekera could play any number of roles for the
Hurricanes in 2013-14. He could be employed as a shutdown defenseman in a pairing with Tim
Gleason where his fantasy value would be limited. He could also be teamed with Justin Faulk
and play a more offensive role. Watch Sekera in training camp to determine who his most
frequent partner is. That will give you a clue as to his fantasy potential.
(144) Jan Hejda Avalanche [Age: 35] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:237]
2013 COL 80 3 17 87 1 20 2 -8 52 0 0 102 526
2012 COL 46 1 9 50 0 10 0 -3 28 1 0 0 N/A
2011 COL 81 5 14 78 0 19 0 -17 24 1 0 0 N/A
2010 CLM 77 5 15 79 0 20 0 -6 28 0 0 0 N/A
There are some defensemen that don't have much value in standard leagues, but are worth a
look in pools that use non-traditional statistics. Jan Hejda is such a blueliner. He had a pretty
normal season by his standards with a goal, 10 points, and 28 penalty minutes in 46 games. At
the same time, he also recorded 96 hits and 102 blocked shots. He should continue to record
stats at around that pace in 2013-14 and for some owners, that amount of hits and blocked shots
will be worth the relative lack of offensive output.
(145) Zbynek Michalek Coyotes [Age: 30] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:210]
2013 PHO 68 0 13 97 0 13 0 3 34 0 0 107 527
2012 PHO 34 0 2 42 0 2 0 4 14 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 62 2 11 77 0 13 1 0 24 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PIT 73 5 14 104 1 19 4 0 30 2 0 0 N/A
Michalek was forced to miss 14 games in 2013 because of a lower-body injury, but he still
finished first on the Coyotes with 87 blocked shots. The defensive-minded blueliner also
generated two assists and a plus-4 rating in 34 appearances. Michalek struggled with some
injury concerns in 2011-12 as well, but when he does play he is a solid shutdown defender. He
can chip in between 15-20 points but most of his limited fantasy value revolves around blocking
shots.Updated Sep. 26: Zbynek Michalek scored in overtime to give the Coyotes a 3-2 victory
over the Flames at Scotiabank Place. Oliver Ekman-Larsson had a goal and an assist while
Shane Doan scored on power play for the Coyotes. Mikkel Boedker had two assists for Phoenix
while Mike Smith turned aside 31 of 33 shots. Corban Knight and Lance Bouma scored for the
Flames.
(146) Aaron Rome Stars [Age: 30] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:218]
2013 DAL 70 5 22 42 1 27 4 -3 26 0 0 124 528
2012 DAL 27 0 5 15 0 5 0 -2 18 0 0 0 N/A
2011 VAN 43 4 6 42 1 10 2 -4 46 1 0 0 N/A
2010 VAN 56 1 4 50 0 5 2 1 53 0 0 0 N/A
So far, Aaron Romes three-year/$4.5 million contract is looking like a mistake. For one thing, he
has a long injury history and the shortened season was certainly no exception. Rome ended up
missing time last season due to groin and foot injuries, as well as three contests to an illness.
What's more troubling though is that he averaged just 15:20 minutes per game when he was
healthy. Rome still has two years left on that deal and even in deep leagues, we can't
recommend picking him up. Even if he can stay healthy, hes not likely to get more than 15-20
points.Updated Sep. 21: Aaron Rome (hip) might be available for the start of the regular season.
He had hip surgery during the off-season, which he is still recovering from.
(147) Luca Sbisa Ducks [Age: 23] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:204]
2013 ANA 75 2 12 71 0 14 0 4 40 0 0 124 529
2012 ANA 41 1 7 39 0 8 3 0 23 1 0 0 N/A
2011 ANA 80 5 19 88 0 24 3 -5 66 0 0 0 N/A
2010 ANA 68 2 9 76 1 11 1 -11 43 0 0 0 N/A
Sbisa upped his physical game in 2013 and led the Ducks' defense corps with 99 hits. This
helped him play better in the defensive zone but it didn't benefit his play in the attacking end,
where he recorded just one goal and eight points in 41 games. Sbisa had 24 points over 80
games the season before and he should get around that total again in 2013-14.Updated Sep. 28:
Defenseman Luca Sbisa conceded it "might be a stretch" for him to play when the Ducks open
their regular season Wednesday. Sbisa, wearing a boot over his sprained left ankle, worked out
Thursday without the boot for the first time since his injury. He said he'll try to skate Sunday,
something imperative for him to do to play in the opener. "It's still possible, but if it's not Colorado,
I still have three days" to play in the second game, versus Minnesota on Oct. 5.
(148) Anton Volchenkov Devils [Age: 31] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:225]
2013 NJ 74 1 8 87 0 9 0 -4 75 0 0 106 530
2012 NJ 37 1 4 38 0 5 0 -1 37 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NJ 72 2 9 63 0 11 0 3 34 1 0 0 N/A
2010 NJ 57 0 8 65 0 8 0 3 36 0 0 0 N/A
Anton Volchenkov shouldn't be picked up in standard leagues, but he's worth a look in some
speciality pools. Volchenkov is capable of record 175-200 hits and over 100 blocked shots. At
the same time, he's only good for about 10-15 points and cant be relied on to exceed the 40-PIM
mark. It's also worth noting that Volchenkov's playing time dipped to just 16:03 minutes per
game last season. Whether or not he'll be able to crack the Devils' top-four defensemen in
2013-14 will be largely dependent on how Adam Larsson does, but wed recommend playing it
safe and penciling Volchenkov in on the Devils' third-pairing.
