31. Patrick Sharp, CHI (Age: 27)
’08-’09 Stats: 61 GP, 26 G, 18 A, 44 PTS, +6, 41 PIM
3-Year Average: 74 GP, 27 G, 20 A, 47 PTS, +5, 57 PIM
Note: Sharp shot out of the gates in ’08-’09 (9 GP, 12 PTS), en route to what would have likely been a 30-goal campaign had he not missed around 20 games due to injury.
32. Nathan Horton, FLA (Age: 24)
’08-’09 Stats: 67 GP, 22 G, 23 A, 45 PTS, -5, 48 PIM
3-Year Average: 77 GP, 27 G, 30 A, 57 PTS, +8, 65 PIM
Note: While Horton is often overlooked playing in the Sunshine State, don’t overlook him in your fantasy draft. He is fairly consistent and has 25-30 goal potential.
33. Drew Stafford, BUF (Age: 23)
’08-’09 Stats: 79 GP, 20 G, 25 A, 45 PTS, +3, 29 PIM
3-Year Average: 61 GP, 16 G, 20 A, 36 PTS, +4, 38 PIM
Note: Stafford broke the 20-goal mark for the first time in his young career in ’08-’09. Expect 20 goals and 50 points from him this season.
34. Tuomo Ruutu, CAR (Age: 26)
’08-’09 Stats: 79 GP, 26 G, 28 A, 54 PTS, +0, 79 PIM
3-Year Average: 76 GP, 18 G, 17 A, 35 PTS, +3, 88 PIM
Note: Ruutu had a breakout year in ’08-’09, tallying 25 goals and 50 points for the first time in his career. Expect around 45-55 points from him in ’09-’10.
35. Pavol Demitra, VAN (Age: 34)
’08-’09 Stats: 69 GP, 20 G, 33 A, 53 PTS, +6, 20 PIM
3-Year Average: 69 GP, 20 G, 37 A, 57 PTS, +5, 24 PIM
Note: Demitra is getting up there in age and his fantasy value has been on the decline as a result. His ceiling isn’t much higher than 50 points anymore.
36. Mark Recchi, BOS (Age: 41)
’08-’09 Stats: 80 GP, 23 G, 38 A, 61 PTS, -18, 22 PIM
3-Year Average: 78 GP, 20 G, 39 A, 59 PTS, -12, 39 PIM
Note: Recchi thrived after being traded to Boston from Tampa Bay at the trade deadline (18 GP, 16 PTS). He scored 20 goals for the 16th time in his career in ’08-’09.
37. Claude Giroux, PHI (Age: 21)
’08-’09 Stats: 42 GP, 9 G, 18 A, 27 PTS, +10, 14 PIM
3-Year Average: 42 GP, 9 G, 18 A, 27 PTS, +10, 14 PIM*
Note: Giroux was impressive after being called up for the 2nd half of the season with the Flyers. He has 20 goal, 50 point potential in his first full NHL season.
38. Bill Guerin, PIT (Age: 38)
’08-’09 Stats: 78 GP, 21 G, 27 A, 48 PTS, -12, 81 PIM
3-Year Average: 79 GP, 27 G, 23 A, 50 PTS, -6, 71 PIM
Note: Guerin found good chemistry with Crosby and Kunitz after being traded from the Islanders at the trade deadline (17 GP, 12 PTS with the Pens in ’08-’09). He should score 20 goals and record 45-55 points in ’09-’10.
39. Michael Frolik, FLA (Age: 21)
’08-’09 Stats: 79 GP, 21 G, 24 A, 45 PTS, +10, 22 PIM
3-Year Average: 79 GP, 21 G, 24 A, 45 PTS, +10, 22 PIM*
Note: Frolik was sluggish out of the gates in ’08-’09 (19 GP, 2 PTS), but finished in the top 6 amongst rookies in goals, assists, and points.
40. Kyle Okposo, NYI (Age: 21)
’08-’09 Stats: 65 GP, 18 G, 21 A, 39 PTS, -6, 36 PIM
3-Year Average: 65 GP, 18 G, 21 A, 39 PTS, -6, 36 PIM*
Note: Okposo got off to a slow start last season (21 GP, 5 PTS), but really turned it on towards the end of the year (14 GP, 16 PTS). Look for him to pick up where he left off in ’09-’10.
