Players

Justin Abdelkader	O	DET
Craig Adams	O	PIT
Maxim Afinogenov	O	ATL	Afinogenov signed on to play in the KHL. So you may want to avoid drafting him, eh?
Andrew Alberts	D	VAN
Daniel Alfredsson	O	OTT	We're starting to see the slow decline of Alfredsson as a top notch fantasy forward. His totals have sunk in each of the last two seasons, though he still played at a point-per-game pace last year. At age 37 and coming off hernia surgery this summer, it's a big stretch to imagine Alfredsson playing at that pace again. He's still worth a mid to late round pick, but the glory days are behind him now.
Bryan Allen	D	FLA
Cody Almond	O	MIN
Karl Alzner	D	WAS
Craig Anderson	G	COL	Half way through last season, Anderson was the story. He led the shocking Avalanche to an incredible start. While he didn't completely collapse, the team, and his stats, came down to earth in the 2nd half. Because of his high fantasy point totals last season, GMs may overinflate his value. Despite the early success last season, Colorado is still a young, growing team. It wouldn't be surprising to see them miss the playoffs next year. Look to Anderson as a decent #2 option in 2010, no more.
Artem Anisimov	O	NYR
Nik Antropov	O	ATL	Antropov seems to have found a comfortable place to play in Atlanta, as he put up numbers last season that he never approached in Toronto. He'll never be a point-per-game player, but could easily reach 70 points for a few more years.
Colby Armstrong	O	TOR
Derek Armstrong	O	STL
Riley Armstrong	O	SAN
Tyler Arnason	O	COL
Jason Arnott	O	NJD
Dean Arsene	D	EDM
Evgeny Artyukhin	O	ATL
Arron Asham	O	PHI
Adrian Aucoin	D	PHO
Keith Aucoin	O	WAS
Alex Auld	G	MON	Anyone out there have faith that Carey Price will start 60 games in Montreal this season? No? That's where Auld comes in. He's comfortable in the fill-in role, as he's bounced around with those shoes on for his whole career. He'll provide decent numbers when his chance comes around again.
Sean Avery	O	NYR
P.J. Axelsson	O	BOS
Anton Babchuk	D	CAR
David Backes	O	STL
Johan Backlund	G	PHI
Mikael Backlund	O	CGY
Christian Backman	D	COB
Nicklas Backstrom	O	WAS	Is there a limit to how good this kid can get? In his first three seasons, he's gone from 69 to 88 to 101 points, and hasn't missed a game yet in his career. He's even cracked the 30 goal plateau, so we're looking at a complete package in terms of fantasy stats. You could make a case for him in the top 3.
Niklas Backstrom	G	MIN	For the past few seasons, Backstrom was considered a fantasy stud. Last season, the Wild made it public that they were tired of boring hockey and wanted to open up the ice a bit. Backstrom's stats took it on the chin. How much of his previous success was due to the system versus his skill is the question to be answered this year. The other factor is Josh Harding may be pressing for more playing time this season, as Backstrom has faced injury woes. Don't write him off, but he's obviously no longer a clear cut #1 option.
Josh Bailey	O	NYI
Keith Ballard	D	VAN	Ballard moved into a crowded situation in Vancouver this summer, which will likely limit his ice time and point potential. On the other hand, he's been a very durable and consistent player in his first 5 seasons. With Sami Salo out, Ballard could get enough minutes to get himself back to the 35 point range in 2010-11.
Krys Barch	O	DAL
Cam Barker	D	MIN
Oskars Bartulis	D	PHI
Cody Bass	O	OTT
Nolan Baumgartner	D	VAN
Ryan Bayda	O	PIT
Jay Beagle	O	WAS
Francois Beauchemin	D	TOR
Steve Begin	O	BOS
Wade Belak	O	NAS
Eric Belanger	O	WAS
Matt Beleskey	O	ANA
Brendan Bell	D	OTT
Shawn Belle	D	MON
Jamie Benn	O	DAL	Benn is yet another solid, emerging winger filling up the top two lines in Dallas. He's been a star at the lower levels and should get some fantasy attention at some point this season. Potential break out player in 2010-11.
Sean Bentivoglio	O	NYI
Sean Bergenheim	O	NYI
Marc-Andre Bergeron	D	MON	Since entering the league, Bergeron has carried expectations of developing into a offensive-defenseman. While it's come in spurts, he has yet to reach any noteworthy milestones in terms of points. However, he has put up some decent goal totals the last two seasons. Assuming he resigns with Montreal (big assumption) he could get plenty of powerplay time with Markov on the shelf. Until he signs a deal, he's a risky option. He's also had a history of injury to add to his risk factor.
Patrice Bergeron	O	BOS	Bergeron was a solid contributor on Team Canada last winter, but the Bruin's are still waiting for his numbers to get back to what he showed earlier in his career. The concussion issues seem to be behind him for now, but from a fantasy perspective, there are other issues here. Even at his best, he's more of a passer than a shooter. With his potential, he's worth a look in the later rounds.
Niclas Bergfors	O	ATL	Bergfors was the prize coming back to Atlanta in the Kovalchuk trade. He showed in his first few weeks why the Thrashers targeted him in the deal, with some impressive highlights on offense. He finished his rookie year above the 20 goal mark and will certainly do better than that in his sophomore season. He'll be a significant fantasy factor by the end of the season.
Patrik Berglund	O	STL
Jonathan Bernier	G	LOS	Despite the unexpected emergence of Jonathan Quick last season, the Kings still have future plans for Bernier. Don't be surprised to see him steal some starts from Quick and start to get some recognization as the season progresses. Not quite worthy of a starting role on your fantasy squad just yet, but keep him in mind as the season wears on.
Steve Bernier	O	VAN
Todd Bertuzzi	O	DET
Blair Betts	O	PHI
Bryan Bickell	O	CHI
Kevin Bieksa	D	VAN	Bieksa has twice topped the 10 goal mark in his time with Vancouver. He has a booming shot, but can be inconsistent. He's also injury prone, which makes him a risky pick. On the other hand, he could easily be a 50 point player if he stays healthy.
Martin Biron	G	NYR	Biron can't seem to land on his feet. He crossed the river to other side of New York, but you won't see him on the ice much, as Lundqvist will swallow up the bulk of the playing time for the Rangers. No fantasy value at this point.
Ben Bishop	G	STL
Paul Bissonnette	O	PHO
Byron Bitz	O	FLA
Jason Blake	O	ANA
Rob Blake	D	SAN
Mario Bliznak	O	VAN
Mike Blunden	O	COB
Brandon Bochenski	O	TAM
Troy Bodie	O	ANA
Andrew Bodnarchuk	D	BOS
Mikkel Boedker	O	PHO
Zach Bogosian	D	ATL	Bogosian is entering his third NHL season and is still on track to be a star in this league. He's registered 9 and 10 goals in his first two tries and should approach the 15 goal range this season as he earns more playing time with the Thrashers.
Alexandre Bolduc	O	VAN
Jared Boll	O	COB
Dave Bolland	O	CHI
Nick Bonino	O	ANA
Radek Bonk	O	NAS
Derek Boogaard	O	MIN
David Booth	O	FLA	David Booth put up 31 goals in 2009-10 but was destroyed by concussion problems last season. He's a natural goal scorer and could be yours late in the draft. Reports say he's at 100% and will be ready to go for camp. Squeeze him onto your bench, as he could turn out to be a major find late in the draft.
Casey Borer	D	CAR
Pierre-Marc Bouchard	O	MIN
Brian Boucher	G	PHI	Boucher kept himself relevant last spring with some admirable work in the playoffs. It's very unclear who will ultimately get the most starts in Philly next season, but Boucher is certainly in the mix at this point to see some actions, and thus add up the wins. Add him to your bench and wait to see how it plays out.
Philippe Boucher	D	PIT
Francis Bouillon	D	NAS
Jesse Boulerice	O	COL
Eric Boulton	O	ATL
Chris Bourque	O	WAS
Rene Bourque	O	CGY	With a strong balance across all fantasy categories, Bourque surprisingly finished last season ranked 32nd among forwards in fantasy points. He's been on an upward trend for several seasons, but injuries continuously limit his potential. If he can repeat last year's play and stay healthy, you'll do well having him as your 5th or 6th forward.
Jay Bouwmeester	D	CGY	Bouwmeester's stock took a huge dive last season. The move from Florida to Calgary was expected to help his stats, but his goal total tanked from 15 down to 3. Where will he go from here? The Flames are still scrambling to find an identity and don't have the firepower to score much, so don't count on total resurgence. However, his numbers have to improve on last year's disaster, so look for him as a potential sleeper. 10 goals and 40 points is a realistic target this season.
Drayson Bowman	O	CAR
Johnny Boychuk	D	BOS
Zach Boychuk	O	CAR
Dustin Boyd	O	NAS
Brad Boyes	O	STL	Boyes apparently lost his goal scoring touch last season in St. Louis. After seasons of 43 and 33 goals, he crashed down to 14 in 2009-10. It would be rather surprising if he doesn't rebound to at least 25 next year.
Brian Boyle	O	NYR
Dan Boyle	D	SAN	Boyle has topped 50 points for 5 of the past 7 seasons, and one of those off years was cut short by freak injury. The Sharks haven't lost a bit of their firepower up front, so you can expect another solid offensive year from the veteran defenseman. He should see somewhere in the neighborhood of his customary 15 goals and 50+ point season, while chewing up close to 30 minutes a night.
Nick Boynton	D	CHI
Tyler Bozak	O	TOR
Matt Bradley	O	WAS
Donald Brashear	O	NYR
Derick Brassard	O	COB	Brassard is young and full of potential as the Blue Jackets most talented center. Assuming he gets his minutes along side Rick Nash, he should continue to build going into his 3rd full season with Columbus.