(149) Tom Gilbert Panthers [Age: 30] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:210]
2013 FLA 70 5 14 114 1 19 4 -10 30 0 0 62 533
2012 MIN 43 3 10 36 1 13 4 -11 18 0 0 0 N/A
2011 MIN 67 3 19 72 2 22 6 -8 20 1 0 0 N/A
2010 EDM 79 6 20 106 3 26 10 -14 32 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 28: Tom Gilbert has signed with the Florida Panthers after attending camp on a
professional tryout. It's believed to be a one-year contract worth about $1 million. Gilbert had
13 points, 57 blocks and a minus-11 rating in 43 games with the Minnesota Wild last year.
(150) Jay Harrison Hurricanes [Age: 30] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:220]
2013 CAR 81 5 12 91 0 17 0 -17 93 1 0 94 534
2012 CAR 47 3 7 54 0 10 1 -10 51 2 0 0 N/A
2011 CAR 72 9 14 128 2 23 5 -10 60 2 0 0 N/A
2010 CAR 72 3 7 49 0 10 0 5 72 0 0 0 N/A
Jay Harrison had three goals and 10 points in 47 games last season. On the plus side he also
blocked 110 shots, which was good for 11th in the NHL. In 2011-12, he tied for 18th place with
153 blocked shots, so that gives you an idea of how willing he is to sacrifice his body. He also
should comfortably surpass the 100-hit mark in 2013-14 and while he won't get nearly enough to
crack the top-30 in that regard, Harrison does clearly have a skillset that appeals to certain
fantasy leagues.
(151) Chris Tanev Canucks [Age: 23] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:185]
2013 VAN 76 2 13 60 0 15 0 7 26 0 0 126 538
2012 VAN 38 2 5 20 0 7 0 4 10 1 0 0 N/A
2011 VAN 25 0 2 15 0 2 0 10 2 0 0 0 N/A
2010 VAN 29 0 1 15 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Tanev appeared in 38 games during the lockout-shortened campaign. He accounted for four
points and 61 blocks during that span. He finished the 2013 season on the sidelines with an
injury, but he should be in contention for a bottom-pairing spot with the Canucks this year. Tanev
possesses good mobility and he has some upside, but he's unlikely to make an impact in fantasy
hockey this season.
(152) Mark Stuart Jets [Age: 29] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:213]
2013 WPG 72 0 10 66 0 10 0 -6 87 0 0 114 541
2012 WPG 42 2 2 40 0 4 0 5 53 0 0 0 N/A
2011 WPG 80 3 11 60 0 14 0 -4 98 1 1 0 N/A
2010 WPG 54 2 4 41 0 6 0 0 47 1 0 0 N/A
Mark Stuart had just two goals and four points in 42 games last season while averaging 16:42
minutes of ice time. He probably will serve as a third-pairing defenseman and get next to no
power-play ice time. All the same, he is worth owning in certain leagues as Stuart's a candidate
to finish the season with around 100 penalty minutes, 200 hits, and 200 blocked shots.
(153) Willie Mitchell Kings [Age: 36] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:212]
2013 LA 50 2 12 65 0 14 0 2 40 0 0 114 546
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 LA 76 5 19 104 0 24 5 20 44 2 0 0 N/A
2010 LA 57 5 5 59 0 10 0 4 21 1 1 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 25: Kings coach Darryl Sutter isn't ready to commit to Willie Mitchell (knee)
playing in the season opener. Mitchell participated in his second preseason game on Tuesday.
"I think he had a really good game one, and he probably I would say he had a tougher time
tonight," Sutter said. "He's 36-years-old and he's missed 15 months of hockey, and the second
game is always your toughest one." Mitchell had a plus-one rating in 21:12 minutes of ice time in
a 2-1 victory over Anaheim.
(154) Jack Hillen Capitals [Age: 27] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:190]
2013 WAS 46 2 12 57 0 14 0 4 30 0 0 112 558
2012 WAS 23 3 6 28 0 9 0 9 14 1 0 0 N/A
2011 NAS 55 2 4 51 0 6 0 6 20 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NYI 64 4 18 81 0 22 1 -5 45 1 0 0 N/A
Jack Hillen's first season with the Washington Capitals got off to a rocky start when he suffered
an upper-body injury in his debut. He ended up missing 25 straight games because of the injury
and ended up with three goals and nine points in 23 contests. He's not likely to get much
power-play ice time, but he still might end up with around 20 points in 2013-14.
