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Ultimate Fantasy Pool Guide 2015-16

The Hockey News - Fantasy Pool Guide

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0032-011501/10020927-1-eng-US/f0032-012.jpg" title="f0032-01" width="441" height="242"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0032-08257/10020920-1-eng-US/f0032-082.jpg" title="f0032-08" width="124" height="141"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0032-021017/10020913-1-eng-US/f0032-022.jpg" title="f0032-02" width="1321" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">NICK <b>BJUGSTAD</b> <span class="photo-credit">(BJUGSTAD: BILL WIPPERT/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HERE IS MUCH TALENT</b> in South Florida, led by an improbable top line featuring kids Jonathan Huberdeau and Aleksander Barkov plus ageless wonder Jaromir Jagr. Goalie Roberto Luongo has turned back the clock since his return. The defense is led by Calder winner Aaron Ekblad, who teams with Brian Campbell. Nick Bjugstad and Vincent Trocheck also show promise.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0032-03738/10020906-1-eng-US/f0032-032.jpg" title="f0032-03" width="554" height="1368"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0032-04555/10020899-1-eng-US/f0032-042.jpg" title="f0032-04" width="685" height="538"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0032-05434/10020892-1-eng-US/f0032-052.jpg" title="f0032-05" width="685" height="543"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0032-06371/10020885-1-eng-US/f0032-062.jpg" title="f0032-06" width="574" height="787"><figcaption class="caption-body">JONATHAN <b>HUBERDEAU</b> <span class="photo-credit">(HUBERDEAU: JONATHAN KOZUB/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0032-07302/10020878-1-eng-US/f0032-072.jpg" title="f0032-07" width="734" height="1821"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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DEPARTMENTS

PANTHERS A TEAM ON PROWL

<div class="byline">BY CARTER BROOKS</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0105-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0105-0166/10022797-1-eng-US/f0105-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>CURTIS GLENCROSS</b></p><p><i>UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENT</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(PATRICK MCDERMOTT/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/f0105-0326/10022804-1-eng-US/f0105-032.jpg" title="f0105-03" width="125" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>A</span>S HISTORY HAS</b> shown us, some players unsigned through the off-season are given the best chances to prove themselves during professional tryouts. These players are often forgotten in mid-to late off-season fantasy drafts. If a contract is offered after a successful pro tryout in September or October, however, these players just might become valuable waiver wire pickups in deeper fantasy leagues.</p><p>More than a handful of players have successfully completed pro tryouts and followed that up with big-league contracts. Some notable players who have fallen into this category include Bryan Berard (2002 New York Rangers, 2007 New York Islanders), Mason Raymond (2013 Toronto Maple Leafs), Tom Gilbert (2013 Florida Panthers), Tim Thomas (2013 Florida Panthers) and Raphael Diaz (2014 Calgary Flames).</p><p>Although many players who were under contract last season remained on the market at press time in the middle of July, it could change in the time it took to make one phone call. Look for any number of these unrestricted free agents to receive invites to training camp if they cannot come to terms before then. Not only can a UFA provide a typically cheaper option for a team in need of proven talent, but he also reinvigorates other players in a system who are now battling another body for a coveted spot on the opening night roster.</p><h2><b>UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0105-0239/10022790-1-eng-US/f0105-022.jpg" title="f0105-02" width="1126" height="2856"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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IN THIS ISSUE

FREE AGENT WAITING GAME

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-011363/10020040-1-eng-US/f0021-012.jpg" title="f0021-01" width="441" height="242"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-08145/10020047-1-eng-US/f0021-082.jpg" title="f0021-08" width="125" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-02886/10020033-1-eng-US/f0021-022.jpg" title="f0021-02" width="1321" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">SHANE <b>DOAN</b> <span class="photo-credit">(LAPIERRE: GREGORY SHAMUS/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HESE DAYS,</b> the Coyotes&rsquo; saga on the ice isn&rsquo;t much more appealing than it is off it. If there is a bright spot, it&rsquo;s Swedish D-man Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The 24-year-old led the club in goals and points and just might repeat. Two rookie forwards to watch are Max Domi and Anthony Duclair. The 2015 world junior Canadian linemates will produce. In goal, Mike Smith looks to rebound.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-03566/10020026-1-eng-US/f0021-032.jpg" title="f0021-03" width="552" height="1366"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-04431/10020019-1-eng-US/f0021-042.jpg" title="f0021-04" width="685" height="538"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-05307/10020012-1-eng-US/f0021-052.jpg" title="f0021-05" width="684" height="542"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-06235/10020005-1-eng-US/f0021-062.jpg" title="f0021-06" width="704" height="751"><figcaption class="caption-body">OLIVER <b>EKMAN-LARSSON</b> <span class="photo-credit">(EKMAN-LARSSON: NORM HALL/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-07189/10019998-1-eng-US/f0021-072.jpg" title="f0021-07" width="734" height="1821"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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YOUNG GUNS READY TO STEER SHIP

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0026-011535/10020447-1-eng-US/f0026-012.jpg" title="f0026-01" width="441" height="242"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0026-08268/10020440-1-eng-US/f0026-082.jpg" title="f0026-08" width="124" height="141"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0026-021107/10020433-1-eng-US/f0026-022.jpg" title="f0026-02" width="1321" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">DUNCAN <b>KEITH</b> <span class="photo-credit">(KEITH: BILL SMITH/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE DEFENDING CHAMPS</b> made another tough decision this off-season, trading Patrick Sharp and Brandon Saad. The return, Artem Anisimov, Marko Dano, Trevor Daley and Ryan Garbutt will step right in. So will Russian winger Artemi Panarin, a scoring talent. Keep an eye on Teuvo Teravainen. Chicago is still led by Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith and Marian Hossa.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0026-03860/10020426-1-eng-US/f0026-032.jpg" title="f0026-03" width="554" height="1368"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0026-04638/10020419-1-eng-US/f0026-042.jpg" title="f0026-04" width="685" height="538"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0026-05490/10020412-1-eng-US/f0026-052.jpg" title="f0026-05" width="685" height="542"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0026-06412/10020405-1-eng-US/f0026-062.jpg" title="f0026-06" width="783" height="732"><figcaption class="caption-body">PATRICK <b>KANE</b> <span class="photo-credit">(KANE: BILL SMITH/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0026-07337/10020398-1-eng-US/f0026-072.jpg" title="f0026-07" width="679" height="1813"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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CAP CRISIS PROMPTS A RETOOL

<div class="byline">BY BRIAN COSTELLO</div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0004-012296/10019147-1-eng-US/f0004-012.jpg" title="f0004-01" width="625" height="573"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>I</span>T&rsquo;S THE 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE SUMMER DAY I WENT</b> into the office of former THN boss Steve Dryden and pounded on the table, saying, &ldquo;We need to put out a pool book!&rdquo; We had done separate articles and variations of fantasy hockey tips in small-scale forms in the early to mid-1990s, but nothing that had the scope of a full-blown Pool Guide. It was a long, slow sell, but it finally worked.</p><p>Seventeen summers ago, we put out our first Ultimate Fantasy/Pool Guide. Our choice for the cover wasn&rsquo;t that difficult. The reigning Art Ross Trophy winner was an eight-year veteran coming off a 102-point season, winning the scoring race by 11 points. We found a great photograph of the 26-year-old Czech laughing in his Pittsburgh Penguins black, a mullet coming out from the back of his Jofa helmet. We projected Jaromir Jagr to score 48 goals and 105 points that 1998-99 season. He blew us away with 44 goals and 127 points.</p><p>Hard to believe Jagr is still going strong in this his 26th professional season, 22 of them in the NHL. Last season, we projected Jagr to score 20 goals and 60 points. He finished with 17 and 47, missing five games. This season, we&rsquo;re calling for 15 goals and 47 points for the 43-year-old Florida Panther.</p><p>Nine times in 13 years of projecting &ndash; Jagr spent three seasons in the KHL and a fourth season (2004-05) was lost to the lockout &ndash; we thought Jagr would get more points than he did. All told, we&rsquo;ve projected him to score 1,186 points and he&rsquo;s come in with 1,067. The fact he&rsquo;s been playing longer than a third of the league&rsquo;s players have been alive is an impressive enough feat.</p><p>And here&rsquo;s a neat story that has come full circle. One feature from our inaugural 1998-99 Pool Guide was on another 26-year-old sharpshooter, Keith Tkachuk. He had won our annual Intimidation Quotient Award, combining brawn and skill. At the end of the feature, he gave me a scouting tip. &ldquo;You should see my little boy Matthew,&rdquo; Tkachuk said. &ldquo;He&rsquo;s six months old and already weighs 24 pounds. He&rsquo;s going to be a big one. You want a future High IQ winner, he&rsquo;s the guy.&rdquo;</p><p>Sure enough, Matthew Tkachuk makes his Pool Guide debut in Ryan Kennedy&rsquo;s story identifying NHL prospects and their arrival timelines (pg. 10.)</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0004-021947/10019140-1-eng-US/f0004-022.jpg" title="f0004-02" width="619" height="148"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0004-031533/10019133-1-eng-US/f0004-032.jpg" title="f0004-03" width="420" height="643"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(RYAN BROOK/TC MEDIA)</span></figcaption></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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WHEN JAGR HAD A MULLET

<div class="byline">BY MURRAY TOWNSEND</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0006-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0006-012526/10019237-1-eng-US/f0006-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>WHAT&rsquo;S NEXT?</b></p><p><i>Andrew Hammond had a great debut NHL season. Is there any way anyone could&rsquo;ve called that?</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(JANA CHYTILOVA/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/f0006-021733/10019244-1-eng-US/f0006-022.jpg" title="f0006-02" width="124" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE &lsquo;HAMBURGLAR&rsquo;</b> stole the show. Then he stole a playoff spot, a job and a new contract. Andrew Hammond didn&rsquo;t have a winning season in four years at Bowling Green and in one of them, didn&rsquo;t even have a win. At Binghamton in the AHL, he wasn&rsquo;t really their first choice, managing an ugly 7-13-2 mark with a 3.51 goals against average and .898 save percentage before his recall. The undrafted Ottawa goalie was ticketed for an undistinguished minor league career.</p><p>So there was no need to cue the trumpets when he filled in for the injured Craig Anderson and Robin Lehner. But Hammond won his first start, and the next, and the next, and when the smoke cleared he was 20-1-2, carrying the Senators to an unthinkable playoff spot.</p><p>He wasn&rsquo;t the only surprise goalie story from last season.</p><p>Devan Dubnyk had bounced around for years on a weak Edmonton team. He had his moments, but the Oilers didn&rsquo;t think he was the answer. Neither did Nashville or Montreal or other waiver-wire watchers. Nobody did. When he was signed as an unrestricted free agent by Arizona for a bargain $800,000 last summer, there was more likelihood he would help with the Connor McDavid chase than a Stanley Cup one.</p><p>But he started well for the Coyotes, crediting goalie coach (and ex-NHLer) Sean Burke for his success. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild were desperate for anyone who could stop a beach ball. In what Wild GM Chuck Fletcher described as &ldquo;an act of desperation,&rdquo; he traded a third round draft pick to Arizona for a long shot who would start a team record 39 straight games, carry them into the playoffs and become a Vezina Trophy finalist.</p><p>These flashes of lightning aren&rsquo;t limited to last season. In 2012-13, Ray Emery, who had been reduced to playing in the KHL, went on a 17-1-0 run with Chicago, complete with a GAA of 1.94 and a .922 SP. That earned him a contract the next season with Philadelphia.</p><p>Going back to 2003-04, backup Brian Boucher got a start to give No. 1 Burke a rest. He got a shutout, and then four more to set an NHL record with five straight. Take away those five wins and he was 5-19-10.</p><p>There are certain truths about goaltenders who make the NHL, or even the AHL. They&rsquo;ve all been trained by goaltending coaches since they were kids; they can all stop about 90 percent of the shots; they all make spectacular saves; they all allow soft goals; and they&rsquo;re all capable of getting hot. That doesn&rsquo;t mean they&rsquo;re interchangeable. There are exceptionally good goalies and others who are backups for a reason. What lies in between is everybody else &ndash; the vast majority.</p><p>Could any AHL goalie have accomplished what Hammond did, given the opportunity? Given the right place, or the right time? We don&rsquo;t know, but Hammond did it, and someone else didn&rsquo;t. There were other things in play with Hammond and Dubnyk, besides the fact any goalie will tell you there are times when they feel they can stop anything. Sometimes team hot streaks take on a life of their own. The skaters look back to their own net and see someone new, someone who gives them renewed hope. They win one and it revitalizes them, giving them more confidence. They win another and another, and pretty soon they believe they can win every game.</p><p>We see other evidence of opportunity on a smaller scale when teams use their backups. The goalie is fresh, he wants to make a statement, he&rsquo;s mentally sharp, he wants to prove himself and his teammates are motivated to play better to protect him.</p><p>And when a No. 1 goalie sustains an injury or isn&rsquo;t playing well, people expect a disaster when the backup steps in. But it&rsquo;s often the opposite. Examples from last season: Eddie Lack in Vancouver, Peter Mrazek in Detroit; Andrei Vasilevskiy for Tampa Bay; Cam Talbot for the Rangers; Scott Darling and Antti Raanta for Chicago. It goes on and on.</p><p>All of this calls into question the concept of a No. 1 goalie. Henrik Lundqvist is a great goalie, but in the salary cap age, if you get the same or even better results from Talbot, your $1.45 million goalie, why pay $10 million to Lundqvist?</p><p>Back to Dubnyk and Hammond. Is there a difference in what they accomplished? Yes. Hammond went on a hot streak, a repeat of which is unlikely. Dubnyk, on the other hand, came into his own. He was good with Arizona and Minnesota, and he has secured a No. 1 job.</p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0007-012212/10019230-1-eng-US/f0007-012.jpg" title="f0007-01" width="1024" height="1166"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>BONA FIDE STARTER</b></p><p><i>Minnesota&rsquo;s Devan Dubnyk is in a safe and secure place, like half the No. 1 goalies in the league.</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(DUBNYK: GREGG FORWERCK/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p>Few of us are goalie technical experts. If we&rsquo;re fans of a particular team, we can watch and develop an opinion of which of the two goalies is better, otherwise we judge by statistics. An expert can pick out strengths and weaknesses to determine a goalie&rsquo;s future, but as we see all the time, even they make mistakes.</p><p>So much is based on perception. <i>He&rsquo;s our No. 1 so he&rsquo;s going to play as often as possible</i>, some coaches may say. But when the backup gets in and plays a good game it makes the coach think, <i>hey, maybe I should play this guy more often.</i> Take Talbot: if he&rsquo;s young, our perception is he could be a No. 1 netminder somewhere. If he&rsquo;s older, the perception is he&rsquo;ll do fine in a backup role, but he&rsquo;s never going to be No. 1 again, if he ever was.</p><p>Often the perception is based upon the goalie&rsquo;s competition, or talent we&rsquo;re not qualified to judge or that doesn&rsquo;t show up in stats. It hasn&rsquo;t been smooth for Braden Holtby. He&rsquo;s had many challengers, and hadn&rsquo;t played well enough, but Washington stuck with him. All of a sudden, he played 73 games and was exceptional. Now there are no more challengers. He moves into that group of goalies perceived as a No. 1 and there is little anyone can do to change that now.</p><p>A good idea to stay ahead in your fantasy league is to keep an eye on AHL goalies and NHL backups. This will help you on teams that are struggling, but will also prepare you for injuries. There&rsquo;s no way to predict the next Hamburglar, but we can be more prepared to recognize the possibility.</p><p>The magic we saw last season could strike again. Or, more accurately, will strike again. Things can change, but heading into the season this is where each team&rsquo;s top goaltender stands.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0007-021517/10019223-1-eng-US/f0007-022.jpg" title="f0007-02" width="474" height="536"><figcaption class="caption-body">BRADEN <b>HOLTBY</b> <span class="photo-credit">(HOLTBY: PATRICK MCDERMOTT/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>SAFE AND</b>&nbsp;<b>SECURE</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0007-03943/10019216-1-eng-US/f0007-032.jpg" title="f0007-03" width="476" height="632"></div><h2><b>SAFE BUT</b>&nbsp;<b>NOT SECURE</b></h2><p><i>No. 1 or 1A, or could lose time to a competitor</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0007-04599/10019209-1-eng-US/f0007-042.jpg" title="f0007-04" width="475" height="426"></div><h2><b>DANGER</b>&nbsp;<b>ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Poor Play or Rising Competition</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0007-05411/10019202-1-eng-US/f0007-052.jpg" title="f0007-05" width="475" height="218"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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FEATURES

CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE

<div class="byline">BY KEN CAMPBELL</div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-012414/10019359-1-eng-US/f0008-012.jpg" title="f0008-01" width="998" height="1304"><figcaption class="caption-body">CONNOR <b>MCDAVID</b> <span class="photo-credit">(KEN ANDERSEN/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-1473/10019366-1-eng-US/f0008-142.jpg" title="f0008-14" width="124" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span></b>HE GOLD STANDARD for offensive output by an 18-year-old prodigy belongs to Wayne Gretzky. But if Connor McDavid has the kind of season we think he&rsquo;s capable of having, he&rsquo;ll earn an honor not even The Great One could claim &ndash; the Calder Trophy.</p><p>Because Gretzky played a year in the World Hockey Association, he was declared ineligible for the Calder in 1979-80. Gretzky was also denied the Art Ross Trophy, despite being tied with Marcel Dionne with 137 points, because he had two fewer goals than Dionne. But voters awarded him his first of eight straight Hart Trophies.</p><p>We&rsquo;re not suggesting Mc-David will contend for MVP in 2015-16 &ndash; then again, you never know &ndash; but we are confident he&rsquo;ll have a rookie season for the ages, particularly when you consider we have him pegged for 83 points. Jamie Benn won the 2014-15 scoring title with just 87 points, so you can see we&rsquo;re expecting tremendous things from McDavid.</p><p>So how would McDavid&rsquo;s rookie season stack up against generational players? Consider NHL teams averaged 5.32 goals per game in 2014-15. When Gretzky posted his 137-point season, teams averaged 7.07 goals per game. Adjusted to the 5.32 produced last season, that would be the equivalent of a 104-point season today.</p><p>Mario Lemieux came in as a just-turned 19-year-old in 1984-85, the year Gretzky scored 208 points and one of the highest-scoring seasons in NHL history. The league produced 7.77 goals per game, which brings Lemieux&rsquo;s totals down to 68 points by today&rsquo;s standards. Sidney Crosby&rsquo;s debut was 2005-06, the first season of the new NHL and he scored 102 points. That would give Crosby 90 by today&rsquo;s standards.</p><p>Here&rsquo;s how we see the rookie race going. Projected totals are by draft guru Murray Townsend:</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-021856/10019352-1-eng-US/f0008-022.jpg" title="f0008-02" width="174" height="290"></div><h2><b>CONNOR</b>&nbsp;<b>McDAVID</b></h2><p><b>C, EDM, 83 POINTS</b></p><p>If there&rsquo;s one rookie who can compete for the scoring title, it&rsquo;s McDavid, the most anticipated NHL talent since Sidney Crosby.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-11142/10019345-1-eng-US/f0008-112.jpg" title="f0008-11" width="195" height="322"></div><h2><b>NIKOLAJ</b>&nbsp;<b>EHLERS</b></h2><p><b>LW, WPG, 49 POINTS</b></p><p>The QMJHL&rsquo;s top playoff scorer lacks size, but has the speed, skill and creativity to contribute immediately.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-031327/10019338-1-eng-US/f0008-032.jpg" title="f0008-03" width="176" height="292"></div><h2><b>ARTEMI</b>&nbsp;<b>PANARIN</b></h2><p><b>LW, CHI, 43 POINTS</b></p><p>The Hawks have to surround their big tickets with inexpensive talent, and the former KHL star fills that need.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-04761/10019331-1-eng-US/f0008-042.jpg" title="f0008-04" width="174" height="291"></div><h2><b>VALENTIN ZYKOV</b></h2><p><b>RW, LA, 36 POINTS</b></p><p>The Kings don&rsquo;t give youngsters much ice time, but his work ethic and possession game will keep him active.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-05542/10019324-1-eng-US/f0008-052.jpg" title="f0008-05" width="174" height="291"></div><h2><b>ROBBY</b>&nbsp;<b>FABBRI</b></h2><p><b>C, STL, 35 POINTS</b></p><p>After almost earning an NHL job last fall and starring in junior, Fabbri will be able to overcome size limitations.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-06378/10019317-1-eng-US/f0008-062.jpg" title="f0008-06" width="176" height="292"></div><h2><b>SERGEI</b>&nbsp;<b>PLOTNIKOV</b></h2><p><b>LW, PIT, 29 POINTS</b></p><p>Mature physical forward plays an up-and-down style. Targetted for top-six duty. Last year of Calder eligibility.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-10161/10019310-1-eng-US/f0008-102.jpg" title="f0008-10" width="195" height="322"></div><h2><b>JACK</b>&nbsp;<b>EICHEL</b></h2><p><b>C, BUF, 60 POINTS</b></p><p>The 2015 Hobey Baker Award winner will be terrific at both ends of the ice and likely lead his NHL team in scoring as a freshman.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-07282/10019303-1-eng-US/f0008-072.jpg" title="f0008-07" width="175" height="289"></div><h2><b>MAX</b>&nbsp;<b>DOMI</b></h2><p><b>LW, ARI, 43 POINTS</b></p><p>Returning Domi to junior last season turned out to be the best thing for him and the Coyotes. He&rsquo;s ready now.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-08228/10019296-1-eng-US/f0008-082.jpg" title="f0008-08" width="175" height="289"></div><h2><b>SAM</b>&nbsp;<b>BENNETT</b></h2><p><b>C, CGY, 40 POINTS</b></p><p>Proving pull-ups at the combine aren&rsquo;t that important, Bennett was an impact player for the Flames in the playoffs.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-09187/10019289-1-eng-US/f0008-092.jpg" title="f0008-09" width="175" height="291"></div><h2><b>ANTHONY</b>&nbsp;<b>DUCLAIR</b></h2><p><b>LW, ARI, 36 POINTS</b></p><p>With a stint with as a New York Ranger already on his resume, Duclair will be ready to contribute as a Coyote.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-12115/10019282-1-eng-US/f0008-122.jpg" title="f0008-12" width="174" height="291"></div><h2><b>SAM</b>&nbsp;<b>REINHART</b></h2><p><b>C, BUF, 33 POINTS</b></p><p>Expectations have been tempered for Reinhart &ndash; we had him pegged for 45 points last season. Good long-term upside.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0008-1398/10019275-1-eng-US/f0008-132.jpg" title="f0008-13" width="174" height="289"></div><h2><b>PAVEL</b>&nbsp;<b>ZACHA</b></h2><p><b>C, NJ, 28 POINTS</b></p><p>His 6-foot-3, 210-pound frame is NHL-ready. The Devils hope he can learn from fellow Czech Patrik Elias.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

f0008-01

GOLDEN ROOKIE

<div class="byline">BY RYAN KENNEDY</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0010-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0010-012391/10019397-1-eng-US/f0010-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>MR. PLAYMAKER</b></p><p><i>Domi&rsquo;s goal totals went down his last two OHL seasons, but his assist totals skyrocketed.</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(CHRISTIAN PETERSEN/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0010-021754/10019404-1-eng-US/f0010-022.jpg" title="f0010-02" width="124" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>I</span>T WAS RATHER SURPRISING WHEN ARIZONA CUT MAX</b> Domi early in camp last season, but GM Don Maloney couldn&rsquo;t have been happier with the result: his star prospect committed himself to getting better and helped Canada win world junior gold. Domi also earned the Mickey Renaud Captain&rsquo;s Trophy for leadership in the OHL, but what the Coyotes really need in the short-term is goals and he can provide them. Check out when Domi and some of his peers will be ready for your NHL fantasy team.</p><h2><b>2015-16</b></h2><h3><b>CONNOR MCDAVID C, 18</b></h3><p>Incredible vision and a beautiful hockey mind, married with speed and deft stickhandling. McDavid is a generational talent ready to burst for Edmonton.</p><h3><b>JACK EICHEL C, 18</b></h3><p>Powerful north-south game and a cracking shot made Eichel the top-scoring player in college hockey. No reason to think he won&rsquo;t push for the Calder, too, with a beefed up Sabres team.</p><h3><b>MAX DOMI LW, 20</b></h3><p>Arizona needs scoring, and Tie&rsquo;s son can provide it. Max plays with an edge and can dazzle with his stick. He may turn out to be a better playmaker.</p><h3><b>SAM BENNETT LW, 19</b></h3><p>Despite missing most of the season due to shoulder surgery, Bennett showed off his scoring prowess in the playoffs with the surprising Flames.</p><h3><b>ANTHONY DUCLAIR LW, 20</b></h3><p>Like Domi, Duclair will be given a great chance to crack the Coyotes and make an impact. He&rsquo;s a speedster.</p><h3><b>NICOLAJ EHLERS LW, 19</b></h3><p>So fast and so talented. The Jets don&rsquo;t have a player like him in the lineup, and the Great Dane is ready to contribute.</p><h2><b>2016-17</b></h2><h3><b>AUSTON MATTHEWS C, 19</b></h3><p>He smashed Patrick Kane&rsquo;s NTDP scoring record and was considering taking his game to Switzerland in his draft year. Better than Eichel? Perhaps.</p><h3><b>MICHAEL DAL COLLE LW, 20</b></h3><p>Has already won a Memorial Cup, but with the Islanders&rsquo; depth up front, the sniper has time to marinate.</p><h3><b>DYLAN STROME C, 19</b></h3><p>Being the man in Erie once McDavid&rsquo;s gone will be great for the smart, Coyotes&rsquo; pivot. Same goes for the world juniors.</p><h3><b>KEVIN FIALA LW, 20</b></h3><p>Dynamic Swiss national got his feet wet in North America with Milwaukee; he&rsquo;ll grow into a great one in Nashville.</p><h3><b>NICK RITCHIE LW, 20</b></h3><p>Imagine the skilled and burly Ritchie patrolling the Anaheim wing with Getzlaf and Perry in the future. That would be fun.</p><h3><b>NOAH HANIFIN D, 19</b></h3><p>Signed pro deal with Carolina in the summer, so the smooth puck-mover may even come in sooner. Lots of potential on rebuilding team.</p><h2><b>2017-18</b></h2><h3><b>JESSE PULJUJARVI RW, 19</b></h3><p>Finland hasn&rsquo;t produced a goal-scorer like him in quite some time and, thanks to his size, he&rsquo;ll be in the NHL quickly.</p><h3><b>JAKOB CHYCHRUN D, 19</b></h3><p>He&rsquo;s man-sized and won&rsquo;t even be drafted until next summer, but Chychrun has the build and jump to make an impact.</p><h3><b>MITCH MARNER RW, 20</b></h3><p>Once this Patrick Kane clone adds some meat, he&rsquo;ll be a devil to stop on the rebuilding Leafs, because his skills are elite.</p><h3><b>MIKKO RANTANEN RW, 20</b></h3><p>The Finn has a nose for the net and also takes care of his own end. Toss in a sizzling shot and you&rsquo;ve got a future Avs finisher.</p><h3><b>ZACH WERENSKI D, 20</b></h3><p>Logged big minutes for Michigan as a freshman. He&rsquo;s a great skater who will put up points some day in Columbus.</p><h2><b>2018-19</b></h2><h3><b>NOLAN PATRICK C, 20</b></h3><p>James Patrick&rsquo;s nephew is a prodigious scorer who skates well with a 6-foot-3 frame for WHL powerhouse Brandon.</p><h3><b>KIEFFER BELLOWS C, 20</b></h3><p>The Boston University commit was USHL top rookie with Sioux Falls and has dazzling breakaway skills. Brian&rsquo;s kid.</p><h3><b>LOGAN BROWN C, 20</b></h3><p>At 6-foot-6 and 215 pounds already, Jeff Brown&rsquo;s son has an NHL frame to go with a strong shot and puck protection skills.</p><h3><b>SAM STEEL C, 20</b></h3><p>Regina&rsquo;s top center as a 17-year-old, Steel makes plays at high speeds. Puts up points at a solid clip, too.</p><h3><b>MATTHEW TKACHUK LW, 20</b></h3><p>Keith&rsquo;s boy is London (OHL) bound for his draft season. He&rsquo;s super smart, big-bodied and plays a pro-style game.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