Tim Brent	O	TOR
Eric Brewer	D	STL
Danny Briere	O	PHI	Briere seems to finally be shaking off the funk after signing his monster contract in Philly and letting fans down. He earned his money and then some in last year's playoff run. If he can carry that run into next season, he could have a big bounce back season. The 95 points he scored in '06 are a distant memory, but returning to a point-a-game pace is well within reach.
Rod BrindAmour	O	CAR
Patrice Brisebois	D	MON
Martin Brodeur	G	NJD	Some GMs will start to get gunshy when it comes to Brodeur, fearing that he can't do what he does forever. Until he actually shows any sign of decline, show no fear. Brodeur doesn't play a particularly acrobatic style, so being an old man won't affect him like it might other goalies. The Devils will be the Devils and Brodeur will be Brodeur once again in 2010. Rank him as high as you please.
Mike Brodeur	G	OTT
Kyle Brodziak	O	MIN
Sheldon Brookbank	D	ANA
Wade Brookbank	O	TAM
Troy Brouwer	O	CHI
Dustin Brown	O	LOS
Mike Brown	O	ANA
Mike Brown	O	VAN
Gilbert Brule	O	EDM
Andrew Brunette	O	MIN
Fabian Brunnstrom	O	DAL
Ilya Bryzgalov	G	PHO	It's taken some time, but Bryzgalov has finally made believers out of the hockey world. Since arriving in the desert, he has been the team's MVP, and his efforts were finally rewarded with a Vezina nomination last season. Under coach Dave Tippett, the Coyotes will continue to be committed to tough defense. The team will miss Michalek's shot blocking, but that shouldn't set back Bryzgalov's fantasy numbers. Bryzgalov should continue to be a solid #1 option in net.
Peter Budaj	G	COL	Budaj signed on for another year as Anderson's backup, but don't expect much. No fantasy value.
Adam Burish	O	CHI
Brent Burns	D	MIN	Once upon a time, not so long ago, there was talk of Brent Burns emerging as a Norris Trophy threat. The last two seasons have not been kind to Mr. Burns. In terms of fantasy hockey; however, that just means you can target him for a steal at this year's draft table. His point totals of 27 and 20 over the past two seasons will make most GMs forget he exists, but don't be fooled. Injuries account for most of the decline and he's the best Minnesota has to offer at that position. He should rebound this season to the 40+ point plateau, so grab him late and surprise your friends.
Alexandre Burrows	O	VAN	Burrows finally broke through at age 29 with a big 35 goal season, getting regular time on the top lines. However, he opted to get shoulder surgery in June and most likely will not be ready to go for the first month, and possibly two. The Canucks have enough movable parts to replace him in the meantime and he may have to fight for his role after returning. Drop him down on your list, as he won't get close to 35 goals again next season.
Bobby Butler	O	OTT
Chris Butler	D	BUF
Dane Byers	O	NYR
Dustin Byfuglien	O	ATL	Byfuglien's stock could go either way with his move to Atlanta. On one hand, he faces a major drop in surrounding talent. After peaking in the playoffs with regular time next to the likes of Toews and Kane, Byfuglien will be on his own in Atlanta. The good news is, he's fully capable of being the man. Most of the highlights he generated this spring were powerful individual efforts that he should be able to recreate with a blue sweater on. The positive side of this move for Byfuglien involves his role with his new club. In Chicago, he was juggled from line to line, and from offense to defense, depending on the opponent, the needs, and the alignment of the stars. In Atlanta, he can expect to get a regular shift on the top line as the team's go-to power forward. It's a no-brainer that he should top his career high of 36 points in his debut season with the Thrashers.
Kyle Calder	O	ANA
Joe Callahan	D	SAN
Ryan Callahan	O	NYR
Michael Cammalleri	O	MON	Cammalleri was limited to 50 points in the regular season, due to a knee injury that kept him out a few weeks, and limited his effectiveness for a few more. However, he showed what he can do in the playoffs, ripping off 13 goals in just 19 games. He'll probably flay under the radar a bit, but don't forget about him. He has potential to win the Rocket Richard if he can get some help around him in Montreal.
Brian Campbell	D	CHI	Campbell has become the forgotten man playing in Chicago behind the likes of Keith and Seabrook. He finished the season on the IR with broken collarbone, but returned in the playoffs to post some unimpressive numbers. Don't let all that bad news turn you sour on Campbell's future. He's still a dynamic puck mover and the Hawks will fill the nets again in 2010-11. Provided he's healthy, there is a good chance he could return to the 50+ point range this season.
Gregory Campbell	O	FLA
Chris Campoli	D	OTT
Luca Caputi	O	TOR
Daniel Carcillo	O	PHI
Matt Carkner	D	OTT
Mathieu Carle	D	MON
Matt Carle	D	PHI	Carle has quickly developed into a steady defenseman with some flashes of offensive brilliance. To this point, however, his stats have yet to impress the fantasy world. He's only 25, so there's plenty of time to see him build on his numbers, but don't bank on a huge uptick this season. 10 goals and 40 points are reasonable expectations.
John Carlson	D	WAS	The rookie defensemen may get lost in the shadows of Mike Green, but he's got some scoring potential of his own. Caps fans will know his name well by Christmas.
Brett Carson	D	CAR
Jeff Carter	O	PHI	Carter had an amazing breakout season in 2008-09, so it's no surprise that his numbers came back down to earth a bit last year. Part of that was due to a late season foot injury. He showed some serious guts coming back early in the playoffs to contribute with 5 goals in 12 games. He's the goal man in Philly and should have a good shot at returning to 40 goals.
Ryan Carter	O	ANA
Tom Cavanagh	O	SAN
Zdeno Chara	D	BOS	Chara's goal totals took a dive last season, along with everyone else in Boston. He still finished the season with 44 points and a buttload of penalty minutes, which is par for the giant over the past decade. The Bruins will score more this season, and Chara should rebound back to the 15 goal territory.
Jonathan Cheechoo	O	OTT
Chris Chelios	D	ATL
Jason Chimera	O	WAS
Kyle Chipchura	O	ANA
Taylor Chorney	D	EDM
Erik Christensen	O	NYR
Kris Chucko	O	CGY
Brett Clark	D	TAM
Chris Clark	O	COB
David Clarkson	O	NJD
Danny Cleary	O	DET
Scott Clemmensen	G	FLA	Clemmensen's moment in the sun came in 2009 when he filled in for Brodeur and put up some great numbers. Seeing limited action on a Florida team deprived of defensive talent took a predictable tool on his stats last season. With Vokoun in net ahead of him, he won't see more than 20 games and likely won't make it onto a fantasy roster this year.
Marc-Andre Cliche	O	LOS
Matt Climie	G	DAL
Grant Clitsome	D	COB
Ryane Clowe	O	SAN	Clowe brought value to fantasy squads last season by combining points (57) with PIMs (131). He's a bit streaky in the scoring department, but with the teammates he has in San Jose, there's always potential for him to put up better points.
Richard Clune	O	LOS
Cal Clutterbuck	O	MIN
Braydon Coburn	D	PHI	Coburn brings more value to the Flyers in terms of his overall game than just fantasy numbers, but he still has potential to star with his stats as well. Ice time is no factor here, as he sometimes logs as much as 30 minutes a night. He dipped to 19 points last season, but is likely to be back over 30 points by the end of this year.
Andrew Cogliano	O	EDM
Carlo Colaiacovo	D	STL	The young defenseman from St. Louis has carried with him loads of promise in terms of offensive upside, but has consistently been held back by injuries. The Leafs gave up on him, but he seems to have found a role with the Blues. Should he break through to the top 2 lines and stay healthy for a change, he could stretch for 35-40 points this year.
Erik Cole	O	CAR
Sean Collins	D	WAS
Jeremy Colliton	O	NYI
Blake Comeau	O	NYI
Mike Commodore	D	COB
Mike Comrie	O	EDM
Tim Conboy	O	CAR
Ty Conklin	G	STL	Conklin is the consumate back up. So if that's what you're looking for, he's your guy. With Halak's arrival in St. Louis, Conklin won't see much action at all this year. When/if he does play, you can count on decent numbers.
Chris Conner	O	PIT
Tim Connolly	O	BUF	Once again, Connolly was limited in play due to injury. It wasn't as bad this time around, as he "only" missed 9 games with a foot injury. He managed to put up 65 points in 73 games, both career highs. Noone denies his talent, but you can't ignore the history here. Worth a late round look.
Craig Conroy	O	CGY
Matt Cooke	O	PIT
Matthew Corrente	D	NJD
Joe Corvo	D	CAR	Corvo can be a goal-scoring machine at times, but he has a history of being inconsistent. After coming to Washington last spring, his production dried up completely, getting just 8 points in 27 games. With that experiment deemed a failure, he will return to Carolina, where he'll be the undisputed powerplay QB. Tough to project where he'll be, but 10 goals and 35 points seems realistic.
Riley Cote	O	PHI
Logan Couture	O	SAN
Jared Cowen	D	OTT
Joey Crabb	O	ATL
Ryan Craig	O	TAM
Corey Crawford	G	CHI	While Niemi was the hero of the day, life at the top can be short lived for young goaltenders. If Huet gets buried as expected, Crawford should make it to the big leagues to start as Turco's backup. Crawford has future star potential, and he should get a share of the starts for the Hawks this season. Grab him in the last couple rounds and have the last laugh come spring.
B.J. Crombeen	O	STL
Sidney Crosby	O	PIT	By claiming his first Rocket Richard Trophy last season, Crosby completed the one element to his fantasy stats that were somewhat lacking (at least compared to the other elite players). There's not a weakness in his game, and he's entering his prime years. For my money, he's the safest bet as your #1 forward.