(155) Justin Braun Sharks [Age: 26] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:205]
2013 SJ 76 1 12 85 0 13 1 1 24 0 0 85 559
2012 SJ 41 0 7 48 0 7 1 -5 6 0 0 0 N/A
2011 SJ 66 2 9 113 1 11 3 -2 23 0 0 0 N/A
2010 SJ 28 2 9 44 2 11 2 -1 2 0 0 0 N/A
Braun required hand surgery after the 2013 campaign for an injury he sustained during the
lockout. He is expected to be fine for the coming season though. It is probable that he will stay
on the Sharks' shutdown pairing alongside Marc-Edouard Vlasic this season, but that may not be
set in stone. Braun had seven assists, 53 hits and 51 blocks over 41 games. He still has some
offensive upside but if he's playing a defense-oriented role then he will be unlikely to tap into that.
(156) Mike Komisarek Hurricanes [Age: 31] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:235]
2013 CAR 73 2 9 73 0 11 0 -7 69 0 0 91 560
2012 TOR 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 N/A
2011 TOR 45 1 4 34 0 5 0 -13 41 0 0 0 N/A
2010 TOR 75 1 9 48 0 10 0 -8 86 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 28: Carolina coach Kirk Muller is looking forward to strong contributions from
defenseman Mike Komisarek in the NHL's regular season, which opens next week. "I was really
pleased with Mike (in the preseason), Muller said. He only played maybe 10 games, tops, last
year (with the Toronto Maple Leafs). He missed a lot and weve got to build his confidence back
up. Komisarek played almost 19 minutes and blocked three shots and looked strong in the
Canes' 1-0 shutout of the Buffalo Sabres Friday night in their final preseason game.
(157) Nicklas Grossmann Flyers [Age: 28] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:230]
2013 PHI 72 2 11 64 0 13 0 -3 52 0 0 99 562
2012 PHI 30 1 3 21 0 4 0 -1 21 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PHI 74 0 11 56 0 11 0 5 36 0 0 0 N/A
2010 DAL 59 1 9 38 0 10 0 7 35 0 0 0 N/A
Nicklas Grossmann missed the final 18 games of the regular season due to a concussion. Head
injuries typically don't conform to timetables, so it was a relief to hear in June that he received
medical clearance to start playing again. Assuming theres been no setbacks, Grossmann is
likely to serve as a third-pairing defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers this season. He won't do
get more than 10 points offensively, which means that most fantasy owners will immediately write
him off, but certain people in leagues that use hits and blocked shots as categories might get
some use out of him. Grossmann is a candidate to reach the 150-milestone in both of those
categories this season.Updated Sep. 21: Nicklas Grossmann is looking forward to getting back
on track this season after missing the last 18 games of 2013 with a concussion. "This isn't any
different than any other camp," Grossmann said. "You've got to come in and earn your spot.
You've got to want to play. I can't wait to do that." He won't contribute much to your fantasy
squad in terms of offense, but he provide plenty of hits and blocks.
(158) Davis Drewiske Canadiens [Age: 28] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:220]
2013 MON 66 1 9 72 0 10 0 3 28 0 0 88 571
2012 MON 29 2 5 28 1 7 1 3 14 0 0 0 N/A
2011 LA 9 2 0 11 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 N/A
2010 LA 38 0 5 27 0 5 0 -1 19 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 19: Davis Drewiske sustained a shoulder injury during Wednesday's practice.
The ailment is projected to sideline him for the next four weeks. Drewiske got a two-year
extension from the Canadiens in the off-season after he was acquired from Los Angeles in April.
He will serve as a depth defender this year.
(159) Bryan Allen Ducks [Age: 33] [Ht:6'5'] [Wt:229]
2013 ANA 75 1 9 41 0 10 0 -2 64 0 0 106 572
2012 ANA 41 0 6 25 0 6 0 1 34 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CAR 82 1 13 87 0 14 0 -1 76 1 0 0 N/A
2010 CAR 72 4 13 58 0 17 0 -1 82 1 0 0 N/A
Allen provided Anaheim with hits (63) and blocked shots (66) in his first season with the
organization, which is what he was brought in to do. He doesn't have much in the way of
offensive talent, which his six assists in 41 games attests to, but he can chip in some penalty
minutes. Allen isn't worth owning in standard leagues, but he can useful if you are seeking a
player who make contributions in physical categories.
(160) Doug Murray Canadiens [Age: 33] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:240]
2013 MON 58 3 8 69 0 11 0 2 28 0 0 87 574
2012 PIT 43 1 5 27 0 6 0 -9 35 0 0 0 N/A
2011 SJ 60 0 4 71 0 4 0 3 31 0 0 0 N/A
2010 SJ 73 1 13 102 0 14 1 5 44 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: Doug Murray will miss four-to-six weeks due to an upper-body injury.
Obviously, this is not the start Murray or the Canadiens envisioned when he agreed to a one-year
deal a little over a month ago. Missing the first month of the season has the potential to put him
a step behind for a while after he returns. He needs to have a good season though to show that
he's worthy of a long-term deal this summer after settling for a "show me" contract.
(161) Victor Bartley Predators [Age: 25] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:203]
2013 NAS 56 1 12 41 0 13 0 2 40 0 0 110 577
2012 NAS 24 0 7 19 0 7 0 2 6 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Victor Bartley got his first taste of NHL action last season and ended up with seven assists in 24
games. Nashville displayed their trust in him when they then signed him to a three-year, one-way
deal worth $2 million. That makes him a very safe bet to spend the entire 2013-14 campaign with
the Predators, but he might end up being limited to sixth or even seventh defenseman duties.
