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Ultimate Fantasy Pool Guide 2022-23

The Hockey News Pool Guide 2022

<div class="image-hero"><img title="tb_kucherov_191" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/tb_kucherov_191/827752-1-eng-US/tb_kucherov_1912.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>NIKITA KUCHEROV</b><br>(JOHN E. SOKOLOWSKI-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0067-0149/827745-1-eng-US/f0067-012.jpg" title="f0067-01" width="796" height="2886"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>NIKITA KUCHEROV <b>110</b><br>STEVEN STAMKOS <b>100</b><br>VICTOR HEDMAN <b>76</b><br>BRAYDEN POINT <b>75</b><br>ALEX KILLORN <b>59</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0067-0221/827724-1-eng-US/f0067-022.jpg" title="f0067-02" width="1328" height="676"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0067-0315/827717-1-eng-US/f0067-032.jpg" title="f0067-03" width="514" height="1303"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>Count <b>ROSS COLTON</b> as yet another late-round gem mined by Tampa Bay. He played a key depth role for two playoff runs and scored at a 40-point pace while averaging 12:48 per game in 2021-22. A top-six role awaits with Ondrej Palat gone.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

Team Profiles

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

KUZMENKO-MAKAR

Skater Profiles

<div class="image-hero"><img title="pit_crosby" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/pit_crosby16/827432-1-eng-US/pit_crosby2.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>SIDNEY CROSBY</b><br>(DAN HAMILTON-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0059-0176/827425-1-eng-US/f0059-012.jpg" title="f0059-01" width="796" height="2890"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>SIDNEY CROSBY <b>86</b><br>JAKE GUENTZEL <b>86</b><br>EVGENI MALKIN <b>78</b><br>BRYAN RUST <b>73</b><br>KRIS LETANG <b>70</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0059-0249/827404-1-eng-US/f0059-022.jpg" title="f0059-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0059-0336/827397-1-eng-US/f0059-032.jpg" title="f0059-03" width="514" height="1303"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>Despite an aging core, the Pens will still be a competitive team, and for the second time in three years, <b>TRISTAN JARRY</b> garnered Vezina votes. He&rsquo;ll be a 28-year-old UFA next summer, so there&rsquo;s added incentive to shine again.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="dal_roberts_100" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/dal_roberts_100/826392-1-eng-US/dal_roberts_1002.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>JASON ROBERTSON</b><br>(SERGEI BELSKI-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0033-0182/826385-1-eng-US/f0033-012.jpg" title="f0033-01" width="796" height="2894"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>JASON ROBERTSON <b>87</b><br>ROOPE HINTZ <b>80</b><br>JOE PAVELSKI <b>75</b><br>TYLER SEGUIN <b>65</b><br>JAMIE BENN <b>55</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0033-0255/826364-1-eng-US/f0033-022.jpg" title="f0033-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0033-0335/826357-1-eng-US/f0033-032.jpg" title="f0033-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p><b>MIRO HEISKANEN</b> followed up a brilliant 2020 playoff run with two nondescript campaigns, but a coaching change in Dallas will give the Stars&rsquo; offense more freedom, and that means Heiskanen will get the green light to join the rush.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

DALLAS STARS

<div class="byline">WITH BRIAN COSTELLO</div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/bc_2020_cmy_252/825388-1-eng-US/bc_2020_cmy_2522.jpg" title="bc_2020_cmy_252" width="690" height="997"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>J</span>OHNNY GAUDREAU AND MATTHEW</b> Tkachuk showed amazing chemistry together in their first full season as linemates with the Calgary Flames. They both blew through career highs in goals, assists and points and had fantasy-league managers scrambling to make them keepers for 2022-23. Then this summer &ndash; this most unusual summer &ndash; the two former Flames went in separate directions in more ways than one.</p><p>Gaudreau kept the hockey world in suspense in the days leading up to his UFA status. Calgary fans thought he might re-sign with the team &ndash; he said he loved his time there, the Flames are among the NHL&rsquo;s most competitive teams and the contract offer would be as good as it gets for a player who finished fourth in Hart Trophy voting. Others figured for years that Gaudreau would sign with either the Philadelphia Flyers or New Jersey Devils, teams closer to his boyhood backyard.</p><p>Instead, Gaudreau went off the grid and selected the perpetually rebuilding Columbus Blue Jackets. It was a stunner. It was a decision that shocked us all, including everyone associated with the Blue Jackets. They didn&rsquo;t think they were even on the radar.</p><p>Tkachuk, on the other hand, was an RFA, still one year away from the true freedom that Gaudreau enjoyed as a UFA. Tkachuk didn&rsquo;t have as much leverage in determining his new home. But rather than being coy about his feelings, he laid everything on the table in a conversation with Flames GM Brad Treliving. He told the team he had no intention of ever signing a long-term deal with Calgary.</p><p>It was a proclamation that stung Flames fans every bit as much as Gaudreau&rsquo;s decision not to stay just one week earlier. But there was a method to Tkachuk&rsquo;s thought process. By letting the Flames know he wanted out, and giving them a list of desired destinations and a fairly open timeline, he allowed his former team to get a return on his ticket out of town. It was essentially a move than won him additional admiration in Calgary. Yes, we&rsquo;re breaking up, he acknowledged in so many words, but these are the straight goods, and I want you to be better coming out the other side.</p><p>By now, of course, you know Calgary swung a blockbuster deal with the Florida Panthers that resulted in two stars (Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar) and two other assets coming over for Tkachuk. It was a spectacular return of capital that makes even fantasy-league managers envious.</p><p>Sure, it is hyperbole to say Tkachuk was being noble in his final communication with the Flames. Let&rsquo;s face it, he was looking out for himself and his desire to spend the rest of his prime in his location of choice. But he could&rsquo;ve kept quiet and gone wherever he wanted in 12 months anyway. What he did in this fashion was look out for the NHL team that gave him a start and the first six seasons of his career.</p><p>Gaudreau&rsquo;s departure &ndash; even though it was well within his rights as a UFA &ndash; caused a maelstrom of heartache and consternation around Calgary. It boils down to Gaudreau not doing a very good job of setting expectations. To his credit, he displayed grace days later when he penned an open letter to Calgary fans.</p><p>Two completely different departures, two weeks apart. It will be interesting to see the reception each player receives upon his return to Calgary this season with his new team.</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/costello_si_391/825381-1-eng-US/costello_si_3912.jpg" title="costello_si_391" width="588" height="149"></div><p><b>Brian Costello</b><br>Editor</p><span class="image-inline"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0006-0228/825374-1-eng-US/f0006-022.jpg" title="f0006-02" width="39" height="32"></span><p><b><a datastyle href="https://twitter.com/bcostellothn">@BCOSTELLOTHN</a></b><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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The First Word

