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Ultimate Fantasy Pool Guide 2014-15

The Hockey News - Fantasy Pool Guide 2014

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0032-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0032-021004/9933835-1-eng-US/f0032-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">RYAN <b>SUTER</b> <span class="photo-credit">(SUTER: JIM MCISAAC/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0032-011481/9933842-1-eng-US/f0032-012.jpg" title="f0032-01" width="235" height="202"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>A</span>DDING SNIPER</b> Thomas Vanek improves an already impressive forward group that includes Zach Parise, Jason Pominville, Mikael Granlund, Nino Niederreiter, Mikko Koivu and Charlie Coyle. Ryan Suter is a horse on &lsquo;D.&rsquo; The Wild&rsquo;s biggest question mark is in goal. They can no longer rely on Niklas Backstrom or Josh Harding to stay healthy over the course of a season.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0032-03731/9933828-1-eng-US/f0032-032.jpg" title="f0032-03" width="252" height="345"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0032-04550/9933821-1-eng-US/f0032-042.jpg" title="f0032-04" width="319" height="366"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0032-05429/9933814-1-eng-US/f0032-052.jpg" title="f0032-05" width="630" height="1035"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0032-06366/9933800-1-eng-US/f0032-062.jpg" title="f0032-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0032-07297/9933793-1-eng-US/f0032-072.jpg" title="f0032-07" width="600" height="700"><figcaption class="caption-body">ZACH <b>PARISE</b> <span class="photo-credit">(PARISE: BRUCE KLUCKHOHN/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0032-08253/9933786-1-eng-US/f0032-082.jpg" title="f0032-08" width="784" height="2108"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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DEPARTMENTS

FINAL FEW PIECES OF THE PUZZLE

<div class="byline">BY MURRAY TOWNSEND</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0006-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0006-012503/9931870-1-eng-US/f0006-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(CROSBY: GREGORY SHAMUS/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><span>H</span>OCKEY POOL OLDTIMERS vividly remember the fall of 1995. It was a time when tweets came from your pet budgie, smart phones meant push button rather than rotary, and Instagrams came from Polaroid cameras.</p><p>It was also a time when Jim Corsi was known best as a goalie coach and hockey pool information arrived from The Hockey News in your mailbox &ndash; the one by your front door.</p><p>The hottest hockey fantasy information in the 1995-96 preseason was that Dave Roche, a 55-goal scorer for Windsor in the Ontario League and a tough guy to boot, was going to play on a line with Mario Lemieux. Every poolie who had done research had him highly rated as a sleeper and proudly picked him before someone else got him. A raw rookie with no professional experience, he had just one point in his first 13 games. He came around in the playoffs, though, and was sixth in scoring on a Penguins team loaded with future Hall of Famers. They would succumb to the Florida Panthers in seven games in the &lsquo;Year of the Rat.&rsquo; Roche went on to put up good goal and penalty minute numbers in the minors, but never got another shot at the NHL.</p><p>Things have changed slightly in 20 years. Roche is at peace on his waterfront home near Peterborough, Ont., though he probably wishes someone would stop using him as an example. Corsi is better known for a stat named after him than his coaching. Information comes across Twitter feeds seconds after it happens, and we can check any line combination in any game even while it&rsquo;s still being played. What technology hasn&rsquo;t given us is a sure-fire way to predict linemates prior to upcoming seasons.</p><p>Despite 20 years of history repeating itself, we&rsquo;re still all over any hint that a certain player is going to play with the big boys on the top line. An edge, any kind of edge, is worth our time. The problem is, we still tend to put too much stock in the information. This year, more than any in recent memory, there&rsquo;s a lot of instability on the top lines of a lot of teams. We&rsquo;ll go through them, with the options available, and see if we can&rsquo;t find an edge.</p><p>The first thing to know is that none of these are sure things. They&rsquo;re sleeper potentials, speculative picks or cheap options in a salary cap league.</p><p>Nowadays it&rsquo;s more duos than trios at the top of the lineup. Look around the league. Teams have two dominant scorers, not three, and they stick together. It&rsquo;s not that the third members don&rsquo;t matter, it&rsquo;s just that they don&rsquo;t matter as much.</p><p>Often their value is defensive, and often they sit down when the power play comes on. Ask Alexandre Burrows, a third wheel with the Sedins who scored plenty of goals at even strength, but had a front row seat for the power play.</p><p>If they&rsquo;re too good offensively, teams may want to balance their scoring. Everybody wants a strong second scoring line. Why put Evgeni Malkin with Sidney Crosby and Chris Kunitz when you can have two top lines instead of one?</p><p>Even so, we still want to know the add-on for a dynamic duo because they&rsquo;re still going to reap benefits statistically. The best example is Pascal Dupuis, an effective player who has been a mediocre scorer his career. Thanks to Crosby and Kunitz, he suddenly became a good scorer and is viewed as a better player because of them. See next page for case study.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0006-021713/9931863-1-eng-US/f0006-022.jpg" title="f0006-02" width="600" height="628"><figcaption class="caption-body">PASCAL <b>DUPUIS</b> <span class="photo-credit">(DUPUIS: JUSTIN K. ALLER/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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FEATURES

THE VALUE OF THIRD WHEELS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0038-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0038-02954/9934357-1-eng-US/f0038-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">KYLE <b>TURRIS</b> <span class="photo-credit">(TURRIS: FRANCOIS LAPLANTE/FREESTYLEPHOTO/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0038-011361/9934364-1-eng-US/f0038-012.jpg" title="f0038-01" width="226" height="207"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>W</span>ITH JASON SPEZZA</b> gone to Dallas, the Sens need Kyle Turris, David Legwand and Mika Zibanejad to provide the bulk of the offense from the center position. Can they pick up the slack? They&rsquo;ll have help on the wings, especially if Bobby Ryan returns to form. Now more than ever, Ottawa will look to Erik Karlsson &ndash; the best offensive defenseman in the game &ndash; to lead the way.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0038-03769/9934350-1-eng-US/f0038-032.jpg" title="f0038-03" width="251" height="344"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0038-04626/9934343-1-eng-US/f0038-042.jpg" title="f0038-04" width="319" height="366"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0038-05504/9934336-1-eng-US/f0038-052.jpg" title="f0038-05" width="630" height="1032"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0038-06434/9934322-1-eng-US/f0038-062.jpg" title="f0038-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0038-07364/9934315-1-eng-US/f0038-072.jpg" title="f0038-07" width="570" height="782"><figcaption class="caption-body">ERIK <b>KARLSSON</b> <span class="photo-credit">(KARLSSON: SCOTT AUDETTE/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0038-08300/9934308-1-eng-US/f0038-082.jpg" title="f0038-08" width="800" height="2107"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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LIFE AFTER SPEZZA BEGINS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0025-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-02932/9933226-1-eng-US/f0025-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">MATT <b>DUCHENE</b> <span class="photo-credit">(DUCHENE: MICHAEL MARTIN/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-011319/9933233-1-eng-US/f0025-012.jpg" title="f0025-01" width="229" height="205"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE ARRIVAL</b> of vets Jarome Iginla and Daniel Briere balances out Colorado&rsquo;s youth up front. Nathan MacKinnon, Matt Duchene, Gabriel Landeskog and Ryan O&rsquo;Reilly are on the upswing, especially MacKinnon. On defense, breakout star Tyson Barrie will quarterback the power play. In goal, Semyon Varlamov solidifies the defending Central division champions.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-03647/9933219-1-eng-US/f0025-032.jpg" title="f0025-03" width="252" height="338"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-04447/9933212-1-eng-US/f0025-042.jpg" title="f0025-04" width="325" height="369"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-05332/9933205-1-eng-US/f0025-052.jpg" title="f0025-05" width="630" height="1036"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-06271/9933191-1-eng-US/f0025-062.jpg" title="f0025-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-07218/9933184-1-eng-US/f0025-072.jpg" title="f0025-07" width="731" height="703"><figcaption class="caption-body">NATHAN <b>MACKINNON</b> <span class="photo-credit">(MACKINNON: RICH LAM/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-08181/9933177-1-eng-US/f0025-082.jpg" title="f0025-08" width="784" height="2082"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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MILE-HIGH CEILING IN COLORADO

<div class="byline">BY BRIAN COSTELLO</div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0004-012273/9931693-1-eng-US/f0004-012.jpg" title="f0004-01" width="471" height="465"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b><i>JIM CORSI</i></b></p><p>CIRCA 1979</p></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><span>I</span>T&rsquo;S HIGHLY IMPROBABLE THAT IN THE SINGLE NHL SEASON HE played, Jim Corsi was drafted in one of the very few hockey fantasy pool leagues that existed at the time. A backup goalie for the Edmonton Oilers that 1979-80 NHL season, Corsi&rsquo;s went 8-14-3 with a 3.65 goals-against average in 26 games. The league didn&rsquo;t even track save percentage in a formal fashion.</p><p>Fast-forward 35 years later and the word Corsi has become synonymous with stats analytic junkies who crave additional facts and figures to explain why certain players are more valuable than others on the ice. Fancy stats have become all the rage among believers. They&rsquo;re also a lightning rod for critics who brush them off as unnecessary layers of random statistical propaganda.</p><p>Corsi played for a bit in Italy after his NHL stint, went into coaching and later developed the Corsi stat to measure how hard goalies worked in readying for shots that weren&rsquo;t just on net, but that were blocked or went wide. There are other analytic stats out there, and in this Poolbook annual, Dobber Hockey pool guru Darryl Dobbs examines which ones might become part of fantasy leagues in the future.</p><p>You&rsquo;ll notice in the Power Zone section on team pages, we replaced arcane plus-minus team leaders with leaders in Corsi Close and offensive zone start rates. We don&rsquo;t necessarily expect these analytic stats to become part of your fantasy league, but cagey poolies can use strong underlying numbers to see which players drive possession and are more likely to be productive in offensive situations.</p><p>Corsi has come a long way in 35 years. He didn&rsquo;t become Edmonton&rsquo;s goalie of the future, but he did register three assists, including one on a goal by Wayne Gretzky. And now he&rsquo;s making a lot of points with stats gurus.</p><p>Let us know what you think about advanced stats. Would you be open to entering a pool that tracked Corsi, Fenwick, PDO or anything else? And are there any mainstream stats out there you don&rsquo;t monitor as much anymore? We&rsquo;ll listen to your feedback and consider making changes in next year&rsquo;s Poolbook.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0004-021925/9931686-1-eng-US/f0004-022.jpg" title="f0004-02" width="680" height="163"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0004-031531/9931679-1-eng-US/f0004-032.jpg" title="f0004-03" width="370" height="569"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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CORSI FINALLY COMES OF AGE

<div class="byline">BY MATT LARKIN</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0005-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0005-012149/9931790-1-eng-US/f0005-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">BEN <b>BISHOP</b></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><span>F</span>ANTASY HOCKEY IS A SERIES OF CROSSROADS. PICKING between two high-upside rookies or weighing which veteran to keep can make or break your season. There&rsquo;s no shame in asking for help, especially when you don&rsquo;t have to tell any of your rival GMs. As the reigning regular season champ of the THN office pool, I can at least pretend I&rsquo;m qualified enough to help. I took questions via Twitter and answered as many as possible here.</p><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0005-021568/9931832-1-eng-US/f0005-022.jpg" title="f0005-02" width="121" height="120"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><h2><b>DANIEL HERREJON</b></h2><p><b>(@DanHerrejon):</b> Is Ben Bishop a true No. 1 goalie or was last season a fluke?</p><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0005-031023/9931825-1-eng-US/f0005-032.jpg" title="f0005-03" width="117" height="120"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><h2><b>MATT LARKIN</b></h2><p><b>@THNMattLarkin:</b> Bishop is the real deal. He&rsquo;s blessed with tremendous size, he was a standout in his college days and Tampa has confidence in him. Steve Yzerman traded Cory Conacher for him while Conacher was having a great year. That said, Bishop needs to keep up the good work and stay healthy. Tampa has Andrey Vasilevskiy, one of the sport&rsquo;s elite goalie prospects, waiting in the wings, not to mention Kristers Gudlevskis.</p><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0005-04626/9931818-1-eng-US/f0005-042.jpg" title="f0005-04" width="121" height="121"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><h2><b>MATTHEW SKIPPER</b></h2><p><b>(@mtskls00):</b> Should I invest in Teuvo Teravainen?</p><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0005-05398/9931811-1-eng-US/f0005-052.jpg" title="f0005-05" width="114" height="119"></div><p><b>@THNMattLarkin:</b> That depends. If you&rsquo;re in a keeper league, absolutely. In THN Future Watch 2014, Teravainen rates as the No. 3 prospect in the game. He possesses skills comparable to Patrick Kane and he lit up the world juniors for Finland. In a re-draft league, however, be careful not to reach. He&rsquo;s a great late-round flier, but he needs some filling out to do, so he could start 2014-15 in the American League. Training camp will be huge for him.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0005-06254/9931804-1-eng-US/f0005-062.jpg" title="f0005-06" width="120" height="120"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><h2><b>MIKE LACKEY</b></h2><p><b>(@mobilope):</b> Who is a goalie no one is talking about that can be grabbed late in a draft, making everyone wish they had him in the end?</p><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0005-07141/9931797-1-eng-US/f0005-072.jpg" title="f0005-07" width="116" height="120"></div><p><b>@THNMattLarkin:</b> John Gibson would&rsquo;ve been my pick, but the playoffs shed enough light on him that he probably won&rsquo;t be a bargain. I&rsquo;ll go Jake Allen. His pedigree is almost as strong as Gibson&rsquo;s, and Allen should play at least half of St. Louis&rsquo; games, sharing time with Brian Elliott. He&rsquo;s a near lock to rack up wins and post a low goals-against average on a top defensive club.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0005-0876/9931783-1-eng-US/f0005-082.jpg" title="f0005-08" width="120" height="120"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><h2><b>JONATHAN C</b></h2><p><b>(@PTIQI):</b> Who should I sell high? Kyle Okposo, Max Pacioretty or Gustav Nyquist?</p><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0005-0947/9931776-1-eng-US/f0005-092.jpg" title="f0005-09" width="116" height="120"></div><p><b>@THNMattLarkin:</b> I don&rsquo;t dislike any of these fantasy options, but Okposo is the one I&rsquo;d sell high. Pacioretty isn&rsquo;t even in the conversation, as he&rsquo;s scored at a 30-goal pace or better three straight years. Okposo took six full seasons to reach his potential, whereas Nyquist exploded into stardom in his first full-time NHL duty. Okposo&rsquo;s 2013-14 season looks more like an outlier.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0005-1028/9931769-1-eng-US/f0005-102.jpg" title="f0005-10" width="120" height="120"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><h2><b>JPRESS</b></h2><p><b>(@92PensAgain):</b> I&rsquo;m in Year 2 of a six-year keeper pool. Should I keep Jeff Carter or Jeff Skinner?</p><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0005-1120/9931762-1-eng-US/f0005-112.jpg" title="f0005-11" width="116" height="120"></div><p><b>@THNMattLarkin:</b> Carter is the safe choice, but Skinner&rsquo;s ceiling is higher. If your team is loaded with stars already and you aren&rsquo;t depending on one of these two to carry you, go with Skinner. He&rsquo;s a two-time 30-goal man and he&rsquo;s still only 22. If you need reliable production, keep Carter, as Skinner has proven brittle in his short career, missing 35 games in his past three seasons and battling concussion problems.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0005-1215/9931755-1-eng-US/f0005-122.jpg" title="f0005-12" width="120" height="120"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><h2><b>DANIELE</b></h2><p><b>(@Dan2192):</b> Without Martin St-Louis, how will Steven Stamkos hold up as a first-round pick? Can he still score 50 goals?</p><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0005-1313/9931748-1-eng-US/f0005-132.jpg" title="f0005-13" width="116" height="120"><figcaption class="caption-body" style="width: 116px"><span class="photo-credit">(SCOTT AUDETTE/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p><b>@THNMattLarkin:</b> &lsquo;Stammer&rsquo; will be just fine. He&rsquo;s one of the game&rsquo;s elite talents, and the decline in St-Louis&rsquo; production once he joined the Rangers tells you Stamkos made him better, not the other way around. Stamkos scored 11 goals in 20 games after the St-Louis trade, a 45-goal pace, and that was after returning from a broken leg. A healthy Stamkos easily pots 50. He&rsquo;s a top-three overall pick.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p></div>