Matt Cullen	O	MIN
Jassen Cullimore	D	FLA
Kyle Cumiskey	D	COL
John Curry	G	PIT
Evgeni Dadonov	O	FLA
Matt DAgostini	O	STL
Trevor Daley	D	DAL
Mathieu Dandenault	O	SAN
Yann Danis	G	NJD
Mathieu Darche	O	MON
Pavel Datsyuk	O	DET	After two straight seasons at 97 points, Datsyuk toppled down to 70 points last season. That should be enough to see him slip through the first two rounds undetected. He and the rest of the Wings should score more goals in 2010, so you can bank on a return to at least 80 points / 30 goals from Pavel. If he slides to you in the 3rd or 4th round, he could be the steal of the draft.
Kaspar Daugavins	O	OTT
Patrick Davis	O	NJD
Rob Davison	D	NJD
Nigel Dawes	O	CGY
Greg de Vries	D	NAS
Michael Del Zotto	D	NYR	Del Zotto stormed out the gates, rattling off 12 points in his first 12 NHL games. He went dry after that and saw his ice time reduced mid-season. He had a nice run once again in late March, grabbing 7 points in 7 games, so there's potential for a big season in 2010-11. If he's available as your fourth or fifth defenseman, he's worth taking.
Jason Demers	D	SAN
Pavol Demitra	O	VAN
Marc Denis	G	MON
Guillaume Desbiens	O	VAN
David Desharnais	O	MON
Jeff Deslauriers	G	EDM	The opportunity is there for Deslauriers to earn some playing time in Edmonton. Even if he does, you're not going to benefit from having him on your roster this year. Move on. Nothing to see here.
Andre Deveaux	O	TOR
Boyd Devereaux	O	TOR
Rick DiPietro	G	NYI	It's no revelation that drafting DiPietro comes with some serious reservations due to his constant health problems. The Islanders as a team are on the rise, and Biron is now playing on the other side of town. When healthy, he'll get every start he can handle. Worth a bench spot to see what happens with his knee.
Shane Doan	O	PHO	As good as he is as an all-around player, Doan's contributions have never translated into fantasy value. His points took a hit last season, dipping down to 55. He was hurt in the playoffs, but should be fine to start this season. 20 goals and 40 assists are well within reach for the 33 year old captain.
Shean Donovan	O	OTT
Derek Dorsett	O	COB
Drew Doughty	D	LOS	If anyone has a shot at rivaling Green in points from the back, it's going to Doughty. The smooth skating King is entering just his third season, and he's already among the elite at his position. Don't hesitate to take him in the first round.
Jake Dowell	O	CHI
Aaron Downey	O	DET
Steve Downie	O	TAM	Downie stormed the fantasy world by finishing 30th among forwards in total fantasy points last season. He did so by piling on the penalty minutes, while riding shotgun on the Stamkos bus. With Gagne and other new faces coming to Tampa, don't bank on Downie repeating his good fortune. He'll surely be overrated at your draft.
Kris Draper	O	DET
Davis Drewiske	D	LOS
Jeff Drouin-Deslaurie	G	EDM
Chris Drury	O	NYR
Wade Dubielewicz	G	MIN
Brandon Dubinsky	O	NYR
Devan Dubnyk	G	EDM
Matt Duchene	O	COL	Duchesne was an early favorite for the Calder Trophy last season. He slowed down a notch in the second half, but still met or exceeded expectations for his rookie year. Expect him to be better in his second season and challenge Stastny as the team's top point producer. 70 points are not out of the question for Duchesne.
Jeremy Duchesne	G	PHI
Mike Duco	O	FLA
J.P. Dumont	O	NAS
Pascal Dupuis	O	PIT
Philippe Dupuis	O	COL
Chris Durno	O	COL
Radek Dvorak	O	FLA
Pat Dwyer	O	CAR
Ben Eager	O	CHI
Robbie Earl	O	MIN
Mark Eaton	D	PIT
Patrick Eaves	O	DET
Andrew Ebbett	O	MIN
Tyler Eckford	D	NJD
Alexander Edler	D	VAN	Edler ended last season with an ankle injury, but should be fine and/or dandy for the start of this year. He's gradually become the go-to guy in Vancouver on defense and his fantasy totals are starting to get him some attention. There's a good chance he'll hit the 40 point mark this season, but don't expect a ton of goals from Edler, which may limit his value in certain leagues.
Christian Ehrhoff	D	VAN	14 goals is a good total for a defenseman, and that might be the new standard for Ehrhoff. He's the man now in Vancouver, and that's a team that should fill the nets in 2010-11. Don't be surprised if he finds himself in the top 10 of defensive scorers this season.
Patrik Elias	O	NJD
Corey Elkins	O	LOS
Lars Eller	O	STL
Keaton Ellerby	D	FLA
Brian Elliott	G	OTT	At the start of last season, Elliot was presumed to be backing up Leclaire. After a series of injuries and spotty play by Leclaire, Elliot stepped in and stepped up. He finished with some pretty strong numbers and should have the upper hand to get the starts in 2010. However, don't count Leclaire out just yet. He's still a young goalie himself and couple very well get back into the mix. If Elliot gets the starts, he could be a steal, as the Senators should win some games next year.
Dan Ellis	G	TAM	Ellis had a short run of glory in Nashville before being bumped from the crease by Pekka Rinne last season. He figured to see very little playing time in Nashville going forward. However, with Niittimaki moving on from Tampa, that leaves a golden opportunity for Ellis to have a second crack at stardom. He'll have to battle Mike Smith for honors, and may ultimately split the crease in 2010-11. Either way, he's in a better situation today. Tampa's defense has become respectable and should continue to improve this year, so Ellis will have adequate support in front of him, even if it's a step down from the protection he saw in Nashville. Chances are good that he'll top his career best of 23 wins next season. With the situation in Tampa stabilizing, consider Ellis as a possible breakout sleeper pick.
Matt Ellis	O	BUF
Ray Emery	G	PHI	Still waiting to find a home...
Steve Eminger	D	ANA
Deryk Engelland	D	PIT
Tyler Ennis	O	BUF	Ennis got a brief, but very productive look with the big club last season. He showed his vast offensive upside by scoring 9 points in 10 regular season games, followed up with 4 points in 6 playoff contests. Look for a decent rookie season in the 50+ point territory.
Jhonas Enroth	G	BUF
Tobias Enstrom	D	ATL	After 3 seasons in the NHL, Enstrom has established himself as a solid fantasy defenseman. If nothing else, he's durable. He hasn't missed a game yet in his career. He took a big leap in points last season to 50, putting him among the elite. The only drawback at this point is his low goal totals, having peaked last season at 6. Plan on a 55 point season in 2010-11.
Martin Erat	O	NAS
Jonathan Ericsson	D	DET
Anders Eriksson	D	NYR
Loui Eriksson	O	DAL	Eriksson is quickly becoming the top offensive threat in Dallas. His points have steadily climbed over his first four NHL campaigns. He has the talent to score 30-35 goals a season. Look for another small step forward from Eriksson in 2010-11.
Erik Ersberg	G	LOS
John Erskine	D	WAS
Garnet Exelby	D	TOR
Justin Falk	D	MIN
Sergei Fedorov	O	WAS
Todd Fedoruk	O	TAM
Ruslan Fedotenko	O	PIT
Eric Fehr	O	WAS
Andrew Ference	D	BOS
Manny Fernandez	G	BOS
Benn Ferriero	O	SAN
Brett Festerling	D	ANA
Vernon Fiddler	O	PHO
Nikita Filatov	O	COB
Valtteri Filppula	O	DET
Jeff Finger	D	TOR
Mike Fisher	O	OTT
Mark Fistric	D	DAL
Tomas Fleischmann	O	WAS	Felischmann has shown steady progression in his role and fantasy relevancy in the past few years. His playing time tends to hold him back at this point. If more time opens up for him on the top lines, he could become a steady forward option. Look for him to continue his ascent and finish with 60+ points in 2010-11.
Marc-Andre Fleury	G	PIT	Fleury has yet to display top notch fantasy numbers, but a few things have changed. First off, he's just now entering his prime in terms of goalie years. It's easy to forget he's only 26, which is about when most goalies break into the league. The Pens loaded up on defensive help this summer for the first time in decades. It all adds up to a potentially hot season for Fleury in terms of fantasy numbers. 40 wins are a given. GAA approaching 2 is in reach.
Mark Flood	D	NYI
Nick Foligno	O	OTT
Adam Foote	D	COL
Maxime Fortunus	D	DAL
Kurtis Foster	D	EDM	Foster made a courageous comeback in Tampa Bay last season, posting a career high 42 points, which positioned him as a valuable fantasy option at the draft table. Moving to Edmonton won't do much to help his numbers, as there is no comparable talent to match what he worked last season with the Lightning. Keep him in mind as a depth defenseman, but don't count on another 40 point output.
Cody Franson	D	NAS	At age 22, the huge Nashville defenseman is just starting to show the world what he can do. If he can wrestle some power play minutes away from Weber and Suter, his value could go way up. As it stands, look for a 30+ point season in his sophomore year.
Johan Franzen	O	DET	Franzen is an absolute beast. When he's healthy. He missed 2/3 of last season, but was finally healed and ready to go for the playoffs. He registered at least one point in all 12 of the Wings postseason contests and scored 6 goals in those games. Given a full season of good health, you could expect close to 40 goals from Franzen. If you're willing to risk it, he'll reward you handsomely.
Colin Fraser	O	CHI
Jamie Fraser	D	NYI
Mark Fraser	D	NJD
Trevor Frischmon	O	COB
Jamie Fritsch	D	PHI
Dan Fritsche	O	MIN
Mitch Fritz	O	NYI
Jonas Frogren	D	TOR
Michael Frolik	O	FLA
Alexander Frolov	O	NYR	Frolov is the latest experiment by Glen Sather to find a cast off, underpeforming forward and pray he can generate goals in a vacuum. He's got the skills to be a 30 goal man, but lacks consistency. There's always a chance he'll go on a run in his new home, so don't be afraid to stick him on your bench and watch how the first few weeks go.
Marian Gaborik	O	NYR	It's going to take more than one season of 76 games played before I'm willing to risk a first round pick on Gaborik's health. If you took a chance on him last year, it obviously paid off, as he returned to 42 goals. If he's still on the board in the 3rd round, go for it. Otherwise, place your bets on a safer number.