TWO VERY DIFFERENT ENDINGS

<div class="byline">WITH W. GRAEME ROUSTAN</div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/0_graemerou_327/825464-1-eng-US/0_graemerou_3272.jpg" title="0_graemerou_327" width="654" height="1080"><figcaption class="caption-body"><span class="photo-credit">(PHOTO BY MICHELLE VALBERG)</span></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>F</span>ANTASY GUIDE IS VOL. 76,</b> issue No. 1 of The Hockey News, which kicks off our 76th year with our coverage of the upcoming 2022-23 hockey season. To our subscribers, thanks for your support.</p><p>Our Fantasy Guide is a celebration of the new season, but this year, it&rsquo;s even more special at The Hockey News because we have had much more to celebrate. Not only has our audience grown, but we have launched a new partnership with BetMGM, added more written content at <a href="http://THN.com">THN.com</a> and added more podcasts.</p><p>When I acquired The Hockey News midway through its 71st year of existence, I gave myself until the 75th anniversary to make what I believed to be the necessary changes for it to get to its 100th anniversary in 2047 &ndash; and beyond.</p><p>Subscribers and readers have noticed the many changes that have been made to the physical nature of the magazine as well as the expansion of the scope of hockey-related editorial content that we have delivered over these past four-and-a-half years. But we are not done with the improvements.</p><p>The Hockey News is now looking forward toward the future and its next milestone of the 100th anniversary in 2047. It will have been an entire century since the NHL&rsquo;s Ken McKenzie got the green light from Clarence Campbell to launch The Hockey News when that day comes.</p><p>Ryan Kennedy has been with The Hockey News since 2005 in several capacities leading up to his most recent role as senior writer. He is widely known throughout the hockey world for his insightful coverage of everything hockey, and he has been a great teammate to everyone and a big supporter of the improvements that have been made to the magazine by the entire team, which includes me as publisher.</p><p>Starting with this issue, Ryan is the new editor in chief of The Hockey News, a position that his 17 years of experience here have prepared him well to lead the editorial team toward our centennial.</p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/openingthou_329/825457-1-eng-US/openingthou_3292.jpg" title="openingthou_329" width="1387" height="1101"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p>Kennedy put pen to paper on his new contract to become editor in chief while covering the Cup final in Tampa Bay.</p> <span class="photo-credit">(STEVEN ELLIS/THE HOCKEY NEWS)</span></figcaption></div><p>Ryan is surrounded by his teammates, many of whom have been with him during his entire career at The Hockey News, so this will be a seamless transition into this new role while maintaining his previous role as the senior writer. I want to assure all of his followers that you will still get all of the content that you have come to depend on from Ryan, the only change will now be that he will also lead the editorial team.</p><p>The main responsibility of the owner of a business is to ensure that you have the right people in the right positions to best serve the entire team and organization. Take a look at the masthead in any print issue and you can see for yourself that every line is stacked with incredible talent. For you hockey connoisseurs out there, think of my role as one of a general manager of a hockey team. I have to draft, recruit, develop and trade for the very best people to become teammates to put together a championship team.</p><p>After four-and-a-half years, The Hockey News&rsquo; team that we have now in place for the upcoming 76th season is the very best team that has ever taken the ice. This is a big win for our subscribers, newsstand readers and the <a href="http://THN.com">THN.com</a> community. It is also a big win for the company Roustan Media and me, its owner and publisher.</p><p>Congratulations, Ryan!</p><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/graemeroust_328/825450-1-eng-US/graemeroust_3282.jpg" title="graemeroust_328" width="583" height="124"></div><p><b>W. Graeme Roustan</b><br>Executive Chairman & Publisher,<br>Roustan Media Ltd.<br><b><a href="http://roustan.com">roustan.com</a></b><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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Opening Thoughts

A NEW EDITOR IN CHIEF

<div class="byline">BY MURRAY TOWNSEND</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="poolies_vas_200" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/poolies_vas_200/825530-1-eng-US/poolies_vas_2002.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>AFTER THE ALL-STARS</b></p><p>Vasilevskiy and Matthews are easy early picks. It&rsquo;s what you do next that will make all the difference. (NICK TURCHIARO-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><p><b>ONCE YOUR DRAFT IS</b> finished, your work in many fantasy leagues is just beginning.</p><p>You can&rsquo;t just sit back and let Connor McDavid or Andrei Vasilevskiy do everything, unless you somehow managed to get both of them in your draft.</p><p>It&rsquo;s the lesser players you have to analyze and judge and change on the fly. It is the players who aren&rsquo;t your top picks &ndash; or weren&rsquo;t even drafted at all &ndash; who will make or break your chances of winning.</p><p>Here&rsquo;s a list of some of the things you should keep in mind during the season. Some may seem obvious, but if you&rsquo;re not prepared, you&rsquo;re losing out.</p><h2><b>&gt; GOALIES</b></h2><p>It&rsquo;s more important than ever to get a busy goalie early in your draft. Only so many goalies are playing 55-plus games now, and you want one of them. There are going to be leagues in which Vasilevskiy goes first overall, and Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Markstrom are going to be right behind him.</p><p>Plus, there are so many injuries to goalies nowadays, and COVID-19 is still around, or some variant of a variant. You&rsquo;ve got to keep your eye on replacements. Who&rsquo;s playing well in the AHL? Who&rsquo;s the next man up? Don&rsquo;t be afraid to go with that player, even over the short term. There are so many good goalies waiting in the wings, and when they get the call, they won&rsquo;t take it lightly.</p><h2><b>&gt; WAIVERS</b></h2><p>Players run hot and cold all the time, and of course sometimes that happens at the start of the year. Kyle Connor, for example, had 10 goals in 13 games in the first month of last season. In 2019-20, he had four goals in his first 14 games, but he still finished with 38.</p><p>You should watch your league&rsquo;s waiver wire all the time, but most importantly early in the season. That&rsquo;s when your fellow competitors are most active and most reactionary. It&rsquo;s also when they make the most mistakes.</p><h2><b>&gt; BREAKOUT</b>&nbsp;<b>PLAYERS</b></h2><p>This is something you should try to figure out before the season starts, but it&rsquo;s never easy. Sometimes players break out during the season. Dylan Strome didn&rsquo;t exactly have a breakout last year, but maybe more of a comeback. After slogging around for the past couple of seasons, he caught fire in Chicago&rsquo;s second half with 18 goals and 36 points in 41 games, leading the team in goals in that stretch. Centering Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane helped, of course, but the point is to pay closer attention to highly regarded players who have been struggling or have yet to break out. Tage Thompson and Troy Terry were good examples last year. You didn&rsquo;t predict it prior to the season, but you&rsquo;ve got to be ready.</p><h2><b>&gt; INJURY COMEBACKS</b></h2><p>There seems to be something magical in returning from long-term injuries. Players are supposed to need time to get back into game shape, and they probably do. But maybe the game slows down for them a bit, and it&rsquo;s like they&rsquo;re trying to make up for lost time as much as possible. They&rsquo;re fresh, and they&rsquo;ve been watching the games, champing at the bit to get back into action.</p><p>Jack Hughes hadn&rsquo;t been anything special at the NHL level prior to last year, and then he missed most of the first two months. Once back, though, he started to roll right away, and averaged more than a point a game &ndash; 56 points in 49 games &ndash; until he got hurt again. After Nick Schmaltz missed all of November and most of December, he scored 21 goals and 48 points in 42 games. And Nikita Kucherov has become legendary for leading Tampa Bay to the 2021 Stanley Cup after missing the entire regular season.</p><h2><b>&gt; ROOKIE WALL</b></h2><p>Every year there are rookies who can be sent back to junior before they play 10 games. Sometimes, a Seth Jarvis rolls around and surprises everybody, but unless they&rsquo;re one of the top few picks, they&rsquo;re usually going back if they have junior eligibility. The NHL team just wants to get a look and only keep them if they&rsquo;re an integral part of the lineup.</p><p>Don&rsquo;t worry about the rookie wall. None of the top rookies hit a wall last year, except perhaps Cole Caufield, but in his case, he couldn&rsquo;t even find the wall for a while. Every time a rookie goes into any kind of slump, he&rsquo;s supposedly hit that proverbial wall. Note that veterans do the same thing, but there&rsquo;s no &ldquo;veteran wall.&rdquo;</p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/poolies_con_201/825516-1-eng-US/poolies_con_2012.jpg" title="poolies_con_201" width="1022" height="769"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>KYLE CONNOR</b><br>(STEPHEN BRASHEAR-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p></figcaption></div><h2><b>&gt; ACTION AND REACTION</b></h2><p>Every action has a reaction. A first-line winger gets injured, somebody has to replace him. A struggling power play needs a change, someone moves in and someone else moves out. A third-line center catches fire and moves up to the second line, somebody else gets bumped down. A goalie injury means another goalie opportunity. Trade away a bunch of guys, a bunch of other players get new life.</p><h2><b>&gt; HOT STUFF</b></h2><p>As we&rsquo;ve noted, players run hot and cold. It&rsquo;s important to keep an eye on struggling players as much as hot ones. If a lesser player hits an unexpected hot streak, don&rsquo;t believe it, same as if a good player goes cold. As always, if you&rsquo;re in a league that allows trades, remember to buy low and sell high. The exception, as noted above, is when a player is potentially breaking out.</p><h2><b>&gt; BREAK IN THE ACTION</b></h2><p>Some time away can be just what the doctor ordered for a slumping player. The December holiday break is good for this. A player is sitting there with his family, spraying whipped cream directly into his mouth, and thinking about what&rsquo;s going wrong.</p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/poolies_cau_202/825509-1-eng-US/poolies_cau_2022.jpg" title="poolies_cau_202" width="1021" height="1372"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>EVERYBODY SLUMPS</b></p><p>Caufield&rsquo;s slow start last season was blamed on the &ldquo;rookie wall.&rdquo; But vets have unproductive stretches, too. (DAVID KIROUAC-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p></figcaption></div><p>OK, maybe it doesn&rsquo;t happen exactly like that, but give a player enough time off and he might just figure things out. <i>&ldquo;Maybe I need to work a little harder, maybe I need to go to the net more, maybe I should shoot the puck more often, maybe I should put down this can of whipped cream&hellip;&rdquo;</i></p><h2><b>&gt; NEW COACH</b></h2><p>Everybody wants to impress the new guy, especially the ones who think they should be playing more.</p><h2><b>&gt; TRADES</b></h2><p>You usually want to snap guys up after they&rsquo;ve been traded. They&rsquo;ve got something to prove to both teams, and the team acquiring the player gets him for a reason and puts him in a position to succeed.</p><h2><b>&gt; FREE AGENTS</b></h2><p>UFAs are usually motivated to begin with, but also look for veterans who could go to a contending team, and start loading up on the obvious ones before the trade deadline. Last season, for example, Claude Giroux was playing out the string in Philadelphia. The Flyers, of course, had an opportunity to get something instead of nothing, so he was dealt. When Giroux got to Florida, he had a new lease on life and put up 23 points in the final 18 games.</p><h2><b>&gt; LATE-SEASON ADDS</b></h2><p>This is mostly after the NCAA season ends &ndash; or even the European season. Undrafted college free agents are pursued every year. Usually, it turns out, they were overlooked for a reason, so don&rsquo;t get too excited. European additions can be hit or miss as well. Last year, goalie Harri Sateri was a miss after he went through waivers and was picked up by Arizona after Toronto had signed him.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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Fantasy Tips