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FANTASY COMES TRUE

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0007-012200/9931978-1-eng-US/f0007-012.jpg" title="f0007-01" width="370" height="521"><figcaption class="caption-body">STEVEN <b>STAMKOS</b> <span class="photo-credit">(JUSTIN K. ALLER/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0007-021505/9931971-1-eng-US/f0007-022.jpg" title="f0007-02" width="199" height="115"></div><h2><b>ANAHEIM DUCKS</b></h2><h3><b>RYAN GETZLAF, COREY PERRY</b></h3><p><b>LAST YEAR MOST COMMON:</b> Dustin Penner (traded) Matt Beleskey, Devante Smith-Pelly.</p><p><b>CANDIDATES:</b> Emerson Etem, Kyle Palmieri, Beleskey, Patrick Maroon, Jakob Silfverberg, Smith-Pelley.</p><p><b>BEST FIT:</b> Palmieri and then Etem.</p><p><b>SLEEPER:</b> Smith-Pelly.</p><p><b>MOST LIKELY:</b> If last year is any indication, many different players will get an opportunity and none will stay there for long.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0007-03938/9931964-1-eng-US/f0007-032.jpg" title="f0007-03" width="202" height="115"></div><h2><b>BOSTON BRUINS</b></h2><h3><b>DAVID KREJCI, MILAN LUCIC</b></h3><p><b>LAST YEAR MOST COMMON:</b> Jarome Iginla (COL).</p><p><b>CANDIDATES:</b> Loui Eriksson.</p><p><b>BEST FIT:</b> None yet.</p><p><b>SLEEPER:</b> Alexander Khokhlachev, Ryan Spooner.</p><p><b>MOST LIKELY:</b> Eriksson&rsquo;s a good fit with countryman Carl Soderberg, so they won&rsquo;t want to break up that tandem. That leaves the rookies Khokhlachev and Spooner, but likely B&rsquo;s acquire someone else before the season starts.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0007-04597/9931957-1-eng-US/f0007-042.jpg" title="f0007-04" width="207" height="115"></div><h2><b>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS</b></h2><h3><b>RYAN JOHANSEN</b></h3><p><b>LAST YEAR MOST COMMON:</b> Nick Foligno, R.J. Umberger (traded), Nathan Horton (during rare occasions he wasn&rsquo;t injured) and Boone Jenner.</p><p><b>CANDIDATES:</b> Any wingers on the team.</p><p><b>BEST FIT:</b> Jenner, Horton.</p><p><b>SLEEPER:</b> Simon Hjalmarsson.</p><p><b>MOST LIKELY:</b> Line combinations in Columbus change often, but when Horton was healthy he played with Johansen and Jenner.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0007-05409/9931950-1-eng-US/f0007-052.jpg" title="f0007-05" width="205" height="116"></div><h2><b>DALLAS STARS</b></h2><h3><b>JAMIE BENN, TYLER SEGUIN</b></h3><p><b>LAST YEAR MOST COMMON:</b> Valeri Nichushkin and Rich Peverley.</p><p><b>CANDIDATES:</b> Ales Hemsky, Nichushkin.</p><p><b>BEST FIT:</b> Nichushkin.</p><p><b>SLEEPER:</b> None.</p><p><b>MOST LIKELY:</b> Nichushkin played there later in the season, but the addition of Hemsky makes both attractive choices. Hemsky played with Jason Spezza in Ottawa, so look for Nichushkin to stay on the top line.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0007-06314/9931943-1-eng-US/f0007-062.jpg" title="f0007-06" width="205" height="116"></div><h2><b>MONTREAL CANADIENS</b></h2><h3><b>MAX PACIORETTY, DAVID DESHARNAIS</b></h3><p><b>LAST YEAR MOST COMMON:</b> Thomas Vanek (MIN).</p><p><b>CANDIDATES:</b> Brendan Gallagher, P-A Parenteau.</p><p><b>SLEEPER:</b> Alex Galchenyuk.</p><p><b>BEST FIT:</b> Guy Lafleur. Apart from him, Parenteau.</p><p><b>MOST LIKELY:</b> Gallagher makes that line a little too small, even with his feistiness. That leaves Parenteau or a trade acquisition to fill the spot. Galchenyuk is a possibility if he isn&rsquo;t moved to center.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0007-07243/9931936-1-eng-US/f0007-072.jpg" title="f0007-07" width="204" height="116"></div><h2><b>NEW YORK ISLANDERS</b></h2><h3><b>JOHN TAVARES, KYLE OKPOSO</b></h3><p><b>LAST YEAR MOST COMMON:</b> Thomas Vanek (traded), Matt Moulson (traded).</p><p><b>CANDIDATES:</b> Josh Bailey, Ryan Strome.</p><p><b>SLEEPER:</b> Michael Dal Colle.</p><p><b>BEST FIT:</b> It&rsquo;s the one spot in the NHL where anybody&rsquo;s a good fit. Tavares makes everybody look good, and Okposo broke out last season.</p><p><b>MOST LIKELY:</b> If Dal Colle makes the team out of training camp, he would blend in nicely.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0007-08195/9931929-1-eng-US/f0007-082.jpg" title="f0007-08" width="204" height="115"></div><h2><b>PHILADELPHIA FLYERS</b></h2><h3><b>CLAUDE GIROUX, JAKUB VORACEK</b></h3><p><b>LAST YEAR MOST COMMON:</b> Scott Hartnell (traded), Michael Raffl.</p><p><b>CANDIDATES:</b> R.J. Umberger, Matt Read, Wayne Simmonds, Brayden Schenn.</p><p><b>SLEEPER:</b> Scott Laughton.</p><p><b>BEST FIT:</b> Simmonds.</p><p><b>MOST LIKELY:</b> Simmonds joins Giroux and Voracek on the power play and that works fine, so no reason to change it unless they want a super line. The simplest thing to do is slot in Umberger.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0007-09150/9931922-1-eng-US/f0007-092.jpg" title="f0007-09" width="207" height="115"></div><h2><b>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS</b></h2><h3><b>SIDNEY CROSBY, CHRIS KUNITZ</b></h3><p><b>LAST YEAR MOST COMMON:</b> Pascal Dupuis, Lee Stempniak, Beau Bennett, James Neal (traded), Brian Gibbons.</p><p><b>CANDIDATES:</b> Dupuis, Bennett, Patric Hornqvist, Steve Downie.</p><p><b>SLEEPER:</b> Bennett, who missed most of last season with injuries.</p><p><b>BEST FIT:</b> Dupuis.</p><p><b>MOST LIKELY:</b> Dupuis is a proven commodity on the right side, allowing the Penguins to spread their scoring. Bennett isn&rsquo;t far behind.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0007-10124/9931915-1-eng-US/f0007-102.jpg" title="f0007-10" width="204" height="115"></div><h2><b>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING</b></h2><h3><b>STEVEN STAMKOS</b></h3><p><b>LAST YEAR MOST COMMON:</b> Martin St-Louis (traded), Teddy Purcell (traded) and Ryan Malone (bought out). Tyler Johnson, Ondrej Palat and Alex Killorn.</p><p><b>CANDIDATES:</b> Johnson, Palat.</p><p><b>SLEEPER:</b> Jonathan Drouin.</p><p><b>BEST FIT:</b> Johnson, Drouin.</p><p><b>MOST LIKELY:</b> Johnson and Stmakos worked well together late last season. Drouin&rsquo;s hands are made to feed Stamkos the puck. That frees up Palat to team up with Valtteri Filppula.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0007-11103/9931908-1-eng-US/f0007-112.jpg" title="f0007-11" width="207" height="116"></div><h2><b>VANCOUVER CANUCKS</b></h2><h3><b>HENRIK SEDIN, DANIEL SEDIN</b></h3><p><b>LAST YEAR MOST COMMON:</b> Ryan Kesler (traded), Jannik Hansen, Alex Burrows, David Booth (bought out).</p><p><b>CANDIDATES:</b> Burrows, Hansen, Radim Vrbata, Nicklas Jensen.</p><p><b>SLEEPER:</b> Hunter Shinkaruk.</p><p><b>BEST FIT:</b> Vrbata.</p><p><b>MOST LIKELY:</b> Once the Canucks acquired Vrbata, it settled everything. He might be the best winger the Sedins have ever played with. The transition period will be interesting.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0007-1284/9931901-1-eng-US/f0007-122.jpg" title="f0007-12" width="204" height="116"></div><h2><b>WASHINGTON CAPITALS</b></h2><h3><b>ALEX OVECHKIN, NICKLAS BACKSTROM</b></h3><p><b>LAST YEAR MOST COMMON:</b> Marcus Johansson, Mikhail Grabovski (NYI) Martin Erat (traded).</p><p><b>CANDIDATES:</b> Evgeny Kuznetsov or a free agent.</p><p><b>SLEEPER:</b> Brooks Laich.</p><p><b>BEST FIT:</b> Kuznetsov.</p><p><b>MOST LIKELY:</b> Johansson hasn&rsquo;t cut it so far, despite plenty of chances. Kuznetsov would make it a dynamite line, but it could be the law of diminishing returns with too much of a good thing.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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IN THIS ISSUE

KILLER COMBOS

<div class="byline">BY KEN CAMPBELL</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0008-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-012393/9932093-1-eng-US/f0008-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">TANNER <b>PEARSON</b></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><span>H</span>E STILL HAS A LOT OF WORK TO DO, BUT TANNER PEARson of the Los Angeles Kings has a chance to do something that hasn&rsquo;t been accomplished in more than four decades. He&rsquo;ll have to win the Calder Trophy to do it, an achievable objective since he&rsquo;ll likely be playing next season with Jeff Carter and Tyler Toffoli on &lsquo;That 70s line.&rsquo;</p><p>Not since Hall of Famer Ken Dryden, who won the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1971 and then was named rookie of the year in 1972, has a player had his name engraved on the Cup before winning the Calder Trophy. The only three other players to accomplish the feat were Gaye Stewart (Cup in 1942 and Calder in &rsquo;43 with the Toronto Maple Leafs), Danny Grant (Cup in 1968 with the Canadiens and Calder in &rsquo;69 with the Minnesota North Stars) and Tony Esposito (Cup in 1969 with the Canadiens and Calder in &rsquo;70 with the Chicago Black Hawks). Stewart, Grant and Esposito were all spare parts in their teams&rsquo; Cup runs, while Dryden was a stalwart, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy.</p><p>Pearson wasn&rsquo;t that good for the Kings, but he was terrific at times. He worked his way into the top six on the line with Carter and Toffoli. And although he didn&rsquo;t earn a point in the Stanley Cup final, you&rsquo;d have been hard pressed to find a better player on the ice than Pearson was in Game 4 when he was a beast in the offensive zone and had at least twice as many shots as any other player on either team with eight.</p><p>Pearson will have some stiff competition for the Calder, but if he stays healthy and keeps playing in the Kings&rsquo; top six, there&rsquo;s no reason not to expect significant production from him this season. Here are the top offensive rookies to watch in 2014-15.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-021836/9932086-1-eng-US/f0008-022.jpg" title="f0008-02" width="195" height="276"></div><h2><b>JONATHAN DROUIN</b></h2><h3><b>LW, TB, 56 POINTS</b></h3><p>Drouin&rsquo;s points total for 2014-15 is three more than we predicted he&rsquo;d score in the NHL last season. This season he&rsquo;ll stick in Tampa.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-031311/9932079-1-eng-US/f0008-032.jpg" title="f0008-03" width="195" height="276"></div><h2><b>EVGENY KUZNETSOV</b></h2><h3><b>C, WSH, 50 POINTS</b></h3><p>Kuznetsov displayed jaw-dropping skills in shootouts and games last season, and he can play any forward position.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-04748/9932072-1-eng-US/f0008-042.jpg" title="f0008-04" width="195" height="276"></div><h2><b>TANNER PEARSON</b></h2><h3><b>LW, LA, 48 POINTS</b></h3><p>Not the greatest skater, but Pearson has excellent offensive instincts and is just starting to discover how good he can be.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-05532/9932065-1-eng-US/f0008-052.jpg" title="f0008-05" width="194" height="276"></div><h2><b>MICHAEL DAL COLLE</b></h2><h3><b>LW, NYI, 45 POINTS</b></h3><p>Dal Colle flew under the radar in junior and has an opportunity to make a big splash, perhaps playing with Mikhail Grabovski.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-06373/9932058-1-eng-US/f0008-062.jpg" title="f0008-06" width="194" height="276"></div><h2><b>MAX DOMI</b></h2><h3><b>C, ARI, 45 POINTS</b></h3><p>He&rsquo;ll need to get stronger and work on his play without the puck, but Domi has the ability to put up some impressive offensive numbers.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-07278/9932051-1-eng-US/f0008-072.jpg" title="f0008-07" width="194" height="276"></div><h2><b>SAM REINHART</b></h2><h3><b>C, BUF, 45 POINTS</b></h3><p>He&rsquo;ll have an immediate opportunity on a team thin at center. Reinhart will get a lot of time at even strength and on the power play.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-08224/9932044-1-eng-US/f0008-082.jpg" title="f0008-08" width="195" height="276"></div><h2><b>MARK STONE</b></h2><h3><b>RW, OTT, 40 POINTS</b></h3><p>With two years in the minors under his belt, Stone will take his hockey sense and pinpoint shot to Canada&rsquo;s national capital.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-09183/9932037-1-eng-US/f0008-092.jpg" title="f0008-09" width="195" height="276"></div><h2><b>JOHNNY GAUDREAU</b></h2><h3><b>LW, CGY, 40 POINTS</b></h3><p>&lsquo;Johnny Hockey&rsquo; made a grand entrance, scoring on his first shot in the NHL. The key to his season will be to avoid hitting the wall.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-10157/9932030-1-eng-US/f0008-102.jpg" title="f0008-10" width="195" height="276"></div><h2><b>LEON DRAISAITL</b></h2><h3><b>C, EDM, 38 POINTS</b></h3><p>Discuss among yourselves if it&rsquo;s smart to have an 18-year-old as your No. 2 center, but Draisaitl has tons of skill and size.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-11138/9932023-1-eng-US/f0008-112.jpg" title="f0008-11" width="195" height="276"></div><h2><b>CALLE JARNKROK</b></h2><h3><b>C, NSH, 38 POINTS</b></h3><p>Jarnkrok possesses high-end playmaking abilities, but he still needs to get stronger to handle NHL traffic.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-12112/9932016-1-eng-US/f0008-122.jpg" title="f0008-12" width="195" height="276"></div><h2><b>TEUVO TERAVAINEN</b></h2><h3><b>C, CHI, 35 POINTS</b></h3><p>The Blackhawks parted with veteran Michal Handzus in part because they know they have Teravainen on the way.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-1395/9932009-1-eng-US/f0008-132.jpg" title="f0008-13" width="195" height="276"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(BILL SMITH/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>VINCENT TROCHECK</b></h2><h3><b>C, FLA, 35 POINTS</b></h3><p>After impressing the Panthers with five goals in a 20-game stint last season, he should be able to earn plenty of minutes.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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ON THE OFFENSIVE

<div class="byline">BY RYAN KENNEDY</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0009-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0009-012123/9932124-1-eng-US/f0009-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b><i>HELP IS ON THE WAY</i></b></p><p>Jonathan Drouin will bring a sublime skill set to the Tampa Bay Lightning&rsquo;s forward corps.</p> <span class="photo-credit">(FREDERICK BREEDON/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><span>N</span>ATHAN MACKINNON WAS ONE OF THE YOUNGEST PLAYERS in the NHL last season, but as the No. 1 pick overall in 2013 he made a big impact with the Avalanche. His former linemate in the Quebec League, Jonathan Drouin, hung back with Halifax after going two picks later, and that was no indictment of his burgeoning skills. Drouin will be a hot commodity in Tampa Bay this season, but who will join him among Calder hopefuls? Here&rsquo;s a look at some of the stars of tomorrow and projections when you might see them in the NHL, plus how old they will be as rookies.</p><h2><b>2014-15</b></h2><h3><b>JONATHAN DROUIN, LW, 19</b></h3><p>He&rsquo;s done all he can at the junior level. The NHL awaits. Even though Tampa&rsquo;s top-six is crowded, Drouin has gamebreaking skill.</p><h3><b>MAX DOMI, C, 19</b></h3><p>Phoenix doesn&rsquo;t have an ultra-skilled forward like Domi, so there&rsquo;s a spot for him. His short frame is tough to defend.</p><h3><b>ALEXANDER WENNBERG, C, 20</b></h3><p>The skilled Swede has stated his intention to come over and fight for a job. And given how highly the Jackets regard him, the NHL is a good bet.</p><h3><b>LEON DRAISAITL, C, 19</b></h3><p>The type of big, talented center every team craves, Draisaitl is a late birthday, so he can jump straight from the draft and bring a little experience, too.</p><h3><b>JOHNNY GAUDREAU, LW, 21</b></h3><p>The &lsquo;Johnny Hockey&rsquo; show made a one-game debut last season. Devastatingly skilled and speedy, Gaudreau brings big talent in a small package.</p><h2><b>2015-16</b></h2><h3><b>CONNOR MCDAVID, C, 18</b></h3><p>There&rsquo;s just a wee bit of hype surrounding McDavid, an offensively dynamic player who even Sidney Crosby said reminded him of Sidney Crosby. Go straight to the NHL, young man.</p><h3><b>JACK EICHEL, C, 19</b></h3><p>McDavid&rsquo;s competition in the 2015 draft will be incoming Boston University freshman Eichel. The big, talented center will likely play just one NCAA season before the NHL calls.</p><h3><b>SAM BENNETT, LW, 19</b></h3><p>His range of talents makes him a candidate to jump straight from the draft in 2014-15. But chances are, the Flames won&rsquo;t risk rushing him.</p><h3><b>TEUVO TERAVAINEN, C, 21</b></h3><p>Is it not &lsquo;Teuvo Time&rsquo; yet? Perhaps we&rsquo;ll see the gifted playmaker this season, but Chicago doesn&rsquo;t plan on rushing the Finnish star. If it takes a year in AHL Rockford, so be it.</p><h3><b>ANDRE BURAKOVSKY, LW, 20</b></h3><p>The Washington pick could stay in Erie or go to AHL Hershey, meaning the NHL is one more season away. He&rsquo;s certainly got the puck skills, so he&rsquo;s in the same boat as Teravainen.</p><h3><b>MICHAEL DAL COLLE, LW, 19</b></h3><p>Dal Colle has incredible skills and smarts, but needs seasoning. Plus, his 6-foot-2 frame can hold more pounds so another year in Oshawa will help before he cracks the Islanders&rsquo; lineup.</p><h2><b>2016-17</b></h2><h3><b>LUKE KIRWAN, LW, 19</b></h3><p>A Team USA product heading to OHL Windsor, Kirwan is a gifted power forward with a late birthday who will go straight from the draft after two seasons with the Spitfires.</p><h3><b>NOAH HANIFIN, D, 19</b></h3><p>The third member of the insane triumvirate at the top of the 2015 draft, Hanifin is a franchise D-man who will likely play two years at Boston College before jumping to the NHL.</p><h3><b>JAKUB VRANA, LW, 20</b></h3><p>The Czech star will be seeing more time with the pros in the Swedish League, so why not let him develop there? Once he&rsquo;s ready, Vrana brings a wicked shot and great speed.</p><h3><b>MATT BARZAL, C, 19</b></h3><p>A No. 1 pick in the WHL bantam draft, Barzal is a playmaker who will rack up points in Seattle as he prepares his 5-foot-11 frame for the pro ranks.</p><h3><b>RYAN MACINNIS, C, 20</b></h3><p>Scouts love this 2014 pick&rsquo;s responsible nature and talent, but the son of Al MacInnis needs to get stronger. The good news is that once he does, he&rsquo;ll have a 6-foot-4 man&rsquo;s body.</p><h2><b>2017-18</b></h2><h3><b>DYLAN STROME, C, 20</b></h3><p>Once McDavid leaves Erie, it will be Strome&rsquo;s team. Ryan&rsquo;s younger brother has a great frame to grow into and has the family&rsquo;s hockey sense and skill.</p><h3><b>OLIVER KYLINGTON, D, 20</b></h3><p>Already playing against men in Sweden, Kylington is an incredible skater who can develop at home for a couple years.</p><h3><b>TRAVIS KONECNY, C, 20</b></h3><p>Undersized but determined and gritty, Konecny was a first-overall pick in the OHL and has incredible moves. His frame puts him on a longer track.</p><h3><b>TYLER BENSON, LW, 19</b></h3><p>Benson has great vision and works hard every shift. He&rsquo;ll be a big part of the Vancouver Giants&rsquo; rebuild once he joins them.</p><h3><b>PAVEL ZACHA, LW, 20</b></h3><p>The Czech is developing his power forward game back home and will get great minutes until he comes to North America.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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DOWN THE LINE