He's displayed some offensive upside in the AHL, but we can't recommend drafting him in
standard leagues.
(162) Henrik Tallinder Sabres [Age: 34] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:215]
2013 BUF 67 2 13 75 0 15 0 -5 40 0 0 83 578
2012 NJ 25 1 3 22 0 4 1 0 10 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NJ 39 0 6 43 0 6 1 -11 16 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NJ 82 5 11 102 0 16 2 -6 40 2 1 0 N/A
Tallinder was traded to the Buffalo Sabres in the summer following three uneventful seasons in
New Jersey. He skated in just 25 games with the Devils last year and only 11 of his absences
were due to injury. Tallinder should have a regular spot with the Sabres though. He was paired
with Tyler Myers back when Myers captured the Calder Trophy, so the two of them will probably
be tried out together again in 2013-14. Tallinder's veteran presence will benefit their defense
group, but he won't have much, if any, value in most fantasy leagues.Updated Sep. 12: Coach
Ron Rolston plans to pair Henrik Tallinder with Mark Pysyk. Obviously, those plans could
change as training camp progresses, but most onlookers believed that the Sabres would reunite
Tallinder with former defense partner Tyler Myers. The two of them were a tandem when Myers
won the Calder Trophy in 2009-10 and since Tallinder left, Myers hasn't been the same. "Henrik
is a player we got for veteran leadership to help both Tyler and our other players," Rolston said.
"You can't have enough depth on defense." Right now Myers is slated to play alongside
Christian Ehrhoff.
(163) Jason Demers Sharks [Age: 25] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:195]
2013 SJ 61 2 9 70 0 11 0 2 22 0 0 80 586
2012 SJ 22 1 2 27 0 3 0 -4 10 0 0 0 N/A
2011 SJ 57 4 9 73 2 13 5 -8 22 1 0 0 N/A
2010 SJ 75 2 22 105 0 24 6 19 28 0 0 0 N/A
Demers was limited to 22 games last season. He struggled with some injury concerns and at
times when he was healthy, he wasn't able to crack the team's lineup. Demers will probably have
to beat out veteran defenseman Scott Hannan for playing time in 2013-14, but since he's younger
and has one year left on his contract it's reasonable to assume he'll get more playing time.
Demers is a mobile defender who isn't afraid to mix it up in the trenches, but he doesn't bring
enough to the table to make him a target in many fantasy leagues.
(164) Andre Benoit Avalanche [Age: 29] [Ht:5'11'] [Wt:191]
2013 COL 60 5 13 70 0 18 0 -9 40 0 0 75 589
2012 OTT 33 3 7 50 1 10 2 -3 8 2 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 OTT 8 0 1 17 0 1 1 -1 6 0 0 0 N/A
Andre Benoit broke out with the Ottawa Senators by scoring three goals and 10 points in 33
games last season. That helped the 29-year-old defenseman secure his first one-way contract
with the Colorado Avalanche. With the security that deal provides, he's basically a lock to make
the team out of training camp. In the minors and Europe he's been pretty successful offensively,
but we don't expect too much out of him this season. If he gets 20 points while spending the
majority of the season on Colorado's third pairing, then we would consider that a very successful
campaign for him.Updated Sep. 26: Andre Benoit looks like he will start the year on Colorado's
top defense pairing alongside Erik Johnson. Coach Patrick Roy showcased what he has in mind
for his top-six defense corps after practice Wednesday morning. Things could obviously change
but injured blueliner Ryan Wilson is expected to be paired with Tyson Barrie, while Jan Hejda will
line up alongside Corey Sarich.
(165) Matt Bartkowski Bruins [Age: 25] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:196]
2013 BOS 41 1 8 36 0 9 0 3 40 0 0 99 593
2012 BOS 11 0 2 9 0 2 0 0 6 0 0 0 N/A
2011 BOS 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 -2 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 BOS 6 0 0 2 0 0 0 -1 4 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 26: Matt Bartkowski might open the regular season as Boston's seventh
defenseman. He has been good during training camp, but Torey Krug's power-play prowess is
expected to keep him in the lineup for opening night.
(166) Jordie Benn Stars [Age: 26] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:200]
2013 DAL 52 3 12 66 0 15 0 -3 26 0 0 76 596
2012 DAL 26 1 5 31 1 6 1 -4 10 0 0 0 N/A
2011 DAL 3 0 2 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Jordie Benn is unlikely to ever reach his younger brother Jamie's level of stardom, but he has
been doing an impressive job of climbing the ranks. Benn spent the first two years of his pro
career in the ECHL and Central Hockey League and has risen to the point where he's inked a
three-year deal with the Dallas Stars that will turn into a one-way contract for the final two
seasons. In other words, the Dallas Stars feel confident in Benn's ability to establish himself as
an NHLer despite the fact that he has just 29 games worth of NHL experience. Although the fact
that hes 25 years old and just now finding his way to the NHL might cause some to dismiss him
as a depth player, Benn does have some offensive upside and even got power-play time with the
Stars this season. We can't recommend drafting him in standard leagues, but he's worth keeping
an eye on as a potential waiver pickup because he might surprise people with a solid
campaign.Updated Sep. 2: Jordie Benn will face plenty of competition for a roster spot this
campaign. Sergei Gonchar was added in the off-season to group that includes returnees
Stephane Robidas, Trevor Daley, Alex Goligoski, Brenden Dillon and Aaron Rome. Kevin
Connauton and Jamie Oleksiak are also slated to battle for spots in the Stars' top-six group.