Simon Gagne	O	TAM	With Gagne, the hope never dies that you'll land one of the top goal scorers in the game late in the draft. Injuries seem to follow this guy at every turn. Hopefully he can escape those monsters with his move to Tampa. With either Lecavalier or Stamkos dishing him the puck, he'll score at his customary rate (which is quite often). The question, as always, is durability. Worth the risk as your 5th or 6th forward option.
Sam Gagner	O	EDM	Gagner will be only 21 when the season kicks off this fall, but has already put in 3 years with the Oilers. He's got great playmaking abilities, but hasn't broken through with great numbers just yet. He finished the season early with a hip injury, so there may be some lingering concerns entering camp. Has potential to be a factor this season.
Aaron Gagnon	O	DAL
T.J. Galiardi	O	COL
Mathieu Garon	G	COB	With Garon, it's all about potential playing time. He filled in for a decent stretch last season when Mason struggled, but there's no clear indication that he'll see 30 games again this year. Should he emerge as the #1 option in Columbus, you could stuff in on your bench.
Jason Garrison	D	FLA
Paul Gaustad	O	BUF
Denis Gauthier	D	LOS
Nathan Gerbe	O	BUF
Martin Gerber	G	TOR
Bruno Gervais	D	NYI
Ryan Getzlaf	O	ANA	Getzlaf was hampered by various leg and ankle injuries last season, which clearly held back his fantasy value in 2009. Even when he was in the lineup, he wasn't playing at a 100%, so don't let his lower ppg numbers muddle your forecasting. He's reportedly back to 100% and has something to prove this season. Getzlaf generates far more assists than goals, which somewhat limits his fantasy value. Still, you should expect to see him stick around into round 3 or 4, at which point you should cash in on this star.
Jean-Sebastien Giguere	G	TOR	As a team, the Maple Leafs have assembled a top notch defense. So from that perspective, drafting a Toronto goalie could be a respectable option for the first time in a decade. On the other hand, it's 50/50 on which goalie you should pick. Giguere and Gustavsson are in a dead heat for the job and will likely split the starts until one gets hot. Burke obviously likes Giguere, so he may have a slight edge, but you may want to watch training camp before making your choice. Either way, look for improved numbers from Giguere this season.
Tom Gilbert	D	EDM
Hal Gill	D	MON
Colton Gillies	O	MIN
Trevor Gillies	O	NYI
Matt Gilroy	D	NYR
Brian Gionta	O	MON
Mark Giordano	D	CGY	Giordano's numbers have steadily risen over his first four NHL campaigns, topping out at 11 goals and 30 points last season. His goal total is the particularly tasty stat. His biggest obstacle may be the depth in Calgary, as he'll be competing with White, Bouwmeester and Regehr for minutes. He's got potential to be a fantasy factor in the years to come, but for now, figure on him in 35-40 point range.
Daniel Girardi	D	NYR
Alexandre Giroux	O	WAS
Claude Giroux	O	PHI	Giroux played his first full NHL season last year and gradually took on a bigger role with the club. Come playoff time, he was producing like a pro, totaling 21 points in 23 games. Giroux is clearly ready for a breakout season in the 70 point territory.
Tanner Glass	O	VAN
Tim Gleason	D	CAR
Curtis Glencross	O	CGY
Marcel Goc	O	NAS
Eric Godard	O	PIT
Steven Goertzen	O	CAR
Alex Goligoski	D	PIT	Goligoski's role and fantasy numbers have risen steadily over the past couple seasons. With the departure of Gonchar, the Pens will be looking to Gogo to carry the puck even more. He should have no trouble topping the 40 point mark this season and could approach as high as 15 goals in 2010-11.
Scott Gomez	O	MON	Gomez is a good, but not great fantasy forward. Other than scoring 33 goals in 2005, he has not proven to be much of a goal scorer, which limits his value. He'll continue to get plenty of assists this season, so based on your league's format, he may be worth a late round pick.
Sergei Gonchar	D	OTT	When healthy, there have been few fantasy options better than Mr. Gonchar over the past decade. He's a master at running the power play and piles up the assists. His move from Pittsburgh to Ottawa may detract from his totals a bit, but don't let that scare you away. Remember, he put up top stats on a poor Capitals team before coming to the Pens. The only thing holding Gonchar back from being a top 3 defensive pick is health concerns. I'd still take a chance on him in Round 2.
Andrew Gordon	O	WAS
Boyd Gordon	O	WAS
Josh Gorges	D	MON
Michael Grabner	O	VAN
Mikhail Grabovski	O	TOR
Marc-Andre Gragnani	D	BUF
Triston Grant	O	NAS
Chris Gratton	O	COB
Josh Gratton	O	PHI
Denis Grebeshkov	D	NAS	Grebeshkov signed with the KHL. So don't draft him, sucker.
Josh Green	O	ANA
Mike Green	D	WAS	When it comes to defensive scorers, Green is in a class by himself. If your league awards more points for points by a defenseman (as it should), you ought to strongly consider Green as your overall #1 pick. True, his goal totals were way down last season, but he still pounded home 19 and led all blueliners in points with 76. He should repeat or improve on those totals in 2010-11. If there's a such a things as a sure thing in fantasy hockey, his name be Mike Green.
Andy Greene	D	NJD	When the Devils go looking for scoring help from the blueline, Greene is as good as it's going to get this season. With Paul Martin moving on the Pittsburgh, Greene is left to run to powerplay and dish the puck to Parise (and Kovalchuk?). However, Greene has yet to wow us with his numbers. He topped out at 37 points last season, which may be a reasonable expectation for this year as well.
Matt Greene	D	LOS
Kyle Greentree	O	CGY
Thomas Greiss	G	SAN	The door has been opened a bit for Greiss to earn some exta playing time next season. With Nabokov off to Russia, the Sharks brought in Niitimakki to assume the role and followed that up with Niemi. Niitimakki has had opportunities in the past to establish himself as the workhorse and it has yet to happen and Niemi has just 1/2 a season under his belt. While you can't bank on Greiss getting more than 20 starts at this point, the opportunity is there, should he impress and should Niitimakki struggle. Keep him on the radar.
Mike Grier	O	BUF
Nicklas Grossman	D	DAL
Nate Guenin	D	STL
Bill Guerin	O	PIT
Ben Guite	O	NAS
Carl Gunnarsson	D	TOR
Anton Gustafsson	O	WAS
Jonas Gustavsson	G	TOR	(see J.S. Giguere). Classic split crease scenario with two goalies apt to get injured. Whoever gets the starts should deliver good fantasy numbers, so if you draft one, you may want to pocket the other on your bench.
Niklas Hagman	O	CGY
Ron Hainsey	D	ATL
Jaroslav Halak	G	STL	Halak escaped a dysfunctional goalie situation in Montreal to join a Blues team that should be back in the playoff hunt next season. St. Louis has a good stable of defensemen that helped Chris Mason put up some decent numbers last year. Halak proved last season that he's an upgrade over Mason, and for the first time in his career, he's unopposed in net. Expect big things for Halak this year, without the soap opera with Price to distract and eat in into his playing time. Halak should be strong enough to lead the Blues back into the playoffs. He's a solid #2 option if he slides that far.
David Hale	D	TAM
Micheal Haley	O	NYI
Matt Halischuk	O	NJD
Adam Hall	O	TAM
Jeff Halpern	O	LOS
Dan Hamhuis	D	VAN
Zach Hamill	O	BOS
Jeff Hamilton	O	TOR
Roman Hamrlik	D	MON
Michal Handzus	O	LOS
Scott Hannan	D	COL
Jannik Hansen	O	VAN
Christian Hanson	O	TOR
Martin Hanzal	O	PHO
Josh Harding	G	MIN	Thus far, Harding has served adequately as a backup to Backstrom, and has showed some potential as a future #1 guy. Backstrom has suffered injuries in the past, so don't be surprised to see Harding's starts continue to rise. The downside is that Minnesota is no longer breeding grounds for great goalie stats with their new attitude towards offense. Even so, if you're looking for a late round pick with breakout potential, he's a fair option.
Jay Harrison	D	CAR
Peter Harrold	D	LOS
Scott Hartnell	O	PHI
Niclas Havelid	D	NJD
Martin Havlat	O	MIN	The issue with Havlat has always been and will always be his health. He's played 80 or more games just once in his career, and was held out of 9 games last season with various ailments. He's the most gifted offensive weapon the Wild possess when he's able to go, but he's too risky to spend a pick on in the first 10 rounds. After that, pick him and pray for the best.
Darren Haydar	O	COL
Dany Heatley	O	SAN	Heatley is about as consistent as they come in terms of top scorers in the league. 40 goals and 40 assists are a given for the winger. If he and Thornton can establish some better chemistry this season, he could potentially get himself back into the 50 goal club.
Jochen Hecht	O	BUF
Johan Hedberg	G	NJD	Hedberg has made a decent career as a fill in goaltender. Apart from his early success in Pittsburgh, he's hung around, filling in for injured goalies and doing a decent job at it. He managed to put up some good stats last season in Atlanta and made it into the fantasy picture for parts of last season. Now, despite joining a better team, he's relegated himself to cameo appearances behind Brodeur. His minimal fantasy value just went to zero.
Bret Hedican	D	ANA
Victor Hedman	D	TAM	Hedman had a respectable rookie season, but didn't overwhelm anyone in the fantasy world. He showed he has the potential to be a monster on the Lightning blueline, but it may take another season before we get there. His ice time gradually decreased as the year went on last season. He may be a year or two from truly breaking out, but he should at least reach the 30-35 point mark in 2010-11.