THE POOLIE PRINCIPLES

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Ask the Experts

20 QUESTIONS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="sample_col" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/sample_col/825592-1-eng-US/sample_col2.jpg"></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>O</span>UR NHL TEAM REPORTS</b> feature all the info you need to get an edge in your fantasy league. First and foremost is the Points-O-Meter, but also included is the organization&rsquo;s depth chart, plus the top 10 prospects and a highlighted player who will defy expectations as either a sleeper or bust.</p><p><i>*Disclaimer for &lsquo;BetMGM Zone&rsquo;: Visit <a href="http://BetMGM.com">BetMGM.com</a> for Terms and Conditions. Must be 19+. ON Only. All promotions are subject to qualification and eligibility requirements. Rewards issued as non-withdrawable free bets or site credit. Free bets expire in 7 days from issuance. Please Play Responsibly. If you have questions or concerns about your gambling or someone close to you, please contact ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 to speak to an advisor, free of charge.</i><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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ULTIMATE GUIDE – TEAMS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="ana_terry" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/ana_terry3/825672-1-eng-US/ana_terry2.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>TROY TERRY</b><br>(PERRY NELSON-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0014-01107/825665-1-eng-US/f0014-012.jpg" title="f0014-01" width="796" height="2890"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>TROY TERRY<b>&nbsp;74</b><br>TREVOR ZEGRAS<b>&nbsp;70</b><br>RYAN STROME<b>&nbsp;59</b><br>ADAM HENRIQUE<b>&nbsp;57</b><br>CAM FOWLER<b>&nbsp;45</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0014-0258/825644-1-eng-US/f0014-022.jpg" title="f0014-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10 PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0014-0337/825637-1-eng-US/f0014-032.jpg" title="f0014-03" width="514" height="1303"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>Ryan Getzlaf&rsquo;s retirement leaves the Ducks with a big void in their top six, paving the way for <b>MASON MCTAVISH</b> to step in right away. With his elite offensive talent and loads of playing time, McTavish will be a Calder front-runner.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

ANAHEIM DUCKS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="ari_keller" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/ari_keller11/825752-1-eng-US/ari_keller2.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>CLAYTON KELLER</b><br>(SERGEI BELSKI-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0017-0174/825745-1-eng-US/f0017-012.jpg" title="f0017-01" width="796" height="2892"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>CLAYTON KELLER <b>77</b><br>NICK SCHMALTZ <b>74</b><br>SHAYNE GOSTISBEHERE <b>54</b><br>TRAVIS BOYD <b>40</b><br>LAWSON CROUSE <b>37</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0017-0246/825724-1-eng-US/f0017-022.jpg" title="f0017-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0017-0329/825717-1-eng-US/f0017-032.jpg" title="f0017-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>Power forward <b>LAWSON CROUSE</b> translated career-high ice time to a career-high 20 goals. Given the Coyotes&rsquo; lack of scoring options on the wings, look for Crouse to get the same opportunities, making him a low-cost option for goals and hits.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

ARIZONA COYOTES

<div class="image-hero"><img title="bos_marchan_338" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/bos_marchan_338/825832-1-eng-US/bos_marchan_3382.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>BRAD MARCHAND</b><br>(ERIC BOLTE-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0019-0161/825825-1-eng-US/f0019-012.jpg" title="f0019-01" width="796" height="2892"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>DAVID PASTRNAK <b>84</b><br>TAYLOR HALL <b>65</b><br>BRAD MARCHAND <b>50</b><br>CHARLIE COYLE <b>50</b><br>CHARLIE MCAVOY <b>40</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0019-0237/825804-1-eng-US/f0019-022.jpg" title="f0019-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0019-0322/825797-1-eng-US/f0019-032.jpg" title="f0019-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>Two key defensemen will miss the start of the season, which means plenty of minutes for <b>HAMPUS LINDHOLM</b>. Lackluster years with the Ducks dragged down his production, but increased TOI means he will become a 30-point threat again.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