<div class="byline">BY MATT LARKIN</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0010-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0010-012368/9932162-1-eng-US/f0010-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">NATHAN <b>MACKINNON</b> <span class="photo-credit">(MACKINNON: MICHAEL MARTIN/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><span>Y</span>OU CAN SET YOUR WATCH TO CERTAIN EVENTS EVERY fantasy season. One free agent bust gives way to the next, one breakout rookie passes the torch to another. The &ldquo;Who is This Year&rsquo;s&hellip;&rdquo; game helps poolies because it provides a ton of information by comparing two names. &ldquo;Jake Allen is good&rdquo; says a little. &ldquo;Jake Allen is this year&rsquo;s Ben Bishop&rdquo; says a lot. Time to play.</p><h2><b>WHO IS</b>&nbsp;THIS YEAR&rsquo;S</h2><h3><b>&hellip;RYAN JOHANSEN?</b></h3><p>POST-HYPE BREAKOUT</p><p>Johansen, the fourth-overall pick in 2010, scored 14 goals in his first 107 games. In 2013-14, he exploded for 33 goals. A young gun set to go off this season is <b><i>Alex Galchenyuk</i></b>. He hasn&rsquo;t been bad, tallying 58 points over his first two seasons, but he&rsquo;s just scratching the surface of his ability, and he missed 17 games in 2013-14. He&rsquo;s a future star, and a leap into the 60-point stratosphere is within reach.</p><h3><b>&hellip;SEMYON VARLAMOV?</b></h3><p>OUT-OF-NOWHERE GOALIE SENSATION</p><p>Varlamov wasn&rsquo;t a nobody entering 2013-14, but he was struggling. Then Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy arrived to coach Colorado. &lsquo;Varly&rsquo; was a changed man and a profitable late-round grab in pools. This year, <b><i>Jake Allen</i></b> will pay off similarly. He&rsquo;s guaranteed a job and will post outstanding numbers with the stellar Blues defense in front of him.</p><h3><b>&hellip;TYLER SEGUIN?</b></h3><p>RETURN TO GRACE</p><p>Boston was silly to give up on Tyler Seguin. He was too talented to stay down after a poor year, and he was just 21. Dallas jumped at the chance to get him, and he finished fourth in league scoring. Watch for a bounce-back from <b><i>Eric Staal</i></b>. A 61-point campaign after eight straight seasons at a pace of 70 or more? Toss it out. He&rsquo;s still just 29.</p><h3><b>&hellip;P.K. SUBBAN?</b></h3><p>FROM STAR TO SUPERSTAR</p><p>Subban&rsquo;s Norris Trophy in 2012-13 was no fluke. He was a dominant force in 2013-14 and will be among the league&rsquo;s top D-men for years to come. In just his second season, watch for <b><i>Nathan MacKinnon</i></b> to make a leap into the elite. Hyperbole? Not if you watched him in the 2014 playoffs. He gains steam with the puck like a young Pavel Bure. In addition, MacKinnon has a great supporting cast in Colorado and could be a top-10 scorer as soon as this year.</p><h3><b>&hellip;JAROME IGINLA?</b></h3><p>FREE AGENT BOOM</p><p>It&rsquo;s a night-and-day change for <b><i>Christian Ehrhoff</i></b> going from Buffalo to Pittsburgh. He&rsquo;ll inherit the departed Matt Niskanen&rsquo;s minutes and should post his best numbers in years on a potent offensive club.</p><h3><b>&hellip;DAVID CLARKSON?</b></h3><p>FREE AGENT BUST</p><p>The Panthers will pay <b><i>Dave Bolland</i></b> like a star at $5.5 million per, but don&rsquo;t let that fool you into thinking he&rsquo;s a viable fantasy commodity. He&rsquo;s injury-prone and a better player in real life than in fantasy pools.</p><h3><b>&hellip;CRAIG ANDERSON?</b></h3><p>MAJOR GOALIE REGRESSION</p><p>Anderson&rsquo;s regression was primarily because of health, and <b><i>Ben Scrivens</i></b> is a red flag because the Oilers are terrible defensively. He dazzled after they acquired him from the Kings, but his save percentage fell each month after his arrival: .940, .918, .904, .903.</p><h3><b>&hellip;RAY WHITNEY?</b></h3><p>CAGEY VET WHO FINALLY SHOWS HIS AGE</p><p>There was nowhere for Whitney to go but down after he stayed around a point per game entering 2013-14, and his production was cut almost in half. <b><i>Jaromir Jagr</i></b> won&rsquo;t regress that much, but a 67-point season was absurd at 42. Pay for that production and you&rsquo;ll get burned.</p><h2><b>BONUS PICKS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0010-021736/9932155-1-eng-US/f0010-022.jpg" title="f0010-02" width="291" height="381"><figcaption class="caption-body">CALLE <b>JARNKROK</b> <span class="photo-credit">(JARNKROK: JOHN RUSSELL/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h3><b>THE DROUIN</b></h3><p>(OVERHYPED ROOKIE): <b><i>Nick Ritchie</i></b></p><h3><b>THE SEKERA</b></h3><p>(BARGAIN ON &lsquo;D&rsquo;): <b><i>Tyson Barrie</i></b></p><h3><b>THE PALAT</b></h3><p>(SURPRISE ROOKIE): <b><i>Calle Jarnkrok</i></b></p><h3><b>THE HALL</b></h3><p>(GREAT OFFENSE ON BAD TEAM): <b><i>Erik Karlsson</i></b><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF

<div class="byline">BY RORY BOYLEN</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0011-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-011967/9932333-1-eng-US/f0011-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">BOBBY <b>RYAN</b></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><span>T</span>HE TOP PRIORITY FOR CHICAGO GM STAN BOWMAN IS TO lock up his two biggest 2015-eligible UFAs. It&rsquo;s hard to imagine Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane leaving the Blackhawks, but if they did hit the open market, offers would swell.</p><p>After all, Toews and Kane are more than a supreme leader and sublime scorer &ndash; they are a franchise. When Chicago selected them in successive drafts (2006 and 2007), the team&rsquo;s fortunes turned on a dime, going from punch line to dynasty chaser overnight. Their value to Chicago goes beyond the points they put on the scoresheet.</p><p>Toews and Kane each make $6.3 million, but how much should the raise be? Pittsburgh&rsquo;s Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby combine to make $18.2 million and, if Toews and Kane wanted, they could eclipse even that. The two Hawks are just the tip of the iceberg for potential 2015 free agents. Here are 10 other names to watch.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-021432/9932326-1-eng-US/f0011-022.jpg" title="f0011-02" width="176" height="257"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-2042/9932319-1-eng-US/f0011-202.jpg" title="f0011-20" width="76" height="24"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><h2><b>JASON SPEZZA:</b></h2><p>It wasn&rsquo;t working in Ottawa, so the 2001 second overall pick requested a trade. Now a Dallas Star, Spezza may sign before hitting free agency. If not, he could chase $8 million-plus on the open market.</p><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-2134/9932312-1-eng-US/f0011-212.jpg" title="f0011-21" width="98" height="139"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-03959/9932305-1-eng-US/f0011-032.jpg" title="f0011-03" width="151" height="45"></div><h2><b>BOBBY RYAN:</b></h2><p>The Senators paid Jakob Silfverberg, Stefan Noesen and a first-rounder for Ryan last July. Now they&rsquo;ll have to pay more to keep him. Ryan makes $5.1 million and will want to be paid as a 30-goal scorer, even though he hasn&rsquo;t hit that mark in two years.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-04714/9932298-1-eng-US/f0011-042.jpg" title="f0011-04" width="177" height="252"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-05554/9932291-1-eng-US/f0011-052.jpg" title="f0011-05" width="151" height="47"></div><h2><b>CORY SCHNEIDER:</b></h2><p>The Devils goalie will finish up a three-year deal in 2014-15 when he&rsquo;ll finally be a No. 1. In 45 games, Schneider had a 1.97 goals-against average and .921 save percentage. Six goalies make $6 million or more. With Schneider available at 29, will he make it seven?</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-06465/9932284-1-eng-US/f0011-062.jpg" title="f0011-06" width="175" height="254"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-07413/9932277-1-eng-US/f0011-072.jpg" title="f0011-07" width="151" height="47"></div><h2><b>MARC-ANDRE FLEURY:</b></h2><p>This season will define Fleury&rsquo;s value. Although he posts competitive regular season stats, the knock is his recent playoff history. But if the Penguins decide they don&rsquo;t want him, lots of teams would be interested in acquiring a Cup-winning goalie.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-08371/9932270-1-eng-US/f0011-082.jpg" title="f0011-08" width="175" height="259"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-09350/9932263-1-eng-US/f0011-092.jpg" title="f0011-09" width="151" height="47"></div><h2><b>DAVID KREJCI:</b></h2><p>Krejci regained his scoring standard from 2008-09 with 50 assists last season. He could pass Patrice Bergeron to become Boston&rsquo;s highest-paid forward.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-10319/9932256-1-eng-US/f0011-102.jpg" title="f0011-10" width="177" height="259"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-11287/9932249-1-eng-US/f0011-112.jpg" title="f0011-11" width="152" height="47"></div><h2><b>MIKE GREEN:</b></h2><p>Gone are Green&rsquo;s days of 30-goal, 70-point seasons, but he&rsquo;s still an elite puck-moving, goal-scoring blueliner. There&rsquo;s no shortage of teams willing to pay a pretty penny to acquire a player who has that combination of skills.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-12257/9932242-1-eng-US/f0011-122.jpg" title="f0011-12" width="175" height="261"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-13205/9932235-1-eng-US/f0011-132.jpg" title="f0011-13" width="152" height="47"></div><h2><b>MARTIN ST-LOUIS:</b></h2><p>He&rsquo;ll be 40 when next summer&rsquo;s free agent period begins, so there&rsquo;s a retirement factor at play with St-Louis. But he&rsquo;s in terrific shape and would only be two seasons removed from an Art Ross Trophy. He&rsquo;d get a short contract, but St-Louis still has a ton of earning power.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-14160/9932228-1-eng-US/f0011-142.jpg" title="f0011-14" width="177" height="256"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-15132/9932221-1-eng-US/f0011-152.jpg" title="f0011-15" width="152" height="47"></div><h2><b>JUSTIN WILLIAMS:</b></h2><p>In the regular season, Williams is a run-of-the-mill 20-goal scorer, but once the playoffs hit, his value takes on a different meaning. Williams is the sixth-highest paid Kings forward at $3.7 million. How much is clutch worth?</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-16103/9932214-1-eng-US/f0011-162.jpg" title="f0011-16" width="174" height="255"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-1785/9932207-1-eng-US/f0011-172.jpg" title="f0011-17" width="152" height="47"></div><h2><b>BRANDON DUBINSKY:</b></h2><p>When Dubinsky signed his $4.2 million deal he was coming off a 24-goal season. And although he hasn&rsquo;t hit 20 since, his value to Columbus came into focus last season. He&rsquo;s a leading forward in all situations and was a huge annoyance to Sidney Crosby in the post-season.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-1869/9932200-1-eng-US/f0011-182.jpg" title="f0011-18" width="176" height="259"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(JAMIE SABAU/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0011-1959/9932193-1-eng-US/f0011-192.jpg" title="f0011-19" width="152" height="46"></div><h2><b>MARC STAAL:</b></h2><p>He&rsquo;s third on the Rangers depth chart on &lsquo;D,&rsquo; but could be top two on most teams. Dan Girardi makes $5.5 million and Ryan McDonagh $4.7 million. Will Staal fall in line or go big in free agency? Perhaps he joins brothers Eric and Jordan in Carolina?<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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NEXT CROP OF UFAS ARE GEMS

<div class="byline">BY ARI YANOVER</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0012-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-012306/9932406-1-eng-US/f0012-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">TUUKKA <b>RASK</b> <span class="photo-credit">(JARED WICKERHAM/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><span>D</span>O YOU WANT TO WIN NOW, OR IN THE FUTURE? CAN you do both? It&rsquo;s a question that plagues real-life NHL GMs, and when you&rsquo;re in a fantasy keeper league, it affects you, too. It&rsquo;s one thing to draft last year&rsquo;s top point scorers, but it&rsquo;s another thing entirely when you have to look years down the line as well. That 39-year-old superstar may help you this year, but in five years, will you be wishing you&rsquo;d taken a chance on that 22-year-old kid instead? There&rsquo;s a lot more to consider when there&rsquo;s no expiration date on your league, which just adds to the challenge of building a successful, long-term team. Here is The Hockey News&rsquo; ranking of the top 25 players at each position for a draft at the start of a limitless keeper league. Ages are as of Oct. 1.</p><h2><b>GOALIES</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-021821/9932399-1-eng-US/f0012-022.jpg" title="f0012-02" width="543" height="1162"></div><h2><b>DEFENSEMEN</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-031179/9932392-1-eng-US/f0012-032.jpg" title="f0012-03" width="543" height="1159"></div><h2><b>CENTERS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-04708/9932385-1-eng-US/f0012-042.jpg" title="f0012-04" width="262" height="578"></div><h2><b>LEFT WINGERS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-07328/9932378-1-eng-US/f0012-072.jpg" title="f0012-07" width="262" height="278"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-05496/9932371-1-eng-US/f0012-052.jpg" title="f0012-05" width="543" height="630"></div><h2><b>RIGHT WINGERS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-06400/9932364-1-eng-US/f0012-062.jpg" title="f0012-06" width="543" height="1162"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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KEEPSAKES