41. Dan Cleary, DET (Age: 30)
’08-’09 Stats: 74 GP, 14 G, 26 A, 40 PTS, +0, 46 PIM
3-Year Average: 69 GP, 18 G, 23 A, 41 PTS, +9, 34 PIM
Note: While Cleary’s goal total in the regular season was down in ’08-‘09, he did score 9 goals in the postseason (23 GP). Nonetheless, his ceiling isn’t much higher than 20 goals and 40 points.
42. David Moss, CGY (Age: 25)
’08-’09 Stats: 81 GP, 20 G, 19 A, 39 PTS, -5, 22 PIM
3-Year Average: 54 GP, 11 G, 11 A, 22 PTS, -1, 15 PIM
Note: Moss posted decent numbers in his first full NHL season in ’08-’09, but only recorded 7 multi-point games. He should tally 40-50 points in ’09-’10.
43. Scottie Upshall, PHX (Age: 25)
’08-’09 Stats: 74 GP, 15 G, 19 A, 34 PTS, +7, 89 PIM
3-Year Average: 56 GP, 12 G, 14 A, 26 PTS, +4, 63 PIM
Note: Upshall has yet to live up to his draft slot (7th overall pick in 2002), but he did perform well after being traded to the Coyotes at the trade deadline (19 GP, 13 PTS). He will be one of the Phoenix’s key offensive pieces, something that he never was in Nashville or Philly.
44. Owen Nolan, MIN (Age: 37)
’08-’09 Stats: 59 GP, 25 G, 20 A, 45 PTS, +5, 26 PIM
3-Year Average: 71 GP, 19 G, 20 A, 39 PTS, +3, 51 PIM
Note: Nolan had a bit of resurgence in his first season with the Wild, scoring 25 goals for the first time since ’99-’00.
45. Ryan Callahan, NYR (Age: 24)
’08-’09 Stats: 81 GP, 22 G, 18 A, 40 PTS, +7, 45 PIM
3-Year Average: 67 GP, 15 G, 12 A, 27 PTS, +7, 38 PIM
Note: Callahan performed well in his first full season as a Ranger. He got hot at the end of the regular season (15 GP, 15 PTS).
46. Radim Vrbata, PHX (Age: 28)
’08-’09 Stats: 18 GP, 3 G, 3 A, 6 PTS, -1, 8 PIM
3-Year Average: 57 GP, 15 G, 20 A, 35 PTS, +0, 16 PIM
Note: Vrbata had by far the best season of his career in Phoenix (76 GP, 56 PTS in ’07-’08). He could be a fantasy steal as he should have a good year to start his second stint with the ‘Yotes.
47. Ales Kotalik, NYR (Age: 30)
’08-’09 Stats: 75 GP, 20 G, 23 A, 43 PTS, -5, 34 PIM
3-Year Average: 73 GP, 20 G, 22 A, 42 PTS, -5, 46 PIM
Note: Kotalik recorded his 4th career 20-goal season in ’08-’09. His ceiling isn’t much higher than 20 goals and 40 points.
48. Mikael Samuelsson, VAN (Age: 32)
’08-’09 Stats: 81 GP, 19 G, 21 A, 40 PTS, +0, 50 PIM
3-Year Average: 69 GP, 15 G, 23 A, 38 PTS, +7, 35 PIM
Note: Samuelsson seems like a great fit in Vancouver and could conceivably play on the top line with the Sedins. I could see him having one of the best years of his career.
49. Brian Rolston, NJD (Age: 36)
’08-’09 Stats: 64 GP, 15 G, 17 A, 32 PTS, +2, 30 PIM
3-Year Average: 74 GP, 26 G, 26 A, 52 PTS, +2, 43 PIM
Note: Rolston had an off year after scoring 30 goals in three straight seasons with the Wild. He could fair better in his second go-around with the Devils.
50. Justin Williams, LAK (Age: 27)
’08-’09 Stats: 44 GP, 4 G, 10 A, 14 PTS, -8, 17 PIM
3-Year Average: 54 GP, 15 G, 22 A, 37 PTS, -6, 44 PIM
Note: Williams has been marred with injuries over the past two seasons, but he could thrive with the Kings if he can stay healthy. He is only two years removed from his 33 goal, 34 assist campaign with the ‘Canes.