"You know who is here, who is coming back and who you are up against," Benn said. "You come
into camp, work really hard and hopefully I can crack the top six. Obviously, you want to be in the
lineup every night, you don't want to be in and out. Crack the top six and work hard." He skated
in 26 games with Dallas last season. In 2013-14, he still has a two-way deal so he could be
heading for the minors again.
(167) Denis Grebeshkov Oilers [Age: 29] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:209]
2013 EDM 40 2 7 70 0 9 0 0 26 0 0 67 601
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: Denis Grebeshkov (groin) will be able to start practicing soon. If Grebeshkov
isn't quite ready to practice yet, then we can't expect him to play on Tuesday. Consider him
doubtful for that game and day-to-day beyond that.
(168) Sheldon Brookbank Blackhawks [Age: 32] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:202]
2013 CHI 45 0 3 50 0 3 0 3 41 0 0 76 608
2012 CHI 26 1 0 25 0 1 0 -2 21 0 1 0 N/A
2011 ANA 80 3 11 49 0 14 0 11 72 1 0 0 N/A
2010 ANA 40 0 0 29 0 0 0 -8 63 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 19: Sheldon Brookbank is hoping to fend off the competition to keep his job as
Chicago's seventh defenseman this season. "This is my seventh year now in the NHL, and
every year there's competition," said Brookbank, who has one year left on his current contract.
"You don't take anything for granted. You still have to earn your spot and make the team out of
camp." Ryan Stanton, Theo Peckham, Mike Kostka and Adam Clendening are attending
Chicago's training camp to try to take Brookbank's place.
(169) Brian Strait Islanders [Age: 25] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:200]
2013 NYI 57 1 8 43 0 9 0 2 30 0 0 82 609
2012 NYI 19 0 4 13 0 4 0 4 10 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 9 0 1 4 0 1 0 -2 4 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PIT 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 N/A
Brian Strait signed a three-year/$2.325 million contract that starts with the 2013-14 campaign.
It's one-way, so he's projected to spend the full season with the New York Islanders despite the
fact that the 25-year-old only has 31 games worth of NHL experience to date. Strait is a
defensive defenseman who might breach the 100 milestone in hits and blocked shots, but will do
next to nothing offensively.
(170) Nick Schultz Oilers [Age: 31] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:203]
2013 EDM 81 2 12 63 0 14 0 -10 46 0 0 61 611
2012 EDM 48 1 8 33 0 9 0 -13 24 0 0 0 N/A
2011 EDM 82 1 6 51 1 7 1 -12 40 0 0 0 N/A
2010 MIN 74 3 14 46 0 17 1 -4 38 0 0 0 N/A
Nick Schultz spent the lockout-shortened season paired with rookie defender Justin Schultz. He
ended up with a minus-13 rating while collecting nine points and 107 blocked shots. He's
probably better off left on waivers unless you are desperate for blocks in a very deep league.
(171) Matt Gilroy Panthers [Age: 29] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:199]
2013 FLA 45 4 9 71 0 13 2 -7 22 0 0 43 613
2012 NYR 15 0 0 14 0 0 0 -3 6 0 0 0 N/A
2011 OTT 67 3 17 80 0 20 0 2 18 0 0 0 N/A
2010 NYR 58 3 8 75 0 11 1 5 14 1 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 21:
(172) Karl Alzner Capitals [Age: 25] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:213]
2013 WAS 80 1 9 69 0 10 0 -4 28 0 0 53 617
2012 WAS 48 1 4 39 0 5 0 -6 14 0 0 0 N/A
2011 WAS 82 1 16 56 0 17 1 12 29 0 0 0 N/A
2010 WAS 82 2 10 64 0 12 0 14 24 0 0 0 N/A
Karl Alzner has firmly established himself as a top-four defenseman with the Washington
Capitals, but he's clearly one of those players who is more valuable to his team than he is to
fantasy owners. Alzner just doesn't do much offensively and that's not expected to change. That
being said, for owners in leagues that value blocked shots, Alzner is worth a bit more of a look as
he could push the 150-mark in 2013-14.
(173) T.J. Brodie Flames [Age: 23] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:182]
2013 CAL 80 3 17 76 1 20 2 -15 18 0 0 26 619
2012 CAL 47 2 12 44 0 14 6 -9 8 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CAL 54 2 12 44 1 14 6 3 14 2 0 0 N/A
2010 CAL 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 -3 2 0 0 0 N/A
For a second straight year, Brodie recorded two goals and 12 assists for the Calgary Flames.