BOSTON BRUINS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="buf_thompso_353" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/buf_thompso_353/825912-1-eng-US/buf_thompso_3532.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>TAGE THOMPSON</b><br>(DAN HAMILTON-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-0167/825905-1-eng-US/f0021-012.jpg" title="f0021-01" width="792" height="2890"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>TAGE THOMPSON <b>72</b><br>JEFF SKINNER <b>60</b><br>RASMUS DAHLIN <b>57</b><br>VICTOR OLOFSSON <b>54</b><br>KYLE OKPOSO <b>45</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-0239/825884-1-eng-US/f0021-022.jpg" title="f0021-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0021-0317/825877-1-eng-US/f0021-032.jpg" title="f0021-03" width="514" height="1308"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>A move to center worked wonders for <b>TAGE THOMPSON</b>, and even with a regression from a career-high 15.0 shooting percentage, he&rsquo;s slated to skate on the No. 1 line with a slew of similarly young and talented wingers. Believe in him.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

BUFFALO SABRES

<div class="image-hero"><img title="cgy_markstr_355" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/cgy_markstr_355/825992-1-eng-US/cgy_markstr_3552.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>JACOB MARKSTROM</b><br>(SERGEI BELSKI-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-0165/825985-1-eng-US/f0023-012.jpg" title="f0023-01" width="796" height="2894"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>JONATHAN HUBERDEAU <b>105</b><br>ELIAS LINDHOLM <b>80</b><br>ANDREW MANGIAPANE <b>55</b><br>TYLER TOFFOLI <b>50</b><br>RASMUS ANDERSSON <b>43</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-0233/825964-1-eng-US/f0023-022.jpg" title="f0023-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0023-0320/825957-1-eng-US/f0023-032.jpg" title="f0023-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p><b>ANDREW MANGIAPANE</b> scored nearly half of his 35 goals in the first two months of the season. It will be difficult for him to match last season&rsquo;s total considering his shooting percentage is better than even the most elite goal-scorers.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

CALGARY FLAMES

<div class="image-hero"><img title="car_aho" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/car_aho14/826072-1-eng-US/car_aho2.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>SEBASTIAN AHO</b><br>(PERRY NELSON-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-0176/826065-1-eng-US/f0025-012.jpg" title="f0025-01" width="796" height="2894"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>SEBASTIAN AHO <b>84</b><br>ANDREI SVECHNIKOV <b>76</b><br>TEUVO TERAVAINEN&nbsp;<b>70</b><br>MAX PACIORETTY <b>68</b><br>JACCOB SLAVIN <b>52</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-0236/826044-1-eng-US/f0025-022.jpg" title="f0025-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0025-0316/826037-1-eng-US/f0025-032.jpg" title="f0025-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>Carolina scores by committee, but no one exceeded expectations more than rookie <b>SETH JARVIS</b>, who averaged 13:53 per game but regularly played up on the first line when chances arose. His numbers will surely improve in his sophomore season.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

CAROLINA HURRICANES

<div class="image-hero"><img title="chi_jones" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/chi_jones2/826152-1-eng-US/chi_jones2.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>SETH JONES</b><br>(NICK TURCHIARO-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-0168/826145-1-eng-US/f0027-012.jpg" title="f0027-01" width="796" height="2894"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>PATRICK KANE <b>94</b><br>SETH JONES <b>55</b><br>JONATHAN TOEWS <b>47</b><br>MAX DOMI <b>46</b><br>ANDREAS ATHANASIOU <b>43</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-0239/826124-1-eng-US/f0027-022.jpg" title="f0027-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0027-0320/826117-1-eng-US/f0027-032.jpg" title="f0027-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p><b>MAX DOMI</b>, a seven-year NHL vet, is on his fifth team. He&rsquo;s never lived up to his first-round status, but he&rsquo;ll get every opportunity to put up career numbers playing across from Patrick Kane. Plus he&rsquo;s a UFA in 2023, so there&rsquo;s incentive.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="col_mackinn_344" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/col_mackinn_344/826232-1-eng-US/col_mackinn_3442.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>NATHAN MACKINNON</b><br>(JAMES CAREY LAUDER-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-0167/826225-1-eng-US/f0029-012.jpg" title="f0029-01" width="796" height="2890"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>NATHAN MACKINNON <b>109</b><br>MIKKO RANTANEN <b>97</b><br>CALE MAKAR <b>93</b><br>GABRIEL LANDESKOG <b>85</b><br>DEVON TOEWS <b>65</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-0244/826204-1-eng-US/f0029-022.jpg" title="f0029-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0029-0321/826197-1-eng-US/f0029-032.jpg" title="f0029-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>The Avs&rsquo; free-flowing style is the perfect system for the offense-minded <b>BOWEN BYRAM</b> to thrive. It&rsquo;ll be his first full season after an injury-riddled start to his career, with top-four minutes and whatever PP time is left by Cale Makar.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

COLORADO AVALANCHE

<div class="image-hero"><img title="clb_laine" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/clb_laine3/826312-1-eng-US/clb_laine2.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>PATRIK LAINE</b><br>(TERRENCE LEE-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-0172/826305-1-eng-US/f0031-012.jpg" title="f0031-01" width="796" height="2890"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>JOHNNY GAUDREAU <b>95</b><br>PATRIK LAINE <b>76</b><br>JAKUB VORACEK <b>67</b><br>BOONE JENNER <b>55</b><br>GUSTAV NYQUIST <b>50</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-0250/826284-1-eng-US/f0031-022.jpg" title="f0031-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0031-0335/826277-1-eng-US/f0031-032.jpg" title="f0031-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>Despite a few lackluster seasons, <b>PATRIK LAINE</b> ranks 14th in goals since entering the league. He scored at a 38-goal pace during an injury-shortened year without a playmaking center to feed him pucks. Goals remain a premium fantasy stat.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="det_larkin" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/det_larkin16/826472-1-eng-US/det_larkin2.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>DYLAN LARKIN</b><br>(SERGEI BELSKI-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-0178/826465-1-eng-US/f0035-012.jpg" title="f0035-01" width="799" height="2895"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>DYLAN LARKIN <b>76</b><br>TYLER BERTUZZI <b>70</b><br>LUCAS RAYMOND <b>66</b><br>MORITZ SEIDER <b>58</b><br>ROBBY FABBRI <b>40</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-0255/826444-1-eng-US/f0035-022.jpg" title="f0035-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0035-0334/826437-1-eng-US/f0035-032.jpg" title="f0035-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>At 26, <b>JAKUB VRANA</b> is an elder statesman among the team&rsquo;s bevy of young talent. A full season and a clean bill of health will see him establish career highs. In 37 games with the Wings over two seasons, he&rsquo;s scored at a 47-goal pace.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

DETROIT RED WINGS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="edm_mcdavid_312" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/edm_mcdavid_312/826552-1-eng-US/edm_mcdavid_3122.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>CONNOR MCDAVID</b><br>(SERGEI BELSKI-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-0181/826545-1-eng-US/f0037-012.jpg" title="f0037-01" width="796" height="2890"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>CONNOR MCDAVID <b>125</b><br>LEON DRAISAITL <b>112</b><br>EVANDER KANE <b>75</b><br>RYAN NUGENT-HOPKINS <b>58</b><br>ZACH HYMAN <b>55</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-0259/826524-1-eng-US/f0037-022.jpg" title="f0037-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0037-0336/826517-1-eng-US/f0037-032.jpg" title="f0037-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>A one-season sojourn to Finland, where <b>JESSE PULJUJARVI</b> led Karpat in scoring, hasn&rsquo;t translated to the NHL, and he could not cement a spot in the Oilers&rsquo; top six. If Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl can&rsquo;t bring out the best in him, who can?<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