<div class="byline">BY GUSTAN KOUMANTAROS</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0013-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0013-012010/9932451-1-eng-US/f0013-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b><i>HEAVY HARDWARE</i></b></p><p>The IHL&rsquo;s Skobotski Cup weighs 60 pounds, almost twice as much as the Stanley Cup.</p> <span class="photo-credit">(GREG WILLIAMSON)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><span>L</span>AST YEAR, THN FEATURED a story about the Original Six fantasy league, which dates back to 1979. It got great feedback. This year, we showcase two more pools.</p><p>During the fall of 1978, Greg Williamson, alongside Bob Milloy, Rick Wallis, Lloyd Johansen, Bob Favelle and Jeff Foster, started a keeper league in which teams retained players year-to-year, like an NHL franchise. The six fantasy freaks, based out of greater Vancouver, dubbed their version of an original six the &ldquo;IHL&rdquo; (Innocuous Hockey League). &ldquo;We didn&rsquo;t really have a word for the &lsquo;I&rsquo;,&rdquo; Williamson says. &ldquo;So it was inane or innocuous or idiotic.&rdquo;</p><p>The IHL, which has expanded to 13 teams, plays a balanced weekly head-to-head schedule. The top seven squads make the playoffs, and the finalists battle in a two-week match for the Skobotski Cup, named after made-up hockey legend Bobby Skobotski. Deemed the hardest trophy to win in sports, it&rsquo;s also the heaviest, weighing 60 pounds. &ldquo;The Skobotski is pretty awesome,&rdquo; Williamson says. &ldquo;I used to work as a millwright&rsquo;s apprentice, so I built it out of cold steel. It&rsquo;s a barrel about two-and-a-half feet long, with a cup-shaped fitting on top and handles welded onto the sides. It&rsquo;s ugly, but it&rsquo;s beautiful.&rdquo;</p><p>During a two-week final one year, Bill McDowell, well ahead of Rob Serraglio (defending champion at the time), took it upon himself to visit Rob&rsquo;s house while Rob was at work. &ldquo;Part of the deal with the trophy is when you win it, it has to be prominently displayed in your living room, just to kind of tick off the wives,&rdquo; Williamson says.</p><p>McDowell, who figured he&rsquo;d already won, took the Cup from Serraglio. Not only did McDowell end up losing to Serraglio in the final, but, as &ldquo;punishment for his sins,&rdquo; he is now responsible for putting the winner&rsquo;s name on a plaque on the trophy every year.</p><p>Despite the occasional controversy, the IHL has always been about fun. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s no entry fee, there&rsquo;s no money won at the end of the season, it&rsquo;s all about bragging rights and bulls---,&rdquo; Williamson says. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re just a bunch of old farts having fun, with hockey and friendship as the basis.&rdquo;</p><p>This same measure of camaraderie and friendship marks the relationship of Nick Malandruccolo, Joe DiTomaso, Louis Cortina, Joe Laranjo, Paolo Zaccheo, Johnny Palleria, Steve Karaminas, Claudio Masella, Giacomo D&rsquo;Agostino and Mike Tempone. They make up the Montreal-based NHL Franchise Boys, a league into its 20th season. &ldquo;We had no notion of other pools,&rdquo; Malandruccolo says. &ldquo;We decided we&rsquo;ll try to get a few people that were interested and committed to a franchise pool where we get to keep a certain amount of players every year.&rdquo;</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0013-021401/9932444-1-eng-US/f0013-022.jpg" title="f0013-02" width="671" height="467"><figcaption class="caption-body">NHL FRANCHISE <b>BOYS</b> <span class="photo-credit">(GIACOMO D&rsquo;AGOSTINO)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0013-031011/9932437-1-eng-US/f0013-032.jpg" title="f0013-03" width="386" height="737"></div><p>On their website, <a href="http://nhlfranchiseboys.com">nhlfranchiseboys.com</a>, you&rsquo;ll find a detailed record of stats, trades and free agent signings. You&rsquo;ll also find a lengthy constitution, which is &ldquo;thicker than most companies&rsquo; prospectus and financial reports,&rdquo; as Zaccheo puts it.</p><p>The Franchise Boys play for money, but that hasn&rsquo;t gotten in the way of what has become an important part of their lives. Their shared passion has kept this band of brothers together for years. And the bond comes in handy as each member endures ups and downs in his personal life. The day after making his final moves for season 13, Karaminas suffered a stroke. &ldquo;Everything stopped then, it didn&rsquo;t matter what happened,&rdquo; Malandruccolo says. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s when we realized this is not just friends playing. This is family.&rdquo;</p><p>Karaminas recovered and the hockey family is as tight as ever, so tight that nothing can get in way of the pool. Cortina&rsquo;s daughter is getting married this fall. Her original date was Oct. 1, but Louis had her change it to the 15th, so as not to interfere with draft weekend. Now that&rsquo;s dedication.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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BUILT ON A BRO-MANCE

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0014-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0014-012287/9932482-1-eng-US/f0014-012.jpg"></div><p class="dropcap"><span>F</span>ANTASY HOCKEY AFICIONADOS ALWAYS HAVE TONS OF questions about the NHL. So do people who work in the industry. That includes former players who, in their post-career days, became media analysts. THN&rsquo;s Adam Proteau canvassed a half-dozen of them to answer 20 questions on a variety of topics.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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ASK THE EXPERT

<p class="dropcap"><span>T</span>HE 16TH ANNUAL ULTIMATE FANTASY GUIDE IS DEDICATED to all poolies, from casual office competitors to diehard keeper leaguers. Our pages are packed with projections and stats. The prognostications come from fantasy guru Murray Townsend. Among his many home runs last year, he called Victor Hedman&rsquo;s breakout and Sidney Crosby&rsquo;s healthy, Art Ross-winning season. The legend below lists abbreviations for stats and leagues found in player profiles, rosters and stats pages. Our printing deadline was in mid-July, so we couldn&rsquo;t link the final wave of free agents with their new teams. Players with NHL shields thus have projections based more on past production than expected output. A list of unrestricted free agents at the time of our deadline is on page 103.</p><h2><b>&gt; MINOR PRO</b></h2><p><i>AHL-American League (Abbotsford, Adirondack, Albany, Binghamton, Bridgeport, Charlotte, Chicago, Grand Rapids, Hamilton, Hartford, Hershey, Iowa, Lake Erie, Manchester, Milwaukee, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Portland, Providence, Rochester, Rockford, San Antonio, Springfield, St. John&rsquo;s, Syracuse, Texas, Toronto, Utica, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Worcester), ECHL-formerly East Coast League.</i></p><h2><b>&gt; OTHERS</b></h2><p><i>CHL: OHL-Ontario League, QMJHLQuebec Major Junior League, WHLWestern League. USHL-United States League. NCAA: ECAC-Eastern College Athletic Conference, HE-Hockey East, NCHC-National Collegiate Hockey Conference, WCHA-Western Collegiate Hockey Association. International: Aus-Austria, Bel-Belarus, Cze or Czech-Czech Republic, Fin-Finland, Ger-Germany, Kaz-Kazakhstan, Pol-Poland, Rus-Russia, Svk-</i>&nbsp;<i>Slovakia, Swe-Sweden, Sui-Switzerland. WJC-World Junior Championship, USA (under-18) or U.S. NTDP is U.S. National Team Development Program.</i></p><h2><b>&gt; STATISTICS</b></h2><p><i>A-assists, C-center, D-defenseman, G-goals, GAA-goals-against average, GP-games played, GPGgoals per game, GK-goalkeeper, GT-game-tying, GW-game-winning, Ht-height, H/R-home/road, Llosses, LEA-league, LW-left winger, Min-minutes, Min/Pt-minutes per point, OZS%-offensive zone starts percentage, Pct-percentage, PPGA-power play goals against, PIM-penalties in minutes, Pos-position, PP-power play, PPG-power play goals or points per game, Ptspoints, RW-right winger, S-shots, SA-shots against, SF-shots for, SH-shorthanded, Sh-shots on goal, SL-shootout losses, SO-shutouts, SP-shooting percentage or save percentage, T-ties, Tot-total, W-wins, Wt-weight, Yrs-years, +/- -plus-minus.</i><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

W.T.F. DOES THAT STAND FOR?

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0017-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0017-011762/9932537-1-eng-US/f0017-012.jpg"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>O</span>UR TEAM</b> section gives you the information you need to be competitive in your hockey pool. The key component is point projections. The team breakdowns begin here, with the league-wide scoring breakdown on pages 132-135 and goalie projections on page 136.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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ULTIMATE GUIDE TEAMS

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0018-011930/9932624-1-eng-US/f0018-012.jpg" title="f0018-01" width="243" height="217"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0018-021429/9932617-1-eng-US/f0018-022.jpg" title="f0018-02" width="1444" height="918"><figcaption class="caption-body">COREY <b>PERRY</b> <span class="photo-credit">(PERRY: NOAH GRAHAM/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>R</span>YAN KESLER</b> solidifies the second-line center spot on the Ducks, a problem last season, and complements first-liners Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry on the power play. The presence of defensemen Cam Fowler, Hampus Lindholm and Sami Vatanen, along with blue-chip goaltenders John Gibson and Frederik Andersen, means there&rsquo;s plenty of promise in Orange County.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0018-031014/9932610-1-eng-US/f0018-032.jpg" title="f0018-03" width="246" height="345"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0018-04682/9932603-1-eng-US/f0018-042.jpg" title="f0018-04" width="328" height="363"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0018-05469/9932596-1-eng-US/f0018-052.jpg" title="f0018-05" width="630" height="1037"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0018-06368/9932582-1-eng-US/f0018-062.jpg" title="f0018-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0018-07296/9932575-1-eng-US/f0018-072.jpg" title="f0018-07" width="623" height="882"><figcaption class="caption-body">RYAN <b>GETZLAF</b> <span class="photo-credit">(GETZLAF: DEBORA ROBINSON/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0018-08222/9932568-1-eng-US/f0018-082.jpg" title="f0018-08" width="792" height="2100"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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ANAHEIM GETS DUCKS IN A ROW

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0019-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0019-021260/9932704-1-eng-US/f0019-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">OLIVER <b>EKMAN-LARSSON</b> <span class="photo-credit">(EKMAN-LARSON: CHRISTIAN PETERSEN/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0019-011689/9932711-1-eng-US/f0019-012.jpg" title="f0019-01" width="239" height="217"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>H</span>OW NEW WILL</b> the new-look Coyotes be? Beyond the name and logo changes, the team hopes youth will be served. The Coyotes&rsquo; offense has been veteran-laden for a while, so the hope is junior star Max Domi can make a quantum leap and contribute right away. The blueline has plenty of youth, but Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Keith Yandle provide the bulk of the offensive support.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0019-03858/9932697-1-eng-US/f0019-032.jpg" title="f0019-03" width="250" height="342"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0019-04655/9932690-1-eng-US/f0019-042.jpg" title="f0019-04" width="328" height="360"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0019-05491/9932683-1-eng-US/f0019-052.jpg" title="f0019-05" width="624" height="1029"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0019-06370/9932669-1-eng-US/f0019-062.jpg" title="f0019-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0019-07308/9932662-1-eng-US/f0019-072.jpg" title="f0019-07" width="621" height="801"><figcaption class="caption-body">MIKKEL <b>BOEDKER</b> <span class="photo-credit">(BOEDKER: JOHN RUSSELL/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0019-08262/9932655-1-eng-US/f0019-082.jpg" title="f0019-08" width="810" height="2114"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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NEW NAME, YOUNGER FACES

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0020-011682/9932798-1-eng-US/f0020-012.jpg" title="f0020-01" width="241" height="217"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0020-021204/9932791-1-eng-US/f0020-022.jpg" title="f0020-02" width="1444" height="918"><figcaption class="caption-body">TOREY <b>KRUG</b> <span class="photo-credit">(KRUG: GREGORY SHAMUS/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>F</span>EW TEAMS CAN</b> match the Bruins in terms of structure, but they&rsquo;re adding dynamic pieces to their offensive puzzle. Young D-men Dougie Hamilton and Torey Krug are now a huge part of the equation and for now will continue to support Zdeno Chara. Up front, the addition of Carl Soderberg has brought skill to the third line. Boston can beat teams with offense, as well.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0020-03844/9932784-1-eng-US/f0020-032.jpg" title="f0020-03" width="254" height="341"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0020-04578/9932777-1-eng-US/f0020-042.jpg" title="f0020-04" width="330" height="361"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0020-05363/9932770-1-eng-US/f0020-052.jpg" title="f0020-05" width="627" height="1035"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0020-06298/9932756-1-eng-US/f0020-062.jpg" title="f0020-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0020-07245/9932749-1-eng-US/f0020-072.jpg" title="f0020-07" width="763" height="829"><figcaption class="caption-body">DAVID <b>KREJCI</b> <span class="photo-credit">(KREJCI: SCOTT ISKOWITZ/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0020-08177/9932742-1-eng-US/f0020-082.jpg" title="f0020-08" width="808" height="2096"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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MORE DEPTH ADDS NEW DIMENSION

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0021-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-02873/9932878-1-eng-US/f0021-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">MIKHAIL <b>GRIGORENKO</b> <span class="photo-credit">(GRIGORENKO: BILL WIPPERT/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-011348/9932885-1-eng-US/f0021-012.jpg" title="f0021-01" width="235" height="208"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HERE IS HOPE</b> the Sabres can build an offensive foundation in the coming years, led by first-rounders such as Mikhail Grigorenko and Sam Reinhart. They&rsquo;ll also need underachievers to deliver: Chris Stewart, Drew Stafford, Tyler Ennis et al. Cody Hodgson and Matt Moulson are the catalysts until the kids take over. It&rsquo;s similar on defense, where Tyler Myers must re-shape his game.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-03561/9932871-1-eng-US/f0021-032.jpg" title="f0021-03" width="253" height="341"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-04427/9932864-1-eng-US/f0021-042.jpg" title="f0021-04" width="322" height="363"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-05303/9932857-1-eng-US/f0021-052.jpg" title="f0021-05" width="630" height="1037"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-06232/9932843-1-eng-US/f0021-062.jpg" title="f0021-06" width="765" height="1237"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-07187/9932836-1-eng-US/f0021-072.jpg" title="f0021-07" width="605" height="785"><figcaption class="caption-body">CODY <b>HODGSON</b> <span class="photo-credit">(HODGSON: DAVE REGINEK/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-08143/9932829-1-eng-US/f0021-082.jpg" title="f0021-08" width="405" height="1055"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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GRADUAL TRANSITION TO SKILL

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0022-011567/9932972-1-eng-US/f0022-012.jpg" title="f0022-01" width="241" height="216"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0022-021147/9932965-1-eng-US/f0022-022.jpg" title="f0022-02" width="1440" height="918"><figcaption class="caption-body">MARK <b>GIORDANO</b> <span class="photo-credit">(GIORDANO: SCOTT AUDETTE/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>B</span>ETTER DAYS</b> are ahead. Mason Raymond replaces Mike Cammalleri, while first-rounder Sam Bennett might stick the way Sean Monahan did last season. Flashy collegian Johnny Gaudreau will make an impact on a roster with added size. Calgary&rsquo;s top player is Mark Giordano, while T.J. Brodie is closing in fast. In goal, Jonas Hiller supplants Karri Ramo as the new No. 1.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0022-03843/9932958-1-eng-US/f0022-032.jpg" title="f0022-03" width="251" height="344"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0022-04619/9932951-1-eng-US/f0022-042.jpg" title="f0022-04" width="327" height="364"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0022-05471/9932944-1-eng-US/f0022-052.jpg" title="f0022-05" width="625" height="1037"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0022-06381/9932930-1-eng-US/f0022-062.jpg" title="f0022-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0022-07312/9932923-1-eng-US/f0022-072.jpg" title="f0022-07" width="547" height="801"><figcaption class="caption-body">JIRI <b>HUDLER</b> <span class="photo-credit">(HUDLER: DEREK LEUNG/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0022-08248/9932916-1-eng-US/f0022-082.jpg" title="f0022-08" width="809" height="2101"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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FUTURE BURNS BRIGHT

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0023-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-02970/9933052-1-eng-US/f0023-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">JEFF <b>SKINNER</b> <span class="photo-credit">(SKINNER: GREGG FORWERCK/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-011348/9933059-1-eng-US/f0023-012.jpg" title="f0023-01" width="237" height="207"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE HURRICANES</b> need bounce-back efforts from Eric and Jordan Staal, as well as Alexander Semin and Jiri Tlusty. One promising player is 19-year-old Elias Lindholm. The Canes can get production from their back end, especially from No. 1 pairing Andrej Sekera and Justin Faulk. Keep a close eye on young Ryan Murphy. He&rsquo;s the power play quarterback of the future.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-03724/9933045-1-eng-US/f0023-032.jpg" title="f0023-03" width="260" height="341"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-04538/9933038-1-eng-US/f0023-042.jpg" title="f0023-04" width="330" height="358"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-05394/9933031-1-eng-US/f0023-052.jpg" title="f0023-05" width="630" height="1036"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-08215/9933017-1-eng-US/f0023-082.jpg" title="f0023-08" width="377" height="610"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-06318/9933010-1-eng-US/f0023-062.jpg" title="f0023-06" width="531" height="725"><figcaption class="caption-body">ERIC <b>STAAL</b> <span class="photo-credit">(STAAL: JUSTIN K. ALLER/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-07255/9933003-1-eng-US/f0023-072.jpg" title="f0023-07" width="792" height="2096"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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HURRICANE SEASON IS COMING

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-011507/9933146-1-eng-US/f0024-012.jpg" title="f0024-01" width="240" height="217"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-021084/9933139-1-eng-US/f0024-022.jpg" title="f0024-02" width="1311" height="840"><figcaption class="caption-body">JONATHAN <b>TOEWS</b></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE BLACKHAWKS</b> thrive on puck-possession, two-way hockey, but they have plenty of firepower for when games get offensive. Led by Jonathan Toews, Chicago is deep at center now with Brad Richards and Teuvo Teravainen vying for the No. 2 spot. Chicago also boasts quality offensive D-men in Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook and Nick Leddy. Keep an eye on rookie Adam Clendening.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-03752/9933132-1-eng-US/f0024-032.jpg" title="f0024-03" width="252" height="342"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-04540/9933125-1-eng-US/f0024-042.jpg" title="f0024-04" width="316" height="357"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-05396/9933118-1-eng-US/f0024-052.jpg" title="f0024-05" width="630" height="1032"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-06322/9933104-1-eng-US/f0024-062.jpg" title="f0024-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-07261/9933097-1-eng-US/f0024-072.jpg" title="f0024-07" width="414" height="767"><figcaption class="caption-body">PATRICK <b>KANE</b> <span class="photo-credit">(BILL SMITH/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-08219/9933090-1-eng-US/f0024-082.jpg" title="f0024-08" width="775" height="2102"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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ONE-TWO PUNCH GETS SUPPORT

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0026-011517/9933320-1-eng-US/f0026-012.jpg" title="f0026-01" width="241" height="208"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0026-021093/9933313-1-eng-US/f0026-022.jpg" title="f0026-02" width="1311" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">BRANDON <b>DUBINSKY</b> <span class="photo-credit">(DUBINSKY: JAMIE SABAU/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE JACKETS ARE</b> hard to play against, and it shows in their lineup. With Brandon Dubinsky, Ryan Johansen, Nathan Horton, Scott Hartnell, Boone Jenner, Artem Anisimov, Nick Foligno and Cam Atkinson, they present a strong front. They don&rsquo;t have a fantasy game-breaker on the back end right now, but James Wisniewski, Jack Johnson and Ryan Murray contribute plenty.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0026-03850/9933306-1-eng-US/f0026-032.jpg" title="f0026-03" width="255" height="339"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0026-04631/9933299-1-eng-US/f0026-042.jpg" title="f0026-04" width="328" height="364"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0026-05484/9933292-1-eng-US/f0026-052.jpg" title="f0026-05" width="630" height="1035"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0026-06406/9933278-1-eng-US/f0026-062.jpg" title="f0026-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0026-07333/9933271-1-eng-US/f0026-072.jpg" title="f0026-07" width="647" height="784"><figcaption class="caption-body">RYAN <b>JOHANSEN</b> <span class="photo-credit">(JOHANSEN: JUSTIN K. ALLER/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0026-08264/9933264-1-eng-US/f0026-082.jpg" title="f0026-08" width="799" height="2109"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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JACKETS NOW DO THE PUSHING

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0027-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-02980/9933400-1-eng-US/f0027-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">TYLER <b>SEGUIN</b> <span class="photo-credit">(SEGUIN: GLENN JAMES/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-011395/9933407-1-eng-US/f0027-012.jpg" title="f0027-01" width="235" height="205"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>D</span>ALLAS HAS</b> the makings of a dominant first line if the Jamie Benn-Tyler Seguin-Valeri Nichushkin trio sticks. Jason Spezza comes in as a boffo No. 2 center and will have wingers such as Ryan Garbutt, Ales Hemsky and Antoine Roussel itching to play with him more for the time being. The blueline is mobile and the offense is led by Alex Goligoski with help from Sergei Gonchar.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-03705/9933393-1-eng-US/f0027-032.jpg" title="f0027-03" width="253" height="341"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-04521/9933386-1-eng-US/f0027-042.jpg" title="f0027-04" width="328" height="366"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-05365/9933379-1-eng-US/f0027-052.jpg" title="f0027-05" width="630" height="1032"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-06274/9933365-1-eng-US/f0027-062.jpg" title="f0027-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-07215/9933358-1-eng-US/f0027-072.jpg" title="f0027-07" width="758" height="703"><figcaption class="caption-body">JAMIE <b>BENN</b> <span class="photo-credit">(BENN: DEBORA ROBINSON/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-08185/9933351-1-eng-US/f0027-082.jpg" title="f0027-08" width="799" height="2105"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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DYNAMIC DUO HAS A WINGER?