This time it took him 47 games whereas in 2011-12 it took him 54 contests to accomplish those
statistics. Brodie received more ice time following the trade that sent Jay Bouwmeester to St.
Louis and he saw action with the man advantage as well. The mobile defender should see his
role with the team increase this season. He could be a savvy selection late in deeper leagues.
(174) Bryce Salvador Devils [Age: 37] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:215]
2013 NJ 76 1 11 63 0 12 0 -16 61 0 0 41 622
2012 NJ 39 0 2 29 0 2 0 -12 22 0 0 0 N/A
2011 NJ 82 0 9 52 0 9 0 18 66 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Bryce Salvador is one of the Devils' top defensemen. He serves as the Devils' captain and
averaged 21:19 minutes per game last season. He also had a mere two points in 39 contests in
2013. At his best, Salvador will record about 15 points and 60-80 penalty minutes. He'll also
record around 100 hits and blocked shots if you happen to value those categories.
(175) Ed Jovanovski Panthers [Age: 37] [Ht:6'3'] [Wt:220]
2013 FLA 47 2 7 91 0 9 0 -12 37 0 0 20 624
2012 FLA 6 0 1 6 0 1 0 -4 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 FLA 66 3 10 58 1 13 4 -11 31 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PHO 50 5 9 73 1 14 2 4 39 1 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 29: Ed Jovanovski (hip) isn't expected to be available for the Panthers' season
opener. Jovanovski was limited to just six games last season due to the injury. "He's still
rehabbing and is getting better every day," Panthers GM Dale Tallon said. "It's a matter of when
he feels he can contribute and get into the physicality of the game." Tallon estimated that
Jovanovski will be ready to return in about three to four weeks.
(176) Erik Gustafsson Flyers [Age: 24] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:180]
2013 PHI 40 2 9 52 0 11 0 -2 12 0 0 48 628
2012 PHI 27 3 5 36 0 8 1 -1 2 1 0 0 N/A
2011 PHI 30 1 4 18 0 5 0 12 2 0 0 0 N/A
2010 PHI 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 -1 4 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 28: Erik Gustafsson isn't likely to be assigned to the minors. "He would have to
clear waivers," GM Paul Holmgren said. "That would be pretty risky. He's a young player that we
really like." Philadelphia also has Kimmo Timonen, Mark Streit, Luke Schenn, Braydon Coburn,
Andrej Meszaros, Nick Grossmann, Bruno Gervais and camp invitee Hal Gill aiming for spots in
the starting lineup. A trade could be a possibility to open up a position for Gustafsson.
(177) Tim Gleason Hurricanes [Age: 30] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:217]
2013 CAR 40 1 6 34 0 7 0 -5 41 0 0 52 631
2012 CAR 42 0 9 36 0 9 1 -3 40 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CAR 82 1 17 65 0 18 2 12 71 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CAR 82 2 14 84 0 16 1 -11 85 0 0 0 N/A
Tim Gleason is another defenseman who is more valuable to his team than he is to most fantasy
owners. He doesn't get many points and the last time he found the back of the net was Dec. 18,
2011. Still, he's capable of recording over 100 blocked shots and more than 150 hits. Combine
that with about a penalty minute per game and hes worth taking a look at in certain custom
leagues. Just don't expect more than 15-20 points.Updated Sep. 30: Tim Gleason's upper body
injury is a concussion. Gleason was originally thought to be day-to-day, but Hurricanes coach
Kirk Muller says he's out indefinitely. Ultimately, when it comes to concussions, we can't expect
to get a reliable timetable.
(178) Mike Weaver Panthers [Age: 35] [Ht:5'10'] [Wt:180]
2013 FLA 67 1 10 58 0 11 0 -7 20 0 0 33 636
2012 FLA 27 1 8 21 0 9 0 -3 8 0 0 0 N/A
2011 FLA 82 0 16 51 0 16 0 -2 14 0 0 0 N/A
2010 FLA 82 2 11 53 0 13 1 1 34 1 0 0 N/A
Weaver is a defenseman who has fair more worth to his team than he does in fantasy hockey.
He doesn't play a physical style, yet he's solid defensively and is a superb penalty killer. That
has helped him pick up good numbers in hits and blocked shots, but aside from that he shouldn't
be on your radar going into this season.
(179) Mark Pysyk Sabres [Age: 21] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:193]
2013 BUF 43 2 10 52 0 12 0 -12 30 0 0 24 640
2012 BUF 19 1 4 21 1 5 1 -7 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 25: Mark Pysyk is expected to begin the 2013-14 season on the Buffalo Sabres.
He suited up in 19 games with the Sabres during the lockout-shortened season. Pysyk is
penciled in to play alongside Henrik Tallinder. He's never been much of a contributor offensively,
but he thinks he'll get his chances if he takes care of his own end first. He shouldn't be expected
to make a fantasy impact this year.
(180) Sheldon Souray Ducks [Age: 37] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:237]
2013 ANA 25 3 8 42 1 11 4 2 39 1 0 100 N/A
2012 ANA 44 7 10 80 2 17 5 19 52 3 0 0 N/A
2011 DAL 64 6 15 179 2 21 6 11 73 1 1 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Souray had a decent all-around season in his first year with Anaheim. He contributed seven
goals, 17 points, 52 penalty minutes, 80 shots, 58 blocks and a plus-19 rating in 44 matches.