f0010-01

ORDER THEM UP EARLY

<div class="byline">BY MATT LARKIN</div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-012328/10019470-1-eng-US/f0012-012.jpg" title="f0012-01" width="777" height="1176"><figcaption class="caption-body">NICK <b>FOLIGNO</b> <span class="photo-credit">(JAMIE SABAU/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/f0012-12156/10019512-1-eng-US/f0012-122.jpg" title="f0012-12" width="124" height="140"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE</b>&nbsp;<b>MOST COMMON</b> QUESTION READERS ASK ME LEADING up to their fantasy drafts: &ldquo;is so-and-so for real, or was last year&rsquo;s breakout a fluke?&rdquo;</p><p>The answer varies depending on the player. The best questions to ask when assessing a breakout star are: (a) Did his spike in production follow a steady path of progression? (b) How many NHL seasons did he play before his breakout? (c) Did his draft pedigree suggest this level of production was coming? And (d) Will his role on the team remain what it was last year?</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-021837/10019505-1-eng-US/f0012-022.jpg" title="f0012-02" width="177" height="89"></div><h2><b>JIRI HUDLER</b></h2><p>Hudler found magic on Calgary&rsquo;s first line with Sean Monahan and Johnny Gaudreau. Hudler entered 2014-15 with career highs of 25 goals and 57 points and obliterated them to rack up 31 goals and 76 points, good for eighth in NHL scoring. There&rsquo;s no way coach Bob Hartley breaks up this powerhouse line. Hudler has established a new baseline of, say, 65 points, but don&rsquo;t expect 76. You can still happily draft Hudler. Just don&rsquo;t value him as a top-eight scorer.</p><p><b>VERDICT: BUYER BEWARE</b></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-031191/10019498-1-eng-US/f0012-032.jpg" title="f0012-03" width="186" height="100"></div><h2><b>DEVAN DUBNYK</b></h2><p>Goalies are fickle. Dubnyk went 27-9-2 with a 1.78 GAA and .936 SP with the Wild a season after posting an .893 SP in the AHL. Let someone else roll the dice on a repeat.</p><p><b>VERDICT: BUYER BEWARE</b></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-04714/10019491-1-eng-US/f0012-042.jpg" title="f0012-04" width="177" height="88"></div><h2><b>MARK STONE</b></h2><p>Stone&rsquo;s second-half binge made him better than a point-per-game player from Jan. 1 on. His draft pedigree as a mere sixth-round pick in 2010 may trick some GMs into calling him a fluke. Stone, however, was a prolific junior scorer and the only knock was skating. He improved his feet in the AHL, and the offense came along. He is a top-line right winger and a big part of Ottawa&rsquo;s plans.</p><p><b>VERDICT: BUYER BELIEVE</b></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-05501/10019484-1-eng-US/f0012-052.jpg" title="f0012-05" width="178" height="88"></div><h2><b>JAKUB VORACEK</b></h2><p>Voracek couldn&rsquo;t sustain the 100-point pace he established early in 2014-15, but no player could. He cracked 80 for the first time and has every indicator on his side. He went seventh overall in 2007. He was supposed to be a star. His production has steadily risen, and he&rsquo;s in his prime at 26.</p><p><b>VERDICT: BUYER BELIEVE</b></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-06405/10019477-1-eng-US/f0012-062.jpg" title="f0012-06" width="177" height="89"></div><h2><b>NICK FOLIGNO</b></h2><p>Foligno&rsquo;s 31 goals beat his previous best by 13, and his 73 points beat his top mark by 26. Like Voracek, Foligno was a first-rounder and plays with a star center. But whereas Voracek improved in recent years, Foligno had established a consistent level. The breakout came from nowhere and may have been the result of Columbus&rsquo; injuries, which granted him oodles of ice time. A 60-point year is more realistic, especially if Brandon Saad pushes him to the second line.</p><p><b>VERDICT: BUYER BEWARE</b></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-07332/10019463-1-eng-US/f0012-072.jpg" title="f0012-07" width="175" height="87"></div><h2><b>RYAN CALLAHAN</b></h2><p>Callahan had one of his best seasons riding shotgun with Steven Stamkos. Callahan is especially handy in leagues that count his hits. He managed 77 games but only played 65 the season prior. His grinding style takes a toll. Expect a slight scoring regression and more missed games.</p><p><b>VERDICT: BUYER BEWARE</b></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-08280/10019456-1-eng-US/f0012-082.jpg" title="f0012-08" width="177" height="89"></div><h2><b>BRADEN HOLTBY</b></h2><p>It&rsquo;s not like Holtby entered 2014-15 on do-not-draft lists. He simply wasn&rsquo;t an elite pick. A year later he&rsquo;s borderline top-five material. Under the tutelage of goaltending guru Mitch Korn, Holtby played a more instinctive game and became remarkably consistent. His goals-against average never dipped below 2.49 in any month, and his save percentage stayed above .913 in all but one. He had at least one shutout every month except November. He started 72 games. Holtby is a premier workhorse.</p><p><b>VERDICT: BUYER BELIEVE</b></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-09223/10019449-1-eng-US/f0012-092.jpg" title="f0012-09" width="177" height="88"></div><h2><b>TREVOR DALEY</b></h2><p>The Regression Police have already read Daley his rights. A 31-year-old D-man who never topped nine goals in 10 seasons scores 16? Don&rsquo;t be the doofus who drafts him.</p><p><b>VERDICT: BUYER BEWARE</b></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-10197/10019442-1-eng-US/f0012-102.jpg" title="f0012-10" width="177" height="89"></div><h2><b>ROMAN JOSI</b></h2><p>Goals, assists, points, shots and minutes have increased year over year for Josi, who plays with Shea Weber. Josi&rsquo;s improvement and draft pedigree as a second-rounder suggest we should believe his rise to elite production, though he&rsquo;s nearing his peak.</p><p><b>VERDICT: BUYER BELIEVE</b></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0012-11183/10019435-1-eng-US/f0012-112.jpg" title="f0012-11" width="175" height="87"></div><h2><b>DENNIS WIDEMAN</b></h2><p>Wideman&rsquo;s 56 points don&rsquo;t leap off the page as an outlier. He&rsquo;s been a good offensive blueliner for years. His stellar 2014-15, though, was the product of increased ice time. Mark Giordano was hurt in late February, and Wideman tallied 19 points in 19 games while averaging more than 27 minutes in March and April. Wideman will be useful &ndash; but as a 40-point guy again. Dougie Hamilton&rsquo;s arrival is another threat to his minutes.</p><p><b>VERDICT: BUYER BEWARE</b><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

f0012-01

TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY?

<div class="byline">BY ANDREW MCCORMACK</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0013-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0013-012027/10019613-1-eng-US/f0013-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">MATT <b>NISKANEN</b> <span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0013-12298/10019620-1-eng-US/f0013-122.jpg" title="f0013-12" width="125" height="141"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>P</span>ERFORMING WELL IN</b> the final year of a contract is a good way for an NHLer to command a lucrative offer. Sometimes players over-perform in the final year and rake in inflated figures that summer. While a boost in numbers may cause grief for NHL GMs trying to measure a player&rsquo;s worth, it can bring unparalleled glory to fantasy league GMs.</p><p>Defenseman Matt Niskanen signed a seven-year deal worth $40.25 million with Washington last summer after posting a 46-point campaign with Pittsburgh. His 10 goals and 36 assists in 2013-14 were career highs he didn&rsquo;t approach last season (31 points.)</p><p>Ville Leino is a poster boy for a drastic regression following a 2011 free agency payday that put his cap hit at $4.5 million. He had 53 points in 2010-11, but averaged only .34 points per game the rest of his career. He was bought out in June, 2014. But if you owned Leino in 2010-11, you were laughing &ndash; unless you kept him in a keeper league.</p><p>Here are players due to be UFAs in the summer of 2016. Keep an eye on their progress.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0013-021413/10019606-1-eng-US/f0013-022.jpg" title="f0013-02" width="176" height="290"></div><h2><b>STEVEN</b>&nbsp;<b>STAMKOS</b></h2><p>In seven seasons, Stamkos is second in goal scoring to Alex Ovechkin. Stamkos won&rsquo;t be 26 until February and will stay in Rocket Richard contention for years. He&rsquo;s in line for a significant raise over his $7.5-million.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0013-031018/10019599-1-eng-US/f0013-032.jpg" title="f0013-03" width="176" height="291"></div><h2><b>JIRI</b>&nbsp;<b>HUDLER</b></h2><p>It will be tough to top a career high of 76 points. Hudler has always been an accurate shooter, but his percentage of 19.6 will dip. Speed kills and there&rsquo;s plenty of that on a line with Sean Monahan and Johnny Gaudreau.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0013-04818/10019592-1-eng-US/f0013-042.jpg" title="f0013-04" width="175" height="291"></div><h2><b>ERIC</b>&nbsp;<b>STAAL</b></h2><p>The 6-foot-4 center has tumbled noticeably from his days as a regular 70-point producer. He&rsquo;s making $9.5 million this season, but won&rsquo;t come close to that as a 31-year-old UFA.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0013-05631/10019585-1-eng-US/f0013-052.jpg" title="f0013-05" width="176" height="291"></div><h2><b>ANZE</b>&nbsp;<b>KOPITAR</b></h2><p>Stanley Cups and Selke nominations may not help fantasy value, but they count on payday. Kopitar is 28 and consistently in the 60-to-80-point range. He&rsquo;ll be an expensive keep &ndash; or signing.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0013-06522/10019578-1-eng-US/f0013-062.jpg" title="f0013-06" width="175" height="293"></div><h2><b>BRENT</b>&nbsp;<b>SEABROOK</b></h2><p>Best known for his defensive play, the right-shot D-man also contributes offensively. Seabrook has averaged .42 points per game over his career but had .59 PPG in 2010-11 &ndash; his last contract year.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0013-07470/10019571-1-eng-US/f0013-072.jpg" title="f0013-07" width="176" height="292"></div><h2><b>KYLE</b>&nbsp;<b>OKPOSO</b></h2><p>Okposo has size and skill and benefits from playing with John Tavares. If Okposo can stay healthy, he&rsquo;s a force. The only question for GMs, if Okposo hits the market, is how much has his production benefitted from Tavares?</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0013-08432/10019564-1-eng-US/f0013-082.jpg" title="f0013-08" width="176" height="291"></div><h2><b>MARK</b>&nbsp;<b>GIORDANO</b></h2><p>Surgery to repair a torn bicep tendon cost Giordano the last quarter of 2014-15, when he was a candidate for the Norris, scoring at a 65-point pace. A full season at this rate will make Giordano one of the top-earning blueliners.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0013-09400/10019557-1-eng-US/f0013-092.jpg" title="f0013-09" width="174" height="291"></div><h2><b>EDDIE</b>&nbsp;<b>LACK</b></h2><p>Lack will either be a rich man next summer or he&rsquo;ll be scrambling around looking for a place to sign as a backup. He&rsquo;ll be pushing Cam Ward for playing time in Carolina. Ward is also a pending UFA.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0013-10374/10019550-1-eng-US/f0013-102.jpg" title="f0013-10" width="175" height="289"></div><h2><b>JAKUB</b>&nbsp;<b>VORACEK</b></h2><p>For the first time since 2009-10 it wasn&rsquo;t Claude Giroux leading the Flyers in scoring, as Voracek paced them with 81 points. The 26-year-old right winger will double his $4.25-million cap hit.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0013-11341/10019543-1-eng-US/f0013-112.jpg" title="f0013-11" width="175" height="290"></div><h2><b>KEITH</b>&nbsp;<b>YANDLE</b></h2><p>The Rangers&rsquo; deadline acquisition saw third-pairing minutes with ample time on the PP. He&rsquo;ll have an extended leash in 2015-16. Arizona retains half of Yandle&rsquo;s $5.25-million.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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PENDING UFAS SET TO SHINE

<div class="byline">BY DOMINIK LUSZCZYSZYN</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0014-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0014-012308/10019721-1-eng-US/f0014-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body">HAMPUS <b>LINDHOLM</b> <span class="photo-credit">(DEBORA ROBINSON/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/f0014-12170/10019728-1-eng-US/f0014-122.jpg" title="f0014-12" width="124" height="141"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>F</span></b>ILLING OUT THE LAST few defensemen spots on your roster is one of the hardest jobs as a fantasy hockey GM. The talent level drops notably after the elite guys are scooped up. So figuring out which ones boom or bust from who&rsquo;s left is pretty much a guessing game. Here&rsquo;s one trick that may give you the edge in finding those sleeper D-men who will break out: Corsi.</p><p>Yes, Corsi. Just hear me out.</p><p>Corsi &ndash; or SAT as the NHL calls it &ndash; is a proxy for puck possession. That means the players who thrive here are spending a lot of time in the offensive zone giving their team opportunity to score and their D-men the chance to get points.</p><p>Corsi, after all, just measures shot attempts, and each attempt has a chance of going in. Knowing who&rsquo;s on the ice for a large majority of those chances means knowing who&rsquo;s likely to be on the ice for a large majority of those goals. Make sense?</p><p>Here&rsquo;s the other part that makes Corsi useful. Coaches are beginning to recognize the value of puck possession hockey. Thus, defensemen who excel in that aspect are starting to move up the ice-time totem pole. The era of slow, shutdown defensemen is ending, and these are the guys taking over: players who are smart with the puck and try to create something instead of throwing it up the glass. With control of the puck, they&rsquo;re more involved in the play and will find ways to make the scoresheet.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><p>Last year&rsquo;s biggest breakout performances on defense came from this phenomenon. Analytics darling Anton Stralman saw one of the biggest jumps, going from 13 points to 39 in his first season with Tampa Bay, while Jake Muzzin and T.J. Brodie put up 41 points each as No. 2 D-men. All were great possession players before that and saw an increase in ice time and role thanks to their smart play.</p><p>Here are 10 blueliners who could break out this season. SAT Rel is shot attempts relative percentage &ndash; 5-on-5: Shot attempts for a player relative to shot attempts for his team when that player is not on the ice.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0014-021739/10019714-1-eng-US/f0014-022.jpg" title="f0014-02" width="176" height="293"></div><h2><b>JAKE</b>&nbsp;<b>GARDINER</b></h2><p><b>SAT Rel: +5.2</b></p><p>We&rsquo;ve been waiting two years for the breakout. A new coach and a bigger role on a rebuilding team might spark it.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0014-031174/10019707-1-eng-US/f0014-032.jpg" title="f0014-03" width="175" height="293"></div><h2><b>PATRICK</b>&nbsp;<b>WIERCIOCH</b></h2><p><b>SAT Rel: +5.3</b></p><p>The real deal in Ottawa, but he may not be as underrated after playing for Team Canada at the worlds.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0014-04805/10019700-1-eng-US/f0014-042.jpg" title="f0014-04" width="176" height="292"></div><h2><b>JARED</b>&nbsp;<b>SPURGEON</b></h2><p><b>SAT Rel: +4.8</b></p><p>Undersized like Stralman, but an efficient puck mover and good decision maker. A star in the making.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0014-05554/10019693-1-eng-US/f0014-052.jpg" title="f0014-05" width="176" height="293"></div><h2><b>DAVID</b>&nbsp;<b>RUNDBLAD</b></h2><p><b>SAT Rel: +3.9</b></p><p>Traded for Vladimir Tarasenko and Kyle Turris in separate deals. Can finally show what he has after Hawks cap crunch opened up a spot.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0014-06429/10019686-1-eng-US/f0014-062.jpg" title="f0014-06" width="176" height="291"></div><h2><b>OSCAR</b>&nbsp;<b>KLEFBOM</b></h2><p><b>SAT Rel: +4.5</b></p><p>The big Swede showed good signs in his first season and could be the Oilers&rsquo; best on a thin blueline.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0014-07333/10019679-1-eng-US/f0014-072.jpg" title="f0014-07" width="176" height="291"></div><h2><b>RYAN</b>&nbsp;<b>ELLIS</b></h2><p><b>SAT Rel: +3.8</b></p><p>The high-scoring junior would be a high-scoring pro if it wasn&rsquo;t for Nashville&rsquo;s other high-scoring D-men.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0014-08273/10019672-1-eng-US/f0014-082.jpg" title="f0014-08" width="176" height="291"></div><h2><b>JUSTIN</b>&nbsp;<b>SCHULTZ</b></h2><p><b>SAT Rel: +3.7</b></p><p>Finally turned in a positive possession season. Time to find the scoring touch that brought the hype.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0014-09237/10019665-1-eng-US/f0014-092.jpg" title="f0014-09" width="176" height="291"></div><h2><b>JASON</b>&nbsp;<b>DEMERS</b></h2><p><b>SAT Rel: +5.0</b></p><p>Scored 34 points in San Jose and can definitely do it again in Dallas with more offensive opportunity.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0014-10213/10019658-1-eng-US/f0014-102.jpg" title="f0014-10" width="176" height="290"></div><h2><b>JACOB</b>&nbsp;<b>TROUBA</b></h2><p><b>SAT Rel: +2.5</b></p><p>At 21, he&rsquo;s just scratching the surface of his ability. Next level will come sooner rather than later.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0014-11187/10019651-1-eng-US/f0014-112.jpg" title="f0014-11" width="176" height="292"></div><h2><b>HAMPUS</b>&nbsp;<b>LINDHOLM</b></h2><p><b>SAT Rel: +0.8</b></p><p>OK regular season fancy stats. Out of this world playoff fancy stats. Next season will be the 21-year-old&rsquo;s coming out party on a Cup contender.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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BURSTING BLUELINERS