EDMONTON OILERS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="fla_barkov" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/fla_barkov11/826632-1-eng-US/fla_barkov2.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>ALEKSANDER BARKOV</b><br>(SERGEI BELSKI-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-0185/826625-1-eng-US/f0039-012.jpg" title="f0039-01" width="796" height="2890"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>MATTHEW TKACHUK <b>95</b><br>ALEKSANDER BARKOV <b>94</b><br>SAM REINHART <b>80</b><br>AARON EKBLAD <b>65</b><br>SAM BENNETT <b>52</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-0257/826604-1-eng-US/f0039-022.jpg" title="f0039-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0039-0342/826597-1-eng-US/f0039-032.jpg" title="f0039-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>Given Sergei Bobrovsky&rsquo;s uneven performances, and a looming cap crunch, the Panthers could try to move his burdensome contract, paving the way for <b>SPENCER KNIGHT</b> to become the unquestioned No. 1 in net.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

FLORIDA PANTHERS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="la_kopitar" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/la_kopitar9/826712-1-eng-US/la_kopitar2.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>ANZE KOPITAR</b><br>(PERRY NELSON-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-0192/826705-1-eng-US/f0041-012.jpg" title="f0041-01" width="796" height="2894"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>KEVIN FIALA <b>80</b><br>ANZE KOPITAR <b>76</b><br>DREW DOUGHTY <b>65</b><br>ADRIAN KEMPE <b>57</b><br>VIKTOR ARVIDSSON <b>56</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-0262/826684-1-eng-US/f0041-022.jpg" title="f0041-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0041-0339/826677-1-eng-US/f0041-032.jpg" title="f0041-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>Poor efficiency (and luck) saw <b>ARTHUR KALIYEV</b> score just 14 goals on 194 shots, but he fills a dire need on a team lacking goal-scorers. He&rsquo;s already a fixture on the power play, and his overall production will increase with more even-strength time.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

LOS ANGELES KINGS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="min_kaprizo_042" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/min_kaprizo_042/826792-1-eng-US/min_kaprizo_0422.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>KIRILL KAPRIZOV</b><br>(SERGEI BELSKI-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-0190/826785-1-eng-US/f0043-012.jpg" title="f0043-01" width="796" height="2886"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>KIRILL KAPRIZOV <b>105</b><br>MATS ZUCCARELLO <b>80</b><br>MATT BOLDY <b>75</b><br>RYAN HARTMAN <b>64</b><br>JOEL ERIKSSON EK <b>50</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-0257/826764-1-eng-US/f0043-022.jpg" title="f0043-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0043-0343/826757-1-eng-US/f0043-032.jpg" title="f0043-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER OR BUST</b></h2><p><b>RYAN HARTMAN</b> rode a 14.2 shooting percentage to a career year, with big thanks to linemate Kirill Kaprizov&rsquo;s brilliance. Replicating that will be tough, since Hartman&rsquo;s history gives no real indication he can be a long-term No. 1 scoring pivot.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

MINNESOTA WILD

<div class="image-hero"><img title="mtl_suzuki" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/mtl_suzuki5/826872-1-eng-US/mtl_suzuki2.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>NICK SUZUKI</b><br>(ERIC BOLTE-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-01100/826865-1-eng-US/f0045-012.jpg" title="f0045-01" width="796" height="2894"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>NICK SUZUKI <b>70</b><br>COLE CAUFIELD <b>65</b><br>JONATHAN DROUIN <b>58</b><br>MIKE HOFFMAN <b>58</b><br>CHRISTIAN DVORAK <b>48</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-0268/826844-1-eng-US/f0045-022.jpg" title="f0045-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0045-0345/826837-1-eng-US/f0045-032.jpg" title="f0045-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p><b>EVGENII DADONOV</b> had 20-plus goals in four of his past five seasons, but his peripatetic career takes him to his fourth team in four seasons. The 2023 UFA, 33, may get top-six time to bump his value, but history says he won&rsquo;t hit his ceiling.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

MONTREAL CANADIENS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="nsh_forsber_203" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/nsh_forsber_203/826952-1-eng-US/nsh_forsber_2032.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>FILIP FORSBERG</b><br>(SERGEI BELSKI-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-01109/826945-1-eng-US/f0047-012.jpg" title="f0047-01" width="796" height="2890"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>FILIP FORSBERG <b>94</b><br>ROMAN JOSI <b>91</b><br>MATT DUCHENE <b>86</b><br>MIKAEL GRANLUND <b>69</b><br>RYAN JOHANSEN <b>65</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-0276/826924-1-eng-US/f0047-022.jpg" title="f0047-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0047-0353/826917-1-eng-US/f0047-032.jpg" title="f0047-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p><b>TANNER JEANNOT</b> was one of the Preds&rsquo; most consistent players and led NHL rookies with 24 goals. Even if the sparkplug from Saskatchewan falls short on offense, his physical play makes him valuable in fantasy leagues that count hits.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

NASHVILLE PREDATORS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="nj_hughes" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/nj_hughes5/827032-1-eng-US/nj_hughes2.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>JACK HUGHES</b><br>(NEW JERSEY DAN HAMILTON-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0049-01105/827025-1-eng-US/f0049-012.jpg" title="f0049-01" width="796" height="2894"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>JACK HUGHES <b>77</b><br>JESPER BRATT <b>74</b><br>NICO HISCHIER <b>69</b><br>YEGOR SHARANGOVICH <b>50</b><br>DAMON SEVERSON <b>49</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0049-0279/827004-1-eng-US/f0049-022.jpg" title="f0049-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0049-0354/826997-1-eng-US/f0049-032.jpg" title="f0049-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>Don&rsquo;t think <b>JESPER BRATT&rsquo;S</b> breakout season was a fluke. He had the best even-strength possession metrics on New Jersey and has 103 points in his past 122 games. Bratt has the tools and supporting cast to be a consistent point-per-gamer.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

NEW JERSEY DEVILS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="nyi_barzal" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/nyi_barzal14/827112-1-eng-US/nyi_barzal2.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>MATHEW BARZAL</b><br>(ERIC BOLTE-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0051-0186/827105-1-eng-US/f0051-012.jpg" title="f0051-01" width="796" height="2886"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>MATHEW BARZAL <b>70</b><br>BROCK NELSON <b>65</b><br>JOSH BAILEY <b>53</b><br>NOAH DOBSON <b>52</b><br>ANDERS LEE <b>50</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0051-0262/827084-1-eng-US/f0051-022.jpg" title="f0051-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0051-0342/827077-1-eng-US/f0051-032.jpg" title="f0051-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>The Islanders disappointed, but <b>NOAH DOBSON</b> finishing eighth in the NHL in power-play points among defensemen was a bright spot. No one will challenge him for that prime role, and the Isles are ready for a bounce-back season.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

NEW YORK ISLANDERS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="nyr_shester_321" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/nyr_shester_321/827192-1-eng-US/nyr_shester_3212.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>IGOR SHESTERKIN</b><br>(NICK TURCHIARO-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0053-0198/827185-1-eng-US/f0053-012.jpg" title="f0053-01" width="796" height="2886"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>ARTEMI PANARIN <b>104</b><br>MIKA ZIBANEJAD <b>87</b><br>ADAM FOX <b>78</b><br>CHRIS KREIDER <b>76</b><br>VINCENT TROCHECK <b>59</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0053-0266/827164-1-eng-US/f0053-022.jpg" title="f0053-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0053-0341/827157-1-eng-US/f0053-032.jpg" title="f0053-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>Even if the &lsquo;Kid Line&rsquo; doesn&rsquo;t stay intact, the Rangers won&rsquo;t hesitate to move <b>ALEXIS LAFRENIERE</b> up the lineup. He showed untapped offensive potential in the playoffs. This is the year 2020&rsquo;s first-overall pick finds a consistent top-six role.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