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0028-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-021048/9933487-1-eng-US/f0028-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">PAVEL <b>DATSYUK</b> <span class="photo-credit">(DATSYUK: RICHARD WOLOWICZ/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-011494/9933494-1-eng-US/f0028-012.jpg" title="f0028-01" width="231" height="207"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HERE&rsquo;S SOME</b> old and some young when it comes to the Red Wings&rsquo; roster. Veterans Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen are still big pieces up front, but the team can now rely more on young scoring talent such as Gustav Nyquist and Tomas Tatar. As well, youngsters Riley Sheahan and Tomas Jurco emerged last year and will play bigger roles this season.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-03776/9933480-1-eng-US/f0028-032.jpg" title="f0028-03" width="250" height="342"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-04563/9933473-1-eng-US/f0028-042.jpg" title="f0028-04" width="327" height="366"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-05444/9933466-1-eng-US/f0028-052.jpg" title="f0028-05" width="630" height="1037"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-06387/9933452-1-eng-US/f0028-062.jpg" title="f0028-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-07320/9933445-1-eng-US/f0028-072.jpg" title="f0028-07" width="569" height="730"><figcaption class="caption-body">HENRIK <b>ZETTERBERG</b> <span class="photo-credit">(ZETTERBERG: DAVE REGINEK/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-08268/9933438-1-eng-US/f0028-082.jpg" title="f0028-08" width="791" height="2109"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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WINGS NEED YOUTH TO STEP IT UP

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0029-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-02903/9933574-1-eng-US/f0029-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">JORDAN <b>EBERLE</b> <span class="photo-credit">(EBERLE: DEREK LEUNG/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-011315/9933581-1-eng-US/f0029-012.jpg" title="f0029-01" width="219" height="207"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE FOUNDATION</b> for success is in place, but it&rsquo;s time for the Oilers to produce as a team. Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will continue to blossom, and they&rsquo;ll have scoring support from the likes of David Perron and Nail Yakupov. Blueliner Justin Schultz will anchor the power play. In goal, Ben Scrivens and Viktor Fasth will compete for the No. 1 job.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-03645/9933567-1-eng-US/f0029-032.jpg" title="f0029-03" width="254" height="348"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-04486/9933560-1-eng-US/f0029-042.jpg" title="f0029-04" width="330" height="354"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-05405/9933553-1-eng-US/f0029-052.jpg" title="f0029-05" width="630" height="1037"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-06338/9933539-1-eng-US/f0029-062.jpg" title="f0029-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-07264/9933532-1-eng-US/f0029-072.jpg" title="f0029-07" width="525" height="734"><figcaption class="caption-body">TAYLOR <b>HALL</b> <span class="photo-credit">(HALL: ANDY DEVLIN/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-08223/9933525-1-eng-US/f0029-082.jpg" title="f0029-08" width="810" height="2106"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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NO MORE EXCUSES FOR OILERS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0030-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-021037/9933661-1-eng-US/f0030-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">ALEKSANDER <b>BARKOV</b> <span class="photo-credit">(BARKOV: GREGORY SHAMUS/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-011503/9933668-1-eng-US/f0030-012.jpg" title="f0030-01" width="231" height="207"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE PANTHERS</b> may be new and improved, especially if Dave Bolland and Willie Mitchell step up in the leadership department. The franchise&rsquo;s future now sits in the hands of youngsters Aleksander Barkov, Jonathan Huberdeau, Nick Bjugstad, Aaron Ekblad and Dmitry Kulikov. Brian Campbell is still the go-to man at the point. Roberto Luongo is back to anchor the crease area.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-03751/9933654-1-eng-US/f0030-032.jpg" title="f0030-03" width="251" height="339"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-04562/9933647-1-eng-US/f0030-042.jpg" title="f0030-04" width="321" height="362"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-05432/9933640-1-eng-US/f0030-052.jpg" title="f0030-05" width="630" height="1040"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-06360/9933626-1-eng-US/f0030-062.jpg" title="f0030-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-07285/9933619-1-eng-US/f0030-072.jpg" title="f0030-07" width="557" height="757"><figcaption class="caption-body">NICK <b>BJUGSTAD</b> <span class="photo-credit">(BJUGSTAD: ELIOT J. SCHECHTER/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-08233/9933612-1-eng-US/f0030-082.jpg" title="f0030-08" width="787" height="2084"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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VETERAN CATS BACK KITTENS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0031-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-02927/9933748-1-eng-US/f0031-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">DREW <b>DOUGHTY</b> <span class="photo-credit">(DOUGHTY: ANDREW D. BERNSTEIN/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-011365/9933755-1-eng-US/f0031-012.jpg" title="f0031-01" width="212" height="209"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>I</span>F THE CHAMPS</b> decided to open things up offensively, they now have the weapons to dictate play that way, too. They&rsquo;re deep at center with Anze Kopitar, Jeff Carter and Mike Richards. They continue to get stronger on the wings, too, now that Marian Gaborik and Tyler Toffoli are regulars. Where L.A. stands out is in its offensive ability from the back end, led by Drew Doughty.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-03698/9933741-1-eng-US/f0031-032.jpg" title="f0031-03" width="254" height="341"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-04544/9933734-1-eng-US/f0031-042.jpg" title="f0031-04" width="320" height="357"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-05435/9933727-1-eng-US/f0031-052.jpg" title="f0031-05" width="630" height="1042"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-06369/9933713-1-eng-US/f0031-062.jpg" title="f0031-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-07302/9933706-1-eng-US/f0031-072.jpg" title="f0031-07" width="520" height="714"><figcaption class="caption-body">ANZE <b>KOPITAR</b> <span class="photo-credit">(KOPITAR: DAVE SANDFORD/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-08243/9933699-1-eng-US/f0031-082.jpg" title="f0031-08" width="787" height="2108"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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DEFENSIVE KINGS GET CREATIVE

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0033-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0033-02913/9933922-1-eng-US/f0033-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">P.K. <b>SUBBAN</b> <span class="photo-credit">(SUBBAN: BRIAN BABINEAU/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0033-011315/9933929-1-eng-US/f0033-012.jpg" title="f0033-01" width="232" height="205"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE HABS HAVE</b> a strong nucleus and are building around goalie Carey Price, defenseman P.K. Subban and forwards Max Pacioretty and Alex Galchenyuk. Is there enough support, though? The addition of P-A Parenteau from Colorado will help and solid years from Tomas Plekanec, David Desharnais and Brendan Gallagher would also be welcomed with open arms.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0033-03707/9933915-1-eng-US/f0033-032.jpg" title="f0033-03" width="256" height="340"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0033-04577/9933908-1-eng-US/f0033-042.jpg" title="f0033-04" width="333" height="363"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0033-05488/9933901-1-eng-US/f0033-052.jpg" title="f0033-05" width="630" height="1032"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0033-06425/9933887-1-eng-US/f0033-062.jpg" title="f0033-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0033-07355/9933880-1-eng-US/f0033-072.jpg" title="f0033-07" width="544" height="723"><figcaption class="caption-body">MAX <b>PACIORETTY</b> <span class="photo-credit">(FRANCOIS LAPLANTE/FREESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0033-08287/9933873-1-eng-US/f0033-082.jpg" title="f0033-08" width="799" height="2110"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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WHO WILL SUPPORT HABS STARS?

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0034-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0034-021054/9934009-1-eng-US/f0034-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">CALLE <b>JARNKROK</b> <span class="photo-credit">(JARNKROK: JOHN RUSSELL/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0034-011502/9934016-1-eng-US/f0034-012.jpg" title="f0034-01" width="235" height="205"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE PREDATORS HAVE</b> high hopes for Swede Calle Jarnkrok, who will provide the playmaking this team has lacked at center. Mike Fisher is decent, but he&rsquo;s out with an Achilles injury. James Neal was the big off-season pickup and will set the pace on offense. Captain Shea Weber is the engine that drives the machinery, a leader at both ends of the ice and a fantasy stud on &lsquo;D.&rsquo;</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0034-03830/9934002-1-eng-US/f0034-032.jpg" title="f0034-03" width="256" height="344"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0034-04675/9933995-1-eng-US/f0034-042.jpg" title="f0034-04" width="325" height="361"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0034-05548/9933988-1-eng-US/f0034-052.jpg" title="f0034-05" width="630" height="1032"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0034-06489/9933974-1-eng-US/f0034-062.jpg" title="f0034-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0034-07420/9933967-1-eng-US/f0034-072.jpg" title="f0034-07" width="555" height="806"><figcaption class="caption-body">SHEA <b>WEBER</b> <span class="photo-credit">(WEBER: FREDERICK BREEDON/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0034-08362/9933960-1-eng-US/f0034-082.jpg" title="f0034-08" width="776" height="2111"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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A NEW KINGPIN AT CENTER

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0035-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-02993/9934096-1-eng-US/f0035-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">CORY <b>SCHNEIDER</b> <span class="photo-credit">(SCHNEIDER: ANDY MARLIN/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-011388/9934103-1-eng-US/f0035-012.jpg" title="f0035-01" width="238" height="213"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>A</span>RE THE</b> Devils too old? They&rsquo;re led by Jaromir Jagr, 42, and building around him with guys in their 30s, including new arrivals Mike Cammalleri and Martin Havlat. The under-30 crowd (Travis Zajac, Adam Henrique) is crucial to Jersey&rsquo;s success. Marek Zidlicky runs the power play on &lsquo;D,&rsquo; with Eric Gelinas his heir apparent. Goalie Cory Schneider finally gets a No. 1 job to himself.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-03822/9934089-1-eng-US/f0035-032.jpg" title="f0035-03" width="247" height="334"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-04680/9934082-1-eng-US/f0035-042.jpg" title="f0035-04" width="325" height="363"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-05581/9934075-1-eng-US/f0035-052.jpg" title="f0035-05" width="627" height="1026"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-06522/9934061-1-eng-US/f0035-062.jpg" title="f0035-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-07449/9934054-1-eng-US/f0035-072.jpg" title="f0035-07" width="482" height="693"><figcaption class="caption-body">JAROMIR <b>JAGR</b> <span class="photo-credit">(JAGR: BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-08387/9934047-1-eng-US/f0035-082.jpg" title="f0035-08" width="799" height="2093"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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OLD MEN WEAR NEW JERSEYS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0036-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0036-02963/9934183-1-eng-US/f0036-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">KYLE <b>OKPOSO</b> <span class="photo-credit">(OKPOSO: JIM MCISAAC/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0036-011403/9934190-1-eng-US/f0036-012.jpg" title="f0036-01" width="124" height="109"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>A</span>S JOHN TAVARES</b> goes, so go the Islanders. His knee injury last year destroyed their playoff hopes, but he will be back at full strength to lead a youthful forward group that was aided by the signings of Mikhail Grabovski, Nikolai Kulemin and Cory Conacher. Lubomir Visnovsky is the power play quarterback, but his concussion issues are a concern. Another point man would be nice.</p><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0036-03796/9934176-1-eng-US/f0036-032.jpg" title="f0036-03" width="140" height="183"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0036-04637/9934169-1-eng-US/f0036-042.jpg" title="f0036-04" width="167" height="184"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0036-05539/9934162-1-eng-US/f0036-052.jpg" title="f0036-05" width="307" height="513"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0036-06476/9934148-1-eng-US/f0036-062.jpg" title="f0036-06" width="377" height="610"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0036-07406/9934141-1-eng-US/f0036-072.jpg" title="f0036-07" width="574" height="836"><figcaption class="caption-body">JOHN <b>TAVARES</b> <span class="photo-credit">(TAVARES: G FIUME/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0036-08345/9934134-1-eng-US/f0036-082.jpg" title="f0036-08" width="406" height="1056"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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FOUNDATION GETS BIG ASSIST

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0037-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-02892/9934270-1-eng-US/f0037-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">MATS <b>ZUCCARELLO</b> <span class="photo-credit">(ZUCCARELLO: SCOTT LEVY/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-011254/9934277-1-eng-US/f0037-012.jpg" title="f0037-01" width="220" height="193"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE RANGERS</b> could be a strong contender again, but they may not be able to recreate the same offensive balance after the departures of Brad Richards and Benoit Pouliot. A full season from Martin St-Louis will help and fellow wingers Rick Nash and Mats Zuccarello are also key. Ryan Mc-Donagh anchors a blueline that now has a legitimate power-play QB: Dan Boyle.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-03719/9934263-1-eng-US/f0037-032.jpg" title="f0037-03" width="256" height="344"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-04618/9934256-1-eng-US/f0037-042.jpg" title="f0037-04" width="324" height="359"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-05558/9934249-1-eng-US/f0037-052.jpg" title="f0037-05" width="630" height="1030"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-06496/9934235-1-eng-US/f0037-062.jpg" title="f0037-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-07427/9934228-1-eng-US/f0037-072.jpg" title="f0037-07" width="650" height="720"><figcaption class="caption-body">MARTIN <b>ST-LOUIS</b> <span class="photo-credit">(ST-LOUIS: GREGORY SHAMUS/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-08337/9934221-1-eng-US/f0037-082.jpg" title="f0037-08" width="790" height="2093"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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OFFENSIVE BALANCE IN QUESTION

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0039-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-02848/9934444-1-eng-US/f0039-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">WAYNE <b>SIMMONDS</b> <span class="photo-credit">(SIMMONDS: BRIAN BABINEAU/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-011246/9934451-1-eng-US/f0039-012.jpg" title="f0039-01" width="228" height="207"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>S</span>COTT HARTNELL</b> is gone, but the Flyers are largely the same group that made the playoffs. Claude Giroux, Jakub Voracek, Brayden Schenn, Wayne Simmonds and Vincent Lecavalier are the offensive catalysts, while Matt Read and Sean Couturier chip in. Kimmo Timonen is back for probably his final season. He will continue to see time on the power-play point with Mark Streit.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-03669/9934437-1-eng-US/f0039-032.jpg" title="f0039-03" width="248" height="343"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-04564/9934430-1-eng-US/f0039-042.jpg" title="f0039-04" width="329" height="359"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-05481/9934423-1-eng-US/f0039-052.jpg" title="f0039-05" width="630" height="1042"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-06403/9934409-1-eng-US/f0039-062.jpg" title="f0039-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-07350/9934402-1-eng-US/f0039-072.jpg" title="f0039-07" width="549" height="765"><figcaption class="caption-body">CLAUDE <b>GIROUX</b> <span class="photo-credit">(GIROUX: EN REDKOLES/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-08300/9934395-1-eng-US/f0039-082.jpg" title="f0039-08" width="810" height="2100"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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PHILLY HAS CHANGE OF HART