<div class="byline">BY RACHEL VILLARI</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0015-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0015-011994/10019766-1-eng-US/f0015-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>BUDDIES AND STUBBIES</b></p><p><i>Denis, young Frederic, Marc-Andre, Robert and Richard gather round the fire to draft in 1977.</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(COURTESY OF THE GIGUERE FAMILY)</span></figcaption></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0015-03986/10019773-1-eng-US/f0015-032.jpg" title="f0015-03" width="125" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>M</span>ARC-ANDRE</b> Giguere is the best GM you&rsquo;ve never heard of. He&rsquo;ll commemorate his 40th anniversary on the job in October, 2016, in the now-famous Musi-Cafe in Lac-Megantic, Que., remembering some of his finer moments as head honcho. A few of his accomplishments include selecting Bryan Trottier as his first pick ever, back in 1977, and drafting Sidney Crosby No. 1 overall in 2001, when the prodigy was merely 14.</p><p>This reality belongs only to Marc-Andre, his two brothers, Robert and Richard, and closest friend, Denis Pouliot, though. Founded the same year Marc-Andre decided to build his keeper pool around Trottier, the group of four launched their own lifetime league after growing bored with annual pools. &ldquo;We wanted more than a pool that we always had to start over each year,&rdquo; Marc-Andre said. &ldquo;What we&rsquo;ve done is we take 100 players each, but only 23 count for points &ndash; one point per goal, one point per assist for our 15 best forwards and eight defensemen. The other (77) players are our substitutes.&rdquo; The 100-player roster is protected under the GM who drafted them.</p><p>Substitutes can be NHLers on IR or in a slump season, or young phenoms just waiting to be drafted. For example, Marc-Andr&eacute; drafted Connor McDavid No. 1 overall in October 2011. However, he hasn&rsquo;t been able to use McDavid for points until the Erie Otter dons his new Oilers getup this October, four years after Marc-Andre drafted him.</p><p>Substitutions can be made at any time during the season as many times as a GM pleases, but the annual draft takes place in October. Mid-way through the season, a smaller realignment draft takes place, in which only players in the NHL can be picked up and trades between teams can be made. After that, the 100-man rosters are locked in through the playoffs.</p><p>The wannabe GMs moonlight in businesses spanning finance, engineering and sales. The decision to create a lifetime league came out of an appreciation for the diligence involved in maintaining a highly competitive NHL team. &ldquo;It would be more fun &ndash; to be like a GM,&rdquo; Marc-Andre said. &ldquo;We draft as soon as we see a player who can be a star in the NHL. We research on Hockey&rsquo;s Future and Elite Prospects. I read The Hockey News each month and the local journal. We also watch the bantam drafts. I watched those and took some notes about the first five, seven picks in the WHL, the Ontario and the Quebec League as well, and researched them online. If they can help me without a doubt when they reach the NHL, then I&rsquo;ll draft them at 13, 14, 15 (years old).&rdquo;</p><p>The Gigueres and Pouliot have only expanded once to induct Marc-Andre&rsquo;s three nephews &ndash; sons of his older brother, Robert &ndash; into their league. In 2008, Frederic, Philipe and David Giguere were given a team to share, and the original members were kind enough to organize an expansion draft to help them get started.</p><p>Too kind, if you ask Marc-Andre. &ldquo;I think we were too generous,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;They are very good. They won this past year and last year.&rdquo;</p><p>Besides familial bragging rights, the winner of the pool wins two-thirds of the money collected from the participants at the start of each season. The runner-up gets one-third of the cash and noticeably fewer opportunities to boast.</p><p>The pool has come a long way since 1977, a time in which individual rosters, calculating points and organizing the drafting order was all kept by hand. But Marc-Andre, now 64, doesn&rsquo;t foresee resigning from his position as GM any time soon. &ldquo;We know that one day we will have to discuss the succession, but we are aiming for a 50th season before that.&rdquo;</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0015-021418/10019759-1-eng-US/f0015-022.jpg" title="f0015-02" width="759" height="590"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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FIREPLACE FANTASY

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0016-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0016-012074/10019811-1-eng-US/f0016-012.jpg"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0016-021581/10019818-1-eng-US/f0016-022.jpg" title="f0016-02" width="124" height="141"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>H</span></b>OCKEY ANALYSTS (ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE FORMER players) have a good gut feel for which players and teams have that certain something going on. We canvassed a half dozen famous minds on these 20 questions you can apply to your game plan when entering a hockey pool or fantasy league.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0017-011773/10019804-1-eng-US/f0017-012.jpg" title="f0017-01" width="2125" height="2716"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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ASK THE EXPERT

<div class="byline">BY MATT LARKIN</div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0018-011951/10019849-1-eng-US/f0018-012.jpg" title="f0018-01" width="124" height="141"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>K</span>NOWING WHERE WE COME FROM MATTERS MORE IN</b> hockey pools today than ever, because more leagues than ever feed the NHL with talent, from major junior to the KHL to the AHL to the upstart USHL. The 17th annual Ultimate Fantasy Pool Guide explains it all in the legend below, which lists abbreviations for any stats and leagues found in our player profile boxes, team roster breakdowns and stat pages. Our printing deadline was mid-July, so some free agents aren&rsquo;t yet linked to their new teams. Profiled UFAs have NHL shield logos and projections based more on past production than expected output. A full UFA list is on page 105.</p><p>Our player prognostications come from the clairvoyant Murray Townsend. Notable changes in his work this year: lower point projections for star forwards, as the death of enforcers has spread out ice time more, and higher valuation of guys who can score at even strength, as power plays are harder to come by these days.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><h2><b>&gt; MINOR PRO</b></h2><p><i>AHL-American League (Adirondack, Albany, Binghamton, Bridgeport, Charlotte, Chicago, Grand Rapids, Hamilton, Hartford, Hershey, Iowa, Lake Erie, Lehigh Valley, 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, QMJHL-Quebec Major Junior League, WHL-Western 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: Bel-Belarus, Cze or Czech-Czech Republic, Fin-Finland, Ger-Germany, Kaz-Kazakhstan, Rus-Russia, Svk-Slovakia, Swe-Sweden, Sui-Switzerland. WJC-World Junior Championship, USA (under-18) or</i>&nbsp;<i>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, L-losses, LEA-league, LW-left winger, Min-minutes, Min/Pt-minutes per point, Corsi Close (percentage of shots directed at opposition net in 5-on-5 play during close games versus total directed shots by both teams), OZS%-offensive zone starts percentage, Pct-percentage, PPGA-power play goals against, PIM-penalties in minutes, Posposition, 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>

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WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0019-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0019-011701/10019880-1-eng-US/f0019-012.jpg"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0019-021267/10019887-1-eng-US/f0019-022.jpg" title="f0019-02" width="125" height="141"></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 forecasts on pages 132-135 and goalie projections on page 136.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></div>

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ULTIMATE GUIDE TEAMS

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0020-011702/10019967-1-eng-US/f0020-012.jpg" title="f0020-01" width="440" height="242"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0020-08182/10019960-1-eng-US/f0020-082.jpg" title="f0020-08" width="124" height="141"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0020-021219/10019953-1-eng-US/f0020-022.jpg" title="f0020-02" width="1320" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">RYAN <b>KESLER</b> <span class="photo-credit">(KESLER: CHRISTIAN PETERSEN/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE DUCKS DIDN&rsquo;T</b> score as much last season as they did in 2013-14 when they led the NHL in goals, but it&rsquo;ll be hard to keep them down for long. Led by Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry, Anaheim is among the deepest teams. Sami Vatanen is a star from the back end, where he runs the power play, while goalies Frederik Andersen, John Gibson and Anton Khudobin man a crowded crease.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0020-03851/10019946-1-eng-US/f0020-032.jpg" title="f0020-03" width="552" height="1366"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0020-04583/10019939-1-eng-US/f0020-042.jpg" title="f0020-04" width="684" height="538"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0020-05368/10019932-1-eng-US/f0020-052.jpg" title="f0020-05" width="684" height="542"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0020-06303/10019925-1-eng-US/f0020-062.jpg" title="f0020-06" width="542" height="776"><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><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0020-07250/10019918-1-eng-US/f0020-072.jpg" title="f0020-07" width="714" height="1820"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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DUCKS POISED TO SNIPE

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0022-011586/10020127-1-eng-US/f0022-012.jpg" title="f0022-01" width="442" height="242"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0022-08251/10020120-1-eng-US/f0022-082.jpg" title="f0022-08" width="124" height="141"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0022-021157/10020113-1-eng-US/f0022-022.jpg" title="f0022-02" width="1321" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">BRAD <b>MARCHAND</b> <span class="photo-credit">(MARCHAND: JONATHAN DANIEL/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HESE AREN&rsquo;T YOUR</b> father&rsquo;s Bruins or even your older brother&rsquo;s version. GM Don Sweeney turned Boston&rsquo;s roster upside-down, casting out Dougie Hamilton, Milan Lucic and Reilly Smith. Newcomers include Matt Beleskey and Jimmy Hayes. Patrice Bergeron, Tuukka Rask, Torey Krug and youngsters David Pastrnak and Ryan Spooner now lead the way.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0022-03849/10020106-1-eng-US/f0022-032.jpg" title="f0022-03" width="554" height="1368"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0022-04624/10020099-1-eng-US/f0022-042.jpg" title="f0022-04" width="684" height="539"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0022-05476/10020092-1-eng-US/f0022-052.jpg" title="f0022-05" width="685" height="543"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0022-06385/10020085-1-eng-US/f0022-062.jpg" title="f0022-06" width="698" height="774"><figcaption class="caption-body">PATRICE <b>BERGERON</b> <span class="photo-credit">(BERGERON: SCOTT AUDETTE/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0022-07315/10020078-1-eng-US/f0022-072.jpg" title="f0022-07" width="730" height="1842"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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ROSTER SHAKEUP A STUNNER

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-011361/10020200-1-eng-US/f0023-012.jpg" title="f0023-01" width="441" height="242"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-08219/10020207-1-eng-US/f0023-082.jpg" title="f0023-08" width="125" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-02979/10020193-1-eng-US/f0023-022.jpg" title="f0023-02" width="1316" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">TYLER ENNIS <span class="photo-credit">(ENNIS: JAMIE SABAU/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>N</span>EVER HAS FINISHING</b> second felt so good. The arrival of No. 2 overall pick Jack Eichel changes everything for Buffalo, which no longer looks like a 30th-place team. The Sabres have promise on the blueline in Zach Bogosian and Rasmus Ristolainen, plus key newcomers up front in Evander Kane and Ryan O&rsquo;Reilly. Former Sen Robin Lehner has to prove himself in net.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-03729/10020186-1-eng-US/f0023-032.jpg" title="f0023-03" width="554" height="1396"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-04543/10020179-1-eng-US/f0023-042.jpg" title="f0023-04" width="685" height="538"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-05399/10020172-1-eng-US/f0023-052.jpg" title="f0023-05" width="684" height="543"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-06322/10020165-1-eng-US/f0023-062.jpg" title="f0023-06" width="862" height="743"><figcaption class="caption-body">JACK <b>EICHEL</b><span class="photo-credit">(EICHEL HEAD: MINAS PANAGIOTAKIS/GETTY IMAGES; EICHEL BODY: JOHN RUSSELL/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-07259/10020158-1-eng-US/f0023-072.jpg" title="f0023-07" width="746" height="1850"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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NEW FACES AND A NEW OUTLOOK

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-011527/10020287-1-eng-US/f0024-012.jpg" title="f0024-01" width="442" height="242"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-08224/10020280-1-eng-US/f0024-082.jpg" title="f0024-08" width="124" height="141"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-021099/10020273-1-eng-US/f0024-022.jpg" title="f0024-02" width="1320" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">SEAN <b>MONAHAN</b> <span class="photo-credit">(MONAHAN+GAUDREAU: GERRY THOMAS/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE FLAMES ALREADY</b> had a strong blueline, but adding Dougie Hamilton from Boston makes them that much better. Up front, Michael Frolik&rsquo;s arrival helps with secondary scoring, as Calgary relied too much on the Johnny Gaudreau-Sean Monahan-Jiri Hudler line. Rookie Sam Bennett is ready to contribute. Last year&rsquo;s goalie tandem of Jonas Hiller and Karri Ramo returns.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-03761/10020266-1-eng-US/f0024-032.jpg" title="f0024-03" width="554" height="1368"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-04547/10020259-1-eng-US/f0024-042.jpg" title="f0024-04" width="684" height="538"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-05402/10020252-1-eng-US/f0024-052.jpg" title="f0024-05" width="685" height="543"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-06327/10020245-1-eng-US/f0024-062.jpg" title="f0024-06" width="874" height="763"><figcaption class="caption-body">JOHNNY <b>GAUDREAU</b></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0024-07266/10020238-1-eng-US/f0024-072.jpg" title="f0024-07" width="736" height="1821"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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REBUILD SMOOTHENS IN YEAR 3

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-011337/10020360-1-eng-US/f0025-012.jpg" title="f0025-01" width="441" height="242"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-08185/10020367-1-eng-US/f0025-082.jpg" title="f0025-08" width="125" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-02946/10020353-1-eng-US/f0025-022.jpg" title="f0025-02" width="1321" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">ELIAS <b>LINDHOLM</b> <span class="photo-credit">(LINDHOLM: NORM HALL/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>S</span>LOWLY BUT SURELY,</b> the new-look Canes under GM Ron Francis are taking shape. This team is still led by Eric Staal, but their best player is now D-man Justin Faulk. Expect Jeff Skinner to bounce back, while Swedes Elias Lindholm and Victor Rask are promising forwards. Eddie Lack will challenge Cam Ward for starts in net, while James Wisniewski is an interesting addition.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-03659/10020346-1-eng-US/f0025-032.jpg" title="f0025-03" width="554" height="1368"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-04457/10020339-1-eng-US/f0025-042.jpg" title="f0025-04" width="684" height="538"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-05338/10020332-1-eng-US/f0025-052.jpg" title="f0025-05" width="685" height="542"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-06277/10020325-1-eng-US/f0025-062.jpg" title="f0025-06" width="590" height="735"><figcaption class="caption-body">ERIC <b>STAAL</b> <span class="photo-credit">(STAAL: LEN REDKOLES/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-07223/10020318-1-eng-US/f0025-072.jpg" title="f0025-07" width="676" height="1818"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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PLENTY OF UPWARD MOBILITY