Ilkka Heikkinen	D	NYR
Jan Hejda	D	COB
Milan Hejduk	O	COL
Riku Helenius	G	TAM
Darren Helm	O	DET
Bryan Helmer	D	WAS
Dwight Helminen	O	SAN
Ales Hemsky	O	EDM	Hemsky kicked off last season in fine form, but was shut down by a shoulder injury that forced him to miss the final 2/3 of the season. No word yet on his status for the start of camp, so keep an eye out for news. If he's healthy, he could be a steal, as most GMs have probably forgotten about him at this point. He's capable of getting back to the 70 point vicinity.
Matt Hendricks	O	COL
Jordan Hendry	D	CHI
Josh Hennessy	O	OTT
Alex Henry	D	MON
T.J. Hensick	O	COL
Shaun Heshka	D	PHO
Jamie Heward	D	TOR
Christopher Higgins	O	CGY
Andy Hilbert	O	MIN
Jack Hillen	D	NYI
Jonas Hiller	G	ANA	After chasing Giguere out of town and taking over the #1 role, Hiller's numbers took a dip last season. The Ducks don't have anywhere near the defense they enjoyed when he broke out a couple seasons back. Gone are the big 3 of Niedermeyer, Pronger and Beauchemin. The Ducks should linger as a playoff contender, and he has no competition, so you can count on his playing time if nothing else. Pencil him in as an adequate #2 option for 30 wins.
Dan Hinote	O	SAN
Niklas Hjalmarsson	D	CHI
Shane Hnidy	D	MIN
Jeff Hoggan	O	PHO
Bobby Holik	O	NJD
Ryan Hollweg	O	TOR
Tomas Holmstrom	O	DET
Chris Holt	G	STL
Shawn Horcoff	O	EDM
Darcy Hordichuk	O	VAN
Patric Hornqvist	O	NAS	Hornqvist led the Predators with 30 goals last year (10 on the power play), but contributed only 21 assists. He's currently waiting on a contract from Nashville, but should return as their top offensive threat. Don't expect a huge uptick in points next season.
Nathan Horton	O	BOS	Horton has been toiling faithfully in Florida for years, with the promise of Rocket Richard potential. He never had the talent in Miami to set him up the way a goal scorer needs. Boston suffered last year with the loss of their trigger man in Phil Kessel. The match couldn't be more perfect. Assuming Savard stays puts (and even if he doesn't), the Bruins have plenty of options down the center who can dish the puck to Horton on a nightly basis. Don't be surprised to see Horton approach 40 goals in Boston next season if he's healthy.
Marian Hossa	O	CHI	After peaking at 100 points a few years back, Hossa has been regularly ranked near the top of fantasy forwards; however, a couple of injury shortened seasons with unexciting totals, his value has gone down a notch. While he contributes a lot to the Hawks with his defensive game, the offensive side has been steadily sliding, as witnessed in his dismal playoff numbers last spring. The potential is still there for getting back to the 80 point territory, but drafting Hossa too early is a risky move these days.
Jimmy Howard	G	DET	Howard waited a long time to get his shot at defending the Detroit crease, and it finally paid off last season. Had he started the season in net, he may have walked away with the Calder, and possibly even the Vezina. Detroit always gives their goalies a shot at great numbers, and that shouldn't change as long as Lidstrom delays retirement. Although he's just a sophomore, he's a safe pick as a #1 option this year. Count on 35 wins and up to 10 shutouts.
Jiri Hudler	O	DET	The news flew under the radar this summer, but Jiri Hudler is in fact returning to play with the Redwings this season. He was just hitting his prime when he bolted to the KHL last season, where he was a point-per-game player. With his return, the Wings are expected close to 70 points from him this season, which is probably a reasonable expecatation, perhaps on the high side. Either way, he will certainly be overlooked in most drafts, so you can nab him in a later round.
Cristobal Huet	G	CHI	While the prevailing wisdom states that he'll be taking his big contract to the AHL or Europe to relieve some cap space, the bottom line at this point is that he's still on the Hawks roster, and objectively speaking, he's a good goalie. Teams could do a lot worse than his 2.5 GAA and 26-14 record from last season. If another contender with cap space gets desperate enough, Huet may just be a fantasy hockey factor once again before the season is out. At this point, however, he's a big time gamble to say the least.
Trent Hunter	O	NYI
Matt Hunwick	D	BOS
Kristian Huselius	O	COB
Kent Huskins	D	SAN
Andrew Hutchinson	D	DAL
Mike Iggulden	O	NYI
Jarome Iginla	O	CGY	Iginla is still the cornerstone of the Flames team, but if you're banking on him being the cornerstone of your fantasy roster, prepare for disappointment. He's past his prime in terms of fantasy production and has seen his stats fall steadily for a few seasons now. He still has plenty to give - just not as much as he once did. 70 points and a respectable share of penalty minutes should be in store this season.
Danny Irmen	O	MIN
Brayden Irwin	O	TOR
Raitis Ivanans	O	LOS
Barret Jackman	D	STL
Tim Jackman	O	NYI
Scott Jackson	D	TAM
Jean-Francois Jacques	O	EDM
Jason Jaffray	O	CGY
Connor James	O	PIT
Dan Jancevski	D	DAL
Doug Janik	D	DET
Cam Janssen	O	STL
Dustin Jeffrey	O	PIT
Jesse Joensuu	O	NYI
Aaron Johnson	D	EDM
Brent Johnson	G	PIT	Johnson has been an adequate backup for the Penguins. Since Fleury has a history of getting hurt midseason, you can probably expect to see him in action at some point this winter. Wait until then to pick him up.
Chad Johnson	G	NYR
Erik Johnson	D	STL	Johnson was the first overall pick in 2006, but isn't in the forefront of fantasy defensemen due to his missed year in 2008. He came back to post a solid 10 goals and 39 points last season. He will surely blow those numbers away this season. Look for a big breakout year from Johnson in the 50+ point range.
Jack Johnson	D	LOS	Johnson is very slowly starting to realize his potential after being drafted 3rd overall in 2005. He capped off the playoffs with 7 assists in 6 games. The Kings should score plenty this season and Johnson should play a part in that story. He reached 8 goals and 36 points in 2009, but his +/- is still embarassing. If he wants to log the big minutes, he'll have to do better in his own end. Even so, look for a potential breakout season from Johnson this year.
Nick Johnson	O	PIT
Ryan Johnson	O	VAN
Kim Johnsson	D	CHI
Jussi Jokinen	O	CAR	After five seasons in the NHL, Jussi has emerged as a solid goal scoring threat, and not just in the shootout. He reached a new high of 30 goals last season, which was about the only noteworthy fantasy achievement coming out of Carolina. It may be tough for him to repeat with 30, but he should at least be close this season.
Olli Jokinen	O	CGY	Four straight seasons of decline have downgraded Jokinen to the fringes of fantasy relevancy. Some GMs have a hard time letting go of the past, however, so somebody will take a chance on him in the middle rounds. In terms of point projections, if he rebounds into the 60's, consider it a bonus.
Blair Jones	O	TAM
David Jones	O	COL
Randy Jones	D	LOS
Ryan Jones	O	EDM
Curtis Joseph	G	TOR
Derek Joslin	D	SAN
Ed Jovanovski	D	PHO	It's hard to let go of the promise that Jovanavski holds for fantasy lineups. When healthy, he's a solid contributor. He's done better in that category over the past several seasons, but missed 15 games again last year, making him a draft risk at best. Make room for him on your bench and play him when he's healthy.
Jonas Junland	D	STL
Milan Jurcina	D	WAS
Frantisek Kaberle	D	CAR
Tomas Kaberle	D	TOR	There's plenty of speculation on where Kaberle will be in the fall, but regardless of the sweater, he'll be a valuable fantasy defenseman to have on your roster. He bounced back from injury last season to record 49 points. He should get close to that this season as well, in Toronto or elsewhere.
Nazem Kadri	O	TOR
Patrick Kaleta	O	BUF
Dmitri Kalinin	D	PHO
Jon Kalinski	O	PHI
Petr Kalus	O	MIN
Tomas Kana	O	COB
Boyd Kane	O	WAS
Evander Kane	O	ATL	Kane is a future goal scorer who may play into fantasy rosters at some point this season. Keep an eye on him as the season progresses, or draft him to your bench to start.
Patrick Kane	O	CHI	Love him or hate him, there's no denying that Kane has become a solid fantasy forward who may soon join the elite. He recorded 88 points in his third NHL season and kept up the pace throughout the playoffs. The Hawks still have plenty of offensive talent in town and Kane should lead the team in all categories. Look for him to land in the 90 point territory in 2010-11.
Paul Kariya	O	STL	Kariya is reported out for the season.
Erik Karlsson	D	OTT	Karlsson started his rookie season slowly, but ended it with a huge bang. He registered 12 points in the last 10 games of the season, leaving us wandering what's in store in his sophomore year. Karlsson should enter into the 40 point territory in 2010-11 and may get as high as 10 goals.
Martins Karsums	O	TAM
Lukas Kaspar	O	SAN
Duncan Keith	D	CHI	Keith has finally got the respect due him after finishing 2nd in defensive scoring, winning the Cup, and claiming his first Norris Trophy. No reason to expect any major setbacks here, though it may be tough to reach 69 points again. He looked a little gun shy in the finals after loosing half his teeth, but he has the summer to get over that fear. Bank on 60 points or more and be content with him as your top defenseman.
Ryan Keller	O	OTT
Chris Kelly	O	OTT
Tim Kennedy	O	BUF
Tyler Kennedy	O	PIT
Ryan Kesler	O	VAN	Kesler has made steady progress every season in the league and hit a new high last year, finishing in the top 20 of total fantasy points for forwards. He is cemented as Vancouver's 2nd line center for years to come and should continue to produce the points. His 107 PIMs last season were a big bonus. He doesn't produce much in terms of goals, otherwise, he'd get more recognition.
Phil Kessel	O	TOR	Kessel started last season on the shelf, and thus only reached 55 points in his first season in Blue. Make no mistake, he's a true sniper, and Toronto will count on him to deliver the goals. That's where his fantasy value shines. If your league heavily values goals, target him in the 3rd or 4th round. He should have a breakout season in the 40 goal territory.
