Players

Justin Abdelkader	LW	DET
Luke Adam	C	BUF
Craig Adams	RW	PIT
Andrew Alberts	D	VAN
Daniel Alfredsson	RW	OTT
Bryan Allen	D	CAR
Cody Almond	C	MIN
Karl Alzner	D	WAS
Craig Anderson	G	OTT	Anderson earns the distinction as my lowest ranked clear-cut number one goalie. There's always the chance, however unlikely, that Ottawa will right the ship this year, and Anderson can get back that magic he displayed two years ago in Colorado. It's not likely, but possible. For that reason, stash him on your bench and see how it plays out through the early months of the season.
Joakim Andersson	C	DET
Jonas Andersson	RW	VAN
Mike Angelidis	LW	TAM
Artem Anisimov	C	NYR
Nik Antropov	C	WIN
Colby Armstrong	RW	TOR
Tyler Arnason	C	COL
Jamie Arniel	C	BOS
Jason Arnott	C	STL
Dean Arsene	D	EDM
Arron Asham	RW	PIT
Cam Atkinson	RW	COB
Adrian Aucoin	D	PHO
Keith Aucoin	C	WAS
Alex Auld	G	OTT
Keith Aulie	D	TOR
Sean Avery	LW	NYR
Anton Babchuk	D	CGY	You'd think that two straight seasons on 10+ goals and 35 points would make Babchuk a solid fantasy option. The truth is, however, that it seems he has a hard time earning his minutes in the NHL. He was used sparingly with the Canes in 2009, and rarely saw more than 15 minutes a game with Calgary last season. You're taking your chances with him again in 2011, but he just may pay off with another 10+ goal season.
Richard Bachman	G	DAL
David Backes	RW	STL	David Backes was an All-Star selection in 2011, but that was more by default than merit. That's not say he doesn't have to the potential to truly earn that selection this time around. He reached 31 goals for he 2nd time in 3 years last season, and should push for that many once more. He'll enter the season as the top center for a Blues team that features some rising talent on the wings. If he can click with Stewart, Perron and/or Oshie, it could be good news for fantasy owners.
Johan Backlund	G	PHI
Mikael Backlund	C	CGY
Christian Backman	D	COB
Nicklas Backstrom	C	WAS	After three seasons of steady progression up to the 100 point plateau, Backstrom's stats took a dramatic tumble last season. Was/is the new Washington system too restrictive on the creative center? Expect a return to stardom for both him and Ovechkin. 90 points are well within reason. He should slide to round 3. If you find him there, take him.
Niklas Backstrom	G	MIN	Backstrom's stats took a huge hit when the Wild left the defense-only mentality two seasons ago. He's still a serviceable option as a #2 goalie, as the Wild has let Theodore move on, giving the crease back to Backstrom. Harding may push for starts as the season goes on, but as long as he's healthy, Backstrom is the #1 guy here.
Drew Bagnall	D	MIN
Josh Bailey	LW	NYI
Keith Ballard	D	VAN
Krys Barch	RW	FLA
Cam Barker	D	EDM
Matt Bartkowski	D	BOS
Oskars Bartulis	D	PHI
Cody Bass	C	COB
Nolan Baumgartner	D	VAN
Jay Beagle	C	WAS
Francois Beauchemin	D	ANA
Steve Begin	C	VAN
Wade Belak	RW	NAS
Eric Belanger	C	EDM
Matt Beleskey	LW	ANA
Brendan Bell	D	NYR
Mark Bell	LW	ANA
Shawn Belle	D	COL
Jamie Benn	LW	DAL	Benn made good progress in his sophomore season, adding 15 points to get to 56. The departure of Richards means Benn will be promoted to the #1 center role and should see increased playing time. He can play all forward positions, which makes him even more valuable. He missed a chunk of time with a bum shoulder in February, but came back stronger than ever down the stretch. Could be a big season for Benn.
Jordie Benn	D	DAL
Andre Benoit	D	OTT
Sean Bergenheim	LW	FLA
Marc-Andre Bergeron	D	TAM
Patrice Bergeron	C	BOS	Bergeron is one of those players with a fine reputation in the NHL, yet fantasy success eludes him. He finally completed a health season, playing 80 games last year, yet his stats were less than impressive. He suffered a mild concussion during the playoffs, but came back strong and registered two goals in the final game. He's got talent, but that may never translate into fantasy stardom.
Niclas Bergfors	RW	NAS
Patrik Berglund	C	STL
Jonathan Bernier	G	LOS	See Cory Schneider. Bernier put up solid stats (2.48 GAA, .913 save percentage) in limited action behind Jonathan Quick in his first full season with the big club. He'll push hard for more playing time and could quite easily be the #1 guy at some point this year. Expect at least 30 starts as a base.
Steve Bernier	RW	NJD
Todd Bertuzzi	RW	DET
Blair Betts	C	MON
Stu Bickel	D	NYR
Bryan Bickell	LW	CHI
Kevin Bieksa	D	VAN	Bieksa was a whopping +32 last season, despite missing 16 games. The biggest concern with him, as always, is his health. At age 30, he has just 1 NHL season with more than 72 games played. That's a lot of missed action for one man. Because he does produce when healthy, he's a solid bench option, but don't count him in your top 4.
Martin Biron	G	NYR
Ben Bishop	G	STL
Paul Bissonnette	LW	PHO
Byron Bitz	RW	VAN
Jason Blake	LW	ANA
Rob Blake	D	SAN
Mario Bliznak	C	VAN
Jonathon Blum	D	NAS	Blum was a first round pick in 2007, but has (and will continue to) struggled to earn top minutes on the crowded Nashville defense. He has the skills to put up big numbers. He just needs the opportunity to make it happen. He could be a good sleeper to keep an eye this season.
Mike Blunden	RW	MON
Sergei Bobrovsky	G	PHI	Through the first half of last season, Bobrovsky was a strong Calder candidate. As the season wore on, he seemed to return to earth and gradually lost the job. With Bryzgalov on the scene, he'll play only when the big guy needs a rest. It may be many years before he gets back to 54 games played in a season. The talent is there, but don't bank on him being a fantasy factor again this year.
Troy Bodie	RW	WIN
Andrew Bodnarchuk	D	BOS
Mikkel Boedker	LW	PHO
Zach Bogosian	D	WIN	There is still hope, particularly around Winnepeg, that he live up to the #3 overall selection the team spent on him in 2008. He's still very young at 21, but his totals through 3 NHL seasons are unimpressive. Draft him for his potential in the later rounds and hope that this will be his breakout year.
Alexandre Bolduc	C	PHO
Jared Boll	RW	COB
Dave Bolland	C	CHI
Nick Bonino	C	ANA
Derek Boogaard	LW	NYR
David Booth	LW	VAN
Casey Borer	D	CAR
Mark Borowiecki	D	OTT
Robert Bortuzzo	D	PIT
Pierre-Marc Bouchard	RW	MIN
Brian Boucher	G	CAR
Philippe Boucher	D	PIT
Francis Bouillon	D	NAS
Jesse Boulerice	RW	COL
Eric Boulton	LW	NJD
Lance Bouma	LW	CGY
Marc-Andre Bourdon	D	PHI
Gabriel Bourque	LW	NAS
Rene Bourque	LW	MON	Bourque has the talent and potential to be a decent fantasy winger, but he has yet to pull it all together. His goal totals have been creeping up towards 30 for the past several seasons. After an injury-filled start to his career, he's been relatively healthy lately. His biggest problem at this point is the lack of talent around him. It's hard to be a sniper without a star center to feed you the puck. Consider 25 goals a reasonable target in 2011-12.
Jay Bouwmeester	D	CGY	Bouwmeester was a huge disappointment in 2009-10, registering just 29 points in his first season with the Flames. So what do you say after he followed that up with 24 points last season? It's becoming apparent that he's not the fantasy star that many expected him to be.
Drayson Bowman	LW	CAR
Darryl Boyce	C	TOR
Johnny Boychuk	D	BOS
Zach Boychuk	LW	CAR
Dustin Boyd	C	MON
Brad Boyes	RW	BUF	Boyes remains on the radar, though he continues to frustrates fantasy owners each season. With 40 goal credentials on his resume, it's hard to dismiss him, but he hasn't done much in the past two years to merit mid-round consideration. Keep him in mind for a late pick and hope he gets back to his sniping ways.
Brian Boyle	C	NYR
Dan Boyle	D	SAN	Boyle just continues to pound out 50-point seasons. He has reached that level in 6 of the past 8 years, making him perhaps the most dependable option at this position. The addition of Burns may cut into his playing time a little, but don't expect much of a drop off this season. He's a safe bet as a #2 defenseman.
Nick Boynton	D	PHI
Tyler Bozak	C	TOR
Matt Bradley	RW	FLA
Derick Brassard	C	COB
Justin Braun	D	SAN
T.J. Brennan	D	BUF
Tim Brent	C	CAR
Eric Brewer	D	TAM
Danny Briere	C	PHI	Briere is one of those rare players that seems to put up better numbers in the playoffs than in the regular season. His numbers last regular season won't too shabby either. He put up a career high of 34 goals last season to complement healthy penalty minute numbers. With Carter and Richards gone, Briere should see a good chunk of power play time with the Flyers.
Patrice Brisebois	D	MON
Martin Brodeur	G	NJD	2 of the last 3 seasons have been shortened by significant injuries. So while his skills don't seem to diminish, his health clearly has. There's still no questioning he can be a solid fantasy goalie, but there's a big risk to drafting him as your go-to guy. Plan on Brodeur as a mid-range #2 option this season, and be happy if he stays healthy all year.
Mike Brodeur	G	OTT
T.J. Brodie	D	CGY
Kyle Brodziak	C	MIN
Sheldon Brookbank	D	ANA
Evan Brophey	C	COL
Troy Brouwer	RW	WAS
Dustin Brown	RW	LOS	Brown has been a consistent goal scorer, and has remained healthy for the past 5 years, making him a unique player in LA. You can pretty much plan on 25-30 goals each season. His versatility (can play either wing) virtually guarantees him top line minutes, regardless of who else moves in and out. He's a safe pick without a ton of upside over what you've seen for the past several seasons.
Mike Brown	RW	TOR
Gilbert Brule	C	PHO
Andrew Brunette	LW	CHI
Fabian Brunnstrom	LW	DET
Ilya Bryzgalov	G	PHI	Normally, I don't advocate for highly ranking a high-profile player after a relocation. However, this one seems to line up. Despite their post-season woes, the Flyers generally support very good regular season goalie stats. Bryzgalov has been a proven commodity for several years now. While his GAA rose slightly last season, so did his save percentage. He registered another 7 shutouts to give him 15 over the past two years. Few goalies can match that. He's a solid Top 5 goalie right now that you can believe in.
Peter Budaj	G	MON
Brett Bulmer	RW	MIN
Adam Burish	RW	DAL
Alex Burmistrov	C	WIN
Brent Burns	D	SAN	Burns had a rough couple of seasons in Minnesota, mostly due to a series of injuries. He clearly rebounded in style last year, getting back to his 2007-08 form and stats. His move to San Jose will create a potentially dynamic offensive duo when paired with Boyle. Look for another 15 goals and close to 50 points out of Burns this season.
Alexandre Burrows	LW	VAN	Burrows can score goals and complement that with a healthy dose of penalty minutes, particularly when lining up with the Sedins. He lacks the assist totals, so the point column remains unimpressive. Consider him a fair bet for 30 goals this time around.
Bobby Butler	RW	OTT
Chris Butler	D	CGY
Dane Byers	LW	COB
Dustin Byfuglien	D	WIN	Byfuglien was pure gold for the first half of the season, putting him on pace for insane goal and point totals. He cooled off significantly mid-winter, but still finished with an impressive 20 goal, 53 point performance in his first season back on defense with the Thrashers. He'll be the face of the Jets this season and will likely given free reign to roam and do his thing. Expect another solid return on your early investment with him this time around.
Paul Byron	C	CGY
Joe Callahan	D	FLA
Ryan Callahan	RW	NYR	Callahan had a pretty good year, but was hindered by a variety of broken bones throughout the season. He's not expected to ever be an elite scorer, but he's improving each season and is worth a late look for a depth forward on your roster.
Matt Calvert	LW	COB
Michael Cammalleri	LW	CGY	The biggest thing holding Cammalleri back from the top tier of left wingers in the league is his health. His speed and hands rank among the best, but it's hard to drive the net with a bum shoulder. If he can find good health, he's worthy of a 5th Round selection. However, 3 of his past 4 seasons have seen him on the sidelines for 15 or more games. He looked good and fully recovered in the playoffs, but it's always going to be a concern to weigh in your draft.
Matt Campanale	D	NYI
Brian Campbell	D	FLA
Gregory Campbell	C	BOS
Chris Campoli	D	MON
Luca Caputi	LW	TOR
Dan Carcillo	LW	CHI
Matt Carkner	D	OTT
Mathieu Carle	D	MON
Matt Carle	D	PHI
John Carlson	D	WAS	Carlson's strong rookie performance helped ease the pain of Mike Green's demise. He contributed 37 points while logging top tier minutes for the Caps. He'll be a prominent player for Washington once again this season and will continue to push to enter the elite at this position. Look for a 45-point campaign.