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-011410/10020520-1-eng-US/f0027-012.jpg" title="f0027-01" width="441" height="242"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-08189/10020527-1-eng-US/f0027-082.jpg" title="f0027-08" width="125" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-02989/10020513-1-eng-US/f0027-022.jpg" title="f0027-02" width="1320" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">TYSON <b>BARRIE</b> <span class="photo-credit">(BARRIE: LANCE THOMSON/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE AVALANCHE DEALT</b> Ryan O&rsquo;Reilly in the off-season, and one of the players they got in return &ndash; Russian forward Mikhail Grigorenko &ndash; could make an impact right away. Look for third-year speedster Nathan MacKinnon to get his career back on track. Semyon Varlamov will continue to lead the way in goal, while Tyson Barrie is the offensive leader and catalyst from the back end.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-03712/10020506-1-eng-US/f0027-032.jpg" title="f0027-03" width="554" height="1368"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-04526/10020499-1-eng-US/f0027-042.jpg" title="f0027-04" width="684" height="536"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-05370/10020492-1-eng-US/f0027-052.jpg" title="f0027-05" width="685" height="543"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-06278/10020485-1-eng-US/f0027-062.jpg" title="f0027-06" width="610" height="780"><figcaption class="caption-body">MATT <b>DUCHENE</b> <span class="photo-credit">(DUCHENE: JOHN RUSSELL/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-07219/10020478-1-eng-US/f0027-072.jpg" title="f0027-07" width="705" height="1821"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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TIME FOR YOUTH TO TAKE OVER

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-011511/10020607-1-eng-US/f0028-012.jpg" title="f0028-01" width="445" height="242"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-08272/10020600-1-eng-US/f0028-082.jpg" title="f0028-08" width="124" height="141"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-021060/10020593-1-eng-US/f0028-022.jpg" title="f0028-02" width="1316" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">SCOTT HARTNELL <span class="photo-credit">(HARTNELL: JAMIE SABAU/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>A</span> GOOD TEAM</b> got even better when the Blue Jackets added Brandon Saad from Chicago. The two-way winger joins Nick Foligno, emerging superstar Ryan Johansen and franchise goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to form a strong nucleus. Scott Hartnell, Brandon Dubinsky and Jack Johnson provide support. Second-year Swede Alexander Wennberg is another young Jacket to watch.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-03785/10020586-1-eng-US/f0028-032.jpg" title="f0028-03" width="554" height="1367"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-04569/10020579-1-eng-US/f0028-042.jpg" title="f0028-04" width="684" height="538"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-05450/10020572-1-eng-US/f0028-052.jpg" title="f0028-05" width="685" height="543"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-06393/10020565-1-eng-US/f0028-062.jpg" title="f0028-06" width="824" height="748"><figcaption class="caption-body">RYAN <b>JOHANSEN</b> <span class="photo-credit">(JOHANSEN: LEN REDKOLES/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0028-07324/10020558-1-eng-US/f0028-072.jpg" title="f0028-07" width="700" height="1854"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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SHARPLY ON THE UPSWING

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-011327/10020680-1-eng-US/f0029-012.jpg" title="f0029-01" width="443" height="244"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-08228/10020687-1-eng-US/f0029-082.jpg" title="f0029-08" width="125" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-02911/10020673-1-eng-US/f0029-022.jpg" title="f0029-02" width="1316" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">JASON SPEZZA <span class="photo-credit">(SPEZZA: GLENN JAMES/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>O</span>NE OF THE</b> most important off-season moves was made by Dallas GM Jim Nill when he landed UFA goalie Antti Niemi. The 32-year-old Finn was brought in to challenge Kari Lehtonen, who had a so-so 2014-15. Jamie Benn is back to defend his scoring title but could be slow out of the gate after off-season hip surgery. Linemate Tyler Seguin is an Art Ross candidate.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-03651/10020666-1-eng-US/f0029-032.jpg" title="f0029-03" width="554" height="1368"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-04492/10020659-1-eng-US/f0029-042.jpg" title="f0029-04" width="684" height="538"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-05410/10020652-1-eng-US/f0029-052.jpg" title="f0029-05" width="685" height="542"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-06343/10020645-1-eng-US/f0029-062.jpg" title="f0029-06" width="585" height="765"><figcaption class="caption-body">TYLER <b>SEGUIN</b> <span class="photo-credit">(SEGUIN: LEN REDKOLES/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-07269/10020638-1-eng-US/f0029-072.jpg" title="f0029-07" width="729" height="1847"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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ANTTI AND THE ARTFUL SCORERS

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-011522/10020767-1-eng-US/f0030-012.jpg" title="f0030-01" width="444" height="242"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-08237/10020760-1-eng-US/f0030-082.jpg" title="f0030-08" width="124" height="141"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-021049/10020753-1-eng-US/f0030-022.jpg" title="f0030-02" width="1316" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">GUSTAV NYQUIST <span class="photo-credit">(NYQUIST: GREGORY SHAMUS/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>O</span>UT WITH THE OLD</b> and in with the new. With Mike Babcock in Toronto, Jeff Blashill takes over a team with loads of talent. While Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg wind down, Tomas Tatar and Gustav Nyquist take the reins as the forward catalysts. Keep an eye on winger Teemu Pulkkinen, a top goal-scoring talent. Czech Petr Mrazek may unseat Jimmy Howard in goal.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-03758/10020746-1-eng-US/f0030-032.jpg" title="f0030-03" width="555" height="1367"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-04567/10020739-1-eng-US/f0030-042.jpg" title="f0030-04" width="685" height="537"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-05437/10020732-1-eng-US/f0030-052.jpg" title="f0030-05" width="684" height="542"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-06365/10020725-1-eng-US/f0030-062.jpg" title="f0030-06" width="579" height="776"><figcaption class="caption-body">PAVEL <b>DATSYUK</b> <span class="photo-credit">(DATSYUK: SCOTT AUDETTE/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0030-07289/10020718-1-eng-US/f0030-072.jpg" title="f0030-07" width="740" height="1820"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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WAVE AFTER WAVE OF ELITE SKILL

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-011378/10020840-1-eng-US/f0031-012.jpg" title="f0031-01" width="441" height="242"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-08247/10020847-1-eng-US/f0031-082.jpg" title="f0031-08" width="125" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-02936/10020833-1-eng-US/f0031-022.jpg" title="f0031-02" width="1321" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">RYAN <b>NUGENT-HOPKINS</b> <span class="photo-credit">(NUGENT-HOPKINS: STEPHEN DUNN/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE DAWN OF A</b> new era in Edmonton sees Connor McDavid riding onto the scene atop his white horse. He joins a group of forwards who also have great upside: Jordan Eberle, Taylor Hall, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Nail Yakupov. There&rsquo;s also a new No. 1 goalie in Cam Talbot. The defense continues to be a work in progress, but Justin Schultz will benefit from McDavid&rsquo;s presence.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-03703/10020826-1-eng-US/f0031-032.jpg" title="f0031-03" width="554" height="1368"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-04549/10020819-1-eng-US/f0031-042.jpg" title="f0031-04" width="684" height="538"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-05439/10020812-1-eng-US/f0031-052.jpg" title="f0031-05" width="685" height="543"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-06373/10020805-1-eng-US/f0031-062.jpg" title="f0031-06" width="649" height="777"><figcaption class="caption-body">CONNOR <b>MCDAVID</b><span class="photo-credit">(MCDAVID BY KEN ANDERSEN/GETTY IMAGES (HEAD) & JONATHAN KOZUB/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES (BODY))</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-07306/10020798-1-eng-US/f0031-072.jpg" title="f0031-07" width="707" height="1821"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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A NEW COLT JOINS A FINE STABLE

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0033-011329/10021000-1-eng-US/f0033-012.jpg" title="f0033-01" width="448" height="247"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0033-08292/10021007-1-eng-US/f0033-082.jpg" title="f0033-08" width="125" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0033-02924/10020993-1-eng-US/f0033-022.jpg" title="f0033-02" width="1316" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">JEFF <b>CARTER</b> <span class="photo-credit">(CARTER: JUAN OCAMPO/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE KINGS ARE</b> poised for a comeback. The addition of power forward Milan Lucic will help their scoring woes. He joins Anze Kopitar, Jeff Carter, Tyler Toffoli, Marian Gaborik and Tanner Pearson in what will be a formidable group of forwards. Drew Doughty does it all from the back end, and he&rsquo;s supported by Jake Muzzin. In goal, Jonathan Quick remains an elite puck-stopper.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0033-03715/10020986-1-eng-US/f0033-032.jpg" title="f0033-03" width="551" height="1364"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0033-04584/10020979-1-eng-US/f0033-042.jpg" title="f0033-04" width="684" height="535"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0033-05494/10020972-1-eng-US/f0033-052.jpg" title="f0033-05" width="684" height="543"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0033-06430/10020965-1-eng-US/f0033-062.jpg" title="f0033-06" width="633" height="732"><figcaption class="caption-body">ANZE <b>KOPITAR</b> <span class="photo-credit">(KOPITAR: DEBORA ROBINSON/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0033-07360/10020958-1-eng-US/f0033-072.jpg" title="f0033-07" width="662" height="1821"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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CUP CHAMPS TO CHUMPS. WHAT NOW?

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0034-011522/10021087-1-eng-US/f0034-012.jpg" title="f0034-01" width="441" height="242"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0034-08367/10021080-1-eng-US/f0034-082.jpg" title="f0034-08" width="124" height="141"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0034-021068/10021073-1-eng-US/f0034-022.jpg" title="f0034-02" width="1321" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">JASON POMINVILLE <span class="photo-credit">(POMINVILLE: BRUCE KLUCKHOHN/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>L</span>AST SEASON</b> was a revelation for Devan Dubnyk, Minnesota&rsquo;s No. 1 goalie for the long haul. He returns to backstop a defensive squad led by Ryan Suter and emerging Mathew Dumba. Up front, Mikael Granlund is an excellent passer while Zach Parise and Nino Niederreiter are the finishers. Mikko Koivu, Jason Pominville, Thomas Vanek and Charlie Coyle provide support.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0034-03840/10021066-1-eng-US/f0034-032.jpg" title="f0034-03" width="553" height="1368"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0034-04682/10021059-1-eng-US/f0034-042.jpg" title="f0034-04" width="684" height="536"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0034-05555/10021052-1-eng-US/f0034-052.jpg" title="f0034-05" width="685" height="543"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0034-06496/10021045-1-eng-US/f0034-062.jpg" title="f0034-06" width="802" height="747"><figcaption class="caption-body">ZACH <b>PARISE</b> <span class="photo-credit">(PARISE: NORM HALL/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0034-07427/10021038-1-eng-US/f0034-072.jpg" title="f0034-07" width="632" height="1820"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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STABILITY ON ALL FRONTS

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-011404/10021160-1-eng-US/f0035-012.jpg" title="f0035-01" width="441" height="242"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-08393/10021167-1-eng-US/f0035-082.jpg" title="f0035-08" width="125" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-021005/10021153-1-eng-US/f0035-022.jpg" title="f0035-02" width="1321" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">ALEX <b>GALCHENYUK</b> <span class="photo-credit">(GALCHENYUK: FRANCOIS LACASSE/NHL VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE HABS WILL LOOK</b> to unleash the beast within Alex Galchenyuk, their most promising scoring forward. Montreal failed to acquire a No. 1 center in the off-season, so Galchenyuk, 21, could be tried in the role. Other forwards of note are Max Pacioretty, Brendan Gallagher and Tomas Plekanec. From the net out, goalie Carey Price and blueliner P.K. Subban remain all-world talents.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-03832/10021146-1-eng-US/f0035-032.jpg" title="f0035-03" width="553" height="1367"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-04687/10021139-1-eng-US/f0035-042.jpg" title="f0035-04" width="684" height="539"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-05588/10021132-1-eng-US/f0035-052.jpg" title="f0035-05" width="685" height="543"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-06529/10021125-1-eng-US/f0035-062.jpg" title="f0035-06" width="660" height="790"><figcaption class="caption-body">MAX <b>PACIORETTY</b> <span class="photo-credit">(PACIORETTY: FRANCOIS LACASSE/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-07456/10021118-1-eng-US/f0035-072.jpg" title="f0035-07" width="685" height="1821"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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ALEX WILL HAVE TO BE GREAT

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0036-011423/10021247-1-eng-US/f0036-012.jpg" title="f0036-01" width="441" height="242"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0036-08350/10021240-1-eng-US/f0036-082.jpg" title="f0036-08" width="125" height="141"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0036-02977/10021233-1-eng-US/f0036-022.jpg" title="f0036-02" width="1316" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">JAMES NEAL <span class="photo-credit">(NEAL: JOHN RUSSELL/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>A</span>NOTHER STAR</b> is born in Nashville, but this time it&rsquo;s a hockey player, not a country music legend. Swede Filip Forsberg enjoyed a great rookie campaign. The Preds get stellar production on defense from Shea Weber, Roman Josi, Seth Jones and Ryan Ellis. Up front, it&rsquo;s high tempo with Peter Laviolette coaching, but the team&rsquo;s backbone remains Finnish goalie Pekka Rinne.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0036-03806/10021226-1-eng-US/f0036-032.jpg" title="f0036-03" width="553" height="1368"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0036-04645/10021219-1-eng-US/f0036-042.jpg" title="f0036-04" width="684" height="535"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0036-05546/10021212-1-eng-US/f0036-052.jpg" title="f0036-05" width="685" height="543"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0036-06483/10021205-1-eng-US/f0036-062.jpg" title="f0036-06" width="578" height="788"><figcaption class="caption-body">FILIP <b>FORSBERG</b> <span class="photo-credit">(FORSBERG: GLENN JAMES/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0036-07413/10021198-1-eng-US/f0036-072.jpg" title="f0036-07" width="738" height="1821"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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NEW BLOOD, EXCITING GAME PLAN

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-011268/10021320-1-eng-US/f0037-012.jpg" title="f0037-01" width="441" height="243"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-08342/10021327-1-eng-US/f0037-082.jpg" title="f0037-08" width="124" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-02902/10021313-1-eng-US/f0037-022.jpg" title="f0037-02" width="1316" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">TRAVIS <b>ZAJAC</b> <span class="photo-credit">(GIRARDI: JARED SILBER/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>N</span>EW GM RAY SHERO</b> and coach John Hynes aren&rsquo;t looking for the quick fix, so there are tough times ahead in Newark. This team has always been built from the goalie out. Cory Schneider is the Devils&rsquo; top talent, and the blueline features promising prospects such as Damon Severson and Adam Larsson. The Devils will have a tough time scoring with a veteran cast of forwards.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-03726/10021306-1-eng-US/f0037-032.jpg" title="f0037-03" width="553" height="1368"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-04624/10021299-1-eng-US/f0037-042.jpg" title="f0037-04" width="684" height="535"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-05563/10021292-1-eng-US/f0037-052.jpg" title="f0037-05" width="686" height="543"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-06501/10021285-1-eng-US/f0037-062.jpg" title="f0037-06" width="768" height="773"><figcaption class="caption-body">MIKE <b>CAMMALLERI</b> <span class="photo-credit">(CAMMALLERI: ANDY MARLIN/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-07432/10021278-1-eng-US/f0037-072.jpg" title="f0037-07" width="683" height="1821"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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GROWING PAINS FOR VETERANS