Nikolai Khabibulin	G	EDM	The good news is, he's the undisputed #1 on an NHL team. The bad news? Where to begin... First off, he's playing in Edmonton, if he's healthy, and can shake DUI charges. His stats have never been fantastic since leaving Phoenix almost a decade ago. If you're in a deep league and desperately need a guy who should at least log minutes, keep him on your list. Otherwise, take a chance on a backup with some upside.
Anton Khudobin	G	MIN
Jakub Kindl	D	DET
D.J. King	O	STL
Geoff Kinrade	D	TAM
Miikka Kiprusoff	G	CGY	Kiprusoff had been in a steady decline for several seasons, but redeemed himself a bit last year with some solid numbers, particularly in the 2nd half. He finished with a strong 2.31 GAA and .920 save %. The Flames as a team have been in a freefall, so he may not get back to 35 wins next season. Kiprusoff generally gets drafted pretty high, so you may count him as overrated. You'll probably find better options later in the draft. He's worthy of a 3rd round selection.
Ken Klee	D	PHO
Kevin Klein	D	NAS
Anton Klementyev	D	NYI
Rostislav Klesla	D	COB
Mike Knuble	O	WAS
Chuck Kobasew	O	MIN
David Koci	O	COL
Dustin Kohn	D	NYI
Ville Koistinen	D	FLA
Mikko Koivu	O	MIN	Koivu is as good as it gets in Minnesota these days. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, his total package of hockey skills don't translate to overwhelming point totals. He probably can't go much higher than 25 goals and 70 points this season without some better talent around him.
Saku Koivu	O	ANA
Krystofer Kolanos	O	MIN
Chad Kolarik	O	COB
Olaf Kolzig	G	TOR
Mike Komisarek	D	TOR
Zenon Konopka	O	TAM
Tomas Kopecky	O	CHI
Anze Kopitar	O	LOS	Kopitar stormed the castle last October, running out to a early lead in the scoring race. However, after injuries to his linemates, he came back down to earth. He still finished with respectable career-highs of 34 goals and 81 points. There's no denying his talent, and as a team, the Kings are clearly on the rise. Expect him to repeat in the 80 point range next season.
Lauri Korpikoski	O	PHO
Andrei Kostitsyn	O	MON
Sergei Kostitsyn	O	MON
Tom Kostopoulos	O	CAR
Andrei Kostsitsyn	O	MON
Ales Kotalik	O	CGY
Ilya Kovalchuk	O	NJD	If you need goals, Kovalchuk is absolute money. He's topped 40 goals for the past 6 seasons and shows no signs of stopping now. Assuming his contract situation gets resolved, he should be high on your list again this season. Look for another run at 50 goals this season. NOTE: until he gets under contract, consider him a gamble. There's always a chance he'll play in the KHL, and you don't want to waste your first or second pick on a non-player.
Alex Kovalev	O	OTT
Slava Kozlov	O	ATL
Viktor Kozlov	O	WAS
Brent Krahn	G	DAL
Lukas Krajicek	D	PHI
David Krejci	O	BOS	After putting up 73 points in 2008-09, Krejci had a let down last year, dipping to 52. He had a good run in the playoffs; however, off-season surgery on his wrist may slow him down at the start of the season. If he's healthy to start the season, he should rebound in fantasy value, but keep an eye on his status before you draft.
Kamil Kreps	O	FLA
Jason Krog	O	VAN
Niklas Kronwall	D	DET	Kronwall was steadily becoming one of the top fantasy defensemen in the game, before his season was derailed last year by injury. He still managed to average close to .5 ppg and recorded 7 goals in just half a season's work. He may fly under the radar at the draft table due to his off season, so target him for a mid-round steal and you'll make out like a champ. One word of caution - reports say that Kronwall still isn't a 100%, so keep an eye on his status up to your draft date.
Staffan Kronwall	D	CGY
Filip Kuba	D	OTT
Pavel Kubina	D	TAM	Kubina returns to Tampa Bay after a few years absence. He's been a fairly steady 35-40 point man for the past decade, and there's no reason to believe that he'll fare much different than that coming back to the Lightning. Age, not location, is the factor with Kubina. Bank on 35 points for him this year.
Lasse Kukkonen	D	PHI
Arturs Kulda	D	ATL
Nikolai Kulemin	O	TOR
Dmitry Kulikov	D	FLA
Chris Kunitz	O	PIT
Teemu Laakso	D	NAS
Jason LaBarbera	G	PHO	Despite great stats (2.13 GAA / .928 save percentage), LaBarbera just won't get many opportunities to start as long as Bryzgalov is healthy. As far as backups go, he's a steady option.
Dan LaCosta	G	COB
Dan LaCouture	O	CAR
Andrew Ladd	O	ATL
Brooks Laich	O	WAS	Laich may be capping out his fantasy potential with the good year he had in 2009. He obviously benefits from the talent around him, but he's geared more for a 2-way role. The tempatation is to jump on anything wearing a Capitals sweater, but don't jump too early on this one. 60 points is a fair expectation.
Quintin Laing	O	WAS
David Laliberte	O	PHI
Patrick Lalime	G	BUF
Robert Lang	O	PHO
Jamie Langenbrunner	O	NJD
Daymond Langkow	O	CGY
Ian Laperriere	O	PHI
Maxim Lapierre	O	MON
Georges Laraque	O	MON
Drew Larman	O	BOS
Chad LaRose	O	CAR
Philip Larsen	D	DAL
Matt Lashoff	D	TAM
Guillaume Latendresse	O	MIN
Jordan LaVallee	O	ATL
Jay Leach	D	SAN
Brett Lebda	D	DET
Vincent Lecavalier	O	TAM	On the whole, Lecavalier has never lived up to his high expectations as a scoring center. He peaked a few years back with seasons of 108 and 92 points, but has nosedived significantly in the past two seasons. He's no longer the big show in town, which may actually be a good thing going forward. He'll no longer be the target of opposition's shutdown plans with Stamkos centering the other top line. Don't be suprised to see a return to the 80-point level, but his 100 point days seem to be behind him for good.
Pascal Leclaire	G	OTT	Most fans have either written off Leclaire or forgotten he exists. He's certainly been on a dismal slide the past two seasons, but most of that was due to injury. He's still young and full of potential on a playoff caliber team. Elliot has assumed the starter role heading into this season, but it's not a stretch to imagine Leclaire reclaiming the job some time in 2010-11. Worth a late round look for a potential comeback year.
Per Ledin	O	COL
Brian Lee	D	OTT
Guillaume Lefebvre	O	BOS
Manny Legace	G	CAR	Legace was pulled off the ash heap when Cam Ward went down (and every other option was exhausted). He filled in nicely for a while, giving new life to his dwindling career. Don't expect much fantasy value out of him this year, particular if he stays a Hurricane and Ward is healthy.
David Legwand	O	NAS
Scott Lehman	D	ATL
Jere Lehtinen	O	DAL
Kari Lehtonen	G	DAL	With Lehtonen it will always be about his health. He's proven to be a strong fantasy option when you can count on him suiting up. He's supposedly heading into the season in good health, so take your chances. With Turco out, he's the man. Dallas has fallen on hard times lately and hasn't shown signs of breaking out, so even if he plays 70 games, you may not be able to squeeze 30 wins out of him.
Mikko Lehtonen	O	BOS
Mikko Lehtonen	O	BOS
Michael Leighton	G	PHI	Drafting a Flyers goalie can always be considered a gamble. Leighton filled in admirably as the flavor of the month last spring after being cast off by the Canes. He looks to be the best option in Philly at this point, which gives him value out of the box. Keep an eye on the situation up to draft day. If another goalie comes to town, you can slide him off your list; otherwise, pencil him in for a late round gamble.
Ville Leino	O	PHI	After recording just 11 points in the regular season, Ville "John Druce" Leino racked up an astounding 21 points in 19 playoff games. For Leino, it all comes down to playing time. He simply couldn't crack the top lines in Detroit and again in his early days in Philly. Now that he's proven what he can do, expect him to start the season on a scoring line and he'll easily set some career highs.
Claude Lemieux	O	SAN
Jordan Leopold	D	BUF
Sami Lepisto	D	PHO
Kris Letang	D	PIT	Kris Letang was all set to breakout last season after a terrific playoff run in 2009. It didn't quite play out that way, and he sputtered down to 3 goals, despite getting significant opportunity in the early months. He'll still quite young and the Pens will be counting on his offensive production, so the chances will come again. If he can evolve into an efficient power play QB, this could be the breakout season for Letang.
Mark Letestu	O	PIT
Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblo	O	NJD
Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond	O	NJD
Grant Lewis	D	ATL
Trevor Lewis	O	LOS
Nicklas Lidstrom	D	DET	Lidstrom started to show his age in the first half of last season, going through an uncharacteristic dry spell. He picked it up big time in the 2nd half and ended the season with 9 points in his last 9 games. He's never had a bad season, so you can't go wrong here, but don't assume he'll finish in the top 10 of defensemen again. If you can claim him as your 2nd defenseman, you'll be pleased.
John-Michael Liles	D	COL	Liles has been on the decline over the past couple seasons, but remains a servicable option as a depth defenseman. He missed a chunk of time last season, but still put up 31 points in 59 games. The Avalanche doesn't have many offensive threats on their blueline, so he should still get some power play time, but don't count on him getting more than 40 points again.
Andreas Lilja	D	DET
Perttu Lindgren	O	DAL
Joakim Lindstrom	O	PHO
Charles Linglet	O	EDM
Enver Lisin	O	NYR
Bryan Little	O	ATL	After pounding home 31 goals in 2009-10, Little took a big step back last season, putting in a measley 13 goals and 21 assists. He's a gifted player who has bounced between center and wing. He'll be better in 2010, but it's tough to say if he can get back to 30 goals this year. Count on at least a 20 point improvement this season.