Jordan Caron	RW	BOS
Brett Carson	D	CGY
Jeff Carter	C	COB	Carter has established himself as one of the elite goal scorers in the league. It will be interesting to see how things play out should he be paired with Rick Nash, as neither player has a wealth of assists on the resume. The talent in Columbus won't come close to matching what he's been accustomed to in Philly. On the other hand, he should expect a good bump in his playing time with the Jackets. Look for another 35 goal season from Carter.
Ryan Carter	C	NJD
Zdeno Chara	D	BOS	Chara has been a model of consistency for fantasy defensemen over the past 8 seasons, sticking around the 40 point territory, contribuing with about 10 or so goals, and piling up the PIMs. You can't ask for much more, and you know what you'll get. Draft him with confidence.
Jonathan Cheechoo	RW	OTT
Chris Chelios	D	WIN
Jason Chimera	LW	WAS
Kyle Chipchura	C	PHO
Taylor Chorney	D	EDM
Erik Christensen	C	MIN
Kris Chucko	RW	CGY
Brett Clark	D	TAM
Chris Clark	RW	BOS
David Clarkson	RW	NJD
Danny Cleary	RW	DET
Scott Clemmensen	G	FLA	Clemmensen will enter the season in a 3-way battle for time between the rookie Markstrom and the veteran Theodore. The bad news is that he's still in Florida. Plan accordingly.
Marc-Andre Cliche	RW	LOS
Kyle Clifford	LW	LOS
Matt Climie	G	VAN
Grant Clitsome	D	COB	Clitsome showed flashes of brilliance in his mid-season stint with the Jackets last winter. A knee injury in March held him back, so it's tough to know what to expect in a full campaign. He isn't heralded as a big time playmaker, but if he can repeat last year's scoring pace, he'll be a viable depth option on your roster.
Ryane Clowe	LW	SAN	Clowe brings a potent mix of scoring and PIMs that increase his fantasy value higher than what most 24 goal scorers can offer. His numbers have slowly risen over the past 3 seasons, capping out at 62 points and 100 penalty minutes in '10-11. He played hurt through the playoffs last spring, and there are some legitimate concerns over his durability for the upcoming season.
Richard Clune	LW	LOS
Cal Clutterbuck	RW	MIN
Braydon Coburn	D	PHI
Andrew Cogliano	C	ANA
Colby Cohen	D	BOS
Carlo Colaiacovo	D	STL
Joe Colborne	C	TOR
Erik Cole	RW	MON
Ian Cole	D	STL
Sean Collins	D	WAS
Jeremy Colliton	C	NYI
Blake Comeau	LW	CGY
Mike Commodore	D	DET
Mike Comrie	C	PIT
Erik Condra	RW	OTT
Ty Conklin	G	DET
Chris Conner	RW	DET
Brett Connolly	RW	TAM
Tim Connolly	C	TOR	6 years into his NHL career, the Leafs paid Connolly on promise, rather than results. He has plenty of potential if he can ever turn in that elusive healthy season. The 30 year old center will default into the top line with the Leafs and will have some decent options on his wings to pile up the assists. Given a healthy season, he could stretch to 70 points. Just don't back on that good health.
Craig Conroy	C	CGY
Matt Cooke	LW	PIT
Patrice Cormier	C	WIN
Philippe Cornet	LW	EDM
Matthew Corrente	D	NJD
Joe Corvo	D	BOS	Corvo finished with a pretty solid season in his return to Carolina. 11 goals, 40 points, with a full 82-game schedule in the books. This summer he moved on Boston, where he'll move from #1 on the depth chart, down to 3 or 4. It's reasonable to think he could get back to 40 points, but don't expect much more than that.
Logan Couture	C	SAN	Couture came on strong for the Sharks last season, piling up an amazing 32 goals in his first full NHL season. At times last season, he was the best player on the ice for San Jose. Couture faces the same challenge that a guy like Jordan Staal has faced. That is, he sits 3rd on the depth chart at center behind two very talented men. That means 20 minutes a game won't be in the cards any time soon, which will somewhat cap how high his stats can go this season. Another 30 goal season would be a good goal.
Sean Couturier	C	PHI
Jared Cowen	D	OTT
Joey Crabb	RW	TOR
Adam Cracknell	RW	STL
Ryan Craig	C	PIT
Corey Crawford	G	CHI	It seems that Chicago finally has a #1 goalie that fantasy owners can believe in. With a different man assuming the top job seemingly every season for the past decade, Crawford will enter this year unchallenged as the Hawks top goalie after an outstanding rookie campaign. With a GAA of 2.30, he was among the best in the league, and should remain in the upper tier this year.
B.J. Crombeen	RW	STL
Sidney Crosby	C	PIT	The biggest question at this year's draft table will what to do in round 1 with Crosby. Don't expect much clarity from the Pens to help your decision making. You just have to choose if the benefit of getting the top talent in the league is worth the risk of getting nothing if he doesn't return, or returns too late to help you. It's a gamble, but in this case, it's probably one worth taking pretty early on.
Mark Cullen	C	FLA
Matt Cullen	C	MIN
Jassen Cullimore	D	CHI
Kyle Cumiskey	D	COL
John Curry	G	PIT
Stephane Da Costa	C	OTT
Evgenii Dadonov	RW	CAR
Matt DAgostini	RW	STL
Trevor Daley	D	DAL
Zac Dalpe	C	CAR
Yann Danis	G	NJD
Mathieu Darche	LW	MON
Pavel Datsyuk	LW	DET	Datsyuk missed a chunk of time with a hand injury in December and a lower body injury in March. For that reason, he managed just 59 points in 56 games. Consider him a sleeper pick, as he'll likely get back to 80 points this year. He was obviously back to full health in the playoffs, with 15 points in 11 games.
Kaspars Daugavins	LW	OTT
Patrick Davis	C	NJD
Rob Davison	D	NJD
Nigel Dawes	LW	MON
Calvin de Haan	D	NYI
Greg de Vries	D	NAS
Mark Dekanich	G	COB
Michael Del Zotto	D	NYR
Stefan Della Rovere	LW	STL
Jason Demers	D	SAN
Marc Denis	G	MON
Guillaume Desbiens	RW	CGY
David Desharnais	C	MON
Andrew Desjardins	C	SAN
Cedrick Desjardins	G	COL
Jeff Deslauriers	G	ANA
Simon Despres	D	PIT
Andre Deveaux	C	NYR
Raphael Diaz	D	MON
Justin DiBenedetto	C	NYI
Rick DiPietro	G	NYI	DiPietro continues to linger on the draft charts due mostly to that silly contract. He's played less than 40 games over the past 3 seasons. Add to that the re-emergence of Al Montoya, the addition of Nabokov to the mix and the solid debuts of several rookies last season... makes for another questionable outlook for DiPietro's value.
Jon DiSalvatore	RW	MIN
Shane Doan	RW	PHO
Jamie Doornbosch	D	NYI
Derek Dorsett	RW	COB
Drew Doughty	D	LOS	Doughty was a bit of disappointment with "just" 11 goals and 40 points in his third season. That's mostly due to the insane totals he posted as a sophomore. There's little doubt that he'll rebound and put up another 50+ points this time around as the Kings continue to strengthen their ability to score goals all around. Now if he would just sign that contract and get on with it...
Jake Dowell	C	DAL
Aaron Downey	RW	DET
Steve Downie	RW	TAM
Kris Draper	C	DET
Nick Drazenovic	C	COB
Davis Drewiske	D	LOS
Jeff Drouin-Deslaurie	G	EDM
Chris Drury	C	NYR
Wade Dubielewicz	G	MIN
Brandon Dubinsky	C	NYR	Dubinsky has slowly crept up to the borderline of being a depth fantasy forward. He set career highs of 24 goals and 54 points last season, but it's the 100 PIMs that put him into the conversation. You shouldn't expect a whole lot more in terms of scoring this year, but if he can delivery at the same numbers, he's worth a late pick.
Devan Dubnyk	G	EDM	Not much to be excited about here. Dubnyk may ultimately be the #1 goalie in Edmonton, but what good is that for you? The Oilers will likely be more happy with another #1 draft pick than with just missing the playoffs. The team is built for offense first, which doesn't bode well for the young goalie. Don't expect much improvement over last year's 2.71 GAA. Sheer starts is the best stat he can offer you this season.
Matt Duchene	C	COL	Duchene took a step forward in his 2nd season, adding 3 goals and 9 assists to his already impressive rookie totals. Colorado is quickly becoming his team and this may be the year he breaks out and becomes a point-a-game player.
Jeremy Duchesne	G	PHI
Mike Duco	RW	VAN
J.P. Dumont	RW	NAS
Brodie Dupont	C	NAS
Pascal Dupuis	LW	PIT
Philippe Dupuis	C	TOR
Chris Durno	LW	COL
Radek Dvorak	RW	DAL
Patrick Dwyer	RW	CAR
Ben Eager	LW	EDM
Cody Eakin	C	WAS
Robbie Earl	LW	MIN
Mark Eaton	D	NYI
Patrick Eaves	RW	DET
Andrew Ebbett	C	VAN
Jordan Eberle	RW	EDM	Eberle, like Taylor Hall, saw a promising rookie season interrupted by injury. He missed 13 games in January with an ankle problem, but recovered nicely to finish the season. Expect him to take another good step forward in his second season, as the young offense in Edmonton continues to develop.
Tyler Eckford	D	PHO
Alexander Edler	D	VAN	Edler missed the 2nd half of the season with a back injury. He returned in the playoffs, and while he didn't produce much offensively, the important thing is that he showed himself to have fully recovered. With Ehrhoff out of town, the Canucks will be counting on Edler to play top minutes. Expect 40+ points from him in 2011-12.
Christian Ehrhoff	D	BUF	Did the Sabres overpay and over-commit to Ehrhoff this summer? Fantasy owners don't care, as long as he puts up the points like he has for the last few seasons. He's slowly creeped from 42 to 44 to 50 points. Can he go much higher? Perhaps. Another 50 point effort is a more reasonable expectation in his Sabres debut.
Mattias Ekholm	D	NAS
Oliver Ekman-Larsson	D	PHO
Patrik Elias	LW	NJD
Corey Elkins	C	LOS
Lars Eller	C	MON
Keaton Ellerby	D	FLA
Brian Elliott	G	STL
Stefan Elliott	D	COL
Dan Ellis	G	ANA	Ellis continues to bounce around with the promise of one day playing more than half a season. It didn't work out in Tampa, and was average upon arriving in Anaheim. With Emery out of town, Ellis will be the backup. Should Hiller's vertigo resurface, Ellis may see additional playing time. For now, he's a depth option at best.
Matt Ellis	LW	BUF
Ryan Ellis	D	NAS
Alexei Emelin	D	MON
Ray Emery	G	CHI	Yes, he's currently another unemployed America. But don't let that stop you from adding him to your bench. Based on his performance late last season in Anaheim, it's just a matter of time before an injury opens the door in some NHL city for Emery to resurface. When he does, you'll be happy to promote him from your bench to your roster. Snag him late and wait with a smile.
Steve Eminger	D	NYR
Cory Emmerton	C	DET
Deryk Engelland	D	PIT
Andreas Engqvist	C	MON
Tyler Ennis	LW	BUF
Jhonas Enroth	G	BUF
Tobias Enstrom	D	WIN	There were questions last summer as to whether or not Enstrom's 50 point total in 2009-10 was a fluke. He came back with 51, despite missing 10 games. It was the first missed games of his 4 year career. Enstrom is the definition of a safe pick, bordering on the elite at defense. Bank on another 50 points in Winnepeg.
Martin Erat	RW	NAS
Jonathan Ericsson	D	DET
Anders Eriksson	D	NYR
Loui Eriksson	RW	DAL	Erikson has set new highs in points in each of his five NHL seasons, though his goal totals have dipped slightly the past two years. He's an elite scoring threat - the best the Star have to offer, now that Neal and Richards are gone. How much will Richards' departure affect Eriksson? While that is cause for some concern, consider in the 10 game stretch without Richards last season, he still managed to pop in 5 goals. Expect 30+ tallies from Erikson in 2011-12.
Tim Erixon	D	NYR
Erik Ersberg	G	LOS
John Erskine	D	WAS
Garnet Exelby	D	TOR
Brian Fahey	D	CHI
Cade Fairchild	D	STL
Justin Falk	D	MIN
Justin Faulk	D	CAR
Mark Fayne	D	NJD
Ruslan Fedotenko	LW	NYR
Eric Fehr	RW	WIN
Andrew Ference	D	BOS
Manny Fernandez	G	BOS
Benn Ferriero	RW	SAN
Brett Festerling	D	WIN
Vernon Fiddler	LW	DAL
Nikita Filatov	LW	OTT
Valtteri Filppula	C	DET
Jeff Finger	D	TOR
Joe Finley	D	BUF
Mike Fisher	C	NAS
Mark Fistric	D	DAL
Tomas Fleischmann	LW	FLA
Marc-Andre Fleury	G	PIT	Fleury endured perhaps the toughest season of his career last year, and came out on top. After a horrible start to the year, and calls for his demotion to Scranton, he rallied his game (and the team's) and went on a tear in early winter. Ultimately, he played so well that some gave him consideration for the Hart trophy. Expect him to build on his strong numbers from last year and perhaps even top them.