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0038-011381/10021407-1-eng-US/f0038-012.jpg" title="f0038-01" width="441" height="242"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0038-08304/10021400-1-eng-US/f0038-082.jpg" title="f0038-08" width="124" height="141"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0038-02966/10021393-1-eng-US/f0038-022.jpg" title="f0038-02" width="1316" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">RYAN <b>STROME</b> <span class="photo-credit">(STROME: GREGORY SHAMUS/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>F</span>ANS IN BROOKLYN</b> will be treated to a deep lineup. It starts with captain John Tavares, a perennial Art Ross and Hart Trophy candidate. He gets support from Kyle Okposo, Ryan Strome, Frans Nielsen, Brock Nelson and Anders Lee. The blueline is led by Nick Leddy, Johnny Boychuk and Travis Hamonic. In goal, Jaroslav Halak will be pushed by proven backup Thomas Greiss.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0038-03779/10021386-1-eng-US/f0038-032.jpg" title="f0038-03" width="554" height="1368"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0038-04635/10021379-1-eng-US/f0038-042.jpg" title="f0038-04" width="684" height="538"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0038-05511/10021372-1-eng-US/f0038-052.jpg" title="f0038-05" width="685" height="543"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0038-06441/10021365-1-eng-US/f0038-062.jpg" title="f0038-06" width="727" height="763"><figcaption class="caption-body">JOHN <b>TAVARES</b> <span class="photo-credit">(TAVARES: BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0038-07371/10021358-1-eng-US/f0038-072.jpg" title="f0038-07" width="712" height="1821"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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NEW HOME, BUT SAME SOLID CAST

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-011265/10021480-1-eng-US/f0039-012.jpg" title="f0039-01" width="441" height="243"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-08305/10021487-1-eng-US/f0039-082.jpg" title="f0039-08" width="125" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-02862/10021473-1-eng-US/f0039-022.jpg" title="f0039-02" width="1316" height="842"><figcaption class="caption-body">DEREK STEPAN <span class="photo-credit">(STEPAN: JARED SILBER/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE RANGERS</b> will continue to be among the best teams, and goalie Henrik Lundqvist is the main reason. He has a great blueline corps in front of him, led by Ryan McDonagh. This year, the Rangers&rsquo; power-play quarter-back is Keith Yandle. Up front, big forwards Rick Nash, Chris Kreider and Kevin Hayes are joined by smaller models such as Derek Stepan, Derick Brassard and Mats Zuccarello.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-03680/10021466-1-eng-US/f0039-032.jpg" title="f0039-03" width="571" height="1376"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-04572/10021459-1-eng-US/f0039-042.jpg" title="f0039-04" width="684" height="535"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-05489/10021452-1-eng-US/f0039-052.jpg" title="f0039-05" width="685" height="543"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-06411/10021445-1-eng-US/f0039-062.jpg" title="f0039-06" width="727" height="747"><figcaption class="caption-body">RICK <b>NASH</b> <span class="photo-credit">(NASH: JARED SILBER/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-07358/10021438-1-eng-US/f0039-072.jpg" title="f0039-07" width="642" height="1821"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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THE SHORT AND TALL OF THINGS

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0040-01977/10021567-1-eng-US/f0040-012.jpg" title="f0040-01" width="484" height="265"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0040-02648/10021560-1-eng-US/f0040-022.jpg" title="f0040-02" width="124" height="141"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0040-03502/10021553-1-eng-US/f0040-032.jpg" title="f0040-03" width="1444" height="918"><figcaption class="caption-body">MARK <b>STONE</b> <span class="photo-credit">(STONE: FRANCOIS LACASSE/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>Y</span>OUTH IS BEING</b> served in Ottawa. In 2014-15, rookies Mike Hoffman and Mark Stone finished 1-2 in Sens goal scoring, while Mika Zibanejad and Jean-Gabriel Pageau continued to make strides. That said, it&rsquo;s defenseman Erik Karlsson who leads the attack. He&rsquo;ll get increased support from Cody Ceci. Craig Anderson and Andrew Hammond form a nice goaltending duo.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0040-04399/10021546-1-eng-US/f0040-042.jpg" title="f0040-04" width="610" height="1504"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0040-05341/10021539-1-eng-US/f0040-052.jpg" title="f0040-05" width="752" height="611"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0040-06302/10021532-1-eng-US/f0040-062.jpg" title="f0040-06" width="752" height="596"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0040-07263/10021525-1-eng-US/f0040-072.jpg" title="f0040-07" width="697" height="823"><figcaption class="caption-body">ERIK <b>KARLSSON</b> <span class="photo-credit">(KARLSSON: RICHARD WOLOWICZ/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0040-08225/10021518-1-eng-US/f0040-082.jpg" title="f0040-08" width="784" height="2018"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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IMPRESSIVE ROSTER MAKEOVER

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-02573/10021640-1-eng-US/f0041-022.jpg" title="f0041-02" width="481" height="263"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-01853/10021647-1-eng-US/f0041-012.jpg" title="f0041-01" width="125" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-03468/10021633-1-eng-US/f0041-032.jpg" title="f0041-03" width="1444" height="918"><figcaption class="caption-body">JAKUB <b>VORACEK</b> <span class="photo-credit">(VORACEK: RICH SCHULTZ/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE FLYERS HOPE</b> new coach Dave Hakstol provides a spark, because they have the horses. Claude Giroux and Jakub Voracek lead the way offensively while Brayden Schenn, Wayne Simmonds and Sean Couturier add secondary offense. Mark Streit quarterbacks one of the best power plays, while Steve Mason and newcomer Michal Neuvirth make a capable tandem in net.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-04403/10021626-1-eng-US/f0041-042.jpg" title="f0041-04" width="610" height="1504"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-05364/10021619-1-eng-US/f0041-052.jpg" title="f0041-05" width="752" height="589"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-06317/10021612-1-eng-US/f0041-062.jpg" title="f0041-06" width="752" height="596"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-07273/10021605-1-eng-US/f0041-072.jpg" title="f0041-07" width="631" height="820"><figcaption class="caption-body">CLAUDE <b>GIROUX</b> <span class="photo-credit">(GIROUX: LEN REDKOLES/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-08212/10021598-1-eng-US/f0041-082.jpg" title="f0041-08" width="785" height="2018"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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LET WILD HORSES RUN FREE

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0042-01908/10021727-1-eng-US/f0042-012.jpg" title="f0042-01" width="484" height="265"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0042-02601/10021720-1-eng-US/f0042-022.jpg" title="f0042-02" width="124" height="141"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0042-03474/10021713-1-eng-US/f0042-032.jpg" title="f0042-03" width="1441" height="915"><figcaption class="caption-body">KRIS <b>LETANG</b> <span class="photo-credit">(LETANG: SCOTT AUDETTE/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>A</span> FRONT-LOADED TEAM</b> got a bit heavier with the acquisition of Phil Kessel. His numbers will rebound playing with Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin. This team&rsquo;s power play will be scary with Kessel, Crosby, Malkin, defenseman Kris Letang and Patric Hornqvist. Another Penguin to watch is David Perron. Marc-Andre Fleury was solid for most of 2014-15, but faltered down the stretch.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0042-04383/10021706-1-eng-US/f0042-042.jpg" title="f0042-04" width="610" height="1504"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0042-05325/10021699-1-eng-US/f0042-052.jpg" title="f0042-05" width="752" height="591"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0042-06289/10021692-1-eng-US/f0042-062.jpg" title="f0042-06" width="752" height="596"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0042-07246/10021685-1-eng-US/f0042-072.jpg" title="f0042-07" width="742" height="857"><figcaption class="caption-body">SIDNEY <b>CROSBY</b> <span class="photo-credit">(CROSBY: JOE SARGENT/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0042-08188/10021678-1-eng-US/f0042-082.jpg" title="f0042-08" width="782" height="1983"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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PLAYMAKERS GET A LEGIT FINISHER

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-02621/10021800-1-eng-US/f0043-022.jpg" title="f0043-02" width="482" height="265"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-01882/10021807-1-eng-US/f0043-012.jpg" title="f0043-01" width="125" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-03517/10021793-1-eng-US/f0043-032.jpg" title="f0043-03" width="1444" height="918"><figcaption class="caption-body">DAVID <b>BACKES</b> <span class="photo-credit">(BACKES: JEFF VINNICK/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>U</span>P FRONT THE BLUES</b> are a team in transition, as T.J. Oshie was dealt to Washington and Troy Brouwer added. Vladimir Tarasenko is the Blues&rsquo; next superstar. He teams with Jaden Schwartz to bookend a top scoring line. The Blues also have high hopes for OHL star Robby Fabbri. The blueline leader is Alex Pietrangelo, but Kevin Shattenkirk usually quarterbacks the power play.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-04396/10021786-1-eng-US/f0043-042.jpg" title="f0043-04" width="610" height="1504"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-05347/10021779-1-eng-US/f0043-052.jpg" title="f0043-05" width="752" height="589"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-06290/10021772-1-eng-US/f0043-062.jpg" title="f0043-06" width="752" height="596"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-07248/10021765-1-eng-US/f0043-072.jpg" title="f0043-07" width="759" height="867"><figcaption class="caption-body">VLADIMIR <b>TARASENKO</b> <span class="photo-credit">(TARASENKO: BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-08192/10021758-1-eng-US/f0043-082.jpg" title="f0043-08" width="781" height="1983"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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FINE-TUNING MAY BE THE MAGIC TONIC

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0044-01788/10021887-1-eng-US/f0044-012.jpg" title="f0044-01" width="486" height="265"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0044-02518/10021880-1-eng-US/f0044-022.jpg" title="f0044-02" width="124" height="141"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0044-03394/10021873-1-eng-US/f0044-032.jpg" title="f0044-03" width="1444" height="918"><figcaption class="caption-body">BRENT <b>BURNS</b> <span class="photo-credit">(BURNS: DON SMITH/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>M</span>ARTIN JONES&rsquo;</b> fantasy stock rises dramatically, from L.A. to Boston to San Jose, where new coach Peter DeBoer&rsquo;s system will help Jones in his first season as a starter. This team is led by the usual suspects: Joe Pavelski, Joe Thornton, Logan Couture and Patrick Marleau. On the back end, Brent Burns is the only legitimate scoring threat. Veteran Paul Martin helps defensively.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0044-04313/10021866-1-eng-US/f0044-042.jpg" title="f0044-04" width="610" height="1504"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0044-05262/10021859-1-eng-US/f0044-052.jpg" title="f0044-05" width="752" height="589"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0044-06232/10021852-1-eng-US/f0044-062.jpg" title="f0044-06" width="752" height="596"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0044-07200/10021845-1-eng-US/f0044-072.jpg" title="f0044-07" width="681" height="853"><figcaption class="caption-body">JOE <b>PAVELSKI</b> <span class="photo-credit">(PAVELSKI: CLAUS ANDERSEN/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0044-08151/10021838-1-eng-US/f0044-082.jpg" title="f0044-08" width="778" height="1983"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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JONES JOINS BIG JOE, LITTLE JOE

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-02472/10021960-1-eng-US/f0045-022.jpg" title="f0045-02" width="485" height="265"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-01693/10021967-1-eng-US/f0045-012.jpg" title="f0045-01" width="125" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-03400/10021953-1-eng-US/f0045-032.jpg" title="f0045-03" width="1444" height="918"><figcaption class="caption-body">NIKITA <b>KUCHEROV</b> <span class="photo-credit">(KUCHEROV: SCOTT AUDETTE/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE LIGHTNING ARE</b> one of the deepest teams and led by captain Steven Stamkos, who&rsquo;s a perennial 50-goal threat. The top line, though, consists of Ondrej Palat, Tyler Johnson and Nikita Kucherov &ndash; affectionaltely dubbed &lsquo;The Triplets&rsquo;. D-man Victor Hedman is emerging as a franchise player with rare value. In goal, Ben Bishop will be challenged by Andrei Vasilevskiy.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-04340/10021946-1-eng-US/f0045-042.jpg" title="f0045-04" width="610" height="1504"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-05292/10021939-1-eng-US/f0045-052.jpg" title="f0045-05" width="752" height="589"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-06259/10021932-1-eng-US/f0045-062.jpg" title="f0045-06" width="752" height="596"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-07227/10021925-1-eng-US/f0045-072.jpg" title="f0045-07" width="827" height="863"><figcaption class="caption-body">STEVEN <b>STAMKOS</b> <span class="photo-credit">(STAMKOS: JARED SILBER/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-08151/10021918-1-eng-US/f0045-082.jpg" title="f0045-08" width="784" height="1983"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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SAME CREW, SAME SHINY OUTLOOK

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0046-01702/10022047-1-eng-US/f0046-012.jpg" title="f0046-01" width="484" height="265"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0046-02472/10022040-1-eng-US/f0046-022.jpg" title="f0046-02" width="124" height="141"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0046-03323/10022033-1-eng-US/f0046-032.jpg" title="f0046-03" width="1444" height="918"><figcaption class="caption-body">NAZEM <b>KADRI</b> <span class="photo-credit">(KADRI: ANDRE RINGUETTE/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>W</span>ITH PHIL KESSEL</b> gone and Mike Babcock now coaching, the emphasis for Toronto&rsquo;s lengthy rebuilding plan will be defense. Therefore, there won&rsquo;t be much to see here from a fantasy perspective for the next while. Winger James van Riemsdyk will lead the offense, while Morgan Rielly is a rising star from the back end. The kids won&rsquo;t arrive prematurely under Babcock&rsquo;s watch.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0046-04266/10022026-1-eng-US/f0046-042.jpg" title="f0046-04" width="610" height="1504"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0046-05211/10022019-1-eng-US/f0046-052.jpg" title="f0046-05" width="752" height="589"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0046-06184/10022012-1-eng-US/f0046-062.jpg" title="f0046-06" width="752" height="596"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0046-07152/10022005-1-eng-US/f0046-072.jpg" title="f0046-07" width="616" height="913"><figcaption class="caption-body">JAMES <b>VAN RIEMSDYK</b> <span class="photo-credit">(VAN RIEMSDYK: GRAIG ABEL/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0046-08108/10021998-1-eng-US/f0046-082.jpg" title="f0046-08" width="783" height="1983"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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PATIENCE, PATIENCE, PATIENCE

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-06162/10022120-1-eng-US/f0047-062.jpg" title="f0047-06" width="481" height="265"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-01632/10022127-1-eng-US/f0047-012.jpg" title="f0047-01" width="125" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-02415/10022113-1-eng-US/f0047-022.jpg" title="f0047-02" width="1444" height="918"><figcaption class="caption-body">RADIM <b>VRBATA</b> <span class="photo-credit">(VRBATA: RICH LAM/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>R</span>YAN MILLER RETAINS</b> the starting role in goal while Jacob Markstrom, who flamed out in his previous NHL stint, will push Miller for playing time. Alexander Edler is the best of a so-so group of defensemen, while Henrik and Daniel Sedin and Radim Vrbata are offensive catalysts. Skilled Bo Horvat is a player to watch, and more forward talent is on the way, but not this season.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-03328/10022106-1-eng-US/f0047-032.jpg" title="f0047-03" width="610" height="1504"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-04249/10022099-1-eng-US/f0047-042.jpg" title="f0047-04" width="752" height="589"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-05195/10022092-1-eng-US/f0047-052.jpg" title="f0047-05" width="752" height="596"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-07128/10022085-1-eng-US/f0047-072.jpg" title="f0047-07" width="712" height="859"><figcaption class="caption-body">DANIEL <b>SEDIN</b> <span class="photo-credit">(SEDIN: JEFF VINNICK/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-0894/10022078-1-eng-US/f0047-082.jpg" title="f0047-08" width="780" height="1983"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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HANGING ON TO THE GOOD TIMES