NEW YORK RANGERS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="ott_tkachuk_307" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/ott_tkachuk_307/827272-1-eng-US/ott_tkachuk_3072.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>BRADY TKACHUK</b><br>(MARC DESROSIERS-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0055-0195/827265-1-eng-US/f0055-012.jpg" title="f0055-01" width="796" height="2894"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>ALEX DEBRINCAT <b>80</b><br>BRADY TKACHUK <b>75</b><br>CLAUDE GIROUX <b>74</b><br>DRAKE BATHERSON <b>66</b><br>JOSH NORRIS <b>65</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0055-0266/827244-1-eng-US/f0055-022.jpg" title="f0055-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0055-0343/827237-1-eng-US/f0055-032.jpg" title="f0055-03" width="514" height="1303"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>A shoulder injury wiped out <b>SHANE PINTO&rsquo;S</b> rookie campaign, so there&rsquo;s potential waiting to be unlocked. He&rsquo;s a competitive center who can fit up and down a lineup. Pinto isn&rsquo;t on many draft lists but could emerge as a force early on.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

OTTAWA SENATORS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="phi_konecny_347" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/phi_konecny_347/827352-1-eng-US/phi_konecny_3472.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>TRAVIS KONECNY</b><br>(JOHN E. SOKOLOWSKI-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0057-0192/827345-1-eng-US/f0057-012.jpg" title="f0057-01" width="796" height="2894"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>TRAVIS KONECNY <b>65</b><br>CAM ATKINSON <b>57</b><br>TONY DEANGELO <b>56</b><br>JOEL FARABEE <b>50</b><br>JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK <b>50</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0057-0271/827324-1-eng-US/f0057-022.jpg" title="f0057-02" width="1328" height="676"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0057-0352/827317-1-eng-US/f0057-032.jpg" title="f0057-03" width="514" height="1306"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p><b>CARTER HART</b> bounced back from an awful season but has still been up and down. While his brilliance has been fleeting, a quick roster overhaul and John Tortorella&rsquo;s insistence everyone blocks shots bodes well for Hart to get back on track this year.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="stl_tarasen_304" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/stl_tarasen_304/827512-1-eng-US/stl_tarasen_3042.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>VLADIMIR TARASENKO</b><br>(SERGEI BELSKI-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0061-0180/827505-1-eng-US/f0061-012.jpg" title="f0061-01" width="796" height="2890"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>VLADIMIR TARASENKO <b>86</b><br>ROBERT THOMAS <b>81</b><br>JORDAN KYROU <b>80</b><br>PAVEL BUCHNEVICH <b>78</b><br>BRAYDEN SCHENN <b>74</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0061-0256/827484-1-eng-US/f0061-022.jpg" title="f0061-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0061-0337/827477-1-eng-US/f0061-032.jpg" title="f0061-03" width="514" height="1303"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p><b>IVAN BARABASHEV</b> was one of nine Blues with at least 20 goals, but he scored on 23.4 percent of his shots, meaning he&rsquo;s likely to regress. He was in the bottom six by the end of the playoffs; Jordan Kyrou and Robert Thomas are much better bets.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

ST. LOUIS BLUES

<div class="image-hero"><img title="sj_meier" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/sj_meier/827592-1-eng-US/sj_meier2.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>TIMO MEIER</b><br>(JOHN E. SOKOLOWSKI-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0063-0179/827585-1-eng-US/f0063-012.jpg" title="f0063-01" width="796" height="2882"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>TIMO MEIER <b>80</b><br>TOMAS HERTL <b>74</b><br>LOGAN COUTURE <b>64</b><br>ERIK KARLSSON <b>50</b><br>ALEXANDER BARABANOV <b>45</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0063-0247/827564-1-eng-US/f0063-022.jpg" title="f0063-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0063-0328/827557-1-eng-US/f0063-032.jpg" title="f0063-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>Former Swedish League rookie of the year <b>WILLIAM EKLUND</b> was loaned to Djurgarden after nine NHL games, but it hasn&rsquo;t dampened his hype one bit. He will compete for the Calder in a top-six role for a Sharks team lacking offensive bite.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

SAN JOSE SHARKS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="sea_schwart_352" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/sea_schwart_352/827672-1-eng-US/sea_schwart_3522.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>JADEN SCHWARTZ</b><br>(SERGEI BELSKI-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0065-0189/827665-1-eng-US/f0065-012.jpg" title="f0065-01" width="796" height="2886"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>JARED MCCANN <b>55</b><br>YANNI GOURDE <b>51</b><br>JORDAN EBERLE <b>47</b><br>VINCE DUNN <b>39</b><br>ALEX WENNBERG <b>38</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0065-0268/827644-1-eng-US/f0065-022.jpg" title="f0065-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0065-0350/827637-1-eng-US/f0065-032.jpg" title="f0065-03" width="514" height="1303"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>No goalie embodies &ldquo;buy low&rdquo; in fantasy more than <b>PHILIPP GRUBAUER</b>, who was the league&rsquo;s worst starter last season, just a year after being a Vezina finalist. The only way to go is up, and, as the Kraken&rsquo;s No. 1 netminder, he&rsquo;ll get lots of chances.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

SEATTLE KRAKEN

<div class="image-hero"><img title="tor_matthew_301" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/tor_matthew_301/827832-1-eng-US/tor_matthew_3012.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>AUSTON MATTHEWS</b><br>(JOHN E. SOKOLOWSKI-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0069-0147/827825-1-eng-US/f0069-012.jpg" title="f0069-01" width="796" height="2882"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>AUSTON MATTHEWS <b>116</b><br>MITCH MARNER <b>107</b><br>WILLIAM NYLANDER <b>87</b><br>JOHN TAVARES <b>78</b><br>MORGAN RIELLY <b>71</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0069-0225/827804-1-eng-US/f0069-022.jpg" title="f0069-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0069-0313/827797-1-eng-US/f0069-032.jpg" title="f0069-03" width="514" height="1303"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p><b>ALEX KERFOOT</b> will get a chance to cash in with free agency looming, but his 51-point breakout may be his ceiling. His production is dependent on how John Tavares plays in his age-32 season, and Kerfoot gets no PP time to pad his stats.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="van_petters_342" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/van_petters_342/827912-1-eng-US/van_petters_3422.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>ELIAS PETTERSSON</b><br>(BOB FRID-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0071-0145/827905-1-eng-US/f0071-012.jpg" title="f0071-01" width="796" height="2890"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>J.T. MILLER <b>93</b><br>ELIAS PETTERSSON <b>82</b><br>QUINN HUGHES <b>73</b><br>BROCK BOESER <b>59</b><br>BO HORVAT <b>56</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0071-0220/827884-1-eng-US/f0071-022.jpg" title="f0071-02" width="1328" height="676"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0071-0312/827877-1-eng-US/f0071-032.jpg" title="f0071-03" width="514" height="1303"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>The track record of KHL imports is rather spotty, but <b>ANDREI KUZMENKO</b> has a chance to buck the trend after leading St. Petersburg in scoring. He&rsquo;ll play in the top six and see time on a PP that ranked in the NHL&rsquo;s top five at one point in 2021-22.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