Mark Flood	D	WIN
Marcus Foligno	LW	BUF
Nick Foligno	LW	OTT
Adam Foote	D	COL
Peter Forsberg	C	COL
Maxime Fortunus	D	DAL
Brian Foster	G	FLA
Kurtis Foster	D	NJD
Cam Fowler	D	ANA	On one hand, you've got to love the 10 goals and 40 points that Fowler contributed as a rookie. On the other hand, the -25 +/- rating hurts a bit. He's got to shore up his defensive play to make him a solid #2 option on your team. His offensive upside is huge, and he should team up with Visnovski to provide big points from the back end for the Ducks.
Cody Franson	D	TOR	Franson demonstrated decent progression in his sophomore season, rising from 21 points to 29 points, including 8 goals. He'll be hard pressed to supplant Weber and Suter in terms of minutes, but expect him to continue to rise in his third year. He could enter the 40 point range this time around.
Johan Franzen	RW	DET	Amazingly enough, Franzen missed just 6 games for the Wings last season. With that much time in uniform, you would have expected more than the 28 goals he finished with, given his scoring pace in recent seasons. It's looking like it's time to lower the expectations for this streaky goal-scorer, as he heads into the latter stages of his career. 30 goals are possible, 25 are more likely.
Colin Fraser	C	LOS
Jamie Fraser	D	NYI
Mark Fraser	D	ANA
Matt Fraser	RW	DAL
Matt Frattin	RW	TOR
Kris Fredheim	D	MIN
Trevor Frischmon	C	COB
Jamie Fritsch	D	PHI
Dan Fritsche	C	MIN
Mitch Fritz	LW	NYI
Jonas Frogren	D	TOR
Michael Frolik	RW	CHI
Alexander Frolov	LW	NYR
Marian Gaborik	RW	NYR	Once again, Gaborik earned the title of most injury-prone superstar forward. This time around it was a shoulder and a concussion that kept him out of action for a few weeks at a time. At least he's mixing it up there. It will be interesting to see the effect of a Richards-Gaborik combination, as he typically creates all the offense himself. Could be a fantastic year for Gaborik, or it could be another injury-filled disaster.
Simon Gagne	LW	LOS	With Gagne, it's all about risk-reward. There's almost no chance this guy can complete a full season. Lately, he seems to have lost that scoring touch. But there's always that glimmer of hope that we'll once again see the man who flirted with 50 goals just after the lockout. This time, he'll get a shot to play with the likes of Kopitar or Richards in LA.
Sam Gagner	C	EDM
Aaron Gagnon	C	WIN
T.J. Galiardi	LW	COL
Jake Gardiner	D	TOR
Mathieu Garon	G	TAM
Jason Garrison	D	FLA
Cameron Gaunce	D	COL
Paul Gaustad	C	BUF
Denis Gauthier	D	LOS
Blake Geoffrion	C	NAS
Nathan Gerbe	C	BUF
Martin Gerber	G	EDM
Bruno Gervais	D	TAM
Ryan Getzlaf	C	ANA	Another season of missed opportunity for Getzlaf, as the big center missed 15 games, mostly due to a face injury. When healthy, he's proven to be one of the elite centers in the game. Add in the wingers at his disposal, and it's awfully tempting to take a chance on him in the early rounds. Since a face injury isn't something that is likely to recur, I'm willing to risk a pick in Round 3 on a guy with superstar potential. Tag him as a sleeper pick.
Jean-Sebastien Giguere	G	COL	It's been three years since Giguere's stats have merited a peek at a starting fantasy roster. Perhaps his move back West of the Mississippi will revive his numbers. He's being paid too much to just spell Varlamov on occasion, so the opportunity for starts will be there.
Tom Gilbert	D	EDM
Hal Gill	D	MON
Colton Gillies	LW	COB
Trevor Gillies	LW	NYI
Matt Gilroy	D	TAM
Brian Gionta	RW	MON
Stephen Gionta	RW	NJD
Mark Giordano	D	CGY
Dan Girardi	D	NYR
Alexandre Giroux	LW	COB
Claude Giroux	C	PHI	Giroux reported in with the breakout season that many expected him to produce last year. He was a huge reason why the Flyers were comfortable letting go of Carter and Richards. He is now the go-to guy on the Philly offense and may challenge the big dogs for the scoring title when all is said and done in 2012.
Tanner Glass	LW	WIN
Tim Gleason	D	CAR
Curtis Glencross	LW	CGY
Marcel Goc	C	FLA
Eric Godard	RW	DAL
Alex Goligoski	D	DAL	Goligoski has been on a steady ascent since he joined the NHL, and he seemed to shine after the move to Dallas last spring. Expect another bump in the point totals this season, putting him into the 15 goals / 50 point territory. He could easily finish as a top 10 defenseman this year.
Scott Gomez	C	MON
Sergei Gonchar	D	OTT	The Gonch hurt me bad last season. He had a horrific start to the season before leveling off as the year went by. It was the worst season of his career, by far. So was this a sign of the end of the road, or just a big bump on the way? Figure on something in between. He certainly won't get back to superstar status, particularly while playing in Ottawa, but it's tough to imagine another 27-point effort this time around. Take your chances on him late, as many others will have written him off.
Andrew Gordon	RW	ANA
Boyd Gordon	C	PHO
Josh Gorges	D	MON
Michael Grabner	RW	NYI	34 goals and 18 assists. It's not often you see a guy with totals that distorted. Grabner piled on the goals in the 2nd half of last season to garner considerable attention for the Calder trophy. The Islanders figure to be a powerful offensive team this season, and his goal to assist ratio should level out. Look for him to better his rookie stats in his 2nd full season.
Mikhail Grabovski	C	TOR	Grabovski has the skills to hit 30 goals with regularity. He was one shy last season. He will start the season as Toronto's #1 center. If he can find consistency to his game, he will find himself ranked higher next year.
Evgeny Grachev	C	STL
Marc-Andre Gragnani	D	BUF
Triston Grant	LW	NAS
Denis Grebeshkov	D	NAS
Josh Green	C	EDM
Mike Green	D	WAS	It's hard to know what category to put Green in, and what to expect from him this time around. Should we write off last season as an injury-laden fluke? Even in the 49 games he did play, he posted a meager 24 points. Was that playing hurt, or was it an adjustment to the new Capitals defensive system? No doubt, he's a powerful offensive force, but will be able to get back to that incredible 70+ point territory. I'm betting he gets close.
Andy Greene	D	NJD
Matt Greene	D	LOS
Colin Greening	C	OTT
Kyle Greentree	LW	CGY
Thomas Greiss	G	SAN
Mike Grier	RW	BUF
Nicklas Grossman	D	DAL
Erik Gudbranson	D	FLA
Nate Guenin	D	ANA
Bill Guerin	RW	PIT
Ben Guite	RW	NAS
Carl Gunnarsson	D	TOR
Anton Gustafsson	LW	WAS
Erik Gustafsson	D	PHI
Jonas Gustavsson	G	TOR
Matt Hackett	G	MIN
Carl Hagelin	LW	NYR
Niklas Hagman	LW	ANA
Ron Hainsey	D	WIN
Jaroslav Halak	G	STL	Halak never came around to his 2010 playoff form that made him a sexy pick at last year's draft table. Don't let his slide last season scare you off too much. There were many factors leading to the set backs in St. Louis last season. Expect Halak and the Blues to take a step forward this year. He's a solid goalie and may find himself in the top 5 by Christmas.
David Hale	D	OTT
Micheal Haley	C	NYI
Matt Halischuk	RW	NAS
Adam Hall	RW	TAM
Taylor Hall	LW	EDM	Hall was hanging around in the Calder conversation until he injured his ankle and had to sit out the final 17 games of the season. All told, it was a decent start to what promises to be a stellar career. Expect Hall to be healed and ready to resume justifying his 1st overall selection last spring. Look for a huge jump in goals and points in his sophomore season.
Jeff Halpern	C	WAS
Dan Hamhuis	D	VAN
Zach Hamill	C	BOS
Travis Hamonic	D	NYI
Roman Hamrlik	D	WAS
Michal Handzus	C	SAN
Scott Hannan	D	CGY
Jannik Hansen	RW	VAN
Christian Hanson	C	WAS
Martin Hanzal	C	PHO
Josh Harding	G	MIN
Johan Harju	LW	TAM
Jay Harrison	D	CAR
Peter Harrold	D	NJD
Teemu Hartikainen	C	EDM
Scott Hartnell	LW	PHI
Niclas Havelid	D	NJD
Martin Havlat	RW	SAN	Havlat slides into the San Jose roster as the Heatley replacement on Thornton's ride side. Will the results be much different? He's a proven goal scorer who seems to underachieve and battle injuries each season. He's been relatively healthy, for his standards, over the past 3 years, so perhaps that is less of a concern now. All he needs to do is bury those passes to regain fantasy hockey relevancy.
Jimmy Hayes	RW	CHI
Dany Heatley	RW	MIN	Turns out the move to San Jose to play with Joe Thornton didn't vault Heatley back to superstar status the way many in the hockey world believed it would. So, the controversial wingers has packed his bags once more for a 3rd new start, this time in offense-hungry Minnesota. Heatley has had the good fortune of playing along side an elite center his entire career. Will he be ok with Koivu as his top option on the set up? I certainly wouldn't bank on a return to 50 goals any time soon, but he has a good shot at getting back to 30+ this year. Consider him a decent gamble for Round 3 or 4.
Jochen Hecht	LW	BUF
Johan Hedberg	G	NJD
Bret Hedican	D	ANA
Victor Hedman	D	TAM	Hedman didn't dominant the league in his first two seasons the way many had hoped he would, but he has shown significant progress, particularly into the playoffs last season. He's starting to show a little aggression, which should create space for him and his shot. He should show a significant improvement on his 3-goal, 26-point sophomore totals. Keep an eye on him as a potential breakout defenseman this year.
Ilkka Heikkinen	D	NYR
Jan Hejda	D	COL
Milan Hejduk	RW	COL
Riku Helenius	G	TAM
Darren Helm	C	DET
Bryan Helmer	D	WAS
Ales Hemsky	RW	EDM	Hemsky is quickly becoming the forgotten man in Edmonton. With each passing game lost to injury and each step forward taken by the young offensive stars, he's starting to lose his role with the Oilers. He capped off another half season by seperating his shoulder last March. He appears to be on track to be ready for camp, but it's just a matter of time before he's back on the shelf, it seems.
Matt Hendricks	C	WAS
Jordan Hendry	D	MIN
Adam Henrique	C	NJD
Alex Henry	D	MON
T.J. Hensick	C	STL
Shaun Heshka	D	PHO
Jamie Heward	D	TOR
Chris Higgins	LW	VAN
Andy Hilbert	C	MIN
Jack Hillen	D	NAS
Jonas Hiller	G	ANA	Hiller was in the midst of a solid fantasy season when vertigo struck hard. He never recovered, and neither did his fantasy owners, who couldn't figure out which backup option in Anaheim to turn to. Hiller is apparently on track to play this season, but it's always a risky proposition when it comes to head issues.
Niklas Hjalmarsson	D	CHI
Shane Hnidy	D	BOS
Cody Hodgson	C	VAN
Mike Hoffman	C	OTT
Nick Holden	D	COB
Peter Holland	C	ANA
Ryan Hollweg	LW	PHO
Ben Holmstrom	C	PHI
Tomas Holmstrom	RW	DET
Jonas Holos	D	COL
Chris Holt	G	STL
Braden Holtby	G	WAS	Holtby was outstanding in limited action last season. Unfortunately, short of another injury bug, he won't see much, if any, playing time behind Vokoun and Neuvirth.
Korbinian Holzer	D	TOR
Roman Horak	LW	CGY
Shawn Horcoff	C	EDM
Darcy Hordichuk	LW	EDM
Patric Hornqvist	RW	NAS
Nathan Horton	RW	BOS	Horton is one of those players that seems poised to break out as a goal-scoring monster at any time. It just never seems to happen. The concussion that put him out of the playoffs last spring was brutal, so there's no telling what to expect of him this fall. Look for him late in the draft for potential goal scoring help, but don't take a chance on him too early.
Marian Hossa	RW	CHI	Hossa's best days as a fantasy monster seem to be behind him at this point. That doesn't mean he still can't be a contributor to your team. He's still capable of scoring at a point-a-game, but his focus at this point is more on responsible defense than earlier in his career. He's also missed a good chunk of time in each of the past 4 seasons. He's a decent mid-round selection with an outside shot at being a difference maker.
Jimmy Howard	G	DET	63 Games, 37 wins. The stat line reads the same for the past two seasons. But when you get to GAA and Save percentage, it starts to break down. Howard tanked in those two categories last season, yet remains the number 1 (and only) option on a Detroit team sure to pile up the wins, as always. If he can get those numbers back to his rookie standard, Howard's a clear-cut #1 starter. Even with his struggles, he's still worthy of an early pick this fall.