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0048-01498/10022207-1-eng-US/f0048-012.jpg" title="f0048-01" width="483" height="265"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0048-02320/10022200-1-eng-US/f0048-022.jpg" title="f0048-02" width="124" height="141"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0048-03225/10022193-1-eng-US/f0048-032.jpg" title="f0048-03" width="1444" height="918"><figcaption class="caption-body">JOHN <b>CARLSON</b> <span class="photo-credit">(CARLSON: PATRICK MCDERMOTT/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE CAPITALS ADDED</b> more youth up front in Evgeny Kuznetsov and Andre Burakovsky. They still have the dynamic duo of Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom, but now have two quality options at right wing in T.J. Oshie and Justin Williams. With Mike Green gone, John Carlson maintains his place on the top power-play unit. Meanwhile, Braden Holtby is a near-elite puck-stopper.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0048-04182/10022186-1-eng-US/f0048-042.jpg" title="f0048-04" width="610" height="1504"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0048-05133/10022179-1-eng-US/f0048-052.jpg" title="f0048-05" width="752" height="589"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0048-06112/10022172-1-eng-US/f0048-062.jpg" title="f0048-06" width="752" height="596"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0048-0790/10022165-1-eng-US/f0048-072.jpg" title="f0048-07" width="833" height="875"><figcaption class="caption-body">ALEX <b>OVECHKIN</b> <span class="photo-credit">(OVECHKIN: JARED SILBER/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><h2><b>POINTS-O-METER</b></h2><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0048-0862/10022158-1-eng-US/f0048-082.jpg" title="f0048-08" width="780" height="1982"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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LOADING UP FOR POWER RUN AT CUP

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0049-06146/10022280-1-eng-US/f0049-062.jpg" title="f0049-06" width="481" height="265"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0049-01492/10022287-1-eng-US/f0049-012.jpg" title="f0049-01" width="125" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0049-02384/10022273-1-eng-US/f0049-022.jpg" title="f0049-02" width="1444" height="918"><figcaption class="caption-body">DUSTIN <b>BYFUGLIEN</b> <span class="photo-credit">(BYFUGLIEN: JONATHAN KOZUB/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE JETS MAY</b> use a 50/50 split in goal. Ondrej Pavelec is the de facto No. 1, but Michael Hutchinson did enough to stake a claim for 1A duties. The Jets are loaded with defensemen who can score &ndash; Dustin Byfuglien. Tyler Myers, Jacob Trouba and Toby Enstrom. Up front, there is good talent and balance, but no superstars. Perhaps rookie Nikolaj Ehlers is the budding stud.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0049-03305/10022266-1-eng-US/f0049-032.jpg" title="f0049-03" width="610" height="1504"></div><p><i>*Bold indicates good candidate for 2015-16 roster</i></p><h2><b>POWER ZONE</b></h2><p><i>Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here&rsquo;s a reference guide to team leaders from 2014-15.</i></p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0049-04283/10022259-1-eng-US/f0049-042.jpg" title="f0049-04" width="752" height="589"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0049-05226/10022252-1-eng-US/f0049-052.jpg" title="f0049-05" width="752" height="596"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0049-0795/10022245-1-eng-US/f0049-072.jpg" title="f0049-07" width="692" height="858"><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><h3><b>FORWARDS DEFENSE</b></h3><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0049-0859/10022238-1-eng-US/f0049-082.jpg" title="f0049-08" width="785" height="1983"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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JETS BOAST MOBILITY, STABILITY

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0050-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0050-02367/10022752-1-eng-US/f0050-022.jpg"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0050-01481/10022759-1-eng-US/f0050-012.jpg" title="f0050-01" width="124" height="141"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>T</span>HE HOCKEY NEWS</b> provides projections and characteristics of the top-scoring 270 NHL skaters in 2015-16. The bios include every forward forecasted for 35 or more points and every defenseman expected to notch 31-plus. Pool players in really deep leagues can also check out the projection charts on team pages, which go as low as seven points, and the checklist pages in the back of the magazine.</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/f0050-03185/10022745-1-eng-US/f0050-032.jpg" title="f0050-03" width="137" height="137"></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/f0050-04150/10022738-1-eng-US/f0050-042.jpg" title="f0050-04" width="137" height="136"></div><p><b>UFA IN 2016:</b> These players are unrestricted free agents in 2016 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/f0050-05103/10022731-1-eng-US/f0050-052.jpg" title="f0050-05" width="137" height="136"></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/f0050-0688/10022724-1-eng-US/f0050-062.jpg" title="f0050-06" width="137" height="137"></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/f0050-0763/10022717-1-eng-US/f0050-072.jpg" title="f0050-07" width="136" height="137"></div><p><b>BANG FOR THE BUCK:</b> These players provide better statistics than reflected by their 2015-16 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/f0050-0848/10022710-1-eng-US/f0050-082.jpg" title="f0050-08" width="134" height="136"></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/f0050-0935/10022703-1-eng-US/f0050-092.jpg" title="f0050-09" width="136" height="136"></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/f0050-1030/10022696-1-eng-US/f0050-102.jpg" title="f0050-10" width="136" height="137"></div><p><b>TRENDING DOWN:</b> Skaters whose production is expected to continue to or start to drop in 2015-16.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><h2><b>ABDELKADER - BACKLUND</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0051-01365/10022689-1-eng-US/f0051-012.jpg" title="f0051-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>BACKSTROM - BELESKEY</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0052-01366/10022682-1-eng-US/f0052-012.jpg" title="f0052-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>BENN - BOEDKER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0053-01343/10022675-1-eng-US/f0053-012.jpg" title="f0053-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>BOLLAND - BOZAK</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0054-01356/10022668-1-eng-US/f0054-012.jpg" title="f0054-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>BRASSARD - BURAKOVSKY</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0055-01312/10022661-1-eng-US/f0055-012.jpg" title="f0055-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>BURNS - CAMMALLERI</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0056-01285/10022654-1-eng-US/f0056-012.jpg" title="f0056-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>CAMPBELL - COLBORNE</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0057-01267/10022647-1-eng-US/f0057-012.jpg" title="f0057-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>COUTURE - DANO</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0058-01290/10022640-1-eng-US/f0058-012.jpg" title="f0058-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>DATSYUK - DOUGHTY</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0059-01231/10022633-1-eng-US/f0059-012.jpg" title="f0059-01" width="2148" height="2740"></div><h2><b>DROUIN - DUMBA</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0060-01236/10022626-1-eng-US/f0060-012.jpg" title="f0060-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>EAKIN - EHRHOFF</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0061-01215/10022619-1-eng-US/f0061-012.jpg" title="f0061-01" width="2148" height="2740"></div><h2><b>EICHEL - ENNIS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0062-01233/10022612-1-eng-US/f0062-012.jpg" title="f0062-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>ERIKSSON - FILPPULA</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0063-01177/10022605-1-eng-US/f0063-012.jpg" title="f0063-01" width="2148" height="2740"></div><h2><b>FISHER - FROLIK</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0064-01189/10022598-1-eng-US/f0064-012.jpg" title="f0064-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>GABORIK - GARRISON</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0065-01192/10022591-1-eng-US/f0065-012.jpg" title="f0065-01" width="2148" height="2740"></div><h2><b>GAUDREAU - GIROUX</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0066-01190/10022584-1-eng-US/f0066-012.jpg" title="f0066-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>GLENCROSS - GRIGORENKO</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0067-01132/10022577-1-eng-US/f0067-012.jpg" title="f0067-01" width="2148" height="2740"></div><h2><b>HAGELIN - HARTNELL</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0068-01141/10022570-1-eng-US/f0068-012.jpg" title="f0068-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>HAYES - HENRIQUE</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0069-01120/10022563-1-eng-US/f0069-012.jpg" title="f0069-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>HERTL - HOSSA</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0070-01122/10022556-1-eng-US/f0070-012.jpg" title="f0070-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>HUBERDEAU - JENNER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0071-01118/10022549-1-eng-US/f0071-012.jpg" title="f0071-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>JOHANSEN - JOHNSON</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0072-01119/10022542-1-eng-US/f0072-012.jpg" title="f0072-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>JOKINEN - KANE</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0073-01116/10022535-1-eng-US/f0073-012.jpg" title="f0073-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>KANE - KESLER</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0074-01114/10022528-1-eng-US/f0074-012.jpg" title="f0074-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>KESSEL - KOPITAR</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0075-0194/10022521-1-eng-US/f0075-012.jpg" title="f0075-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>KREJCI - KUCHEROV</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0076-01105/10022514-1-eng-US/f0076-012.jpg" title="f0076-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>KUNITZ - LARSSON</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0077-01105/10022507-1-eng-US/f0077-012.jpg" title="f0077-01" width="2148" height="2740"></div><h2><b>LEDDY - LINDHOLM</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0078-0198/10022500-1-eng-US/f0078-012.jpg" title="f0078-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>LINDHOLM - MACARTHUR</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0079-0191/10022493-1-eng-US/f0079-012.jpg" title="f0079-01" width="2148" height="2740"></div><h2><b>MACKINNON - MARLEAU</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0080-0188/10022486-1-eng-US/f0080-012.jpg" title="f0080-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>MAROON - MONAHAN</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0081-0199/10022479-1-eng-US/f0081-012.jpg" title="f0081-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>MOULSON - NASH</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0082-0185/10022472-1-eng-US/f0082-012.jpg" title="f0082-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>NEAL - NIELSEN</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0083-0178/10022465-1-eng-US/f0083-012.jpg" title="f0083-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>NIETO - OKPOSO</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0084-0181/10022458-1-eng-US/f0084-012.jpg" title="f0084-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>O'REILLY - PAGEAU</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0085-0177/10022451-1-eng-US/f0085-012.jpg" title="f0085-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>PALAT - PARISE</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0086-0182/10022444-1-eng-US/f0086-012.jpg" title="f0086-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>PASTRNAK - PERRON</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0087-0175/10022437-1-eng-US/f0087-012.jpg" title="f0087-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>PERRY - PLEKANEC</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0088-0188/10022430-1-eng-US/f0088-012.jpg" title="f0088-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>POMINVILLE - RASK</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0089-0180/10022423-1-eng-US/f0089-012.jpg" title="f0089-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>READ - RYAN</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0090-0181/10022416-1-eng-US/f0090-012.jpg" title="f0090-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>SAAD - SCHULTZ</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0091-0168/10022409-1-eng-US/f0091-012.jpg" title="f0091-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>SCHWARTZ - SEGUIN</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0092-0184/10022402-1-eng-US/f0092-012.jpg" title="f0092-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>SEMIN - SHEAHAN</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0093-0174/10022395-1-eng-US/f0093-012.jpg" title="f0093-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>SILFVERBERG - SMITH</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0094-0176/10022388-1-eng-US/f0094-012.jpg" title="f0094-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>SODERBERG - STAAL</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0095-0172/10022381-1-eng-US/f0095-012.jpg" title="f0095-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>STAFFORD - STEPAN</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0096-0188/10022374-1-eng-US/f0096-012.jpg" title="f0096-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>STEWART - SUBBAN</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0097-0183/10022367-1-eng-US/f0097-012.jpg" title="f0097-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>SUTER - TAVARES</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0098-0195/10022360-1-eng-US/f0098-012.jpg" title="f0098-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>TERAVAINEN - TOFFOLI</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0099-0168/10022353-1-eng-US/f0099-012.jpg" title="f0099-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>TROCHECK - VANEK</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0100-0175/10022346-1-eng-US/f0100-012.jpg" title="f0100-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>VATANEN - WARD</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0101-0169/10022339-1-eng-US/f0101-012.jpg" title="f0101-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>WEBER - WILSON</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0102-0171/10022332-1-eng-US/f0102-012.jpg" title="f0102-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>WINGELS - ZAJAC</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0103-0166/10022325-1-eng-US/f0103-012.jpg" title="f0103-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>ZETTERBERG - ZYKOV</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0104-0176/10022318-1-eng-US/f0104-012.jpg" title="f0104-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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ULTIMATE GUIDE SKATERS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0106-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0106-0170/10022933-1-eng-US/f0106-012.jpg"></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0106-073/10022940-1-eng-US/f0106-072.jpg" title="f0106-07" width="124" height="141"></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 of the No. 1 netminders and which backups expect to see the most minutes. To stay on top of everything, be sure to check the master projections at the back of the magazine.</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/f0106-0232/10022926-1-eng-US/f0106-022.jpg" title="f0106-02" 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/f0106-0325/10022919-1-eng-US/f0106-032.jpg" title="f0106-03" width="119" height="118"></div><p><b>UFA IN 2016:</b> These goalies are unrestricted free agents in 2016 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/f0106-0414/10022912-1-eng-US/f0106-042.jpg" title="f0106-04" width="126" height="119"></div><p><b>BANG FOR THE BUCK:</b> These goalies provide better statistics than reflected by their 2015-16 salary cap hits.</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/f0106-0511/10022905-1-eng-US/f0106-052.jpg" title="f0106-05" 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/f0106-068/10022898-1-eng-US/f0106-062.jpg" title="f0106-06" width="119" height="119"></div><p><b>TRENDING DOWN:</b> Goalies whose performance is expected to continue to or start to drop in 2015-16.</p></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><h2><b>ALLEN - BISHOP</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0107-0165/10022891-1-eng-US/f0107-012.jpg" title="f0107-01" width="2158" height="2745"></div><h2><b>BOBROVSKY - ELLIOTT</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0108-0177/10022884-1-eng-US/f0108-012.jpg" title="f0108-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>FLEURY - HAMMOND</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0109-0172/10022877-1-eng-US/f0109-012.jpg" title="f0109-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>HILLER - JONES</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0110-0171/10022870-1-eng-US/f0110-012.jpg" title="f0110-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>KHUDOBIN - LUNDQVIST</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0111-0170/10022863-1-eng-US/f0111-012.jpg" title="f0111-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>LUONGO - NEUVIRTH</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0112-0179/10022856-1-eng-US/f0112-012.jpg" title="f0112-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>NIEMI - RAMO</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0113-0168/10022849-1-eng-US/f0113-012.jpg" title="f0113-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>RASK - SMITH</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0114-0174/10022842-1-eng-US/f0114-012.jpg" title="f0114-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><h2><b>STALOCK - WARD</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0115-0166/10022835-1-eng-US/f0115-012.jpg" title="f0115-01" width="2156" height="2740"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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ULTIMATE GUIDE GOALIES

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0116-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0116-0174/10023048-1-eng-US/f0116-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><b>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS 2014-15 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS</b> <span class="photo-credit">(DAVE SANDFORD/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/f0116-0324/10023055-1-eng-US/f0116-032.jpg" title="f0116-03" width="124" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0116-0240/10023041-1-eng-US/f0116-022.jpg" title="f0116-02" width="2347" height="1470"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0117-0167/10023034-1-eng-US/f0117-012.jpg" title="f0117-01" width="2357" height="3007"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(GAUDREAU: GERRY THOMAS/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES; BENN: PATRICK SMITH/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0118-0169/10023027-1-eng-US/f0118-012.jpg" title="f0118-01" width="2357" height="3010"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0119-0162/10023020-1-eng-US/f0119-012.jpg" title="f0119-01" width="2357" height="3005"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0120-0169/10023013-1-eng-US/f0120-012.jpg" title="f0120-01" width="2357" height="3007"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0121-0168/10023006-1-eng-US/f0121-012.jpg" title="f0121-01" width="2357" height="3014"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0122-0170/10022999-1-eng-US/f0122-012.jpg" title="f0122-01" width="2357" height="3007"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0123-0159/10022992-1-eng-US/f0123-012.jpg" title="f0123-01" width="2357" height="3005"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0124-0173/10022985-1-eng-US/f0124-012.jpg" title="f0124-01" width="2357" height="3007"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(MINAS PANAGI OTAKIS/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0125-0162/10022978-1-eng-US/f0125-012.jpg" title="f0125-01" width="2357" height="3007"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(ZATKOFF: JONATHAN KOZUB/NH LIVIA GETTY IMAGES; MASON: MARKO DITKUN/NH LIVIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0126-0167/10022971-1-eng-US/f0126-012.jpg" title="f0126-01" width="2349" height="3007"></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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NHL STATISTICS 2014-15