51. Lee Stempniak, TOR (Age: 26)
’08-’09 Stats: 75 GP, 14 G, 30 A, 44 PTS, -12, 33 PIM
3-Year Average: 79 GP, 18 G, 27 A, 45 PTS, -5, 35 PIM
Note: Stempniak doesn’t have a whole lot of upside playing with Toronto. Expect 15-20 goals and 40-50 points from him at most.
52. Jakub Voracek, CBJ (Age: 20)
’08-’09 Stats: 80 GP, 9 G, 29 A, 38 PTS, +11, 44 PIM
3-Year Average: 80 GP, 9 G, 29 A, 38 PTS, +11, 44 PIM*
Note: Voracek didn’t put the puck in the net much in his rookie season, but he is still very young and the goals will come. He only scored one goal in his final 32 games in ’08-’09.
53. Antti Miettinen, MIN (Age: 30)
’08-’09 Stats: 82 GP, 15 G, 29 A, 44 PTS, -1, 32 PIM
3-Year Average: 75 GP, 14 G, 21 A, 35 PTS, -1, 35 PIM
Note: Miettinen had the best season of his career in Minnesota and has gradually improved his stats in each of the past three seasons.
54. Dustin Byfuglien, CHI (Age: 24)
’08-’09 Stats: 77 GP, 15 G, 16 A, 31 PTS, +7, 81 PIM
3-Year Average: 51 GP, 12 G, 12 A, 24 PTS, -1, 50 PIM
Note: Byfuglien isn’t a great fantasy option, but he has 40 point, 100 PIM capabilities. He only had three multi-point games in ’09-’10.
55. Chad LaRose, CAR (Age: 27)
’08-’09 Stats: 81 GP, 19 G, 12 A, 31 PTS, +6, 35 PIM
3-Year Average: 73 GP, 12 G, 12 A, 24 PTS, +3, 30 PIM
Note: LaRose is somewhat intriguing, as he hasn’t had a good fantasy season to date but could play on Staal’s top line. He has never scored a PPG in his career (268 GP).
56. Marek Svatos, COL (Age: 24)
’08-’09 Stats: 69 GP, 14 G, 20 A, 34 PTS, -6, 34 PIM
3-Year Average: 66 GP, 18 G, 15 A, 33 PTS, +3, 37 PIM
Note: Svatos has yet to top 40 points since he tallied 50 in ’05-’06, but should benefit from playing on the 2nd line with rookie Matt Duchene.
57. Jonathan Cheechoo, SJS (Age: 29)
’08-’09 Stats: 66 GP, 12 G, 17 A, 29 PTS, -3, 59 PIM
3-Year Average: 70 GP, 24 G, 21 A, 45 PTS, +6, 58 PIM
Note: Cheechoo has been on the decline big time since posting 93 points the season after the lockout (69 PTS in ’06-’07, 37 PTS in ’07-’08, and 29 PTS in ’08-’09).
58. Joel Ward, NSH (Age: 29)
’08-’09 Stats: 79 GP, 17 G, 18 A, 35 PTS, +1, 29 PIM
3-Year Average: 79 GP, 17 G, 18 A, 35 PTS, +1, 29 PIM*
Note: Ward was a big surprise in Nashville a year ago. He isn’t a great fantasy player but is worth keeping an eye on in deeper leagues.
59. Brendan Shanahan, NJD (Age: 40)
’08-’09 Stats: 34 GP, 6 G, 8 A, 14 PTS, -2, 29 PIM
3-Year Average: 58 GP, 19 G, 21 A, 40 PTS, -1, 37 PIM
Note: Shanahan was injured for much of ’08-’09, but he could equal his age in points if he stays healthy for a full season.
60. Matt D’Agostini (Age: 22)
’08-’09 Stats: 53 GP, 12 G, 9 A, 21 PTS, -17, 16 PIM
3-Year Average: 53 GP, 12 G, 9 A, 21 PTS, -17, 16 PIM*
Note: D’Agostini has a lot of upside and could see time on the Habs’ 2nd line.
10 Young RW to Keep An Eye On:
Brandon Crombeen, STL (Age: 23)
Cal Clutterbuck, MIN (Age: 21)
Enver Linsin, NYR (Age: 23)
Guillaume Latendresse, MTL (Age: 22)
Jack Skille, CHI (Age: 22)
Patric Hornqvist, NSH (Age: 22)
Tyler Kennedy, PIT (Age: 23)
Viktor Tikhonov, PHX (Age: 21)
Wayne Simmonds, LAK (Age: 20)
Zack Stortini, EDM (Age: 23)
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