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0040-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0040-02629/9934531-1-eng-US/f0040-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">EVGENI <b>MALKIN</b> <span class="photo-credit">(MALKIN: GREGORY SHAMUS/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0040-01956/9934538-1-eng-US/f0040-012.jpg" title="f0040-01" width="229" height="208"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>W</span>ILL THE PENGUINS</b> score more with GM Jim Rutherford and coach Mike Johnston in the fold? Perhaps. With Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, they won&rsquo;t score less. Chris Kunitz and Patric Hornqvist are solid producers, while Pascal Dupuis and Beau Bennett provide secondary offense. Christian Ehrhoff is an high-end offensive defenseman who will complement Kris Letang.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0040-03487/9934524-1-eng-US/f0040-032.jpg" title="f0040-03" width="250" height="334"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0040-04388/9934517-1-eng-US/f0040-042.jpg" title="f0040-04" width="319" height="363"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0040-05331/9934510-1-eng-US/f0040-052.jpg" title="f0040-05" width="630" height="1039"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0040-06292/9934496-1-eng-US/f0040-062.jpg" title="f0040-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0040-07253/9934489-1-eng-US/f0040-072.jpg" title="f0040-07" width="551" height="777"><figcaption class="caption-body">SIDNEY <b>CROSBY</b> <span class="photo-credit">(CROSBY: LANCE THOMSON/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0040-08220/9934482-1-eng-US/f0040-082.jpg" title="f0040-08" width="787" height="2084"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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ANOTHER GEAR TO OFFENSE

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0041-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-02556/9934618-1-eng-US/f0041-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">VLADIMIR <b>TARASENKO</b> <span class="photo-credit">(TARASENKO: FREDERICK BREEDON/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-01833/9934625-1-eng-US/f0041-012.jpg" title="f0041-01" width="237" height="200"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE BIG OFFENSIVE</b> weapon is now Paul Stastny. Alex Steen and David Backes are two-way performers, while Jaden Schwartz, T.J. Oshie and the emerging Vladimir Tarasenko provide support that is balanced. The mobile defensemen have the potential to produce more than they do, but the system limits it. Jake Allen will eventually take over from Brian Elliott in net.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-03452/9934611-1-eng-US/f0041-032.jpg" title="f0041-03" width="251" height="339"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-04391/9934604-1-eng-US/f0041-042.jpg" title="f0041-04" width="328" height="355"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-05352/9934597-1-eng-US/f0041-052.jpg" title="f0041-05" width="630" height="1034"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-06306/9934583-1-eng-US/f0041-062.jpg" title="f0041-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-07263/9934576-1-eng-US/f0041-072.jpg" title="f0041-07" width="500" height="750"><figcaption class="caption-body">JADEN <b>SCHWARTZ</b> <span class="photo-credit">(SCHWARTZ: MARK BUCKNER/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-08206/9934569-1-eng-US/f0041-082.jpg" title="f0041-08" width="803" height="2107"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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ADDING BITE TO BALANCE

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0042-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0042-02583/9934705-1-eng-US/f0042-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">LOGAN <b>COUTURE</b> <span class="photo-credit">(COUTURE: ROCKY WIDNER/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0042-01886/9934712-1-eng-US/f0042-012.jpg" title="f0042-01" width="224" height="211"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE SHARKS</b> are a team turning the page, as Joe Pavelski and Logan Couture are now the faces of the franchise, taking over from Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau. After his team blew a 3-0 series lead to L.A., GM Doug Wilson promised changes. Dan Boyle wasn&rsquo;t re-signed, and Brad Stuart was shipped to Colorado. Brent Burns switches back to defense from right wing.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0042-03460/9934698-1-eng-US/f0042-032.jpg" title="f0042-03" width="247" height="344"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0042-04370/9934691-1-eng-US/f0042-042.jpg" title="f0042-04" width="328" height="355"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0042-05313/9934684-1-eng-US/f0042-052.jpg" title="f0042-05" width="630" height="1042"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0042-06277/9934670-1-eng-US/f0042-062.jpg" title="f0042-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0042-07235/9934663-1-eng-US/f0042-072.jpg" title="f0042-07" width="687" height="772"><figcaption class="caption-body">BRENT <b>BURNS</b> <span class="photo-credit">(BURNS: ANDY DEVLIN/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0042-08181/9934656-1-eng-US/f0042-082.jpg" title="f0042-08" width="733" height="2096"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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THE FINS TRANSITION TO YOUTH

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0043-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-02605/9934792-1-eng-US/f0043-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">ONDREJ <b>PALAT</b> <span class="photo-credit">(PALAT: FRANCOIS LACASSE/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-01862/9934799-1-eng-US/f0043-012.jpg" title="f0043-01" width="223" height="201"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HIS TEAM MAY</b> be as deep as any in the NHL up front. Steven Stamkos is the best sniper in hockey and is supported by the likes of Tyler Johnson, Ondrej Palat, Ryan Callahan, Valtteri Filppula, Alex Killorn, Nikita Kucherov and rookie Jonathan Drouin. They are not nearly as good or deep along the blueline, but Victor Hedman is a stud and Jason Garrison and Matt Carle add clout.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-03503/9934785-1-eng-US/f0043-032.jpg" title="f0043-03" width="254" height="336"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-04383/9934778-1-eng-US/f0043-042.jpg" title="f0043-04" width="322" height="355"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-05335/9934771-1-eng-US/f0043-052.jpg" title="f0043-05" width="630" height="1032"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-06278/9934757-1-eng-US/f0043-062.jpg" title="f0043-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-07237/9934750-1-eng-US/f0043-072.jpg" title="f0043-07" width="540" height="740"><figcaption class="caption-body">STEVEN <b>STAMKOS</b> <span class="photo-credit">(STAMKOS: SCOTT AUDETTE/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-08185/9934743-1-eng-US/f0043-082.jpg" title="f0043-08" width="784" height="2100"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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STAMKOS GAINING COMPANY

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0044-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0044-02501/9934879-1-eng-US/f0044-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">JAMES <b>VAN RIEMSDYK</b> <span class="photo-credit">(VAN RIEMSDYK: CLAUS ANDERSEN/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0044-01765/9934886-1-eng-US/f0044-012.jpg" title="f0044-01" width="223" height="208"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>ORONTO HAS NO</b> issues with its first line. In James van Riemsdyk-Tyler Bozak-Phil Kessel, the Leafs have a very capable top trio. It&rsquo;s after that where there are issues, especially when Joffrey Lupul battles injury. Nazem Kadri must start meshing with coach Randy Carlyle. Dion Phaneuf, Morgan Rielly, Jake Gardiner and Cody Franson have offensive bents from the blueline.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0044-03380/9934872-1-eng-US/f0044-032.jpg" title="f0044-03" width="251" height="339"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0044-04299/9934865-1-eng-US/f0044-042.jpg" title="f0044-04" width="313" height="360"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0044-05250/9934858-1-eng-US/f0044-052.jpg" title="f0044-05" width="630" height="1035"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0044-06220/9934844-1-eng-US/f0044-062.jpg" title="f0044-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0044-07189/9934837-1-eng-US/f0044-072.jpg" title="f0044-07" width="538" height="714"><figcaption class="caption-body">PHIL <b>KESSEL</b> <span class="photo-credit">(KESSEL: SCOTT AUDETTE/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0044-08143/9934830-1-eng-US/f0044-082.jpg" title="f0044-08" width="778" height="2093"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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OFFENSE LEAST OF WORRIES

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0045-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-02454/9934966-1-eng-US/f0045-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">HENRIK <b>SEDIN</b> <span class="photo-credit">(HENRIK SEDIN: RICH LAM/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-01672/9934973-1-eng-US/f0045-012.jpg" title="f0045-01" width="229" height="202"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE CANUCKS HOPE</b> coach Willie Desjardins can spark the offense after major failures in that area under John Tortorella. The beneficiaries are Henrik and Daniel Sedin, and Alexandre Burrows and Chris Higgins to a lesser extent. The Canucks have decent offensive support in blueliners Kevin Bieksa and Alexander Edler. In net, new No. 1 Ryan Miller keeps the team a playoff contender.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-03386/9934959-1-eng-US/f0045-032.jpg" title="f0045-03" width="252" height="343"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-04327/9934952-1-eng-US/f0045-042.jpg" title="f0045-04" width="325" height="358"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-05282/9934945-1-eng-US/f0045-052.jpg" title="f0045-05" width="630" height="1029"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-06248/9934931-1-eng-US/f0045-062.jpg" title="f0045-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-07217/9934924-1-eng-US/f0045-072.jpg" title="f0045-07" width="484" height="731"><figcaption class="caption-body">DANIEL <b>SEDIN</b> <span class="photo-credit">(DANIEL SEDIN: JEFF VINNICK/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-08144/9934917-1-eng-US/f0045-082.jpg" title="f0045-08" width="802" height="2093"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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NEW GM, NEW COACH, NEW LIFE

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0046-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0046-02451/9935053-1-eng-US/f0046-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">ALEX <b>OVECHKIN</b> <span class="photo-credit">(OVECHKIN: FREDERICK BREEDON/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0046-01680/9935060-1-eng-US/f0046-012.jpg" title="f0046-01" width="232" height="213"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE CAPITALS&rsquo; OFFENSE</b> remains the responsibility of Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom. There is hope Russian Evgeny Kuznetsov can provide secondary scoring, while Troy Brouwer, Brooks Laich and Marcus Johansson are more options. John Carlson is still the most complete blueliner, and Mike Green leads the power play, but Matt Niskanen is around to support both.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0046-03309/9935046-1-eng-US/f0046-032.jpg" title="f0046-03" width="253" height="341"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0046-04254/9935039-1-eng-US/f0046-042.jpg" title="f0046-04" width="330" height="350"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0046-05201/9935032-1-eng-US/f0046-052.jpg" title="f0046-05" width="630" height="1036"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0046-06175/9935018-1-eng-US/f0046-062.jpg" title="f0046-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0046-07144/9935011-1-eng-US/f0046-072.jpg" title="f0046-07" width="511" height="788"><figcaption class="caption-body">NICKLAS <b>BACKSTROM</b> <span class="photo-credit">(BACKSTROM: PATRICK MCDERMOTT/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0046-08102/9935004-1-eng-US/f0046-082.jpg" title="f0046-08" width="810" height="2110"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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THE ALEX AND NICK SHOW

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0047-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-02403/9935140-1-eng-US/f0047-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">BRYAN <b>LITTLE</b> <span class="photo-credit">(LITTLE: GERRY THOMAS/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-01614/9935147-1-eng-US/f0047-012.jpg" title="f0047-01" width="228" height="209"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HINGS ARE SLOWLY</b> coming together in Winnipeg. At center, Bryan Little and Mark Scheifele are a quality 1-2 punch. Andrew Ladd and Michael Frolik bring a winning attitude. Blake Wheeler has goal-scoring ability, and Dustin Byfuglien possesses a unique skill set. The blueline is in the capable of hands of Tobias Enstrom and Jacob Trouba now that &lsquo;Big Buff&rsquo; is a winger again.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-03318/9935133-1-eng-US/f0047-032.jpg" title="f0047-03" width="254" height="335"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-04242/9935126-1-eng-US/f0047-042.jpg" title="f0047-04" width="324" height="357"></div><h2><b>TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-05188/9935119-1-eng-US/f0047-052.jpg" title="f0047-05" width="630" height="1040"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2014-15 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="97" height="105"></div><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s your quick reference guide to 2013-14 leaders</i></p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-06155/9935105-1-eng-US/f0047-062.jpg" title="f0047-06" width="772" height="1240"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-07121/9935098-1-eng-US/f0047-072.jpg" title="f0047-07" width="392" height="711"><figcaption class="caption-body">BLAKE <b>WHEELER</b> <span class="photo-credit">(WHEELER: MARIANNE HELM/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-0889/9935091-1-eng-US/f0047-082.jpg" title="f0047-08" width="772" height="2103"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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BUFFING UP THE WINGERS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0048-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0048-01478/9935430-1-eng-US/f0048-012.jpg"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE HOCKEY NEWS</b> profiles the projections and characteristics of the top-scoring 270 NHL skaters in 2014-15. The bios include every forward forecasted for 35 or more points and every defenseman expected to notch 33-plus. Pool players in really deep leagues can also check out the projection charts on team pages, which go as low as 10 points, and the checklist pages in the back of the magazine.</p><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0048-02306/9935423-1-eng-US/f0048-022.jpg" title="f0048-02" width="119" height="119"></div><p><b>RISING STAR:</b> Identifies players whose production is on a marked upward trajectory.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0048-03213/9935416-1-eng-US/f0048-032.jpg" title="f0048-03" width="119" height="118"></div><p><b>UFA IN 2015:</b> These players are unrestricted free agents in 2015 and have incentive to perform better.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0048-04172/9935409-1-eng-US/f0048-042.jpg" title="f0048-04" width="119" height="118"></div><p><b>ICE TIME WORK HORSE:</b> Skaters expected to log a lot of ice time in comparison to the league norm.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0048-05125/9935402-1-eng-US/f0048-052.jpg" title="f0048-05" width="119" height="119"></div><p><b>POWER PLAY ACE:</b> A projected regular on the team&rsquo;s first power play unit.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0048-06105/9935395-1-eng-US/f0048-062.jpg" title="f0048-06" width="125" height="119"></div><p><b>BANG FOR THE BUCK:</b> These players provide better statistics than reflected by their 2014-15 salary cap hit.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0048-0784/9935388-1-eng-US/f0048-072.jpg" title="f0048-07" width="118" height="118"></div><p><b>SIN-BIN GUY:</b> Skaters who have had or are projected to accumulate 70 or more penalty minutes this season.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0048-0858/9935381-1-eng-US/f0048-082.jpg" title="f0048-08" width="117" height="126"></div><p><b>RED FLAG:</b> Players at risk of injury, suspension, healthy scratch, demotion or return to junior or Europe.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0048-0944/9935374-1-eng-US/f0048-092.jpg" title="f0048-09" width="118" height="119"></div><p><b>TRENDING DOWN:</b> Skaters whose production is expected to continue to or start to drop in 2014-15.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0049-01469/9935367-1-eng-US/f0049-012.jpg" title="f0049-01" width="2362" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0050-01458/9935360-1-eng-US/f0050-012.jpg" title="f0050-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0052-01353/9935353-1-eng-US/f0052-012.jpg" title="f0052-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0054-01342/9935346-1-eng-US/f0054-012.jpg" title="f0054-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0056-01270/9935339-1-eng-US/f0056-012.jpg" title="f0056-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0058-01275/9935332-1-eng-US/f0058-012.jpg" title="f0058-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0060-01222/9935325-1-eng-US/f0060-012.jpg" title="f0060-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0062-01220/9935318-1-eng-US/f0062-012.jpg" title="f0062-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0064-01178/9935311-1-eng-US/f0064-012.jpg" title="f0064-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0066-01176/9935304-1-eng-US/f0066-012.jpg" title="f0066-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0068-01137/9935297-1-eng-US/f0068-012.jpg" title="f0068-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0070-01118/9935290-1-eng-US/f0070-012.jpg" title="f0070-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0072-01115/9935283-1-eng-US/f0072-012.jpg" title="f0072-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0074-01110/9935276-1-eng-US/f0074-012.jpg" title="f0074-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0076-01101/9935269-1-eng-US/f0076-012.jpg" title="f0076-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0078-0194/9935262-1-eng-US/f0078-012.jpg" title="f0078-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0080-0184/9935255-1-eng-US/f0080-012.jpg" title="f0080-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0082-0181/9935248-1-eng-US/f0082-012.jpg" title="f0082-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0084-0177/9935241-1-eng-US/f0084-012.jpg" title="f0084-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0086-0178/9935234-1-eng-US/f0086-012.jpg" title="f0086-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0088-0184/9935227-1-eng-US/f0088-012.jpg" title="f0088-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0090-0177/9935220-1-eng-US/f0090-012.jpg" title="f0090-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0092-0180/9935213-1-eng-US/f0092-012.jpg" title="f0092-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0094-0172/9935206-1-eng-US/f0094-012.jpg" title="f0094-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0096-0184/9935199-1-eng-US/f0096-012.jpg" title="f0096-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0098-0192/9935192-1-eng-US/f0098-012.jpg" title="f0098-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0100-0171/9935185-1-eng-US/f0100-012.jpg" title="f0100-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0102-0168/9935178-1-eng-US/f0102-012.jpg" title="f0102-01" width="2367" height="3225"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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ULTIMATE GUIDE SKATERS