Corey Locke	O	NYR
Andrei Loktionov	O	LOS
Matthew Lombardi	O	PHO
Ben Lovejoy	D	PIT
Milan Lucic	O	BOS
Brad Lukowich	D	VAN
Mike Lundin	D	TAM
Jamie Lundmark	O	TOR
Henrik Lundqvist	G	NYR	When it comes time to spend that 1st round pick, you want to make sure it's not wasted. In terms of goaltenders, Lundqvist has been as consistent as they come since coming into the league. Over the past 5 seasons, his GAA has stayed between 2.2 and 2.5. He finished 7th in fantasy points last season, so he may not be the sexiest pick in the early going, but you know what you're getting with Lundqvist, and that is a very solid #1 goalie.
Joel Lundqvist	O	DAL
Roberto Luongo	G	VAN	It's hard to set expectations for Luongo right now. Last year, he topped most draft lists; however, if you took him in the first round, you probably cursed his name a time or two. After a disappointing season which saw all of his stats tumble, his value this fall has likewise gone down. The question is, how far? He's obviously still a good #1 option. Vancouver will be a Cup contender, and he's the undisputed starter when healthy. If he's around in the 2nd Round, take your chances.
Joffrey Lupul	O	ANA
Toni Lydman	D	BUF
Clarke MacArthur	O	ATL
Andrew MacDonald	D	NYI
Craig MacDonald	O	COB
Joey MacDonald	G	ANA
Spencer Machacek	O	ATL
Ray Macias	D	COL
Steve MacIntyre	O	FLA
Aaron MacKenzie	D	COL
Derek MacKenzie	O	COB
John Madden	O	CHI
Adam Mair	O	BUF
Manny Malhotra	O	SAN
Marek Malik	D	TAM
Evgeni Malkin	O	PIT	Injuries kept Malkin out of the scoring race last season, but he'll be right back in the mix this season. Don't discount him for this year, as some may be tempted to do. 100 points are in the cards for Geno.
Ryan Malone	O	TAM	Malone was obscenely overpaid by former Tampa Bay management, based on a decent playoff run with the Penguins. Predictably, they were a bit disappointed with lack of sudden production. He plays a tough game, but it's doubtful that will ever translate into fantasy stardom.
Kirk Maltby	O	DET
Mark Mancari	O	BUF
Peter Mannino	G	NYI
Paul Mara	D	MON
Brad Marchand	O	BOS
Todd Marchant	O	ANA
Andrei Markov	D	MON	When healthy, Markov can score with the best of them; however, we're not currently living in that world. After missing the first half of last season, he had a solid 2nd half, only to have his season ended with a knee injury. After off-season surgery, he is expected to miss the first 2 months of the season. He's worth a mid-round pick to save him for your playoff run, but don't slate him for the top 20 by any means.
Patrick Marleau	O	SAN	Marleau finally shut the critics up for good last season with a monster campaign that saw him rack up 44 goals and 83 points. On a team loaded with offensive talent, Marleau may blend in a bit, but he'll stand out on your roster if you can get him. He may have hit his peak in terms of goals last year, but he should return to the 80 point range next season.
Matt Martin	O	NYI
Paul Martin	D	PIT	Martin has never been known as a ringer in fantasy hockey circles, but then again, he's never worn a Penguin sweater before. He will likely assume Gonchar's spot on the power play, which means he'll get his share of assists from the talent up front. He's coming off a 22 game season, so he may not show up on some draft lists, given his 11 points in 2009-10. Don't expect him to score the way Gonchar did, but a 40-point season is within reach.
Radek Martinek	D	NYI
Alec Martinez	D	LOS
Chris Mason	G	ATL	The bad news for Mason came in June when Halak showed up to steal his stall in the locker room. Mason had a strong 30-win performance last season, but found himself looking for work when Halak arrived. The good news came July 1 when he signed a deal in Atlanta, where he'll battle Pavelec for the starting job. The Thrashers are building a better team, so there is potential for fantasy value with Mason in the future; however, at least for next season, the stock price has fallen here. Best guess at this point has Mason splitting time, putting the ceiling at 25 wins. Add him as a bench option at best.
Steve Mason	G	COB	Steve Mason went from hero to goat boy in a matter of weeks. After a fantastic rookie campaign, he crapped the bed out of the gate last fall. He's still very young and the temptation may be to write him off. Don't be a fool. Mason has a bright future ahead of him, despite his sophomore setback. If you can get him as your 3rd goalie, consider it a steal.
Shawn Matthias	O	FLA
Greg Mauldin	O	NYI
Ben Maxwell	O	MON
Brad May	O	DET
Jamal Mayers	O	CGY
Maksim Mayorov	O	COB
Dean McAmmond	O	NJD
Kenndal McArdle	O	FLA
Jamie McBain	D	CAR	With little to get excited about in Carolina this season, you may start to hear the name McBain quite often coming out Carolina. The rookie has great offensive potential, which he showed off late last season scoring 10 points in just 14 games with the Canes.
Bryan McCabe	D	FLA	McCabe flies under the radar a bit now that he does his job in Florida. Nonetheless, he still keeps contributing with respectable numbers. His goal totals came down last season, but his points were up, as he finished with 43 points on the season. McCabe has reached 15 or more goals in 5 of his past 8 seasons. He's suffered various injuries over the years, so that's alwasys a slight concern. While he's clearly past his prime, he's still an option you can count on.
John McCarthy	O	SAN
Darren McCarty	O	DET
Jay McClement	O	STL
Cody McCormick	O	BUF
Andy McDonald	O	STL
Colin McDonald	O	EDM
Curtis McElhinney	G	ANA
Jamie McGinn	O	SAN
Brian McGrattan	O	CGY
Nathan McIver	D	VAN
Jay McKee	D	PIT
Mike McKenna	G	TAM
Frazer McLaren	O	SAN
Brett McLean	O	FLA
Kurtis McLean	O	NYI
Cody McLeod	O	COL
Adam McQuaid	D	BOS
Derek Meech	D	DET
Josef Melichar	D	TAM
Justin Mercier	O	COL
Andrej Meszaros	D	PHI
Marc Methot	D	COB
Glen Metropolit	O	MON
Freddy Meyer	D	NYI
Milan Michalek	O	OTT
Zbynek Michalek	D	PIT
Antti Miettinen	O	MIN
Vladmir Mihalik	D	TAM
Brendan Mikkelson	D	ANA
Drew Miller	O	DET
Ryan Miller	G	BUF	If there is such a thing as a can't miss goalie pick these days, Miller is it. He may not finish at the top of the charts again in 2010-11, but you can bet he'll be up there. Miller's stats have improved for 4 straight seasons, culminating in a Vezina Trophy last year. Move him to the top of your list.
Chris Minard	O	EDM
Graham Mink	O	WAS
John Mitchell	O	TOR
Torrey Mitchell	O	SAN
Willie Mitchell	D	VAN
Mike Modano	O	DAL
Fredrik Modin	O	LOS
Travis Moen	O	MON
Tomas Mojzis	D	MIN
Oscar Moller	O	LOS
Steve Montador	D	BUF
Al Montoya	G	PHO
Dominic Moore	O	MON
Greg Moore	O	COB
Ethan Moreau	O	EDM
Derek Morris	D	PHO
Brendan Morrison	O	WAS
Shaone Morrisonn	D	WAS
Brenden Morrow	O	DAL	Morrow played a more responsible game last season, which hurt his fantasy value. He dropped down to just 69 penalty minutes and recorded just 20 goals. If he can get back to scoring and breakin' the law, his value could rebound, but for now, Morrow is a late round option.
David Moss	O	CGY
Johan Motin	D	EDM
Mike Mottau	D	NJD
Joe Motzko	O	ATL
Matt Moulson	O	NYI	Moulson has had a hard time sticking in the NHL, but he finally broke through last season. There is starting to be competition for jobs on the top 2 Islander lines, so it's hard to tell if last season's 30 goal performance is signs of things to come, or if it's a blip on the radar. Hold off for now and consider him a bench option to start the season.
Peter Mueller	O	COL	Mueller came on strong after arriving in Colorado to join the youth revolution. He's talented enough to be a top-end fantasy forward, but has yet to prove it. He's still quite young and could stretch into the 60 point territory with a healthy season.
Cory Murphy	D	NJD
Andrew Murray	O	COB
Douglas Murray	D	SAN
Garth Murray	O	PHO
Tyler Myers	D	BUF	Myers proved to a beast on defense in his rookie year, racking up 11 goals and 48 points in route to winning the Calder Trophy. He did so playing a relatively modest number of minutes for a #1 defenseman. The Sabres won't hesitate to give him more ice time after losing Lydman and Tallinder this summer. Don't be shocked to see 60 points by his name by the end of the year.
Rick Nash	O	COB	To this point, Nash has been a one man show in Columbus. He's never had a top notch center to dish him the puck. Some of the young forwards are starting to emerge, so help may be on the way; however, in 2010, he'll be pulling the load once more. While he has the talent to score 40 goals a season, he has yet to play a full 82-game slate in his 7-year career. He missed 6 games last season, and is a bit injury prone. If all the stars line up, he may yet be a 50 goal scorer some day. The safe bet says he hits 35 this year.
Markus Naslund	O	NYR
James Neal	O	DAL	Neal has the makings of a big time goal scorer. He could start to realize that potential in his 3rd NHL season. Look for him to pot 30 or more this season and continue to contribute to your team in penalty minutes as well. Could finish in the top 30 this season in terms of total fantasy points.
John Negrin	D	CGY
Chris Neil	O	OTT
Michal Neuvirth	G	WAS	Why is Neuvirth even on this list? Mostly because Theodore is gone, the Caps haven't landed another goalie (nor do they have much cap space to do so), and mostly because I'm not sold on Varlamov as the long-term #1 option in Washington. Neuvirth has as much upside as Varlamov, so don't be surprised to see a battle in camp for the #1 job. Sit on him as a possible late round sleeper option, or keep an eye on him as the season goes on. At some point, he'll get a good run going this year in D.C.
