| 1 |
Alexander Ovechkin, Was, LW |
Health would be the only reason for him not to reach 70 goal plateau. |
| 2 |
Evgeni Malkin Pit, C |
Yes, I have him over Syd the Kid. 2nd line duties have him at a near lock for 100 points. |
| 3 |
Sydney Crosby Pit, C |
Ankle injury slowed him, due for a huge bounce back season. Debatable for 1st or 2nd spot. |
| 4 |
Henrik Zetterberg Det, LW |
Finally found consistency this season, fresh off winning the cup. Watch out. |
| 5 |
Dany Heatley Ott, LW |
Slowed by injuries this past season, no reason to not think he wont come back to score 50. |
| 6 |
Jarome Iginla Cgy, RW |
Give the man his dues, he’s getting it done with little support. |
| 7 |
Pavel Datsyuk Det, C |
Another year with Zetterberg on the wing doesn’t hurt. |
| 8 |
Jason Spezza Ott C |
I love the upside, and he’s only getting more comfortable with Heatley. Can he stay healthy? |
| 9 |
Joe Thornton SJ C |
He’s the safe choice rounding out the first round. Needs to get the Cheech train going again. |
| 10 |
Ryan Getzlaf Ana C |
He’s young, he’s gifted and he’s got the supporting cast. Last year was no fluke. |
| 11 |
Joe Sakic Col C |
He’s a stud, last year was projected to gather 100 points. Should be healthy again this season. |
| 12 |
Marion Gaborik Min RW |
Here’s to hoping Glass Gaborik doesn’t shatter. Worth the gamble, big time talent. |
| 13 |
Roberto Luongo Van G |
This would have been easier if he weren’t backstopping such a horrible offensive team. |
| 14 |
Vincent Lecavlier TB C |
Hello Stamkos. I’d love nothing more than to put him higher, but his +/- might kill you. |
| 15 |
Evgeni Nabokov SJ G |
Take him over Luongo if you need Wins, he’s on a better team |
| 16 |
Henrik Lundqvist NYR G |
He’ll be right up there with Nabokov, not much difference. Will vie for top Goalie spot. |
| 17 |
Simon Gagne Phi LW |
Remember him? Consistent 50 goal scorer, it will be his first full year with Briere. |
| 18 |
Jaromir Jagr NYR RW |
He’ll be back for at least one more season. Not where he used to be but still a major factor. |
| 19 |
Dion Phaneuf Cgy D |
My top rated defenseman going into this season. |
| 20 |
Daniel Alfredson Ot RW |
He’s up here only so I don’t look stupid. I hate him, but he’s a great player. |
| 21 |
Marian Hossa C |
Pit Him re-resigning with the Pens would be a dream. He will be great no matter where he signs. |
| 22 |
Nicklas Lidstrom Det D |
Same old song and dance. Draft over Phaneuf if you want to be safe. |
| 23 |
Marc-Andre Fleury Pit G |
Appears to be fully healed from injuries last season, outstanding playoff performance. |
| 24 |
Marc Savard Bos C |
Boston is getting better every year, and so is Savard. Will contend for assist honors this season. |
| 25 |
Rick Nash Cls LW |
A big talented scorer and his team is only getting better. Finally playing to potential. |
| 26 |
Mike Richards Phi C |
A huge surprise last season. Look out for a Richards Briere Gagne combo on the PP. |
| 27 |
Paul Stastny Col C |
Colorado’s top young gun. Break out season ahead. |
| 28 |
Daniel / Henrik Sedin Van LW/C |
Twin brothers are the only bright spot on a brutal offensive Vancouver team. |
| 29 |
Brendan Morrow Dal LW |
Had a bounce back year in Dallas, and will hopefully remain to be paired with B Richards. |
| 30 |
Martin Brodeur Nj G |
Martin continues to fight off father time. Still a great goaltender on a solid NJ team. |
| 31 |
Eric Staal Car C |
Look for him to regain some of his rookie season magic. |
| 32 |
Martin St Louis TB RW |
Here’s to hoping ‘the little engine that could’ proves me wrong. +/- for TB needs to be better. |
| 33 |
Ilya Kovalchuk Atl LW |
Hossa hangover warning, Ilya is now alone in the ATL, but can still put on a clinic for scoring. |
| 34 |
Chris Pronger Anh D |
Another big, consistent stud defenseman. He will rise if Selanne and/or Niedermeyer return. |
| 35 |
Rod Brind’Amour Car C |
Don’t let him slip because of his age, he’s still amazing. 51 points in 59 games. Look out. |
| 36 |
Olli Jokinen Fla C |
Very underrated player, on a young and upcoming team. Consider him a younger Sundin. |
| 37 |
Alexei Kovalev Mon RW |
I still think last years #’s were a fluke but he’s done it in the past. MTL is getting better. |
| 38 |
Brad Richards Dal C |
11 Points in 12 Games after being traded to Dallas. He’ll be better this season, +/- will be also. |
| 39 |
Mats Sundin Tor C |
Will be back with Leafs for another season. He gets it done alone, and still has a few years left. |
| 40 |
Jason Arnott Nsh C |
A plus 19 on a Nashville team with questionable defense. Draft with confidence. |
| 41 |
Daniel Briere Phi C |
A great pick because I cannot wait to see him paired with Gagne. PP Stud. |
| 42 |
Brian Rafalski Det D |
He’s just won the cup again, and he will once again be paired with Lidstrom on the PP. |
| 43 |
Derek Roy Buf C |
He really impressed me last season, he’s phenomenal. Great hands, Great two way player. |
| 44 |
Shane Doan Pho RW |
Great player who was resurrected last season. A dependable pick here. |
| 45 |
Ryan Whitney Pit D |
Last season some projected him to surpass Lidstrom, he’s my top D sleeper. |
| 46 |
Nathan Horton Fla RW |
This power forward continues to rack in the points. Keep on your radar. |
| 47 |
Alexander Frolov LA LW |
I love what LA has done with their team, and Frolov is a center piece. |
| 48 |
Jonathan Cheechoo SJ RW |
Im not ready to give up on slow starting Cheech yet, always a threat paired with Thornton |
| 49 |
Sergei Gonchar Pit D |
Will be surpassed this year by teammate Whitney, but a huge threat on PIT’s deadly PP. |
| 50 |
Toews / Kane Chi C/RW |
They're amazing, and Chi town is constantly getting better. I don’t see a sophomore slump happening |