<div class="byline">BY MATT LARKIN</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0103-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0103-0163/9935468-1-eng-US/f0103-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b><i>MARTIN BRODEUR</i></b></p><p>UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENT</p> <span class="photo-credit">(JIM MCISAAC/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p>UNPRECEDENTED ACTIVITY SUCKED THE LEAGUE&rsquo;S FREE agent pool dry by early July, and there&rsquo;s a specific reason why.</p><p>The NHL provided an early negotiating window for contracts this summer, meaning players and teams could begin hammering out deals in the week leading up to July 1. By the time actual free agency arrived, a truckload of contracts only needed their i&rsquo;s dotted and t&rsquo;s crossed. Teams spent more than $500 million on Day 1, annihilating the record of $384 million set in 2009. All the biggest fish were caught July 1, from Thomas Vanek to Paul Stastny to the wildly overpaid ex-Penguins &lsquo;D&rsquo; trio of Matt Niskanen, Brooks Orpik and Deryk Engelland. The remaining UFA pool consists mostly of spare parts, but has a few notable names.</p><p>The one that jumps off the page is Martin Brodeur&rsquo;s. The winningest goalie in NHL history decided to test the open market after spending his entire career with New Jersey. But after Vancouver, Calgary, and the New York Islanders opened their wallets for younger starters Ryan Miller, Jonas Hiller and Jaroslav Halak, Brodeur&rsquo;s options are limited.</p><p>Rugged veterans litter the list of available defensemen. A team looking for depth and toughness can reach out to Douglas Murray, Sheldon Brookbank or Cory Sarich. Enigmatic, talented puck-mover Michael Del Zotto, just 24, will attract interest if the price is reasonable.</p><p>Remaining forwards carry question marks. Will Daniel Alfredsson return with the Wings? Can Dany Heatley be a 20-goal scorer again? What does Ray Whitney have left? How serious are Mike Ribeiro&rsquo;s office problems? We&rsquo;ll have answers as the summer passes.</p><h2><b>UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0103-0229/9935461-1-eng-US/f0103-022.jpg" title="f0103-02" width="1146" height="2893"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0104-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0104-0172/9935569-1-eng-US/f0104-012.jpg"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE HOCKEY NEWS</b> profiles the most prominent 45 goaltenders in the NHL this season and projects win totals for 60. Needless to say, we list far more stoppers than there are starting NHL jobs. It&rsquo;s imperative to know which No. 1 netminders and which backups expect to see the most minutes. To stay on top of things, be sure to check the master projections at the back of the magazine.</p><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0104-0238/9935562-1-eng-US/f0104-022.jpg" title="f0104-02" width="119" height="118"></div><p><b>RISING STAR:</b> Identifies goalies whose statistics are on a marked upward trajectory.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0104-0321/9935555-1-eng-US/f0104-032.jpg" title="f0104-03" width="119" height="118"></div><p><b>UFA IN 2015:</b> These goalies are unrestricted free agents in 2015 and have incentive to perform better.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0104-0410/9935548-1-eng-US/f0104-042.jpg" title="f0104-04" width="126" height="119"></div><p><b>BANG FOR THE BUCK:</b> These goalies provide better statistics than reflected by their 2014-15 salary cap hit.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0104-057/9935541-1-eng-US/f0104-052.jpg" title="f0104-05" width="123" height="133"></div><p><b>RED FLAG:</b> Goalies at risk of injury, suspension, healthy scratch, demotion or return to junior or Europe.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0104-064/9935534-1-eng-US/f0104-062.jpg" title="f0104-06" width="119" height="119"></div><p><b>TRENDING DOWN:</b> Goalies whose performance is expected to continue to or start to drop in 2014-15.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0105-0163/9935527-1-eng-US/f0105-012.jpg" title="f0105-01" width="2367" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0106-0167/9935520-1-eng-US/f0106-012.jpg" title="f0106-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0108-0173/9935513-1-eng-US/f0108-012.jpg" title="f0108-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0110-0168/9935506-1-eng-US/f0110-012.jpg" title="f0110-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0112-0175/9935499-1-eng-US/f0112-012.jpg" title="f0112-01" width="4725" height="3225"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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ULTIMATE GUIDE GOALIES

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0114-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0114-0231/9935803-1-eng-US/f0114-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b><i>LOS ANGELES KINGS</i></b></p><p>2013-14 Stanley Cup champions</p> <span class="photo-credit">(DAVE SANDFORD/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0114-0171/9935810-1-eng-US/f0114-012.jpg" title="f0114-01" width="227" height="217"></div><h2><b>OVERALL</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0114-0321/9935796-1-eng-US/f0114-032.jpg" title="f0114-03" width="167" height="201"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0114-048/9935789-1-eng-US/f0114-042.jpg" title="f0114-04" width="485" height="1073"></div><h2><b>CONFERENCE STANDINGS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0114-056/9935782-1-eng-US/f0114-052.jpg" title="f0114-05" width="1369" height="1377"></div><h2><b>DIVISION</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0114-064/9935775-1-eng-US/f0114-062.jpg" title="f0114-06" width="514" height="1364"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0115-0163/9935768-1-eng-US/f0115-012.jpg" title="f0115-01" width="1176" height="1009"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b><i>NATHAN MACKINNON</i></b></p><p>2013-14 rookie scoring leader</p> <span class="photo-credit">(MACKINNON: MICHAEL MARTIN/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>SPECIAL TEAMS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0115-0234/9935761-1-eng-US/f0115-022.jpg" title="f0115-02" width="1294" height="1765"></div><h2><b>SCORING LEADERS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0115-0324/9935754-1-eng-US/f0115-032.jpg" title="f0115-03" width="472" height="1673"></div><h2><b>ROOKIE LEADERS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0115-0412/9935747-1-eng-US/f0115-042.jpg" title="f0115-04" width="472" height="1673"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0115-059/9935740-1-eng-US/f0115-052.jpg" title="f0115-05" width="907" height="1091"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b><i>SIDNEY CROSBY</i></b></p><p>2013-14 NHL scoring leader</p> <span class="photo-credit">(CROSBY: JAMIE SABAU/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0116-0170/9935733-1-eng-US/f0116-012.jpg" title="f0116-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0118-0166/9935726-1-eng-US/f0118-012.jpg" title="f0118-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0120-0165/9935719-1-eng-US/f0120-012.jpg" title="f0120-01" width="4725" height="3225"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0122-0234/9935712-1-eng-US/f0122-022.jpg" title="f0122-02" width="1158" height="3006"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0122-0324/9935705-1-eng-US/f0122-032.jpg" title="f0122-03" width="1135" height="689"><figcaption class="caption-body">HENRIK <b>LUNDQVIST</b> <span class="photo-credit">(ANDREW D. BERNSTEIN/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>GOALIES</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0122-0412/9935698-1-eng-US/f0122-042.jpg" title="f0122-04" width="1156" height="2177"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0123-0157/9935691-1-eng-US/f0123-012.jpg" title="f0123-01" width="1033" height="633"><figcaption class="caption-body">SERGEI <b>BOBROVSKY</b> <span class="photo-credit">(BOBROVSKY: JAMIE SABAU/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0123-0230/9935684-1-eng-US/f0123-022.jpg" title="f0123-02" width="1157" height="2221"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0123-0321/9935677-1-eng-US/f0123-032.jpg" title="f0123-03" width="1032" height="633"><figcaption class="caption-body">ROBERTO <b>LUONGO</b> <span class="photo-credit">(LUONGO: JOEL AUERBACH/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0123-0415/9935670-1-eng-US/f0123-042.jpg" title="f0123-04" width="1156" height="2221"></div><h2><b>GOALIE STATISTICS</b></h2><p><b>SORTED BY GAA</b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0124-0169/9935663-1-eng-US/f0124-012.jpg" title="f0124-01" width="1612" height="2841"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0124-0237/9935656-1-eng-US/f0124-022.jpg" title="f0124-02" width="631" height="821"><figcaption class="caption-body">TUUKKA <b>RASK</b></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0124-0324/9935649-1-eng-US/f0124-032.jpg" title="f0124-03" width="631" height="821"><figcaption class="caption-body">MIKE <b>SMITH</b> <span class="photo-credit">(RASK+SMITH: BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0124-0412/9935642-1-eng-US/f0124-042.jpg" title="f0124-04" width="632" height="817"><figcaption class="caption-body">JONATHAN <b>BERNIER</b> <span class="photo-credit">(BERNIER: ABELIMAGES/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS PER GAME</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0125-0160/9935635-1-eng-US/f0125-012.jpg" title="f0125-01" width="1639" height="2854"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0125-0237/9935628-1-eng-US/f0125-022.jpg" title="f0125-02" width="622" height="821"><figcaption class="caption-body">RYAN <b>GETZLAF</b> <span class="photo-credit">(GETZLAF: DEBORA ROBINSON/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0125-0324/9935621-1-eng-US/f0125-032.jpg" title="f0125-03" width="631" height="821"><figcaption class="caption-body">KYLE <b>OKPOSO</b> <span class="photo-credit">(OKPOSO: CHRISTOPHER PASATIERI/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0125-0417/9935614-1-eng-US/f0125-042.jpg" title="f0125-04" width="631" height="821"><figcaption class="caption-body">ERIK <b>KARLSSON</b> <span class="photo-credit">(KARLSSON: FRANCOIS LAPLANTE/FREESTYLEPHOTO/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>2014 NHL DRAFT</b></h2><p><i>The 2014 draft was held June 27-28 in Philadelphia. Listed below are each team&rsquo;s picks. Information includes round/overall, name, position, 2013-14 team and league.</i></p><h3><b>ANAHEIM DUCKS</b></h3><p>1/10. Nick Ritchie, LW, Peterborough (OHL); 2/38. Marcus Pettersson, D, Skelleftea (Swe Jr.); 2/55. Brandon Montour, D, Waterloo (USHL); 5/123. Matthew Berkovitz, D, Ashwaubenon (High-WI); 7/205. Ondrej Kase, RW, Chomutov (Cze).</p><h3><b>ARIZONA COYOTES</b></h3><p>1/12. Brendan Perlini, LW, Niagara (OHL); 2/43. Ryan Macinnis, C, Kitchener (OHL); 2/58. Christian Dvorak, LW, London (OHL); 3/87. Anton Karlsson, RW, Frolunda (Swe Jr.); 4/117. Michael Bunting, LW, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL); 5/133. Dysin Mayo, D, Edmonton (WHL); 6/163. David Westlund, D, Brynas (Swe Jr.); 7/191. Jared Fiegl, LW, USA U18 (USHL); 7/193. Edgars Kulda, LW, Edmonton (WHL).</p><h3><b>BOSTON BRUINS</b></h3><p>1/25. David Pastrnak, RW, Sodertalje (Swe2); 2/56. Ryan Donato, C, Dexter School (High-MA); 4/116. Danton Heinen, C, Surrey (BCHL); 5/146. Anders Bjork, LW, USA U18 (USHL); 7/206. Emil Johansson, D, HV71 (Swe Jr.).</p><h3><b>BUFFALO SABRES</b></h3><p>1/2. Sam Reinhart, C, Kootenay (WHL); 2/31. Brendan Lemieux, LW, Barrie (OHL); 2/44. Eric Cornel, C, Peterborough (OHL); 2/49. Vaclav Karabacek, RW, Gatineau (QMJHL); 3/61. Jonas Johansson, G, Brynas (Swe Jr.); 3/74. Brycen Martin, D, Swift Current (WHL); 5/121. Maxwell Willman, C, Williston-Northampton (High-MA); 6/151. Christopher Brown, C, Cranbrook Kingswood (High-MI); 7/181. Victor Olofsson, RW, Modo (Swe Jr.).</p><h3><b>CALGARY FLAMES</b></h3><p>1/4. Sam Bennett, C, Kingston (OHL); 2/34. Mason McDonald, G, Charlottetown (QMJHL); 2/54. Hunter Smith, RW, Oshawa (OHL); 3/64. Brandon Hickey, D, Spruce Grove (AJHL); 6/175. Adam Ollas Mattsson, D, Djurgarden (Swe Jr.); 7/184. Austin Carroll, RW, Victoria (WHL).</p><h3><b>CAROLINA HURRICANES</b></h3><p>1/7. Haydn Fleury, D, Red Deer (WHL); 2/37. Alex Nedeljkovic, G, Plymouth (OHL); 3/67. Warren Foegele, LW, St. Andrews (High-ON); 4/96. Josh Wesley, D, Plymouth (OHL); 4/97. Lucas Wallmark, C, Lulea (Swe); 5/127. Clark Bishop, C, Cape Breton (QMJHL); 7/187. Kyle Jenkins, D, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL).</p><h3><b>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS</b></h3><p>1/20. Nick Schmaltz, C, Green Bay (USHL); 3/83. Matheson Iacopelli, RW, Muskegon (USHL); 3/88. Beau Starrett, C, South Shore (USPHL); 4/98. Frederik Olofsson, LW, Chicago (USHL); 5/141. Luc Snuggerud, D, Eden Prairie (High-MN); 5/148. Andreas Soderberg, D, Skelleftea (Swe Jr.); 6/178. Dylan Sikura, C, Aurora (OJHL); 6/179. Ivan Nalimov, G, St. Petersburg (Rus Jr.); 7/208. Jack Ramsey, RW, Penticton (BCHL).</p><h3><b>COLORADO AVALANCHE</b></h3><p>1/23. Conner Bleackley, C, Red Deer (WHL); 3/84. Kyle Wood, D, North Bay (OHL); 4/93. Nicholas Magyar, RW, Kitchener (OHL); 4/114. Alexis Pepin, LW, Gatineau (QMJHL); 5/144. Anton Lindholm, D, Skelleftea (Swe Jr.); 6/174. Maximilian Pajpach, G, Slovakia U18 (Svk2); 7/204. Julien Nantel, C, R.-Noranda (QMJHL).</p><h3><b>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS</b></h3><p>1/16. Sonny Milano, LW, USA U18 (USHL); 2/47. Ryan Collins, D, USA U18 (USHL); 3/76. Elvis Merzlikins, G, Lugano (Swi); 3/77. Blake Siebenaler, D, Niagara (OHL); 4/107. Julien Pelletier, LW, Cape Breton (QMJHL); 5/137. Tyler Bird, RW, Kimball Union (High-NH); 7/197. Olivier Leblanc, D, Saint John (QMJHL).</p><h3><b>DALLAS STARS</b></h3><p>1/14. Julius Honka, D, Swift Current (WHL); 2/45. Brett Pollock, LW, Edmonton (WHL); 3/75. Alexander Peters, D, Plymouth (OHL); 4/105. Michael Prapavessis, D, Toronto Lakeshore (OJHL); 4/115. Brent Moran, G, Niagara (OHL); 5/135. Miro Karjalainen, D, Jokerit U18 (Fin Jr.); 6/154. Aaron Haydon, D, Niagara (OHL); 6/165. John Nyberg, LW, Frolunda (Swe Jr.); 7/195. Patrick Sanvido, D, Windsor (OHL).</p><h3><b>DETROIT RED WINGS</b></h3><p>1/15. Dylan Larkin, C, USA U18 (USHL); 3/63. Dominic Turgeon, C, Portland (WHL); 4/106. Christoffer Ehn, C, Frolunda (Swe Jr.); 5/136. Chase Perry, G, Wenatchee (NAHL); 6/166. Julius Vahatalo, LW, TPS (Fin Jr.); 7/196. Axel Holmstrom, C, Skelleftea (Swe Jr.); 7/201. Alexander Kadeykin, C, Mytischi (KHL).</p><h3><b>EDMONTON OILERS</b></h3><p>1/3. Leon Draisaitl, C, Prince Albert (WHL); 4/91. William Lagesson, D, Frolunda (Swe Jr.); 4/111. Zachary Nagelvoort, G, Michigan (BIG10); 5/130. Liam Coughlin, C, Vernon (BCHL); 6/153. Tyler Vesel, C, Omaha (USHL); 7/183. Keven Bouchard, G, Val-D&rsquo;Or (QMJHL).</p><h3><b>FLORIDA PANTHERS</b></h3><p>1/1. Aaron Ekblad, D, Barrie (OHL); 2/32. Jayce Hawryluk, C, Brandon (WHL); 3/65. Juho Lammikko, RW, Assat (Fin Jr.); 4/92. Joe Wegwerth, RW, USA U18 (USHL); 5/143. Miguel Fidler, LW, Edina High (High-MN); 7/182. Hugo Fagerblom, G, Frolunda (Swe U18).</p><h3><b>LOS ANGELES KINGS</b></h3><p>1/29. Adrian Kempe, LW, Modo (Swe); 2/50. Roland McKeown, D, Kingston (OHL); 2/60. Alex Lintuniemi, D, Ottawa (OHL); 3/90. Michael Amadio, C, North Bay (OHL); 4/120. Steven Johnson, D, Omaha (USHL); 5/150. Alec Dillon, G, Victoria (BCHL); 6/157. Jake Marchment, C, Belleville (OHL); 6/180. Matthew Mistele, LW, Plymouth (OHL); 7/209. Spencer Watson, RW, Kingston (OHL); 7/210. Jacob Middleton, D, Ottawa (OHL).</p><h3><b>MINNESOTA WILD</b></h3><p>1/18. Alex Tuch, RW, USA U18 (USHL); 3/80. Louis Belpedio, D, USA U18 (USHL); 4/109. Kaapo Kahkonen, G, Blues (Fin Jr.); 5/139. Tanner Faith, D, Kootenay (WHL); 6/160. Pontus Sjalin, D, Ostersunds (Swe2); 6/167. Chase Lang, C, Calgary (WHL); 6/169. Reid Duke, C, Lethbridge (WHL); 7/199. Pavel Jenys, C, Brno (Cze).</p><h3><b>MONTREAL CANADIENS</b></h3><p>1/26. Nikita Scherbak, RW, Saskatoon (WHL); 3/73. Brett Lernout, D, Swift Current (WHL); 5/125. Nikolas Koberstein, D, Olds (AJHL); 5/147. Daniel Audette, C, Sherbrooke (QMJHL); 6/177. Hayden Hawkey, G, Omaha (USHL); 7/207. Jake Evans, C, St. Michaels (OJHL).</p><h3><b>NASHVILLE PREDATORS</b></h3><p>1/11. Kevin Fiala, LW, HV71 (Swe Jr.); 2/42. Vladislav Kamenev, LW, Magnitogorsk (Rus Jr.); 2/51. Jack Dougherty, D, USA U18 (USHL); 3/62. Justin Kirkland, LW, Kelowna (WHL); 4/112. Viktor Arvidsson, LW, Skelleftea (Swe); 5/132. Joonas Lyytinen, D, Kalpa (Fin); 6/162. Aaron Irving, D, Edmonton (WHL).</p><h3><b>NEW JERSEY DEVILS</b></h3><p>1/30. John Quenneville, C, Brandon (WHL); 2/41. Joshua Jacobs, D, Indiana (USHL); 3/71. Connor Chatham, RW, Plymouth (OHL); 5/131. Ryan Rehill, D, Kamloops (WHL); 6/152. Joey Dudek, C, Kimball Union (High-NH); 6/161. Brandon Baddock, LW, Edmonton (WHL).</p><h3><b>NEW YORK ISLANDERS</b></h3><p>1/5. Michael Dal Colle, LW, Oshawa (OHL); 1/28. Josh Ho-Sang, C, Windsor (OHL); 3/78. Ilya Sorokin, G, Novokuznetsk (KHL); 4/95. Linus Soderstrom, G, Djurgarden (Swe Jr.); 4/108. Devon Toews, D, Quinnipiac (ECAC); 6/155. Kyle Schempp, C, Ferris State (WCHA); 7/200. Lukas Sutter, C, Red Deer (WHL).</p><h3><b>NEW YORK RANGERS</b></h3><p>2/59. Brandon Halverson, G, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL); 3/85. Keegan Iverson, C, Portland (WHL); 4/104. Ryan Mantha, D, Indiana (USHL); 4/118. Igor Shesterkin, G, Spartak (Rus Jr.); 5/122. Richard Nejezchleb, LW, Brandon (WHL); 5/140. Daniel Walcott, D, Blainville-Boisbriand (QMJHL); 5/142. Tyler Nanne, D, Edina High (High-MN).</p><h3><b>OTTAWA SENATORS</b></h3><p>2/40. Andreas Englund, D, Djurgarden (Swe Jr.); 3/70. Miles Gendron, D, Rivers Academy (High-MA); 4/100. Shane Eiserman, C, Dubuque (USHL); 7/189. Kelly Summers, D, Carleton Place (CCHL); 7/190. Francis Perron, LW, Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL).</p><h3><b>PHILADELPHIA FLYERS</b></h3><p>1/17. Travis Sanheim, D, Calgary (WHL); 2/48. Nicolas Aube-Kubel, RW, Val-D&rsquo;Or (QMJHL); 3/86. Mark Friedman, D, Waterloo (USHL); 5/138. Oskar Lindblom, LW, Brynas (Swe Jr.); 6/168. Radel Fazleev, C, Calgary (WHL); 7/198. Jesper Pettersson, D, Linkoping (Swe).</p><h3><b>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS</b></h3><p>1/22. Kasperi Kapanen, RW, Kalpa (Fin); 4/113. Sam Lafferty, C, Deerfield (High-MA); 5/145. Anthony Angello, C, Omaha (USHL); 6/173. Jaden Lindo, RW, Owen Sound (OHL); 7/203. Jeff Taylor, D, Union (ECAC).</p><h3><b>SAN JOSE SHARKS</b></h3><p>1/27. Nikolay Goldobin, RW, Sarnia (OHL); 2/46. Julius Bergman, D, Frolunda (Swe Jr.); 2/53. Noah Rod, RW, Geneve (Swi Jr.); 3/72. Alex Schoenborn, RW, Portland (WHL); 3/81. Dylan Sadowy, LW, Saginaw (OHL); 4/102. Alexis Vanier, D, Baie-Comeau (QMJHL); 5/149. Rourke Chartier, C, Kelowna (WHL); 6/171. Kevin Labanc, RW, Barrie (OHL).</p><h3><b>ST. LOUIS BLUES</b></h3><p>1/21. Robby Fabbri, C, Guelph (OHL); 2/33. Ivan Barbashev, C, Moncton (QMJHL); 2/52. Maxim Letunov, C, Youngstown (USHL); 3/82. Jake Walman, D, Toronto (OJHL); 4/94. Ville Husso, G, HIFK (Fin); 4/110. Austin Poganski, RW, Tri-City (USHL); 5/124. Jaedon Descheneau, RW, Kootenay (WHL); 6/172. Chandler Yakimowicz, RW, London (OHL); 6/176. Samuel Blais, LW, Victoriaville (QMJHL); 7/202. Dwyer Tschantz, RW, Indiana (USHL).</p><h3><b>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING</b></h3><p>1/19. Anthony DeAngelo, D, Sarnia (OHL); 2/35. Dominik Masin, D, Slavia (Cze Jr.); 2/57. Johnathan Macleod, D, USA U18 (USHL); 3/79. Brayden Point, C, Moose Jaw (WHL); 4/119. Ben Thomas, D, Calgary (WHL); 6/170. Cristiano Digiacinto, LW, Windsor (OHL); 7/185. Cameron Darcy, C, Cape Breton (QMJHL).</p><h3><b>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS</b></h3><p>1/8. William Nylander, C, Modo (Swe); 3/68. Rinat Valiev, D, Kootenay (WHL); 4/103. John Piccinich, RW, Youngstown (USHL); 5/128. Dakota Joshua, C, Sioux Falls (USHL); 6/158. Nolan Vesey, LW, South Shore (USPHL); 7/188. Pierre Engvall, LW, Frolunda (Swe Jr.).</p><h3><b>VANCOUVER CANUCKS</b></h3><p>1/6. Jake Virtanen, RW, Calgary (WHL); 1/24. Jared McCann, C, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL); 2/36. Thatcher Demko, G, Boston College (HE); 3/66. Nikita Tryamkin, D, Yekaterinburg (KHL); 5/126. Gustav Forsling, D, Linkoping (Swe Jr.); 6/156. Kyle Pettit, C, Erie (OHL); 7/186. Mackenze Stewart, D, Prince Albert (WHL).</p><h3><b>WASHINGTON CAPITALS</b></h3><p>1/13. Jakub Vrana, LW, Linkoping (Swe); 2/39. Vitek Vanecek, G, Liberec (Cze Jr.); 3/89. Nathan Walker, LW, Hershey (AHL); 5/134. Shane Gersich, C, USA U18 (USHL); 6/159. Steven Spinner, RW, Eden Prairie (High-MN); 7/194. Kevin Elgestal, RW, Frolunda (Swe Jr.).</p><h3><b>WINNIPEG JETS</b></h3><p>1/9. Nikolaj Ehlers, LW, Halifax (QMJHL); 3/69. Jack Glover, D, USA U18 (USHL); 4/99. Chase De Leo, C, Portland (WHL); 4/101. Nelson Nogier, D, Saskatoon (WHL); 5/129. Clinston Franklin, LW, Sioux Falls (USHL); 6/164. Pavel Kraskovsky, C, Yaroslavl (Rus Jr.); 7/192. Matt Ustaski, C, Langley (BCHL).</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0126-0164/9935607-1-eng-US/f0126-012.jpg" title="f0126-01" width="202" height="94"></div><h2><b>FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICKS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0126-0227/9935600-1-eng-US/f0126-022.jpg" title="f0126-02" width="1157" height="1102"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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<h2><b>MAJOR</b>&nbsp;PENALTIES</h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0127-0160/9935876-1-eng-US/f0127-012.jpg" title="f0127-01" width="745" height="1164"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0127-0235/9935869-1-eng-US/f0127-022.jpg" title="f0127-02" width="1398" height="1124"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b><i>HOW DOES THAT FEEL?</i></b></p><p>Tom Sestito and Luke Gazdic combined for their fair share of fisticuffs (34) last season.</p> <span class="photo-credit">(JEFF VINNICK/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>PENALTY MINUTES</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0127-0327/9935862-1-eng-US/f0127-032.jpg" title="f0127-03" width="559" height="1371"></div><h2><b>HITS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0127-0415/9935855-1-eng-US/f0127-042.jpg" title="f0127-04" width="558" height="1371"></div><h2><b>PCT. OF POINTS ON PP</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0127-0510/9935848-1-eng-US/f0127-052.jpg" title="f0127-05" width="558" height="1371"></div><h2><b>PCT. OF PTS SHORTHANDED</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0127-067/9935841-1-eng-US/f0127-062.jpg" title="f0127-06" width="558" height="1368"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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FIGHT CLUB