Souray is a good candidate to reach around 25 points and 85 penalty minutes this campaign,
which should make him a solid depth fantasy performer.Updated Sep. 27: Sheldon Souray
(wrist) kicked off his rehabilitation on Monday. Souray has already had his cast removed. That
being said, his timetable hasn't changed, so he's still not expected to return to the Ducks' lineup
until December at the earliest.
(181) Eric Gryba Senators [Age: 25] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:222]
2013 OTT 28 2 7 42 0 9 0 3 25 0 0 81 N/A
2012 OTT 33 2 4 51 0 6 0 -3 26 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: Eric Gryba played in his first preseason game Sunday. He had been dealing
with a leg injury for most of training camp. Gryba is slated to be Ottawa's seventh defenseman
when the regular season starts.
(182) David Rundblad Coyotes [Age: 22] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:195]
2013 PHO 23 2 9 47 1 11 4 0 10 0 0 56 N/A
2012 PHO 8 0 1 9 0 1 0 -5 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PHO 30 1 6 34 0 7 2 -12 6 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: Defenseman David Rundblad led the Phoenix Coyotes in scoring during the
preseason with seven points in six games. Rundblad did not score a goal in the preseason and
coach Dave Tippett was quite impressed with his effort. "He's high skill," Tippett said. "He can
make great plays. You're looking at him, can he handle the competitive parts of the game? And
it's corner battles, net-front battles, things like that. He's never going to be a heavy, like you're not
going to say, 'That guy Rundblad rag-dolled him and threw him down.' He does it through smarts
and skill, and there have been a lot of great defensemen that have played that way. He reminds
me of a player I used to play with in Pittsburgh in Larry Murphy. Murph, everybody said he wasn't
a great skater but, ultimately, when he went into the corner, he used his smarts and his skill to
win pucks." This could be Rundblad's breakout year so grab him late in deeper leagues.
(183) Ian Cole Blues [Age: 24] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:219]
2013 STL 22 1 4 17 0 5 0 1 20 0 0 49 N/A
2012 STL 15 0 1 10 0 1 0 -4 10 0 0 0 N/A
2011 STL 26 1 5 18 0 6 0 7 22 0 0 0 N/A
2010 STL 26 1 3 22 0 4 0 6 35 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 12: Ian Cole will get consideration for a roster spot with restricted free agent Alex
Pietrangelo unsigned. He will be competing with Ryan Whitney, who is attending Blues' training
camp on a professional tryout offer. Cole has skated in 67 games with St. Louis over the last
three seasons.
(184) Adam Pardy Jets [Age: 29] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:220]
2013 WPG 27 0 6 33 0 6 0 -5 30 0 0 35 N/A
2012 BUF 17 0 4 6 0 4 0 4 14 0 0 0 N/A
2011 DAL 36 0 3 29 0 3 0 -5 16 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CAL 30 1 6 36 0 7 1 3 24 0 0 0 N/A
Adam Pardy recorded four assists and 14 penalty minutes in just 17 games with the Buffalo
Sabres. He managed to secure a one-way deal with the Winnipeg Jets over the summer, which
means that hell probably make the team's opening game roster. That being said, he will
probably end up falling into the role of the team's seventh defenseman. Consequently, it would
be mildly surprising to see him reach the 10-point mark this season.Updated Sep. 30: Adam
Pardy has successfully cleared waivers. Unlike most of the players that have cleared waivers
over the past few days, Pardy will stay in the NHL for now. He might even still participate in the
Jets' season opener.
(185) Jarred Tinordi Canadiens [Age: 21] [Ht:6'6'] [Wt:205]
2013 MON 9 0 2 12 0 2 0 2 12 0 0 32 N/A
2012 MON 8 0 2 5 0 2 0 5 2 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Tinordi spent most of the 2012-13 season with Montreal's minor-league affiliate in Hamilton. He
had 13 points, 71 penalty minutes and a minus-14 rating in 67 AHL contests. He suited up in
eight games with the Canadiens last year, where he collect two assists, 14 hits, five shots and a
plus-5 rating. The former first-round pick also skated in five playoff matches with Montreal. With
Alexei Emelin not expected to play at the start of the season, Tinordi stands a very good chance
to crack the big club out of training camp. He plays physical, so expect to see hit, blocks and
PIMs, but he doesn't have much in the way of offensive potential.Updated Sep. 27: Jarred
Tinordi has made Montreal's roster for the start the regular season. Coach Michel Therrien,
who also announced that Michael Bournival had made the Canadiens' 23-man roster, didn't
commit to saying either skater would play when the season opens and there could be some more
changes over the weekend.
(186) Mike Kostka Blackhawks [Age: 27] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:210]
2013 CHI 12 0 3 15 0 3 0 2 8 0 0 31 N/A
2012 TOR 35 0 8 49 0 8 5 -7 27 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: Mike Kostka has earned a depth spot on Chicago's roster following training
camp. He was competing for the team's eighth defense position with Ryan Stanton, who was
placed on waivers Sunday. Even if Kostka manages to work himself onto Chicago's
bottom-pairing at some point this year, he shouldn't be expected to have much fantasy value.