VANCOUVER CANUCKS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="veg_eichel" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/veg_eichel3/827992-1-eng-US/veg_eichel2.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>JACK EICHEL</b><br>(BOB FRID-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0073-0151/827985-1-eng-US/f0073-012.jpg" title="f0073-01" width="796" height="2886"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>JACK EICHEL <b>87</b><br>MARK STONE <b>77</b><br>JONATHAN MARCHESSAULT <b>75</b><br>CHANDLER STEPHENSON <b>66</b><br>SHEA THEODORE <b>60</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0073-0228/827964-1-eng-US/f0073-022.jpg" title="f0073-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0073-0315/827957-1-eng-US/f0073-032.jpg" title="f0073-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>An injury-plagued season for the Knights saw <b>CHANDLER STEPHENSON</b> play top-line minutes en route to a 64-point season. With the Knights fully healthy, he slides down the depth chart, so his usage &ndash; and production &ndash; will decrease.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="wsh_ovechki_316" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/wsh_ovechki_316/828072-1-eng-US/wsh_ovechki_3162.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>ALEX OVECHKIN</b><br>(DAN HAMILTON-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0075-0138/828065-1-eng-US/f0075-012.jpg" title="f0075-01" width="796" height="2886"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>ALEX OVECHKIN <b>85</b><br>EVGENY KUZNETSOV <b>84</b><br>JOHN CARLSON <b>70</b><br>DYLAN STROME <b>53</b><br>CONNOR BROWN <b>49</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0075-0219/828044-1-eng-US/f0075-022.jpg" title="f0075-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0075-0310/828037-1-eng-US/f0075-032.jpg" title="f0075-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>A healthy <b>ANTHONY MANTHA</b> comes at the perfect time, given Nicklas Backstrom&rsquo;s uncertain future and Tom Wilson&rsquo;s ACL injury. Mantha generated slightly more shot attempts per 60 than Alex Ovechkin last year; 30 goals is possible.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

WASHINGTON CAPITALS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="wsh_connor" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/wsh_connor/828152-1-eng-US/wsh_connor2.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>KYLE CONNOR</b><br>(JAMES CAREY LAUDER-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0077-0146/828145-1-eng-US/f0077-012.jpg" title="f0077-01" width="796" height="2894"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="mon012.jpg" title="common01" width="763" height="164"></div><p>As a comparison to our projections, we asked our partners at BetMGM to provide over/under points lines for five key players</p><p>KYLE CONNOR <b>95</b><br>MARK SCHEIFELE <b>78</b><br>BLAKE WHEELER <b>70</b><br>NIKOLAJ EHLERS <b>70</b><br>PIERRE-LUC DUBOIS <b>65</b></p><p><b><i>*Projections are not legal betting lines and are subject to change</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0077-0222/828124-1-eng-US/f0077-022.jpg" title="f0077-02" width="1328" height="716"></div><h2><b>&gt;TOP 10</b>&nbsp;<b>PROSPECTS</b></h2><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0077-0315/828117-1-eng-US/f0077-032.jpg" title="f0077-03" width="514" height="1300"></div><h2><b>&gt;SLEEPER</b>&nbsp;<b>OR</b>&nbsp;<b>BUST</b></h2><p>The Jets are at a crossroads, but one thing&rsquo;s for sure: <b>COLE PERFETTI</b> is going to be a big part of their offense. The playmaking ace started in the offensive zone 73 percent of the time at 5-on-5, and, with some PP time, will vie for the Calder.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

WINNIPEG JETS

<div class="image-hero"><img title="tor_matthew_090" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/tor_matthew_090/828190-1-eng-US/tor_matthew_0902.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>AUSTON MATTHEWS</b><br>(JOHN E. SOKOLOWSKI-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>I</span>N OUR NEW STREAMLINED</b> skater profiles, you&rsquo;ll get the lowdown on our projected top 300 scorers in alphabetical order. If you&rsquo;re in a deep league, check out our checklist starting on pg. 108, where you&rsquo;ll find an expanded roster of projections sorted by point totals but also including goals, assists and games played.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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ULTIMATE GUIDE – SKATERS

AHO-BENN

BENNETT-BYRAM

CARLSON-CROSBY

CROUSE-DRYSDALE

DUBE-ELLIS

ENGVALL-GAUDREAU

GIRARD-HAYTON

HEDMAN-JARVIS

JEANNOT-KARLSSON

KARLSSON-KUCHEROV

MALKIN-MEIER

MERCER-NURSE

NYLANDER-PAVELSKI

PEARSON-PULOCK

RAKELL-SCHENN

SCHMALTZ-SLAVIN

SMITH-TAVARES

TERAVAINEN-TUCH

van RIEMSDYK-ZUCCARELLO

<div class="image-hero"><img title="tb_vasilevs_213" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/tb_vasilevs_213/832929-1-eng-US/tb_vasilevs_2132.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>ANDREI VASILEVSKIY</b><br>(NICK TURCHIARO-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>O</span>N THE FOLLOWING PAGES</b> you will find profiles, in alphabetical order, for the top 60 NHL goalies based on projected win totals (we&rsquo;ve also projected goals-against average and save percentage). Need more? Flip to the checklist on pg. 112, where we have an extended list of projections, including shutouts.<span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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Goalie Profiles

ULTIMATE GUIDE – GOALIES

ALLEN-FRANCOUZ

GEORGIEV-KUEMPER

LANKINEN-SAMSONOV

SAROS-WEDGEWOOD

<div class="image-hero"><img title="f0106-01" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0106-0126/833959-1-eng-US/f0106-012.jpg"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0106-028/833952-1-eng-US/f0106-022.jpg" title="f0106-02" width="1084" height="2862"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0107-0128/833945-1-eng-US/f0107-012.jpg" title="f0107-01" width="543" height="1508"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0107-035/833938-1-eng-US/f0107-032.jpg" title="f0107-03" width="543" height="1504"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0107-028/833931-1-eng-US/f0107-022.jpg" title="f0107-02" width="543" height="1507"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0107-044/833924-1-eng-US/f0107-042.jpg" title="f0107-04" width="543" height="1508"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/stats_marks_303/833917-1-eng-US/stats_marks_3032.jpg" title="stats_marks_303" width="1039" height="1460"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>JACOB MARKSTROM</b><br>(SERGEI BELSKI-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0107-053/833910-1-eng-US/f0107-052.jpg" title="f0107-05" width="543" height="1508"></div><div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0107-063/833903-1-eng-US/f0107-062.jpg" title="f0107-06" width="543" height="1504"></div><p><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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Stats