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0127-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0127-0162/10023114-1-eng-US/f0127-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>PAIN IN THE GLASS</b></p><p><i>Tanner Glass and Cody McLeod were among the NHL&rsquo;s busiest pugilists in 2014-15.</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(JARED SILBER/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/f0127-068/10023121-1-eng-US/f0127-062.jpg" title="f0127-06" width="125" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><h2><b>MAJOR</b>&nbsp;<b>PENALTIES</b></h2><p><b>1. Cody McLeod, Col</b> 19</p><p>Derek Dorsett, <b>Van</b> 17</p><p><b>3.</b> Brandon Prust, <b>Mtl</b> 16</p><p>Jared Boll, <b>Clb</b> 15</p><p><b>5.</b> Mark Borowiecki, <b>Ott</b> 13</p><p>Antoine Roussel, <b>Dal</b> 12</p><p><b>-</b> Tom Wilson, <b>Wsh</b> 12</p><p>Zach Sill, <b>Tor</b> 10</p><p><b>-</b> Tanner Glass, <b>NYR</b> 10</p><p>Matt Martin, <b>NYI</b> 10</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0127-0238/10023107-1-eng-US/f0127-022.jpg" title="f0127-02" width="539" height="1436"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0127-0329/10023100-1-eng-US/f0127-032.jpg" title="f0127-03" width="538" height="1436"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0127-0417/10023093-1-eng-US/f0127-042.jpg" title="f0127-04" width="538" height="1436"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0127-0511/10023086-1-eng-US/f0127-052.jpg" title="f0127-05" width="538" height="1436"></div><p>*ROOKIES<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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ROUGH AND TUMBLE

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0128-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0128-0171/10023180-1-eng-US/f0128-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>A PERFECT CIRCLE</b></p><p><i>Not only is Boston&rsquo;s Patrice Bergeron great on the dot, he takes draws more than anyone.</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(JOE SARGENT/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/f0128-062/10023187-1-eng-US/f0128-062.jpg" title="f0128-06" width="124" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><h2><b>PCT. OF TEAM</b>&nbsp;<b>FACEOFFS</b></h2><p><b>1. Patrice Bergeron, Bos</b> 39.4</p><p>Claude Giroux, <b>Phi</b> 37.7</p><p><b>3.</b> Mikko Koivu, <b>Min</b> 36.6</p><p>Sean Monahan, <b>Cgy</b> 36.1</p><p><b>5.</b> Bryan Little, <b>Wpg</b> 35.7</p><p>Sidney Crosby, <b>Pit</b> 34.6</p><p><b>7.</b> Jonathan Toews, <b>Chi</b> 34.4</p><p>Tyler Bozak, <b>Tor</b> 34.1</p><p><b>9.</b> Ryan Kesler, <b>Ana</b> 32.7</p><p>Nicklas Backstrom, <b>Wsh</b> 32.7</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0128-0243/10023173-1-eng-US/f0128-022.jpg" title="f0128-02" width="539" height="1436"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0128-0330/10023166-1-eng-US/f0128-032.jpg" title="f0128-03" width="538" height="1437"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0128-0416/10023159-1-eng-US/f0128-042.jpg" title="f0128-04" width="538" height="1436"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0128-058/10023152-1-eng-US/f0128-052.jpg" title="f0128-05" width="542" height="1436"></div><p>*ROOKIES<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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QUICK ON THE DRAW

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0129-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0129-0164/10023246-1-eng-US/f0129-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>POSITIVELY CHARGED</b></p><p><i>Speedy Nikita Kucherov and his Tampa linemates finished first, third and fourth in plus-minus.</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(STEVE BABINEAU/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/f0129-069/10023253-1-eng-US/f0129-062.jpg" title="f0129-06" width="125" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><h2><b>BEST</b>&nbsp;<b>PLUS-MINUS</b></h2><p><b>1. Nikita Kucherov, TB</b>&nbsp;+38</p><p><b>Max Pacioretty, Mtl</b> +38</p><p><b>3.</b> Tyler Johnson, <b>TB</b> +33</p><p>Ondrej Palat, <b>TB</b> +31</p><p><b>5.</b> Jonathan Toews, <b>Chi</b> +30</p><p>Rick Nash, <b>NYR</b> +29</p><p><b>7.</b> Vladimir Tarasenko, <b>StL</b> +27</p><p>Jason Garrison, <b>TB</b> +27</p><p><b>9.</b> Blake Wheeler, <b>Wpg</b> +26</p><p>Derek Stepan, <b>NYR</b> +26</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0129-0246/10023239-1-eng-US/f0129-022.jpg" title="f0129-02" width="539" height="1436"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0129-0335/10023232-1-eng-US/f0129-032.jpg" title="f0129-03" width="538" height="1436"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0129-0421/10023225-1-eng-US/f0129-042.jpg" title="f0129-04" width="538" height="1437"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0129-0513/10023218-1-eng-US/f0129-052.jpg" title="f0129-05" width="538" height="1437"></div><p>*ROOKIE<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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SHOOT TO THRILL

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0130-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0130-0166/10023312-1-eng-US/f0130-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>THE LONE STAR</b></p><p><i>Jhonas Enroth&rsquo;s small frame didn&rsquo;t stop him from dominating the opposition in shootouts.</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(SCOTT AUDETTE/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/f0130-065/10023319-1-eng-US/f0130-062.jpg" title="f0130-06" width="124" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><h2><b>SHOOTOUT</b>&nbsp;<b>SAVE PCT.</b></h2><p><b>1. Jhonas Enroth, Buf/Dal</b>&nbsp;.952</p><p>2. Sergei Bobrovsky, <b>Clb</b> .889</p><p><b>3.</b> Viktor Fasth, <b>Edm</b> .833</p><p>4. Carey Price, <b>Mtl</b> .818</p><p><b>5.</b> Corey Crawford, <b>Chi</b> .793</p><p>6. Antti Niemi, <b>SJ</b> .771</p><p><b>7.</b> Ben Scrivens, <b>Edm</b> .763</p><p>8. Tuukka Rask, <b>Bos</b> .755</p><p><b>9.</b> Brian Elliott, <b>StL</b> .731</p><p>10. Pekka Rinne, <b>Nsh</b> .720</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0130-0237/10023305-1-eng-US/f0130-022.jpg" title="f0130-02" width="539" height="1436"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0130-0330/10023298-1-eng-US/f0130-032.jpg" title="f0130-03" width="538" height="1436"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0130-0418/10023291-1-eng-US/f0130-042.jpg" title="f0130-04" width="538" height="1437"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0130-059/10023284-1-eng-US/f0130-052.jpg" title="f0130-05" width="538" height="1436"></div><p>*ROOKIES<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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LAST LINE OF DEFENSE

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0131-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0131-0162/10023378-1-eng-US/f0131-012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>MAKING THEM COUNT</b></p><p><i>The Capitals&rsquo; Alex Ovechkin led the NHL in game-winning goals and in goals altogether.</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(JOHN MCDONNELL/THE WASHINGTON POST VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0131-067/10023385-1-eng-US/f0131-062.jpg" title="f0131-06" width="125" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><h2><b>GAME-WINNING GOALS</b></h2><p><b>1. Alex Ovechkin, Wsh</b>&nbsp;11</p><p>2. Max Pacioretty, <b>Mtl</b>&nbsp; 10</p><p><b>3.</b> Matt Beleskey, <b>Ana</b> 8</p><p>Mike Cammalleri, <b>NJ</b> 8</p><p><b>-</b> Rick Nash, <b>NYR</b> 8</p><p>Sean Monahan, <b>Cgy</b> 8</p><p><b>-</b> John Tavares, <b>NYI</b> 8</p><p>8. Paul Stastny, <b>StL</b> 7</p><p><b>-</b> Lars Eller, <b>Mtl</b> 7</p><p>Cam Atkinson, <b>Clb</b> 7</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0131-0242/10023371-1-eng-US/f0131-022.jpg" title="f0131-02" width="539" height="1436"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0131-0337/10023364-1-eng-US/f0131-032.jpg" title="f0131-03" width="538" height="1436"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0131-0422/10023357-1-eng-US/f0131-042.jpg" title="f0131-04" width="538" height="1436"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0131-059/10023350-1-eng-US/f0131-052.jpg" title="f0131-05" width="538" height="1436"></div><p>*ROOKIES<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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REAL-TIME STATS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0132-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0132-0241/10023444-1-eng-US/f0132-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(ADAM HUNGER/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="container"><div class="figure-block image-float"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0132-0165/10023451-1-eng-US/f0132-012.jpg" title="f0132-01" width="124" height="141"></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0133-0167/10023437-1-eng-US/f0133-012.jpg" title="f0133-01" width="2357" height="3002"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(CHRISTIAN PETERSEN/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0134-0167/10023430-1-eng-US/f0134-012.jpg" title="f0134-01" width="2357" height="3002"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(DOUGHTY: MIKE STOBE/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES; BENNETT: RICH LAM/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0135-0166/10023423-1-eng-US/f0135-012.jpg" title="f0135-01" width="2357" height="3002"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(DEBORA ROBINSON/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0136-0170/10023416-1-eng-US/f0136-012.jpg" title="f0136-01" width="2366" height="3002"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(RINNE: JOHN RUSSELL/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES; BERNIER: GRAIG ABEL/NHLI VIA GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span>

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FANTASY DRAFT CHECKLIST

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POOLIE WORKSHEET

<div class="byline">BY MATT LARKIN</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="f0138-02" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0138-0241/10023541-1-eng-US/f0138-022.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p>PHIL <b>KESSEL</b></p><p><b>GOALS OR FENWICK?</b></p><p><i>How long before poolies shy away from the likes of Kessel, &ldquo;because he&rsquo;d kill me in Corsi?&rdquo;</i></p> <span class="photo-credit">(BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES)</span></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0138-0162/10023555-1-eng-US/f0138-012.jpg" title="f0138-01" width="203" height="242"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0138-0324/10023548-1-eng-US/f0138-032.jpg" title="f0138-03" width="124" height="141"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>S</span>ORRY, DINOSAURS.</b>&nbsp;The Earth ain&rsquo;t flat, and advanced stats ain&rsquo;t a fad. Metrics like Corsi and Fenwick, which track what percentage of shots go toward an opposing team&rsquo;s net versus one&rsquo;s own, have redefined puck possession and defensive play. The past four Stanley Cup champions have finished first or second in Corsi Close.</p><p>These stats have changed the way we value not just teams, but also players. Quote plus-minus as a relevant stat and you&rsquo;ll be laughed out of any forward-thinking room. We stress players&rsquo; impact on shot attempts, especially relative to their teammates, and it&rsquo;s affected how we vote on awards like the Norris and Selke Trophies. A bad Corsi or Fenwick rating all but disqualifies a player now.</p><blockquote class="pullQuote">WILL EVERY BERGERON TRUMP EVERY KESSEL, TURNING THE ALL-ORNOTHING SCORER INTO A PARIAH?</blockquote><p>Just before the off-season, I spoke with the agents for UFAs such as Justin Williams and Antoine Vermette. They said advanced stats have become a tool in their negotiating belts. And, now that the NHL tracks so-called fancy numbers under &ldquo;enhanced stats,&rdquo; the data is officially admissible in contract talks, including arbitration hear ings. The analytics movement isn&rsquo;t going anywhere.</p><p>Naturally, advanced stats have begun to permeate fantasy hockey. We don&rsquo;t see the stat categories available in mainstream leagues yet, but the numbers come in handy during homework. PDO, which tracks &ldquo;puck luck,&rdquo; can predict players busting out of slumps or crashing back to earth. That&rsquo;s useful insight to have when trading or scanning the fantasy waiver wire.</p><p>I can&rsquo;t help but wonder, though, if we <i>want</i> advanced stats tangibly breaking into fantasy hockey as playable stat categories. Detractors have accused  the movement of taking romance out of the real game and, while they may be right, the NHL is a business, where any edge in knowledge that helps a team win must be exploited. But fantasy hockey, excluding money leagues, is about one thing: fun.</p><p>Our definition of fun in hockey gaming has changed over the years. Video games have gone from crude button-mashing bonanzas to immersive simulations that burden players with the responsibilities of real GMs. Fantasy hockey has introduced stats like hits and blocks, making grinding checkers like Matt Martin and shot-blocking virtuosos like Kris Russell important. I won one of my leagues largely because Russell blocked so many shots, and I declared it &ldquo;badass&rdquo; that a role player like that had a part in a hockey pool. We trend toward seeking any experience that approximates the real thing, defining that as &ldquo;fun.&rdquo;</p><p>What happens, then, if fantasy apes the real-life shift toward advanced stats? The movement has already disgraced Phil Kessel, branding him a liability because of his awful puck possession numbers, but hockey pools still provide him a refuge, as his goals and shots make him useful. Introducing Corsi and Fenwick to fantasy would give pure offensive players nowhere to hide.</p><p>We&rsquo;ve seen enforcers phased out of the NHL. Most of them have seen their ice time slashed or been forced out, replaced by skill players. Are pure snipers next on the extinction list? When I spoke to Leafs assistant GM and stat guru Kyle Dubas last summer, he told me hockey was 20 years behind baseball in statistical advancements. Flash forward 20 years, then, and we should have far more accurate measurements of puck possession than Corsi and Fenwick, especially as camera technology allows us to isolate players better. At that point, will the league&rsquo;s player value hierarchy operate according to puck possession above all else? Will every Patrice Bergeron out there trump every Kessel, turning the all-or-nothing goal scorer into a pariah?</p><p>Since fantasy hockey is even more of a numbers game than the real thing, we could end up in a &ldquo;hyper-reality&rdquo; that herds talented yet defensively deficient players to the waiver wire. &ldquo;No way I&rsquo;m picking up Matt Duchene, as he&rsquo;ll kill me in Corsi and Fenwick,&rdquo; a poolie might say. That might constitute a saturation point with the fancy numbers. To put it more bluntly, that might just suck.</p><p>Joe Pantoliano&rsquo;s character Cypher requests to have his memory wiped in <i>The Matrix</i> because, as he puts it, &ldquo;ignorance is bliss.&rdquo; The real world is too bleak to even feel real anymore, so he asks the villainous agents to pull the wool back over his eyes, to return him to Plato&rsquo;s cave. Maybe that&rsquo;s the better route for fantasy hockey. Pump the breaks on simulating every last detail. Keep the fun alive, hold off the introduction of advanced stats and let the snipers play on as hockey pool heroes, backchecking be damned.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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