Jiri Hudler	LW	DET
Cristobal Huet	G	CHI
Trent Hunter	RW	LOS
Matt Hunwick	D	COL
Kristian Huselius	LW	COB
Kent Huskins	D	STL
Andrew Hutchinson	D	PIT
Jarome Iginla	RW	CGY	43 goals, 43 assists. This guy just keeps getting it done. He's also among the most durable men in the league, despite his aggressive play. While it's unlikely he'll challenge for the Art Ross again in his career, it's tough to find a safe pick for a point-a-game winger.
Leland Irving	G	CGY
Brayden Irwin	C	TOR
Raitis Ivanans	LW	CGY
Barret Jackman	D	STL
Tim Jackman	RW	CGY
Scott Jackson	D	TAM
Jean-Francois Jacques	LW	ANA
Jason Jaffray	LW	WIN
Jaromir Jagr	RW	PHI	Ranking Jagr this season is much like ranking a top 3 rookie. There's just no telling what he's going to produce this season. He was a point-a-game player for the last few years in the KHL, but what does that mean in this league? Anyone expecting him to keep that pace in the NHL is delusional, yet you can't write off one of the greatest talents ever to play the game. My gut says he'll be drafted too high for me to consider him anyway.
Dan Jancevski	D	DAL
Doug Janik	D	DET
Cam Janssen	RW	NJD
Dustin Jeffrey	C	PIT
Hugh Jessiman	RW	FLA
Jesse Joensuu	LW	NYI
Ryan Johansen	C	COB
Marcus Johansson	C	WAS
Aaron Johnson	D	COB
Brent Johnson	G	PIT
Chad Johnson	G	NYR
Erik Johnson	D	COL	Johnson will have to face the burden of high expectations after being brought in at a heavy cost in the deal with the Blues. So far, he's put up decent numbers for a young defenseman. He's just now entering his prime, and he's as good as it's going to get for the Avs, after they parted with Liles this summer. He's a strong bet for 10 goals and 40+ points this time around.
Jack Johnson	D	LOS	Johnson took another small step forward last season, but has yet to come close to living up to the #3 overall selection. If Doughty refuses to sign, Johnson will default into the star role on the powerplay. If with Doughty in the lineup, you can count on a about 45 points from Johnson this year.
Nick Johnson	RW	MIN
Ryan Johnson	C	DET
Kim Johnsson	D	CHI
Jussi Jokinen	LW	CAR
Olli Jokinen	C	CGY
Blair Jones	C	CGY
David Jones	RW	COL
Randy Jones	D	WIN
Ryan Jones	LW	EDM
Jacob Josefson	C	NJD
Curtis Joseph	G	TOR
Roman Josi	D	NAS
Derek Joslin	D	CAR
Andrew Joudrey	C	COB
Ed Jovanovski	D	FLA
Jonas Junland	D	STL
Milan Jurcina	D	NYI
Frantisek Kaberle	D	CAR
Tomas Kaberle	D	MON	After years of steady point production in Toronto, Kaberle finally got his Cup with the Bruins. He's now looking to ride out his career in the sunny south. It's doubtful he get back to his old 50-point pace, but he's still a better bet than most to get to 40.
Nazem Kadri	C	TOR	Kadri wasn't strong enough to make the cut to start last season, but hung with it and fought his way into the lineup for 29 games as the year went on. He'll have to scrap for playing time again this year, but it's just a matter of time before he works his way up the depth chart. Should he break through this season, he could be a significant fantasy forward by the end of the season. Stash him on your bench to start the year.
Patrick Kaleta	RW	BUF
Dmitri Kalinin	D	PHO
Jon Kalinski	C	PHI
Petr Kalus	LW	MIN
Steve Kampfer	D	BOS
Tomas Kana	C	COB
Evander Kane	LW	WIN
Patrick Kane	RW	CHI	Kane took his foot off the gas a bit, following the Stanley Cup celebration in 2010. His numbers slipped, but he stayed at a point-a-game and came close to 30 goals. He remains an elite right winger and in his 5th NHL season, has a good shot at setting a new high in goals. Expect about 35 this time around.
Paul Kariya	O	STL
Erik Karlsson	D	OTT	If there was one bright spot for Sens fans last season, it was the emergence of Erik Karlsson. His 13 goals were a very pleasant surprise. His -30 was a bit of an eyesore, but the whole Ottawa roster had that problem last season. Don't expect that +/- to improve dramatically, but you can look forward to another healthy dose of goals and assists from the new power play quarterback in Ottawa.
Henrik Karlsson	G	CGY
Matt Kassian	LW	MIN
Zack Kassian	RW	BUF
Mark Katic	D	NYI
Bracken Kearns	C	FLA
Duncan Keith	D	CHI	Keith came down to earth last season following his dream year of 2009-10. A correction was in order, so don't over react and dump him from the list of top-tier defensemen. Realistically, you should expect about 50 points from him from year to year.
Ryan Keller	RW	OTT
Chris Kelly	C	BOS
Tim Kennedy	LW	SAN
Tyler Kennedy	LW	PIT	With all the big names that wear a sweater in Pittsburgh, it's easy to overlook the 5'11'' winger who wears #48. Penguin fans know that he's the one thing that kept the offense alive when the plague hit last spring. Kennedy has never passed on a chance to shoot the puck, and given enough time on the wing with Crosby or Malkin, he has a good shot at cracking 30 goals sometime soon.
Ryan Kesler	C	VAN	Kesler offers the complete package when it comes to fantasy value. Goals, assists, +/-, PIMS... he's even become a power play demon, with 15 goals. You need game winners - how about 7 last season? He's now turned in perfect attendance for 3 straight seasons. What's not to like here?
Phil Kessel	RW	TOR	30 goals, 30 assists. That's what you should come to expect from the talented right winger at this point. He has the skills to push for 40 if he can find the right chemistry with a center. He's not much of a playmaker, so he'll be hard-pressed to crack 80 points.
Nikolai Khabibulin	G	EDM
Anton Khudobin	G	BOS
Jakub Kindl	D	DET
D.J. King	LW	WAS
Dwight King	LW	LOS
Geoff Kinrade	D	TAM
Miikka Kiprusoff	G	CGY	Kiprusoff was once again a workhorse for the Flames, putting him his 7th straight 35+ win season. His numbers slipped considerably last season, dropping from a .920 save percentage to a meager .906. It's unclear which Calgary team to expect in 2011-12: the team that got Sutter fired, or the one that shockingly competed in the 2nd half. I'm leaning towards A, so I don't expect him to get back to 35 wins this year.
Linus Klasen	LW	NAS
Ken Klee	D	PHO
Kevin Klein	D	NAS
Anton Klementyev	D	NYI
Rostislav Klesla	D	PHO
Carl Klingberg	LW	WIN
Rob Klinkhammer	LW	CHI
Mike Knuble	RW	WAS
Chuck Kobasew	RW	COL
David Koci	LW	WIN
Dustin Kohn	D	NYI
Ville Koistinen	D	FLA
Mikko Koivu	C	MIN	Koivu's numbers dipped last season, falling to 17 goals and 62 points. It will be interesting to see if he can find some chemistry with Heatley and get his assist total up to 50+. Look for about 70 points from him this season.
Saku Koivu	C	ANA
Krystofer Kolanos	C	CGY
Chad Kolarik	C	NYR
Olaf Kolzig	G	TOR
Mike Komisarek	D	TOR
Zenon Konopka	C	OTT
Tomas Kopecky	RW	FLA
Anze Kopitar	C	LOS	The Kings are making steady progress each season, and Kopitar is a huge part of that story. The arrival of Mike Richards should take some of the pressure off of Kopitar's line, as opponents will have to worry about two lines instead of one. His season was cut short last spring with an ankle injury. He is expected to be fully healed, along with linemate Justin Williams, but monitor his status before drafting him too early.
Lauri Korpikoski	LW	PHO
Mikko Koskinen	G	NYI
Andrei Kostitsyn	RW	MON
Sergei Kostitsyn	LW	NAS
Tom Kostopoulos	RW	CGY
Ales Kotalik	RW	BUF
Ilya Kovalchuk	LW	NJD	Kovalchuk had a season to forget last year. He registered his lowest point total in 9 years with a meager 60. On the bright side, he still pounded in 31 goals and saw close to 25 minutes a game for the Devils. They've hitched their wagons to his contract, so no matter what happens, he'll get plenty of playing time and opportunity to return to superstar status. Plan for a return to 40 goals and look for him to slip to round 3, based on his dismal performance last year.
Alex Kovalev	RW	PIT
Brent Krahn	G	DAL
Lukas Krajicek	D	PHI
David Krejci	C	BOS	Krejci was a hero in the playoffs last spring. Don't let that fool you into thinking that qualifies him as an all-star fantasy stud. He's not much of a goal scorer, which significantly hinders his fantasy value. You can expect a decent season from Krejci in his 5th full NHL season, but be careful not to overvalue him just yet.
Niklas Kronwall	D	DET	Kronwall has the talent to be a steady fantasy contributor, but injuries will always be a big concern here. It's just his style of play. He was on track to complete his first full 82-game season last year, but was derailed with 5 games remaining. He did come back in the playoffs and put up a solid 6 points in 11 games. He's a risk, but worth a late pick.
Staffan Kronwall	D	CGY
Marcus Kruger	C	CHI
Filip Kuba	D	OTT
Tomas Kubalik	RW	COB
Pavel Kubina	D	TAM
Lasse Kukkonen	D	PHI
Arturs Kulda	D	WIN
Nikolai Kulemin	LW	TOR	Kulemin took a big leap forward in his third NHL season, reaching the 30 goal barrier. Aside from Kessel, the Leafs have few other options on the wing, so he'll see plenty of action. Look for him to stay in the 30 goal territory in 2011-12.
Dmitry Kulikov	D	FLA	He hasn't shown it yet in his first two NHL seasons, but there's a reason that Kulikov was drafted in the first round. He has the potential to score big points in this league. Entering his 3rd season, you should expect a jump in his totals, putting him into the mix with other 40-point producers.
Tomas Kundratek	D	WAS
Chris Kunitz	LW	PIT
Milan Kytnar	C	EDM
Teemu Laakso	D	NAS
Jason LaBarbera	G	PHO
Pierre-Cedric Labrie	LW	TAM
Dan LaCosta	G	COB
Andrew Ladd	LW	WIN	Ladd finally got a shot last season to show what he could do, given enough playing time. He emerged as the top forward on the Atlanta, now Winnepeg, roster. He fell just shy of 30 goals last season. He should reach that mark in a Jets uniform this time around.
Brooks Laich	C	WAS
David Laliberte	RW	PHI
Patrick Lalime	G	BUF
Anton Lander	C	EDM
Gabriel Landeskog	LW	COL
Jamie Langenbrunner	RW	STL
Daymond Langkow	C	PHO
Ian Laperriere	RW	PHI
Maxim Lapierre	C	VAN
Chad LaRose	LW	CAR
Philip Larsen	D	DAL
Adam Larsson	D	NJD
Matt Lashoff	D	TOR
Guillaume Latendresse	LW	MIN
Nathan Lawson	G	MON
Jay Leach	D	NJD
Brett Lebda	D	COB
Louis Leblanc	C	MON
Vincent Lecavalier	C	TAM	Hard to paint a $10 million dollar center as a sleeper, but his declining point totals have him falling out of sight for fantasy players. Down the stretch and into the playoffs, he looked a bit more like the Vinnie of old. He registered 17 points in the last 14 regular season games. He also played above a point a game through the long playoff run last spring.
Pascal Leclaire	G	OTT
Nick Leddy	D	CHI
Brian Lee	D	OTT
Manny Legace	G	CAR
David Legwand	C	NAS
Scott Lehman	D	WIN
Robin Lehner	G	OTT
Kari Lehtonen	G	DAL	Lehtonen was shockingly healthy last season, turning in 69 games played for the first time in his career. Assuming he can stay healthy, the bigger question now is knowing what direction Dallas is going. 30 wins seems reasonable, but not guaranteed. Tag him no higher than a decent #2 plan.
Michael Leighton	G	PHI
Ville Leino	LW	BUF	Ville Leino should finally get the opportunity he's been waiting for, now that he's a big fish on a new team. He did well with the limited playing time he was handed with the Flyers. He immediately goes to the top RW position with Buffalo. Expect either a big jump in production, or a lot of talk about being overpaid.
David LeNeveu	G	EDM
Jordan Leopold	D	BUF
Sami Lepisto	D	CHI
Francis Lessard	RW	OTT
Kris Letang	D	PIT	Letang finally registered that break out season that Penguin fans had been waiting for. His 50 points and 101 PIMs contributed to the 3rd best overall fantasy value at this position last year. With Goligoski gone, Letang is the undisputed puck-moving leader for Pittsburgh and will get all the playing time (even strength and power play) that he can handle. Expect another great season for Letang.
Mark Letestu	C	COB
Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond	LW	CGY
Grant Lewis	D	WIN
Trevor Lewis	C	LOS
Nicklas Lidstrom	D	DET	Perhaps the biggest surprise of last season shouldn't have come as a surprise at all. This guy just doesn't age. And for that reason (and many others), I can't bring myself to rank him outside the top 10. Expect another 10 goals and 50 points from the best defenseman of our generation.