NHL STATS 2021-22

<div class="figure-block image-block"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/checklist_m_331/834088-1-eng-US/checklist_m_3312.jpg" title="checklist_m_331" width="517" height="840"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>CONNOR MCDAVID</b><br>(PERRY NELSON-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p></figcaption></div><p><b><i>*All projections based on 82-game schedule</i></b></p><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0108-0128/834081-1-eng-US/f0108-012.jpg" title="f0108-01" width="1060" height="2108"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0108-0212/834074-1-eng-US/f0108-022.jpg" title="f0108-02" width="1068" height="2108"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0109-0128/834067-1-eng-US/f0109-012.jpg" title="f0109-01" width="1060" height="2732"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/checklist_h_332/834060-1-eng-US/checklist_h_3322.jpg" title="checklist_h_332" width="1033" height="1143"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>TAYLOR HALL</b><br>(JAMES CAREY LAUDER-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0109-0212/834053-1-eng-US/f0109-022.jpg" title="f0109-02" width="1068" height="1548"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0110-0127/834046-1-eng-US/f0110-012.jpg" title="f0110-01" width="1060" height="2732"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/checklist_c_333/834039-1-eng-US/checklist_c_3332.jpg" title="checklist_c_333" width="1033" height="1143"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>LAWSON CROUSE</b><br>(ERIC BOLTE-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0110-028/834032-1-eng-US/f0110-022.jpg" title="f0110-02" width="1068" height="1548"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0111-0126/834025-1-eng-US/f0111-012.jpg" title="f0111-01" width="1060" height="2732"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/checklist_b_334/834011-1-eng-US/checklist_b_3342.jpg" title="checklist_b_334" width="1033" height="1247"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>BOWEN BYRAM</b><br>(JOHN E. SOKOLOWSKI-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0111-029/834018-1-eng-US/f0111-022.jpg" title="f0111-02" width="1068" height="1436"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/checklist_b_335/834004-1-eng-US/checklist_b_3352.jpg" title="checklist_b_335" width="1032" height="1475"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>SERGEI BOBROVSKY</b><br>(PERRY NELSON-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p></figcaption></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0112-0126/833997-1-eng-US/f0112-012.jpg" title="f0112-01" width="1060" height="1214"></div><div class="figure-block image-bleed"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0112-0212/833990-1-eng-US/f0112-022.jpg" title="f0112-02" width="1068" height="2732"></div><p><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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Projected Totals

NHL CHECKLIST

<div class="byline">WITH RYAN KENNEDY</div><div class="image-hero"><img title="lastword_be_258" src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/lastword_be_258/834133-1-eng-US/lastword_be_2582.jpg"><figcaption class="caption-body"><p><b>KID KRAKEN</b></p><p>Beniers put up nine points in a 10-game audition with Seattle at the end of last season. The sky&rsquo;s the limit. (CANDICE WARD-USA TODAY SPORTS)</p><p></p></figcaption></div><p class="dropcap"><b><span>W</span>HEN OPPORTUNITY</b> knocks, you better answer if you&rsquo;re an NHL rookie. Perhaps not surprisingly, the majority of the top projected freshmen for the 2022-23 campaign will be playing for rebuilding teams, which means they won&rsquo;t have as many depth-chart barriers in front of them.</p><p>This is particularly true in Seattle, where the Kraken have taken centers early in the past two drafts: Matty Beniers second overall in 2021 and Shane Wright fourth overall in 2022. After having had little down the middle last year, Seattle would love for the kids to come in and make an instant impact this season. As it is, Beniers had an impressive nine points in 10 games at the end of last season when he made his NHL debut after his NCAA campaign ended.</p><p>Overall, the next Calder Trophy race could have a very Maize and Blue tinge to it, as Beniers will be joined by a couple of his former University of Michigan teammates in Columbus left winger Kent Johnson and Buffalo defenseman Owen Power. Though the Wolverines fell short in the 2022 Frozen Four semifinal, the team was loaded with high-end talent and plenty of scoring punch. Power, who went first overall in the 2021 NHL draft, is our top-rated rookie defenseman in this year&rsquo;s Poolbook.</p><p>But the major-junior ranks will also have something to say about the rookie race, with Anaheim&rsquo;s Mason McTavish and Dallas&rsquo; Wyatt Johnston leading the charge. McTavish helped OHL Hamilton go all the way to the Memorial Cup final, while Johnston&rsquo;s Windsor Spitfires reached the OHL final &ndash; before falling to McTavish&rsquo;s Bulldogs.</p><p>And let&rsquo;s not forget how much experience can help in the Calder competition. Winnipeg&rsquo;s Cole Perfetti played 18 games for the Jets last season and was also nearly a point-per-gamer in the AHL with the Manitoba Moose. With an offense that sat middle of the pack last year, Winnipeg could use a boost from Perfetti in his first year of full-time NHL duty.</p><p>Here are the top 10 freshman for 2022-23, based on THN fantasy expert Murray Townsend&rsquo;s points projections.</p><h2><b>MATTY BENIERS</b></h2><p><b>C, SEATTLE &ndash; PROJECTION: 61 PTS</b></p><p>His excellent showing at the end of last season will hopefully be a harbinger for the Kraken. Beniers has the speed, skill and motor to drive a scoring line.</p><h2><b>JURAJ SLAFKOVSKY</b></h2><p><b>LW, MONTREAL &ndash; PROJECTION: 54 PTS</b></p><p>He dazzled at the Olympics and the World Championship, so clearly the big stage is his scene. He&rsquo;s got the size and shot to produce right away in the NHL.</p><h2><b>SHANE WRIGHT</b></h2><p><b>C, SEATTLE &ndash; PROJECTION: 44 PTS</b>&gt;</p><p>It was a shocker when he dropped to fourth in the draft, but the Kraken aren&rsquo;t complaining. Wright&rsquo;s intelligence and two-way play will help him quickly adapt to the NHL.</p><h2><b>MASON MCTAVISH</b></h2><p><b>C, ANAHEIM &ndash; PROJECTION: 41 PTS</b></p><p>The Ducks have always liked big centers, and McTavish is a strong, physical kid who also happens to possess a ton of skill. His time with OHL Hamilton (30 goals in 43 total games) is evidence.</p><h2><b>COLE PERFETTI</b></h2><p><b>LW, WINNIPEG &ndash; PROJECTION: 41 PTS</b></p><p>Smart, skilled youngster has gotten a lot stronger since the Jets drafted him in 2020, and the chance to play in the AHL early was a bonus for his development.</p><h2><b>KENT JOHNSON</b></h2><p><b>LW, COLUMBUS &ndash; PROJECTION: 40 PTS</b></p><p>Keeping weight on has been a challenge, but his hands and offensive toolbox are unreal. With the Blue Jackets needing more skill, Johnson was a crucial pick.</p><h2><b>DYLAN GUENTHER</b></h2><p><b>RW, ARIZONA &ndash; PROJECTION: 38 PTS</b></p><p>His goal-scoring prowess and hockey IQ are calling cards, and the Coyotes could certainly use some more high-end talent in the lineup. Had a great WHL playoff run, too.</p><h2><b>WYATT JOHNSTON</b></h2><p><b>C, DALLAS &ndash; PROJECTION: 38 PTS</b></p><p>The OHL&rsquo;s most outstanding player of the year was a revelation for Windsor. The Stars are getting a strong skater with great vision and a wicked shot release.</p><h2><b>LUKAS REICHEL</b></h2><p><b>LW, CHICAGO &ndash; PROJECTION: 37 PTS</b></p><p>The German national now has a much easier path to the NHL with Chicago&rsquo;s rebuild, and his playmaking skills up front will help. He was a point-per-gamer in the AHL.</p><h2><b>OWEN POWER</b></h2><p><b>D, BUFFALO &ndash; PROJECTION: 37 PTS</b></p><p>The highest-ranked rookie blueliner has size, skating and puck skills. His ability to shake off forecheckers and send the play up the ice will be quite welcome in Buffalo.</p><span class="image-inline"><img src="/var/site_2854/storage/images/media2/images/f0114-026/834140-1-eng-US/f0114-022.jpg" title="f0114-02" width="39" height="32"></span><p><b><a datastyle href="https://twitter.com/THNRYANKENNEDY">@THNRYANKENNEDY</a></b><span class="end-marker"> &#9632;</span></p>

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