(187) Brett Bellemore Hurricanes [Age: 25] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:210]
2013 CAR 22 0 3 24 0 3 0 -4 20 0 0 16 N/A
2012 CAR 8 0 2 3 0 2 0 -2 7 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 20: Brett Bellemore isn't concerning himself with the Carolina Hurricanes' moves
over the offseason to acquire and sign defensemen. "I try not to worry too much about the
moves that they make," Bellemore said. "This summer, I just focused on myself and tried to come
into camp the best shape that I could to try and keep a job here. That was my mentality."
Although Bellemore doesn't have an easy path towards making the team, he can't be ruled out.
He's had a strong training camp and, as Hurricanes coach Kirk Muller put it, "his stock has gone
up."
(188) Cory Sarich Avalanche [Age: 35] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:207]
2013 COL 23 0 6 15 0 6 0 -5 13 0 0 14 N/A
2012 CAL 28 0 2 14 0 2 0 -8 16 0 0 0 N/A
2011 CAL 62 1 6 36 0 7 0 1 66 0 0 0 N/A
2010 CAL 76 4 13 75 0 17 0 11 75 1 0 0 N/A
Cory Sarich was limited to 28 games due in large part to an upper-body injury, but he only
averaged 14:52 minutes per game when he was healthy. He had just two assists and a
minus-eight rating last season. Hes got $2 million left on his contract with a no-movement
clause until the start of 2014, so hell almost certainly make the team and will likely get a chance
to bounce back. Thats noteworthy because he is good for about two hits, a blocked shot, and a
penalty minute per game. Those numbers make him an interesting sleeper pick in some pools,
but his offensive upside is too low to make him worth taking in standard leagues.Updated Sep.
27: Cory Sarich is hoping to get a fresh start in Colorado. "It's nice to be here and get a fresh
chance," said Sarich. "If I can get my game going the way I know I can, I think it will really help
the club." He is being projected to play on the Avs' third defense pairing with Jan Hejda. Sarich
has one year left on his contract, but his focus is being stable and helping the team get off to a
good start. If he plays regularly in 2013-14 then he should be able to pick up penalty minutes,
hits and blocks.
(189) Ryan Stanton Canucks [Age: 24] [Ht:6'2'] [Wt:196]
2013 VAN 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 14 N/A
2012 CHI 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: Ryan Stanton has been claimed off of waivers by the Vancouver Canucks.
Stanton had 25 points and 126 penalty minutes in 73 AHL games last season. He was never
able to earn regular playing time with the Chicago Blackhawks, but he might be a decent source
of penalty minutes if he can earn a top-six role in Vancouver. That being said, we can't
recommend picking him up in standard leagues at this time.
(190) Marc-Andre Bourdon Flyers [Age: 24] [Ht:6'0'] [Wt:225]
2013 PHI 14 0 4 17 0 4 0 -4 14 0 0 12 N/A
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PHI 45 4 3 45 0 7 0 4 52 2 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 30: Marc-Andre Bourdon (concussion) has been moved to the non-roster injured
reserve list. Bourdon had four points and 59 penalty minutes in 17 AHL games last season. He's
out indefinitely.
(191) Robert Bortuzzo Penguins [Age: 24] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:215]
2013 PIT 3 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 6 N/A
2012 PIT 15 2 2 10 0 4 0 3 27 0 0 0 N/A
2011 PIT 6 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 24: Robert Bortuzzo seems to have solidified his spot on the Pittsburgh Penguins'
roster. That being said, Bortuzzo is still unlikely to crack the Penguins' top-four this season. He
won't get many points in 2013-14, but he might end up with over 100 penalty minutes if he sticks
with the Penguins for the entire campaign.
(192) Rasmus Ristolainen Sabres [Age: 18] [Ht:6'4'] [Wt:207]
2013 BUF 15 1 3 22 0 4 0 -5 8 0 0 0 N/A
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 29: Rasmus Ristolainen has made Buffalo's roster for the start of the regular
season. He's enjoyed a very strong training camp and coach Ron Rolston said he was the
team's best defenseman in Friday's exhibition loss against Carolina. Ristolainen has the
potential to fill several fantasy categories once he gets accustomed to the NHL. He's worth
keeping an eye on this season, but his value is much higher in keeper leagues.
(193) Mark Barberio Lightning [Age: 23] [Ht:6'1'] [Wt:185]
2013 TB 4 0 0 2 0 0 0 -1 2 0 0 -2 N/A
2012 TB 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 -2 0 0 0 0 N/A
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/A
Updated Sep. 11: Mark Barberio may get a shot to stick with the Tampa Bay Lighting out of
training camp. He has to clear waivers to be sent down to the minors this year and he could
end up getting claimed. Barberio generated 42 points in 73 games with AHL Syracuse in
2012-13 and the year before that he amassed 61 points in 74 minor-league contests. He suited
up in two games with the Lightning last year.

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