David Liffiton	D	COL
John-Michael Liles	D	TOR	Liles was a monster to start the season last fall, registering points in his first 9 games. He kept up a solid pace for half the season, before leveling off significantly in the 2nd half. His role in Toronto shouldn't be much different than what he faced in Colorado. He'll be counted on for 40 points, which he should have no trouble delivering.
Andreas Lilja	D	PHI
Anders Lindback	G	NAS	Lindback was solid as a backup to Rinne last year. He should provide the same service this season. If you're ok with 25 games played and strong numbers, he's your guy. He won't be dethroning Rinne in the near future.
Joakim Lindstrom	C	COL
Enver Lisin	O	NYR
Bryan Little	C	WIN	Little peaked early in his career, breaking out with 31 goals in his 2nd season. The last two years have yielded more humble results. He's just 23 years old, and is #1 center in Winnepeg this season. His ability to play wing makes him more flexible, so your guaranteed top line duties this season regardless of position. If the Jets can find some scoring to partner with him, he should be able to set a career high in points. Look for a big climb either way this season from Little.
Corey Locke	C	OTT
Andrei Loktionov	C	LOS
Matthew Lombardi	C	TOR
Ben Lovejoy	D	PIT
Milan Lucic	LW	BOS	Make no mistake, Lucic is an absolute beast on the ice. However, his reputation and presence don't necessarily translate into fantasy stardom. He cracked the 30 goal plateau last season, and may well get back there again this year; however, he doesn't get many assists. If he falls to round 5 or later, don't hesitate. Just don't overvalue him based on what you saw in the playoffs.
Brad Lukowich	D	DAL
Mike Lundin	D	MIN
Jamie Lundmark	C	TOR
Henrik Lundqvist	G	NYR	For the 6th straight season (every season of his career), Lundqvist has kept his GAA under 2.5. While the leaderboard changes every season, this guy remains a steady top 5 option. It's that consistency that makes him your safest option for a #1 goalie this year. He quietly posted his best shutout and save percentage numbers of his career in 2010-11. Look for another fine season from the King.
Roberto Luongo	G	VAN	Luongo recovered nicely after a disappointing season in 09-10. He posted career bests in GAA and save percentage, yet faced major scrutiny early in the playoffs. Despite the presence, and constant threat, of Schneider behind him, this is Luongo's crease. He's a solid #1 goalie and should put up top 10 numbers again.
Joffrey Lupul	LW	TOR	Steaky and injury prone -- yes. Talented and potential for breakout -- yes. Lupul could fizzle out never to be heard from again this year, or he could emerge as a top scoring threat for Toronto. He's not afraid to shoot the puck. If he can stay healthy and earn some additional ice time, he could be a good find late in the draft.
Toni Lydman	D	ANA
Clarke MacArthur	LW	TOR	MacArthur struggled to find his way through his first few seasons in Buffalo and Atlanta; however, he seemed to find a home on the top line in Toronto last year. He'll be pressed by Lupul and Kadri for playing time, but appears to be a safe bet for another decent season. 65-70 points should be in the works.
Andrew MacDonald	D	NYI
Joey MacDonald	G	DET
Maxime Macenauer	C	ANA
Spencer Machacek	RW	WIN
Ray Macias	D	LOS
Drew MacIntyre	G	BUF
Steve MacIntyre	LW	PIT
Aaron MacKenzie	D	COL
Derek MacKenzie	C	COB
Brett MacLean	LW	PHO
John Madden	C	FLA
Olivier Magnan	D	NJD
Adam Mair	C	PHI
Manny Malhotra	C	VAN
Marek Malik	D	TAM
Evgeni Malkin	C	PIT	Another Penguins center, another potential first round gamble to consider. He's reported back to full health and ready to return to dominance, entering his 6th NHL season. As with Crosby, you have to weigh crazy potential against a history of injury. As with Crosby, if he falls to me in the 2nd round, I'll take my chances.
Brad Malone	C	COL
Ryan Malone	LW	TAM
Kirk Maltby	LW	DET
Mark Mancari	RW	VAN
Peter Mannino	G	WIN
Paul Mara	D	MON
Brad Marchand	C	BOS	Marchand was a great big, pleasant surprise for the Bruins in his rookie season. He showed tremendous all-around play and even had a few decent runs of scoring throughout the season. It has yet to be seen if he can stick on one of the top 2 lines and put in the minutes needed to be a relevant fantasy forward. Don't expect a huge uptick in his sophomore season.
Todd Marchant	C	ANA
Andrei Markov	D	MON	The only question you need answer here is do you believe that he is, and will stay, healthy. When he's in the lineup, he has shown himself to be in the top 15 of all fantasy defensemen. Missing 112 games over the past two seasons is enough to scare me away. In his 10 year career with Montreal, he's played 80 games or more just once. If he's available come round 10, I'd give him a serious look. Any earlier than that is not worth the risk.
Jacob Markstrom	G	FLA	Markstrom will get a fair shot at earning the number one job in Florida in his rookie season. The promise is there. What you do with it is up to you.
Patrick Marleau	LW	SAN	His point totals are all over the map from year to year, but his goal scoring has been pretty dependable. He's topped 30 goals in 5 of the past 6 seasons. With Heatley gone, Marleau is once again the goal scoring threat the Sharks will turn to all season long. As long as you're ok with streaks of good and bad, at the end of the season, you'll be happy with another 30 goal effort.
Pat Maroon	LW	ANA
Kevin Marshall	D	WAS
Matt Martin	LW	NYI
Paul Martin	D	PIT	Martin was a solid addition to the Pittsburgh defense, but that didn't really translate into fantasy value. His 3 goals and 24 points barely qualified to be on a roster. Should we expect anything different this season? Perhaps. He's a skilled puck mover. A lot of it depends on the health and production of the centers in front of him. For that reason, he's worth a late look.
Radek Martinek	D	COB
Alec Martinez	D	LOS
Brandon Mashinter	LW	SAN
Chris Mason	G	WIN
Steve Mason	G	COB	Mason sputtered once again last season, leaving us to wonder if the rookie sensation was an anomoly. With Garon and LeNeveau doing little to push him aside, it appears Mason will get another shot at redemption this fall. Draft him for your bench and hope that the Jackets can turn things around with Mason riding the wave.
Jon Matsumoto	C	CAR
Shawn Matthias	C	FLA
Greg Mauldin	C	COL
Ben Maxwell	C	WIN
Jamal Mayers	RW	CHI
Maksim Mayorov	RW	COB
Dean McAmmond	LW	NJD
Kenndal McArdle	LW	WIN
Jamie McBain	D	CAR	McBain met expectations in his rookie season, putting up 30 points for the Canes. As the season wore on, he continued to register 20+ minutes, and should see his role expand this year. Look for him to progress further on the fantasy radar, and has breakout potential. 50 points are within reason, but 40 are more likely.
Bryan McCabe	D	NYR
John McCarthy	LW	SAN
Jay McClement	C	COL
Thomas McCollum	G	DET
Cody McCormick	C	BUF
Ryan McDonagh	D	NYR
Andy McDonald	C	STL	McDonald has proven to be capable of a point-a-game pace, when healthy. He missed a couple of months last season with a concussion, but still kept a good pace after returning. He remains the top left wing in St. Louis this year. He should be available late in the draft, as many fantasy owners consider him over the hill, or have already forgotten about him.
Colin McDonald	RW	PIT
Curtis McElhinney	G	PHO	With Bryzgalov gone, the starting gig in the desert is completely up for grabs. McElhinney seems like a fair bet to edge out LaBarbera and Smith for the early starts. This one won't be decided until the first puck drops. If you're looking for a late-round gamble in a deep league desperate for goalie starts, throw McElhinney on your list.
Jamie McGinn	LW	SAN
Brian McGrattan	RW	NAS
David McIntyre	C	MIN
Nathan McIver	D	VAN
Jay McKee	D	PIT
Mike McKenna	G	OTT
Frazer McLaren	LW	SAN
Cody McLeod	LW	COL
Brandon McMillan	C	ANA
Carson McMillan	C	MIN
Brayden McNabb	D	BUF
Adam McQuaid	D	BOS
Philip McRae	C	STL
Derek Meech	D	WIN
Josef Melichar	D	TAM
Justin Mercier	C	COL
Andrej Meszaros	D	PHI
Marc Methot	D	COB
Freddy Meyer	D	WIN
Stefan Meyer	C	CGY
Milan Michalek	LW	OTT
Zbynek Michalek	D	PIT
Andy Miele	C	PHO
Antti Miettinen	RW	WIN
Vladmir Mihalik	D	TAM
Brendan Mikkelson	D	TAM
Drew Miller	LW	DET
Ryan Miller	G	BUF	2010 was a disappointing year for Miller, mainly because he set the bar so stinkin high the year before. He still finished top 10 in most categories and registered 5 shutouts for the third straight season. Buffalo added some defensive help this summer and you should feel confident in a return to power by Miller this year.
Brad Mills	C	NJD
Chris Minard	LW	EDM
Graham Mink	LW	WAS
John Mitchell	C	NYR
Torrey Mitchell	C	SAN
Willie Mitchell	D	LOS
Mike Modano	C	DAL
Fredrik Modin	LW	CGY
Travis Moen	LW	MON
Tomas Mojzis	D	MIN
Oscar Moller	C	LOS
Steve Montador	D	CHI
Al Montoya	G	NYI	A long, long time ago, Montoya was a first round pick of the Rangers. A blown out knee and several years in the minors dropped him from sight. He suddenly re-emerged last season with the Islanders and showed signs of the promise of his younger days. The potential is clearly there. Then again, his is an Islander, so stability is not in the cards. May be worth a late pick in deeper leagues.
Dominic Moore	C	TAM
Greg Moore	RW	COB
John Moore	D	COB
Mike Moore	D	SAN
Ethan Moreau	LW	LOS
Jeremy Morin	LW	CHI
Travis Morin	C	DAL
Derek Morris	D	PHO
Brendan Morrison	C	CHI
Shaone Morrisonn	D	BUF
Brenden Morrow	LW	DAL	Brenden Morrow quietly set a career high in goals last season with 33. His assist total was so low that he barely registered on the fantasy radar last season, despite playing a full slate of games for the first time in 3 years. With Richards and Neal gone, Morrow returns to prominence in the Dallas lineup. Look for another 30 goals and a shot at a career high in points this time around for Morrow.
David Moss	RW	CGY
Johan Motin	D	EDM
Mike Mottau	D	NYI
Matt Moulson	LW	NYI
Chris Mueller	C	NAS
Marcel Mueller	C	TOR
Peter Mueller	C	COL	Hard to know what, if anything, to do with Peter Mueller at this point. He missed all of last season with a concussion, but recently started skating and expects to be in uniform for this season. After arriving in Colorado at the tail end of the 2009-10 campaign, he tore it up, scoring 9 goals and 20 points in 15 games. Prior to that run, he had been a marginal fantasy forward during his time in Phoenix. If you're in a deep league, keep him on your radar for a late round pick.
Cory Murphy	D	NJD
Mike Murphy	G	CAR
Andrew Murray	C	SAN
Douglas Murray	D	SAN
Jan Mursak	LW	DET
Jake Muzzin	D	LOS
Tyler Myers	D	BUF	Myers did live up to the expectations of his tremendous rookie season, but he still put up some very strong numbers for a 21-year old defenseman on a team that struggles to score. He knocked home 10 goals, 5 of which were game winners. Expect him to get back above 40 points this season, and another 10 goals should be well within reach.
Evgeni Nabokov	G	NYI	The Islanders can't buy a break in net. When they finally sneak around and snatch up a top-notch goalie, he refuses to show. After sitting out all of last season across multiple continents, Nabokov has shown marginal interest in putting on an Islander jersey, so it's worth considering his possible placement on your draft list. First, the facts: 1. When he left the NHL last summer, he was still among the very elite at his position. San Jose needed to save cap space, and Nabokov thought he would be happy making more money back in Russia. 2. That didn't work out for him, so he spent most of the year at home. Should he return, there's no reason to think he's lost his gift in one year's time. Should he actually play for the Islanders, you'll be looking at a very good goalie on an average, but improving team. Should he garner enough attention elsewhere and be shipped out to a contender, better yet. There's certainly a risk factor in drafting him too high, but if it plays out right, he could be the steal of the draft if you can nab with a mid-to-late round pick.
Brendon Nash	D	MON
Rick Nash	LW	COB	You know what you're getting when you draft Nash. 30+ goals and about the same number of assists. Don't expect that story to change this time around, though the arrival of Carter gives him the most talented teammate he's seen thus far in his career.
Riley Nash	C	CAR
James Neal	LW	PIT	Neal was a shocking disappointment upon arriving in Pittsburgh last spring. The goal scorer in Dallas suddenly went dry with the Pens. Perhaps the summer will be good for his psyche and he'll start things fresh in the fall. Should he find significant time along side Malkin and/or Crosby, the theory is he can be a lethal sniper. He should be available late in the draft and is worth a shot.
John Negrin	D	CGY
Chris Neil	RW	OTT
Greg Nemisz	RW	CGY
Michal Neuvirth	G	WAS	The Neuvirth coronation was delayed at least a year when the Caps signed Vokoun to a 1-year trial. Vokoun will assume the #1 position, despite solid rookie debut of Mr. Neuvirth. You can expect about 20 starts for him this season, making him a tough sell at the draft table.