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COME FACE TO FACE

<h2><b>BEST</b>&nbsp;PLUS-MINUS</h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0129-0161/9936008-1-eng-US/f0129-012.jpg" title="f0129-01" width="741" height="1167"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0129-0242/9936001-1-eng-US/f0129-022.jpg" title="f0129-02" width="1398" height="1134"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b><i>A PLUS IN BOSTON</i></b></p><p>David Krejci was one of many Bruins who, when on the ice, put the team in the plus column.</p> <span class="photo-credit">(RIAN BABINEAU/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>SHOOTOUT</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0129-0331/9935994-1-eng-US/f0129-032.jpg" title="f0129-03" width="559" height="1371"></div><h2><b>BEST SHOOTING PCT.</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0129-0419/9935987-1-eng-US/f0129-042.jpg" title="f0129-04" width="558" height="1371"></div><h2><b>WORST SHOOTING PCT.</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0129-0512/9935980-1-eng-US/f0129-052.jpg" title="f0129-05" width="558" height="1371"></div><h2><b>WORST PLUS-MINUS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0129-068/9935973-1-eng-US/f0129-062.jpg" title="f0129-06" width="558" height="1368"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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SHOOTING RANGE

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0130-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0130-0163/9936074-1-eng-US/f0130-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b><i>LACK-ING IT DOWN</i></b></p><p>Eddie Lack was money for the Canucks whenever a game went to the skills competition.</p> <span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE KLUCKHOHN/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>SHOOTOUT</b>&nbsp;SAVE PCT.</h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0130-0234/9936067-1-eng-US/f0130-022.jpg" title="f0130-02" width="735" height="1167"></div><h2><b>SHUTOUTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0130-0326/9936060-1-eng-US/f0130-032.jpg" title="f0130-03" width="564" height="1373"></div><h2><b>EVEN STRENGTH SAVE PCT.</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0130-0414/9936053-1-eng-US/f0130-042.jpg" title="f0130-04" width="558" height="1364"></div><h2><b>PENALTY KILL SAVE PCT.</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0130-058/9936046-1-eng-US/f0130-052.jpg" title="f0130-05" width="558" height="1372"></div><h2><b>POWER PLAY SAVE PCT.</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0130-064/9936039-1-eng-US/f0130-062.jpg" title="f0130-06" width="558" height="1370"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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MASKED MARVELS

<h2><b>GAME-WINNING</b>&nbsp;GOALS</h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0131-0159/9936140-1-eng-US/f0131-012.jpg" title="f0131-01" width="736" height="1159"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0131-0238/9936133-1-eng-US/f0131-022.jpg" title="f0131-02" width="1397" height="1134"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b><i>THE FINISHER</i></b></p><p>Max Pacioretty broke the hearts of opponents by leading the league in game-winning goals.</p> <span class="photo-credit">(FRANCOIS LAPLANTE/FREESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>MISSED SHOTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0131-0333/9936126-1-eng-US/f0131-032.jpg" title="f0131-03" width="558" height="1368"></div><h2><b>GIVEAWAYS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0131-0419/9936119-1-eng-US/f0131-042.jpg" title="f0131-04" width="558" height="1371"></div><h2><b>TAKEAWAYS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0131-058/9936112-1-eng-US/f0131-052.jpg" title="f0131-05" width="558" height="1371"></div><h2><b>BLOCKED SHOTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0131-066/9936105-1-eng-US/f0131-062.jpg" title="f0131-06" width="558" height="1371"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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MAKING IT COUNT

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0132-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0132-0161/9936262-1-eng-US/f0132-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b><i>JOHN TAVARES</i></b></p><p>88 POINTS</p> <span class="photo-credit">(TAVARES: MIKE STOBE/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0132-0239/9936255-1-eng-US/f0132-022.jpg" title="f0132-02" width="1058" height="2312"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0132-0318/9936248-1-eng-US/f0132-032.jpg" title="f0132-03" width="1127" height="794"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b><i>PATRICE BERGERON</i></b></p><p>61 POINTS</p> <span class="photo-credit">(BERGERON: LEON HALIP/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0132-049/9936241-1-eng-US/f0132-042.jpg" title="f0132-04" width="1057" height="2310"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0133-0164/9936234-1-eng-US/f0133-012.jpg" title="f0133-01" width="1078" height="2999"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0133-0246/9936227-1-eng-US/f0133-022.jpg" title="f0133-02" width="1119" height="1353"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b><i>JUSTIN WILLIAMS</i></b></p><p>49 POINTS</p> <span class="photo-credit">(WILLIAMS: JONATHAN DANIEL/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0133-0328/9936220-1-eng-US/f0133-032.jpg" title="f0133-03" width="1054" height="1712"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0134-0164/9936213-1-eng-US/f0134-012.jpg" title="f0134-01" width="1127" height="765"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b><i>SHANE DOAN</i></b></p><p>42 POINTS</p> <span class="photo-credit">(DOAN: CHRISTIAN PETERSEN/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0134-0239/9936206-1-eng-US/f0134-022.jpg" title="f0134-02" width="1068" height="2289"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0134-0326/9936199-1-eng-US/f0134-032.jpg" title="f0134-03" width="1125" height="742"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b><i>BRENT BURNS</i></b></p><p>41 POINTS</p> <span class="photo-credit">(BURNS: PAUL BERESWILL/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0134-0413/9936192-1-eng-US/f0134-042.jpg" title="f0134-04" width="1072" height="2284"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0135-0163/9936185-1-eng-US/f0135-012.jpg" title="f0135-01" width="1148" height="2999"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0135-0239/9936178-1-eng-US/f0135-022.jpg" title="f0135-02" width="1127" height="1357"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b><i>ANDREW SHAW</i></b></p><p>32 POINTS</p> <span class="photo-credit">(SHAW: BILL SMITH/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0135-0332/9936171-1-eng-US/f0135-032.jpg" title="f0135-03" width="1064" height="1693"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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PROJECTED TOTALS CHECKLIST

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PROJECTIONS FOR GOALTENDERS

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POOLIE WORKSHEET

<div class="byline">BY DARRYL DOBBS</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0138-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0138-0159/9936397-1-eng-US/f0138-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b><i>BOUNCE-BACK &lsquo;YAK&rsquo;</i></b></p><p>Advanced stats like PDO suggest Nail Yakupov was unlucky during his ugly 2013-14 campaign.</p> <span class="photo-credit">(YAKUPOV: JIM MCISAAC/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><span>H</span>OCKEY IS FINALLY catching up to a movement that has permeated all major sports. Call it &ldquo;advanced stats,&rdquo; &ldquo;fancy stats&rdquo; or &ldquo;moneypuck.&rdquo; It all boils down to the same thing: more accurate information about a player&rsquo;s contributions to his team, going deeper than common numbers like goals and points.</p><p>Thanks to websites like <a href="http://be-hindthenet.ca">be-hindthenet.ca</a> and <a href="http://extraskater.com">extraskater.com</a>, fans have all the information they need on a player or team right at their fingertips.</p><p>Corsi is the most common advanced stat in hockey. Current Blues goalie coach Jim Corsi started it when he was with Buffalo. He took the plusminus stat, which is generally considered useless by poolies, and expanded on it. Rather than goals-for versus goals-against, it looks at shot attempts-for versus shot attempts-against. So, Corsi is missed shots plus blocked shots plus shots on goal. It provides a greater sample size, which better indicates how a player&rsquo;s team controls the play when he&rsquo;s on the ice.</p><p>We can also now look at info such as a player&rsquo;s zone starts over any portion of a season. What percentage of shifts did he start in the offensive zone, and how many of those ended in his own zone? Then there&rsquo;s CorsiRelQoC (relative Corsi quality of competition), which measures the quality of opponents a player lines up against. This stat takes his Corsi and adjusts it relative to a team&rsquo;s Corsi while he was off the ice, then adjusts for the quality of a player&rsquo;s opponents. CorsiRelQoC uses an average of this number for the five players on the opposition who are on the ice against the player you are studying. A higher number indicates that your player is playing a higher level of competition. This statistic is generally regarded as the soundest measurement of a player&rsquo;s competitive value.</p><p>As far as advanced stats go, when it comes to fantasy hockey, they aren&rsquo;t common and may not be for several years. That many leagues have introduced hits, blocks and faceoff wins suggests poolies are ready for the new wave. Corsi will probably come next, replacing plus-minus in fantasy leagues to create more realism. It&rsquo;ll creep into our game as soon as online pool managers make it a common option.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0138-0237/9936390-1-eng-US/f0138-022.jpg" title="f0138-02" width="171" height="255"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>JIM CORSI</b></p><p><i>created &lsquo;Corsi,&rsquo; the most famous advanced stat. It tabulates shots directed toward an opposing goal, including missed nets and blocked attempts.</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(CORSI: BILL WIPPERT)</span></figcaption></div><p>The advanced statistic I look at the most in my pre-season prep work is dubbed &ldquo;PDO.&rdquo; What it stands for is a mystery &ndash; its creator Brian King admits that &ndash; but it&rsquo;s a measure of luck. Theory says if you were to add up the team&rsquo;s shooting percentage when a player is on the ice with a team&rsquo;s save percentage when he&rsquo;s on the ice, the number will, over time, approach 1,000. A player with a number of 950 is probably in for some better luck in the season ahead. And by the same token, a player with a number of 1,085 has been enjoying a lopsided amount of lucky bounces. So if you take the PDO numbers that jump out at you the most, you can drill down further and look at the team&rsquo;s shooting percentage while the player is on the ice. If that number is 4.5 percent, then obviously the chances of them getting better luck in the season ahead are strong.</p><p>Looking at players with at least 40 games last season, here&rsquo;s a sample of those whose production will increase or decline, according to their PDO.</p><h2><b>TOO HIGH</b></h2><p>(STAT CORRECTION WOULD INDICATE PRODUCTION DECREASE)</p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0138-0321/9936383-1-eng-US/f0138-032.jpg" title="f0138-03" width="1147" height="397"></div><h2><b>TOO LOW</b></h2><p>(STAT CORRECTION WOULD INDICATE PRODUCTION INCREASE)</p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0138-0410/9936376-1-eng-US/f0138-042.jpg" title="f0138-04" width="1147" height="394"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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