Steven Stamkos-

 

We all know Stamkos’ superstar production, if healthy. Though he has tremendous upside with his one-timer ability on the powerplay, he does have a significant history of injuries.  As we have season in the past two seasons, these have proved to be long-term and even kept Tampa out of the playoffs in 2017. This, while lower tier teams including Boston, Toronto, and Ottawa squeaked in to the playoffs in the final weeks of the season. If he is available after 4-6 rounds, he could be a key member of your fantasy team. You do have to keep in mind that he did have a points per game average of slightly over one. This, in the just 17 games he participated in. He is a bargain as the likes of Nikita Kucherov and Victor Hedman may now have higher value.

 

Anze Kopitar-

Kopitar has been among the league best defensive-minded centers in his 11 year career. This despite only winning the He has shown great efficiency as a No. 1 center, with a career +69 rating. Last year, he had an off-year with only 12 goals in 72 games. A few things to keep in mind:

He mainly played with Dwight King, Jarome Iginla, and Marian Gaborik who aren’t exactly first line forwards. Even with Tyler Toffoli occasionally on the first line, Kopitar’s number didn’t improve. The addition of Michael Cammalleri could slighly improve L.A.’s offense but he is nowhere near the player he used to be.

Jeff Carter is a much less riskier choice for a center. Even if he doesn’t match his almost career year with 34 goals, he plays with Tanner Pearson and Tyler Toffoli. Both young forwards should get between 25-30 gaols with Toffoli possibly exceeding this expectation. Carter could and should see time on the first line along with these same two linemates.

 

More Content (Avoid) Will Be Added on The Following Players:

 

-James Neal, Vegas Golden Knights

-Zack Parise, Minnesota Wild

-Bobby Ryan, Ottawa Senators

-Bryan Rust, Pittsburgh Penguins

-Derek Stepan, Arizona Coyotes

-Jordan Eberle, New York Islanders

-Paul Stastny, St. Louis Blues

-Tyson Barrie, Colorado Avalanche

-P.K. Subban, Nashville Predators

-Justin Faulk, Carolina Hurricanes

-Brian Elliot, Philidephia Flyers

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