Kris Newbury	C	NYR
Scott Nichol	C	STL
Rob Niedermayer	C	BUF
Nino Niederreiter	RW	NYI
Frans Nielsen	C	NYI
Antti Niemi	G	SAN	For the first quarter, it wasn't clear if Niemi would even hold on to the starting job in San Jose, as Niittimakki gave him a run for his money. As the season progressed, his found his footing and finished up with some solid numbers, posting 35 wins and a .920 save percentage. He also contributed 6 shutouts to complement the 7 he registered the year before. At this point, he's a safe bet as a decent #1 option.
Antero Niittymaki	G	SAN	At this point, it's looking like Niittymaki lost his last best shot at being a #1 goalie in the NHL. He'll probably see another 25 games backing up Niemi, but won't make a serious push at the starting job.
Nikita Nikitin	D	COB
Anders Nilsson	G	NYI
Janne Niskala	D	TAM
Matt Niskanen	D	PIT
Andreas Nodl	LW	CAR
Petteri Nokelainen	C	MON
Maxim Noreau	D	MIN
Fredrik Norrena	G	COB
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	C	EDM
Teppo Numminen	D	BUF
Lawrence Nycholat	D	COL
Gustav Nyquist	C	DET
Eric Nystrom	LW	DAL
Evan Oberg	D	TAM
Jim OBrien	C	OTT
Shane OBrien	D	COL
Ryan OByrne	D	COL
Sean ODonnell	D	CHI
Johnny Oduya	D	WIN
Mattias Ohlund	D	TAM
Kyle Okposo	RW	NYI	Another early casualty on the Island last fall, Okposo returned half way through the season, but took his time getting up to full speed. The shoulder injury should be well behind him at this point, and he should get back on track towards being New York's top power forward. Expect goal scoring to be up on the Island this season, and Okposo should be a big part of that progress.
Rostislav Olesz	LW	CHI
Dylan Olsen	D	CHI
Mark Olver	C	COL
Linus Omark	LW	EDM
Ryan OMarra	C	EDM
Ben Ondrus	RW	TOR
Wes ONeill	D	COL
Cal OReilly	C	PIT
Ryan OReilly	C	COL
Phil Oreskovic	D	TOR
Victor Oreskovich	RW	VAN
Dmitry Orlov	D	WAS
Brooks Orpik	D	PIT
Colton Orr	RW	TOR
Jed Ortmeyer	RW	MIN
Oskar Osala	LW	CAR
Chris Osgood	G	DET
T.J. Oshie	C	STL	Oshie missed almost half of last season with an ankle injury, but seemed to put that behind him. After 3 years in the NHL, he has yet to put together a healthy one, so there seems to be concerns about his durability going forward. That said, he's a talented player that can fit into center or the wing. Expect a career year if he stays healthy.
Patrick OSullivan	C	PHO
Steve Ott	C	DAL
Alex Ovechkin	LW	WAS	Ovechkin saw a huge decline in his stats last season, but don't let that scare you away from reinstating him as this year's top draft choice. With Crosby's health concerns, and Stamkos's late season collapse, #8 is the best bet out there to dominate fantasy hockey in 2011-12. Look for him to get back to 50 goal form.
Nathan Oystrick	D	PHO
Magnus Paajarvi	LW	EDM
Max Pacioretty	LW	MON
Nathan Paetsch	D	COB
Samuel Pahlsson	C	COB
Daniel Paille	LW	BOS
Jarod Palmer	C	MIN
Kyle Palmieri	C	ANA
Nick Palmieri	RW	NJD
Aaron Palushaj	RW	MON
Jay Pandolfo	LW	NYI
Adam Pardy	D	DAL
Ryan Parent	D	VAN
P.A. Parenteau	RW	NYI	Parenteau bounced around for the first several years of his career before finding a role with the Isles last season. He may be hard-pressed to build on last season's success, as he'll be fighting for playing time with some talented youngsters on the right side. A return to 20 goals and 50 points may be all we can ask for this time around.
Zach Parise	LW	NJD	It may be easy to forget, but not too long ago, Parise was regularly mentioned among the top 10 most talented players in the league. A slow start last season, followed by a season-ending injury in week 3 quickly pushed him to back of fantasy owners' minds. By no means am I prepared to immediately reinstate him in the top 10 of my draft list, but he's one player that you shouldn't overlook in the early rounds based on his 6 points scored last season. Top 25 is certainly within reason, and among left wingers, he should be in your Top 10. He's had nearly a year to recover and should put up at least 70 points for the Devils in yet another contract year.
Richard Park	RW	PIT
Mark Parrish	RW	OTT
George Parros	RW	ANA
Scott Parse	LW	LOS
Ondrej Pavelec	G	WIN	Injuries held him back at the start of last season. He recovered nicely and went on some nice streaks. He's the go-to guy in Winnepeg this season, and should see a healthy number of starts. He should easily set a career high in wins (21). If he can just bring that GAA down a bit...
Joe Pavelski	C	SAN	Pavelski delivered an impressive 46 assists last season and continues to emerge as one of the best playmakers in the game. The Sharks have plenty of weapons, including newcomer Havlat, to finish those passes. Look for Pavelski to reach another high in points in 2011-12. 70 points are within reach.
Alexander Pechurski	G	PIT
Theo Peckham	D	EDM
Matt Pelech	D	CGY
Rod Pelley	C	ANA
Derek Peltier	D	COL
Dustin Penner	LW	LOS
Jeff Penner	D	BOS
Joel Perrault	C	ANA
Mathieu Perreault	C	WAS
Eric Perrin	C	WIN
David Perron	LW	STL	Perron seemed to be on the cusp of a breakout last October, starting the year with 4 goals in his first 6 games. His season came to an end early on due to a hit by Joe Thornton. He's still recovering from that concussion with no firm commitment on a return. That makes him a tough sell for an early pick. He's got plenty of upside if he can shake the headaches. Pencil him for a late round sleeper and listen to everyone else groan when they realize what they overlooked.
Corey Perry	RW	ANA	6 seasons in the NHL and his numbers have risen steadily in each of them. He surged late in the year to reach 50 goals and earn himself a Hart Trophy in the process. No reason to expect much of a drop off this year. At age 26, he's in his prime, he's healthy, and he has top notch talent around him. All signs point to another strong fantasy season.
Andrew Peters	LW	NJD
Justin Peters	G	CAR
Warren Peters	C	MIN
Toby Petersen	C	DAL
Andre Petersson	RW	OTT
Richard Petiot	D	TAM
Lennart Petrell	C	EDM
Jeff Petry	D	EDM
Rich Peverley	C	BOS
Dion Phaneuf	D	TOR	It's hard to let go of the memory of Phaneuf's first 3 seasons, when he dominated with seasons of 17 goals and 60 points. The last 3 years have been hard on Phaneuf, and it's hard to know what to expect. He certainly has the skills to be a top-end fantasy defenseman, but drafting him can be a big disappointment. I plan to give him one more chance if he falls to me late at this year's draft. There's too much upside to write him off as a 30-point player.
Chris Phillips	D	OTT
Alexandre Picard	LW	PHO
Alexandre Picard	D	PIT
Timo Pielmeier	G	ANA
Alex Pietrangelo	D	STL	If not for a technicality, Pietrangelo could easily have been in the final discussions for the Calder trophy. 11 goals and 43 points were impressive for the giant blueliner in his first true full NHL season. Assuming the Blues score more goals this time around, you can expect a healthy bump in his numbers, making him a prime breakout candidate.
Brandon Pirri	C	CHI
Fernando Pisani	RW	CHI
Joe Piskula	D	CGY
Joni Pitkanen	D	CAR
Alex Plante	D	EDM
Tomas Plekanec	C	MON	Tomas Plekanec may be the new Vinny Prospal. That is, up one year, down the next, then up again. His stats bounce back and forth each season, which means he's due for another 70-point effort in 2011-12. He remains the #1 center on the Montreal roster. He's worth a late pick, but don't bank on anything here.
Thomas Pock	D	NYI
Justin Pogge	G	TOR
Roman Polak	D	STL
Jason Pominville	RW	BUF	Pominville ended his season in the playoffs with sliced tendon in his leg. Assuming he's ready to start the season, he'll have to ward off Stafford and Leino to get his ice time this season. His numbers have been in decline for the past few years. Though he has the talent to back to 70 point territory, it seems a better bet that he won't.
Alexei Ponikarovsky	LW	NJD
Mark Popovic	D	WIN
Chris Porter	LW	STL
Kevin Porter	C	COL
Paul Postma	D	WIN
Brian Pothier	D	CAR
Tom Poti	D	WAS
Corey Potter	D	EDM
Ryan Potulny	C	WAS
Kevin Poulin	G	NYI
Benoit Pouliot	LW	BOS
Marc-Antoine Pouliot	C	PHO
Darroll Powe	C	MIN
Tom Preissing	D	COL
Carey Price	G	MON	The question is, do you believe? There's no denying he earned everything he got last season. All around, he was one of top 3 fantasy goalies. But fantasy owners (myself included) are slow to forgive after his his struggles in his 2nd and 3rd years on the job. Drafting him in the Top 10 feels like too much of a risk for my blood. I'll hold out and hope he slips to the later rounds for a solid #2.
Wayne Primeau	C	TOR
Chris Pronger	D	PHI	We may be seeing the start of the decline for Pronger. He missed a big chunk of time last season, and didn't light it up when he was in the lineup. He still played at a 40-point pace, making him a solid #3 defenseman on any roster. Assuming he's back to full health, he's right on the border of the top-25 at his position. His decade-long reign among the elite has come to an end.
Vinny Prospal	LW	COB	Prospal missed most of last season with a bum knee, so many fantasy owners may forget he's even in the mix. He'll be counted on for some offense in his first year with Columbus. He's infamously inconsistent from year to year, so no telling how high or low he'll go. Best bet is somewhere around 50 points.
Nate Prosser	D	MIN
Petr Prucha	LW	PHO
Brandon Prust	LW	NYR
Teddy Purcell	RW	TAM
Taylor Pyatt	LW	PHO
Tom Pyatt	C	TAM
Jonathan Quick	G	LOS	According to the storyline, Quick was only supposed to keep the net warm until Bernier took it over. He refuses to follow that script. After a suprise star performance in 2009-10, he followed it up with a better run last year, putting up fantastic numbers across the board. The Kings figured to be even better this year, and there's no reason to think Quick is going to roll over. He's a solid #2 option on your goalie roster.
Kevin Quick	D	TAM
Kyle Quincey	D	COL
Brian Rafalski	D	DET
Rhett Rakhshani	RW	NYI
Greg Rallo	C	FLA
Karri Ramo	G	TAM
Paul Ranger	D	TAM
Tuukka Rask	G	BOS	Even in the midst of Thomas's superhuman season, Rask managed to find his way into 29 games last season. That shows how serious the Bruins are about getting him playing time. Add in the extended playoff run, and Boston will turn to him more and more in 2011-12. Should Thomas come down to earth, or sustain another injury, Rask will instantly propel to a top 10 option. Don't be afraid to draft him, as he'll get enough starts either way to warrant the selection.
Chad Rau	C	MIN
Andrew Raycroft	G	DAL
Mason Raymond	LW	VAN
Matt Read	RW	PHI
Marty Reasoner	C	NYI
Ryan Reaves	RW	STL
Mark Recchi	RW	BOS
Joel Rechlicz	RW	WAS
Wade Redden	D	NYR
Liam Reddox	LW	EDM
Dylan Reese	D	NYI
Robyn Regehr	D	BUF
Peter Regin	C	OTT
James Reimer	G	TOR	Reimer offered a glimmer of hope to Leafs fans who have been awaiting the emergence of a legitimate #1 goalie for several years now. The job is his to lose this year, as Gustavsson hasn't lived up to the hype. Treat him as a #2 goalie option and hope he can repeat his rookie effort.
Steven Reinprecht	C	FLA
Erik Reitz	D	TOR
Michal Repik	RW	FLA
Mike Ribeiro	C	DAL	At age 31, Ribeiro has reached the top of his mountain and is slowly sliding down the other side. He'll sit #2 behind Benn this season on the depth chart, but will remain relevant with the departure of Richards. Don't look for more than 20 goals out of him, but he will dish up plenty of assists.
Brad Richards	C	NYR	Richards has shown throughout his career that he's incredibly talented, but very inconsistent. Try and chart his point totals over the past decade. You just can't establish a pattern. He's got a new home in New York, and it's yet to be seen how that might affect his game. Aside from Gaborik (when healthy), we won't have the same caliber of firepower that he was matched up with in Dallas. Expect another dip in the numbers this season. And expect someone else in your draft to pick him up too early.
Mike Richards	C	LOS	The fantasy numbers have been very ordinary for Richards over the past two seasons. Quite disappointing after totals he put up in the prior two seasons. The move to LA just may be what he needed to return to fantasy stardom. Set your expectations in the range of 30 goals and 70 points for 2011-12.
Brad Richardson	C	LOS
Luke Richardson	D	OTT
Zac Rinaldo	C	PHI
Pekka Rinne	G	NAS	Rinne has steadily risen to the top tier of fantasy goalies over the past 3 seasons. Last year, he squeaked into the top 5 in total fantasy points. So can he get back there again this year? The makeup of the Predator lineup hasn't changed much, and the emphasis will remain on solid defense, which certainly helps his chances. Rinne has posted shutout numbers of 7, 7, and 6 over the past 3 years, meaning he can give your lineup a big boost on occasion. Consider him a low-end #1 or a great #2 option.
Patrick Rissmiller	LW	COL
Mattias Ritola	C	TAM
Craig Rivet	D	COB
Stephane Robidas	D	DAL
Bryan Rodney	D	ANA
Dwayne Roloson	G	TAM	Roloson will likely garner unnecessary attention at the draft room, due to his impressive late season / post-season run. Don't be fooled. Despite the playoff heroics, his regular season fantasy numbers do not warrant serious consideration. He's a decent 3rd string bench option at best at this point.
Brian Rolston	LW	NYI
Aaron Rome	D	VAN
Jay Rosehill	LW	TOR
Jared Ross	C	PHI
Derek Roy	C	BUF	Roy was in the midst of a career season, when injuries put him on the shelf last December. At that point, he was sitting on 34 points in 34 games and carrying the Sabres up front. He missed all but the last game of the season after that, dropping him from the minds of most fantasy owners. He should be just fine to start the season, and thus should be regarded as a fairly safe pick on your draft list. 70 points are well within reason.
Mathieu Roy	D	CAR
Michal Rozsival	D	PHO
David Rundblad	D	PHO
Michael Rupp	C	NYR
Kris Russell	D	STL
Ryan Russell	LW	COB
Jarkko Ruutu	LW	ANA
Tuomo Ruutu	LW	CAR
Bobby Ryan	LW	ANA	31. 35. 34. Those are pretty good numbers when looking at goal totals for the last three seasons. Ryan is in a sweet spot on the left wing, playing with Getzlaf and Perry when possible. As far as left wingers are concerned there aren't many picks safer than Ryan for another 30 goal season.
Michael Ryan	LW	CAR
Michael Ryder	RW	DAL
Rick Rypien	C	WIN
Brandon Saad	LW	CHI
Dany Sabourin	G	EDM
Alexander Salak	G	FLA
Brian Salcido	D	ANA
Ruslan Salei	D	DET
Anssi Salmela	D	NJD
Sami Salo	D	VAN
Bryce Salvador	D	NJD
Jerome Samson	RW	CAR
Sergei Samsonov	LW	FLA
Mikael Samuelsson	RW	FLA
Curtis Sanford	G	COB
Bobby Sanguinetti	D	NYR
Mike Santorelli	C	FLA
Cory Sarich	D	CGY
Kurt Sauer	D	PHO
Mike Sauer	D	NYR
Yann Sauve	D	VAN
David Savard	D	COB
Marc Savard	C	BOS	Once upon a time, not too long ago, Savard was a top 10 fantasy forward. His story is infamously tragic with the concussion problems he has suffered. Although he continues to fight, there is no guarantee he will play again. If he does, it seems unlikely that he will ever return to star status. Until he a) returns, b) plays a few weeks, and c) puts up some decent numbers, I wouldn't bother placing him on any draft list.
Raymond Sawada	RW	DAL
Luca Sbisa	D	ANA
Marco Scandella	D	MIN
Dave Scatchard	C	STL
Colton Sceviour	C	DAL
Peter Schaefer	LW	VAN
Mark Scheifele	C	WIN
Brayden Schenn	C	PHI
Luke Schenn	D	TOR
David Schlemko	D	PHO
Cory Schneider	G	VAN	The story for Schneider hasn't changed much since this time last year. Everyone knows he's good enough to be a #1, but that Luongo guy isn't going away. Draft him for depth.
Mathieu Schneider	D	PHO
Rob Schremp	C	WIN
Christoph Schubert	D	WIN
Jeff Schultz	D	WAS
Nick Schultz	D	MIN
Marek Schwarz	G	STL
John Scott	LW	CHI
Ben Scrivens	G	TOR
Rob Scuderi	D	LOS
Brent Seabrook	D	CHI	Seabrook surprised many with his offensive outbreak in 2010-11, topping Campbell and Keith in points. He's well compensated for his all-around game, and isn't expected to produce 48 points every season. It may be a stretch to expect that output again this season, but don't look for a significant dropoff. He may be overvalued by the casual observer. 40 points are a good target.
Daniel Sedin	LW	VAN	Daniel finally broke through with the best season of his career (by far) in 2010-11. He topped 100 points and 40 goals and should make a good run at that again this year. With Daniel, you have the guarantee of one of the top set up men in the game being on the ice with him every shift. No other forward comes with that promise. That makes him a safe pick to be in the top 10 in goals and points for the foreseeable future.
Henrik Sedin	C	VAN	If your league is bullish on goals, you may be looking at the wrong Sedin. Otherwise, Henrik is as safe a bet as any to lead your fantasy team to victory this season. He hasn't missed a game in six straight seasons. He's topped 60 assists in the last five seasons. And when Daniel gets a goal, he's sure to tally a point (which is often).
Brandon Segal	RW	CHI
Tyler Seguin	C	BOS	There's a chance that Seguin won't even make the team this fall. There's a better chance he'll be a significant fantasy factor by the end of the season. He showed flashes of brilliance in the playoffs that justify his #2 overall selection in 2010. His versatility will help his cause as well, since he can slide into the center or wing position. With Horton and Savard still reeling from concussions, it seems likely that Seguin can fill a scoring void for Boston this season.
Dennis Seidenberg	D	BOS
Andrej Sekera	D	BUF
Teemu Selanne	RW	ANA	What Selanne accomplished last season was shocking. It would be twice as surprising to see him do it again. After seasons of 23, 54, and 48 points, he suddenly found his 90's form and racked up 80 points. He finished the season in the top 10 for total fantasy value at forward. No doubt, his stock is way overvalued at this point. Let someone else buy high this time around.
Alexei Semenov	D	SAN
Alexander Semin	RW	WAS	Semin is, and will likely always be, a gamble. Tremendous talent with top-end goal scoring ability. Handcuffed by a history of injuries and mental lapses. He signed on for one more shot at redemption with the Caps. Is he worth the risk? If you're all in to win, I say take him. If you're looking for a safe bet for 30 goals and 80 points, move along.
Tim Sestito	C	NJD
Tom Sestito	LW	PHI
Devin Setoguchi	RW	MIN
Dan Sexton	RW	ANA
Ryan Shannon	RW	TAM
MacGregor Sharp	C	ANA
Patrick Sharp	RW	CHI	Sharp had a career year last season, racking up 34 goals and 71 points. He will turn 30 this season and may be reaching the upper limit of expectations at this point. His playoff game seemed to indicate he's fully recovered from the knee injury that held him back from reaching 80 points. Another 30 goals should come easily to Sharp.
Kevin Shattenkirk	D	STL	Shattenkirk got lost in the shuffle with all the other stellar rookie defensemen who emerged last season. He kept up his strong pace with St. Louis after coming over from Colorado mid-season. 9 goals and 43 points were more than anyone anticipated in his first year. Getting back to that level as a sophomore is a realistic expectation, and makes him a safe pick as a #2 defenseman for your roster.
Andrew Shaw	C	CHI
Jody Shelley	LW	PHI
James Sheppard	C	MIN
Sergei Shirokov	LW	FLA
Jaime Sifers	D	MIN
Jon Sim	LW	NYI
Wayne Simmonds	RW	PHI
Shane Sims	D	NYI
Fredrik Sjostrom	LW	TOR
Jack Skille	RW	FLA
Brett Skinner	D	WIN
Jeff Skinner	C	CAR	Skinner was one of the biggest surprises of the year, bursting on the scene with 31 goals at the age of 18. He instantly becomes the biggest scoring threat that Carolina can offer and should use his speed and hands to make a push for 35 or more goals in 2011-12.
Martin Skoula	D	NJD
Karlis Skrastins	D	DAL
Jim Slater	C	WIN
Tyler Sloan	D	NAS
David Sloane	D	PHI
Matt Smaby	D	ANA
Ladislav Smid	D	EDM
Ben Smith	RW	CHI
Brendan Smith	D	DET
Craig Smith	C	NAS
Derek Smith	D	CGY
Jason Smith	D	OTT
Mike Smith	G	PHO	Mike Smith tried for 3 years to stick as the number 1 goalie in Tampa, but it just never happened. He'll enter a similar situation in Phoenix, as part of a 3-man contest. There's a chance he can earn a good number of starts, but seems unlikely to top 40 games played. If he couldn't beat out the competition in Tampa... In other words, it's a long shot pick.
Trevor Smith	C	TAM
Zack Smith	C	OTT
Devante Smith-Pelly	RW	ANA
Jerred Smithson	RW	NAS
Ryan Smyth	LW	EDM
Carl Sneep	D	PIT
Vladimir Sobotka	C	STL
Brent Sopel	D	MON
Sheldon Souray	D	DAL
Jaroslav Spacek	D	CAR
Nick Spaling	C	NAS
Jason Spezza	C	OTT	Another season gone by with Sens fans feeling like they're not getting full value for what Spezza can bring. At times he looks like he could return to the conversation of elite players. Another tough injury held him back last season, though he played even better after returning. He has few weapons around him, but he's skilled enough to do things on his own. All told, he's a classic gamble. Bank on somewhere between 40 and 80 points. Helpful, isn't it?
Jared Spurgeon	D	MIN
Frederic St. Denis	D	MON
Martin St. Louis	RW	TAM	Is it conceivable to think that St. Louis could top the 90 point mark for the third straight season? Seems like a stretch, but this guy has done nothing but overachieve his entire career with Tampa Bay. Last season's numbers had him finish 8th overall in fantasy value for forwards. While he hasn't shown visible signs of slowing down, he is 36. On the other hand, he'll likely be right beside Stamkos all season long, which means plenty of points. All told, he's a safe bet for another strong campaign.
Eric Staal	C	CAR	Staal has been a lonely superstar in Raleigh. If only he could find a superstar winger to work with, he could challenge for a scoring title or two. Perhaps Jeff Skinner will emerge as that man in the years to come. For now, sleep easy drafting Staal, knowing you're guaranteed about 30 goals and 70 points, with the potential for much, much more.
Jordan Staal	C	PIT	Remarkably, Pittsburgh's top 3 centers all missed almost exactly 1/2 of last season, with Crosby, Staal and Malkin having played 41, 42, and 43 games respectively. It seems unlikely that you will overlook Crosby and Malkin, but Staal is still an afterthought for most fantasy owners. While it doesn't seem that he'll reach fantasy stud status the way big brother has, don't forget this guy is just 23 years old. There's still plenty of room to grow in terms of fantasy value. Determining how high to place him remains a challenge on many fronts, particularly with the uncertainty of his role and playing time expectations based on the health of centers 1 & 2. It's a fair bet to expect 60+ points out of Staal with potential for more.
Marc Staal	D	NYR
Drew Stafford	RW	BUF	Through five seasons, Stafford has yet to show he can survive an 80 game schedule. Last season, he potted 31 goals, despite missing 20 games. If he can stay healthy, the Sabres may have a guy challenging Vanek for the scoring lead. The arrival of Leino somewhat clouds the picture, as Buffalo now has 3 quality Right Wingers. Take your chances with a late round selection here.
Garrett Stafford	D	PHO
Steve Staios	D	NYI
Matt Stajan	C	CGY
Viktor Stalberg	LW	CHI
Alex Stalock	G	SAN
Steven Stamkos	C	TAM	Stamkos was well on his way to collecting all the hardware last season when he stumbled significantly in the 2nd half. Just remember, this kid is still 21 years old and has another 15+ seasons to dominate the NHL. He's arguably the best sniper in the league and still has plenty of talent around him in Tampa to set up those one-timers. He should recover just fine and challenge for those trophies again this season.
Tim Stapleton	RW	WIN
Paul Stastny	C	COL	Stastny's totals in 2010-11 were disappointing after the standard his set for himself in his first few seasons. He dropped from 79 points to 57, yet he actually scored more goals last year. His low point total will cause many owners to undervalue him at this year's draft. He could easily turn it on and crack 80 points this season. Prime sleeper candidate to target mid-draft.
Brad Staubitz	RW	MIN
Dave Steckel	C	TOR
Alex Steen	C	STL
Lee Stempniak	RW	CGY
Derek Stepan	C	NYR	Stepan was a scoring wiz before joining the big leagues. He made his NHL debut with a hat trick on opening night last season. All told, it was a strong rookie year, giving the Rangers a much needed scoring threat at center. He'll be the #2 pivot in town this season, so look for plenty of points from Stepan this year.
Tobias Stephan	G	DAL
Brett Sterling	LW	STL
Anthony Stewart	RW	CAR
Chris Stewart	RW	STL	If Stewart could just stay healthy, he could eventually emerge as a top power forward in this league. Through 3 NHL seasons, however, he has missed almost a season's worth of games. The move to St. Louis did little to affect his play, as he showed up with 2 2-goal games in his first 3 as a Blue. Look for him to crack the 30 goal mark, if he can stay in uniform.
Gregory Stewart	LW	MON
Cory Stillman	LW	CAR
Ryan Stoa	C	COL
Jarret Stoll	C	LOS
Ryan Stone	C	EDM
Clayton Stoner	D	MIN
Zack Stortini	RW	NAS
Tyson Strachan	D	FLA
Brian Strait	D	PIT
Anton Stralman	D	NYR
Mark Streit	D	NYI	In the previous two seasons, Streit established himself as a top-tier fantasy defenseman for the Islanders. He missed all of last season after being injured in the pre-season. There was talk of him returning down the stretch, but it wasn't worth the risk, given where the Isles stood in the standings. He should be back and ready to resume his role as #1 defenseman for New York. He's a strong bet for your top 25 and a case could be made for pushing the top 15.
Jason Strudwick	D	EDM
Brad Stuart	D	DET
Colin Stuart	LW	BUF
Mark Stuart	D	WIN
Marco Sturm	LW	FLA
P.K. Subban	D	MON	Subban did not disappoint in his rookie season. He put up 14 goals, 38 points and 124 penalty minutes. It's surprising he didn't merit much Calder consideration with those numbers. And if that's the starting point, the sky is the limit for this young pup. Anything less than 45 points would be a disappointment in his sophomore season.
Steve Sullivan	LW	PIT	At age 37, his best days are clearly behind him. The Penguins are hoping he can be this year's Gary Roberts and chip in with a handful of goals throughout the season. 50 points would be a fair target.
Alexander Sulzer	D	VAN
Chris Summers	D	PHO
Ryan Suter	D	NAS	You know what you're getting when you draft Suter on your defense. A good shot at 40 points, heavy on the assists. Through 6 NHL seasons, his stats have stayed relatively level. It's a good bet he'll finish in that territory once more in 2011-12.
Brian Sutherby	C	DAL
Brandon Sutter	C	CAR
Brett Sutter	LW	CAR
Andy Sutton	D	EDM
Marek Svatos	RW	OTT
Bill Sweatt	LW	VAN
Lee Sweatt	D	OTT
Darryl Sydor	D	STL
Petr Sykora	RW	NJD
Danny Syvret	D	STL
Paul Szczechura	C	BUF
Jeff Taffe	LW	MIN
Max Talbot	RW	PHI
Henrik Tallinder	D	NJD
Jeff Tambellini	LW	VAN
Chris Tanev	D	VAN
Eric Tangradi	C	PIT
Alex Tanguay	LW	CGY
Matt Taormina	D	NJD
Iiro Tarkki	G	ANA
Tomas Tatar	C	DET
John Tavares	C	NYI	Islander fans have patiently awaited the breakout of their overall #1 pick from two years back. At times he has shown himself to be a top-tier goal scoring threat, but then he goes cold for games at a time. He's just 20 years old and the talent around him is getting better along with him. Expect that breakout season to come in 2011-12. Start the bidding at 40 goals.
Mattias Tedenby	LW	NJD
Mikael Tellqvist	G	BUF
Colten Teubert	D	EDM
Ryan Thang	RW	NAS
Jose Theodore	G	FLA	The perception out there is that Theodore is over the hill. The truth is, he's 34 (much younger than the likes of Thomas, Roloson, and Brodeur) and has played at a decent level for the last two seasons in front of defensively challenged teams. That won't change as he vies for the starting role in Florida this fall with Clemmensen and Markstrom. Theodore is the best bet to emerge with the most starts. Should the free agent experiment result in a miraculous turn around for the Panthers, Theodore may emerge as a decent sleeper option.
Bill Thomas	RW	FLA
Tim Thomas	G	BOS	No matter what this man does, the questions will never go away. How long can he realistically keep this up? I'd say, short of an injury, you run with him until he breaks. A repeat of his ridiculous 2010-11 season (and post-season) is unlikely. But a complete crash and burn is equally unlikely. However, bear in mind, Boston does have a quality up-and-coming in Rask who will demand more playing time, if only to rest Thomas after a long grueling season. Rank him high, but not at the top.
Nate Thompson	C	TAM
Chris Thorburn	RW	WIN
Joe Thornton	C	SAN	Thornton's point totals fell hard last season, as the Sharks started to turn to the youngsters for more playing time. He averaged well under 20 minutes a game last year, indicating that he's starting to come down from the elite tier of centers. Don't expect a complete collapse, but his days of 90+ assists are long gone. Settle on 75 points and you won't be disappointed.
Shawn Thornton	LW	BOS
Andreas Thuresson	RW	NYR
Viktor Tikhonov	RW	PHO
Scott Timmins	C	FLA
Kimmo Timonen	D	PHI
Daniel Tjarnqvist	D	COL
Jiri Tlusty	C	CAR
Jonathan Toews	C	CHI	Following his dream season of 2010-11, Toews went out and set a new high in points (76), maintained his stellar +/- rating (+26), added 10 power play goals, and 8 game winners. Hard to beat what he brings in terms of consistent fantasy value. Look for a new set of highs as he enters his 5th NHL season. Target 30 goals and 80 points.
Dustin Tokarski	G	TAM
Ole-Kristian Tollefsen	D	DET
Ole-Kristian Tollefson	D	COB
Jordin Tootoo	RW	NAS
Josh Tordjman	G	PHO
Raffi Torres	LW	PHO
Vesa Toskala	G	CGY
Corey Tropp	RW	BUF
Marty Turco	G	CHI
Kyle Turris	C	OTT
Dana Tyrell	C	TAM
Fedor Tyutin	D	COB
David Ullstrom	LW	NYI
R.J. Umberger	LW	COB
Scottie Upshall	RW	FLA
Alexander Urbom	D	NJD
Ossi Vaananen	D	VAN
Boris Valabik	D	WIN
Stephen Valiquette	G	NYR
David Van der Gulik	LW	COL
James van Riemsdyk	LW	PHI	The progression of Van Riemsdyk helped give Holmgren the confidence to deal Carter and Richards this summer. Big things are expected from this emerging sniper. His 5-game scoring streak in the playoffs was just another indicator of what's to come this season. Look for a big breakout year in his 3rd season with the Flyers.
Mike Van Ryn	D	TOR
Jim Vandermeer	D	SAN
Chris VandeVelde	C	EDM
Thomas Vanek	LW	BUF	Once again, Vanek landed in the 30 goal range. He also tied his career high of 41 assists, making him a valuable fantasy winger in 2011-12. The Sabres are optimistic that better times are ahead and Vanek should benefit from the added talent infused into the roster this summer. 35-40 goals are realistic for Vanek this season.
Semyon Varlamov	G	COL	Varlamov was the odd man out in Washington and finds himself as the default #1 option on an improving Colorado squad. He will split time with Giguere this year, but should ultimately get the majority of the starts this season with an eye to the future. Barring injury, he'll set new personal highs in starts, wins, etc. this year.
Alexander Vasyunov	LW	NJD
Stephane Veilleux	LW	TAM
Antoine Vermette	C	COB
Michael Vernace	D	TAM
Kris Versteeg	LW	FLA
Tomas Vincour	C	DAL
Ivan Vishnevskiy	D	WIN
Lubomir Visnovsky	D	ANA	Visnovsky surged like crazy in the second half of last season, finishing with more fantasy points than any other defenseman. A whopping 18 goals and 68 points will be hard to repeat. No doubt he's a solid pick, but to assume he'll be the #1 guy again this season is too much for me to risk. Let someone else overpay in the first couple of rounds.
Joe Vitale	C	PIT
Marc-Edouard Vlasic	D	SAN
Tomas Vokoun	G	WAS	For the first time in his career, Vokoun has a chance to put up some serious totals in that elusive column titled "Wins". He is consistently among the leaders in save percentage and shutouts, but due to geography, he often struggles to approach 30 Wins. Assuming he can stay healthy and fend off the youngsters, he may be set for his best season yet.
Anton Volchenkov	D	NJD
Aaron Volpatti	LW	VAN
Jakub Voracek	RW	PHI	The former #7 overall pick will try and do in Philly what he couldn't accomplish in his limited time with Columbus. He'll do battle with Simmonds and Jagr for top minutes on the right wing. Should he earn those minutes, it's a good bet he'll top his career high of 50 points this season. It could be a breakout season for Voracek.
Aaron Voros	LW	TOR
Slava Voynov	D	LOS
Radim Vrbata	RW	PHO
Steve Wagner	D	STL
Matt Walker	D	PHI
Tim Wallace	RW	NYI
Niclas Wallin	D	SAN
Ben Walter	C	NJD
Tom Wandell	C	DAL
Aaron Ward	D	ANA
Cam Ward	G	CAR	In leagues that place a high premium on save totals, Cam Ward is gold. He totaled an astounding 2191 saves last season, while piling up 37 wins for Carolina. The Canes, and Ward, figure to be better this season. He should compete for 40 wins.
Joel Ward	RW	WAS
Francis Wathier	LW	DAL
Mike Weaver	D	FLA
Mike Weber	D	BUF
Shea Weber	D	NAS	Weber was rewarded this summer with a huge contract, and he's about to show the NHL that he deserved it (and the next big money deal coming next summer). He's my pick for Norris and fantasy MVP on the blueline this season. The last three seasons, he's put up goal totals of 23, 16 and 16. And he's just now entering his prime years.
Yannick Weber	D	MON
Kevin Weekes	G	NJD
Doug Weight	C	NYI
Dale Weise	RW	VAN
Stephen Weiss	C	FLA
Noah Welch	D	WIN
Casey Wellman	RW	NYR
Eric Wellwood	LW	PHI
Kyle Wellwood	C	WIN
Kevin Westgarth	RW	LOS
Blake Wheeler	RW	WIN
Colin White	D	SAN
Ian White	D	DET
Ryan White	RW	MON
Todd White	C	NYR
Trent Whitfield	C	BOS
Derek Whitmore	LW	BUF
Ray Whitney	LW	PHO
Ryan Whitney	D	EDM	Whitney started last season on a tear, with 27 points in 35 games. A severe ankle injury ended his season prematurely. Most fantasy owners have probably forgotten about him at this point. He should be ready for the start of the season. Look for Whitney to be the lone source of hope on the Edmonton defense this season once again.
Roman Wick	RW	OTT
Dennis Wideman	D	WAS
Patrick Wiercioch	D	OTT
Jason Williams	RW	PIT
Jeremy Williams	RW	NYR
Justin Williams	RW	LOS	Another season, another recovery for the talented, but hardly present, winger. He ended 2011 with another shoulder injury, though he did return to score 3 goals in the playoffs. He had additional shoulder surgery this summer, and is expected back for opening night. That's fine, but don't believe for a minute that he's a threat to play 70+ games. He's worth a late round pick, as you'll get production when he's healthy. Just have a backup plan for his next trip to the IR.
Brian Willsie	RW	MON
Clay Wilson	D	CGY
Colin Wilson	C	NAS
Kyle Wilson	C	NAS
Ryan Wilson	D	COL
Brad Winchester	LW	SAN
Jesse Winchester	C	OTT
Tommy Wingels	C	SAN
Daniel Winnik	LW	COL
Ty Wishart	D	NYI
James Wisniewski	D	COB	Wisniewski has suited up for 5 NHL teams in the past 3 seasons. Normally, that's a cause for concern; however, with Wiz, it could just be that he's in demand. He finally shook the injury problems and managed to play in 75 games, and put up 10 goals and 51 points last year. Columbus has never seen a shot like from the back end, and you can expect him to play as many minutes as he can handle. That is, as long as he can stay healthy. Look for a another run at 50 points.
Brendan Witt	D	NYI
Wojtek Wolski	LW	NYR
Jeff Woywitka	D	NYR
Andy Wozniewski	D	BOS
James Wright	C	TAM
J.T. Wyman	RW	TAM
Keith Yandle	D	PHO	Yandle finally cracked the title of "best defenseman that nobody talks about" last season. He was at or near the top of the defensive scorers all season long. A quick look at his stats by season shows he's heading in the right direction, with dramatic increases in points in each of his 5 seasons with Phoenix. You'll have to spring early to snag this superstar defenseman this time around.
Brandon Yip	RW	NAS
Nolan Yonkman	D	FLA
Allen York	G	COB
Matt Zaba	G	NYR
Travis Zajac	C	NJD
Steve Zalewski	C	NJD
Greg Zanon	D	MIN
John Zeiler	RW	LOS
Henrik Zetterberg	C	DET	It's too bad that he's so darn responsible defensively. It would be fascinating to see what kind of numbers Zetterberg could put up if the leash was taken off. Even with his conscience, he manages to score points in bunches and should do so once more this season. Count on another run at 80 points for Hank.
Vladimir Zharkov	RW	NJD
Nikolay Zherdev	RW	PHI
Mika Zibanejad	C	OTT
Marek Zidlicky	D	MIN	Zidlicky had been a steady fantasy producer up until last season, with 40+ points in 5 of his 6 NHL seasons. He was hammered with a variety of injuries last season, limiting him to just 46 games. At age 34, he has played in 80 games just once in his career, and that was his rookie season. You may get lucky with a late pick here, but at this point, he's a big injury risk.
Mike Zigomanis	C	TOR
Harry Zolnierczyk	LW	PHI
Andrey Zubarev	D	WIN
Sergei Zubov	D	DAL
Dainius Zubrus	C	NJD
Mats Zuccarello	LW	NYR

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