Kris Newbury	O	NYR
Scott Nichol	O	SAN
Rob Niedermayer	O	NJD
Frans Nielsen	O	NYI
Antti Niemi	G	SAN	Niemi has finally found a home, moving from the Cup winning Hawks to the Sharks, a team that always performs well in the regular season (when fantasy stats matter). For years, Nabokov has put up elite fantasy stats in a positive environment. Now, Niemi stands to benefit from those surroundings, assuming he gets the bulk of the starts. He'll have to split duties with Niittymaki out of the gate, which is the only thing holding him back with top 10 status.
Antero Niittymaki	G	SAN	As of late August, Niittymaki could have been marked as a giant sleeper option, being the top dog in a strong San Jose net. The news of Niemi's signing caused a crash on Niittymaki's value for your draft. He's still a quality, underrated goalie who will get playing time and should put up strong numbers. The split crease holds his value back.
Alexander Nikulin	O	PHO
Robert Nilsson	O	EDM
Janne Niskala	D	TAM
Matt Niskanen	D	DAL
Andreas Nodl	O	PHI
Petteri Nokelainen	O	PHO
Owen Nolan	O	MIN
Maxim Noreau	D	MIN
Fredrik Norrena	G	COB
Jiri Novotny	O	COB
Teppo Numminen	D	BUF
Lawrence Nycholat	D	COL
Michael Nylander	O	WAS
Eric Nystrom	O	CGY
Evan Oberg	D	VAN
Shane OBrien	D	VAN
Ryan OByrne	D	MON
Sean ODonnell	D	LOS
Johnny Oduya	D	ATL
Mattias Ohlund	D	TAM
Kyle Okposo	O	NYI	Okposo has progressed nicely in his first two seasons on the Island. He plays a solid game and is emerging as a real offensive threat. He's guaranteed to set another career best in goals and assists, we just need to figure out how high he will go next season. Set your sights on a 60+ point season with the potential for 25 goals.
Rostislav Olesz	O	FLA
Peter Olvecky	O	NAS
Ryan OMarra	O	EDM
Ben Ondrus	O	TOR
Wes ONeill	D	COL
Cal OReilly	O	NAS
Ryan OReilly	O	COL
Phil Oreskovic	D	TOR
Victor Oreskovich	O	FLA
Brooks Orpik	D	PIT
Colton Orr	O	TOR
Jed Ortmeyer	O	SAN
Oskar Osala	O	CAR
Chris Osgood	G	DET	Yes, he's still around, and yes, he will play. If Howard struggles in his sophomore season, as goalies often do, the Wings won't be afraid to ride Osgood for a week or two. Still not worth drafting though.
T.J. Oshie	O	STL	Oshie's point totals should be up in 2010 as he enters his third NHL season. He's a talented play-maker but probably won't be a big-time goal scorer, so don't count on him being a fantasy stud.
Patrick OSullivan	O	EDM
Steve Ott	O	DAL
Michel Ouellet	O	VAN
Alex Ovechkin	O	WAS	If you're wandering Crosby vs Ovechkin, the simple answer is, who would you rather cheer for? Either way, you'll get your points. One factor to keep in mind is Ovechkin's antics. How many games will he miss due to suspension and/or injuries from his reckless style of play. Either way, you'll keep plenty of points.
Nathan Oystrick	D	ANA
Max Pacioretty	O	MON
Cam Paddock	O	STL
Nathan Paetsch	D	COB
Samuel Pahlsson	O	COB
Daniel Paille	O	BOS
Nick Palmieri	O	NJD
Jay Pandolfo	O	NJD
Adam Pardy	D	CGY
Ryan Parent	D	PHI
P.A. Parenteau	O	NYR
Zach Parise	O	NJD	Parise reached elite status in 2008-09 when he capped out at 45 goals and 94 points. He slipped a bit last season, down to 82 points. The good news is that the dip in numbers may cause other GMs to undervalue him. In 5 seasons, he's sat out a total of 3 games. Despite Kovalchuk's presence, he's the go-to guy in New Jersey and should challenge for the scoring title this season.
Richard Park	O	NYI
Mark Parrish	O	TAM
George Parros	O	ANA
Scott Parse	O	LOS
Ondrej Pavelec	G	ATL	Pavelec has been waiting patiently for his turn to claim the #1 spot in Atlanta. After moving Lethonen and Hedberg out of the town, they brought in Chris Mason, so Pavelec still has a bit of a challenge ahead of him. He played a career-high 42 games last season, and should come down in that same area this year, splitting the net with Mason. Atlanta is building a solid group, and may provide a good environment for Pavelec to succeed. Worthy of consideration for your bench to start the year.
Joe Pavelski	O	SAN	Pavelski's totals dropped from 59 to 51 points last season, but that was due to the 15 games in missed last fall with a foot injury. By the time the playoffs rolled around, he emerged as one of the most dominant players in the postseason. He overshadowed the likes of Thornton, Marleau and Heatley with his production and all around play. That momentum should carry into next season, where he should reach new career highs in both goals and assists.
Michael Peca	O	COB
Alexander Pechurski	G	PIT
Theo Peckham	D	EDM
Matt Pelech	D	CGY
Pascal Pelletier	O	CHI
Rod Pelley	O	NJD
Derek Peltier	D	COL
Ville Peltonen	O	FLA
Dustin Penner	O	EDM	Penner was the lone bright spot in Edmonton last season, finally showing some return on the risky investment the team made by signing the offer sheet in 2007. He's got incredible size and strength and if he finds some chemistry with some of the young forwards on the squad, he could repeat or improve on last season's success. Jury is still out on how high his fantasy value can go.
Jeff Penner	D	BOS
Joel Perrault	O	PHO
Mathieu Perreault	O	WAS
Eric Perrin	O	ATL
David Perron	O	STL	Perron signed on for 2 more years with the Blues at a relatively modest salary. That could look like a steal in his second year, as he has the potential for a big breakout campaign. He has yet to top 20 goals and 50 points, but should have no problem besting both of those numbers in 2010-11. Flag him as a late-round sleeper, as he probably won't merit much attention at the draft table.
Corey Perry	O	ANA	Perry's point totals have risen in each of his first five seasons, topping out at 76 last season. At age 25, he enters his prime as one of the top right wingers in the game. Look for 30 goals and 80 points as high upward trend continues into the 2010 season.
Janne Pesonen	O	PIT
Andrew Peters	O	NJD
Justin Peters	G	CAR
Warren Peters	O	DAL
Toby Petersen	O	DAL
Richard Petiot	D	TAM
Jakub Petruzalek	O	CAR
Matt Pettinger	O	VAN
Rich Peverley	O	ATL
Dion Phaneuf	D	TOR	Phaneuf's ego took one on the chin over last season when he failed to reach the high expectations he set for himself early in his career. After his move to Toronto, he started to find his way a bit. He still finished the season with 12 goals, and while it falls short of the 20 he scored as a rookie, it's still a fine total for a defenseman. Phaneuf will be undervalued by most GMs, so you can get him at value. Expect him to climb back up towards 15 goals and 50 points again this season.
Chris Phillips	D	OTT
Alexandre Picard	D	CAR
Alexandre Picard	O	PHO
Martin Pierre	O	CHI
Alex Pietrangelo	D	STL
Alex Pietrangelo	D	STL	Pietrangelo has a fair shot at making the Blues club this fall, and if he does, look for him to quickly put the puts on the board. He was drafted 4th overall in 2008, mostly for his offensive potential. Now at age 20, he's ready to start showing he was worth it.
Antti Pihlstrom	O	NAS
Ilkka Pikkarainen	O	NJD
Fernando Pisani	O	EDM
Joni Pitkanen	D	CAR	Pitkanen is one of those players that always seems to be capable of more, so you're tempted to give him one more chance. When healthy and on his game, he's a dynamic offensive player; however, 46 points is the most he's achieved in one season, which he did again last year. Playing on a rebuilding Hurricanes roster won't add to his value either, so budget for 40 points and hope for more.
Alex Plante	D	EDM
Tomas Plekanec	O	MON	Plekanec was a fantasy star in the first half of last season, only to slow down as the year progressed. He disappeared in the playoffs, registering just 11 points in 19 games. He's been very inconsistent over his career to this point, seeing point totals of 47, 69, 39, and 70 over the past four seasons. Following that pattern, he's scheduled for a downturn.
Tomas Plihal	O	SAN
Thomas Pock	D	NYI
Justin Pogge	G	TOR
Roman Polak	D	STL
Jason Pominville	O	BUF	If you're looking for a safe pick for your last roster spot, Pominville may be your guy. He hasn't shown signs of being more than a regular 70 point producer, although last year's 62 points were his lowest since his rookie season. Count on about 65 for Pominville in 2010-11.
Alexei Ponikarovsky	O	LOS
Mark Popovic	D	ATL
Chris Porter	O	STL
Kevin Porter	O	COL
Brian Pothier	D	CAR
Tom Poti	D	WAS
Corey Potter	D	NYR
Ryan Potulny	O	EDM
Benoit Pouliot	O	MON
Marc Pouliot	O	EDM
Darroll Powe	O	PHI
Tom Preissing	D	COL
Carey Price	G	MON	Price has only been in the league a couple of years, and already you could write a book on the ride he's been on. The latest chapter saw him lose his job to Halak last spring, only to see Halak shipped off for next to nothing. While this defaults him back into the starting role, it adds even more pressue to man, particularly if fans have to watch Halak succeed in St. Louis. And more pressue is not what a 23 year old goalie needs in Montreal. The upside is that he's a young, skilled goalie on a borderline playoff team. The Canadiens don't feature a particularly strong defensive team in front of him, so he'll probably see plenty of shots in 2010, if he lasts. No matter how you slice it, drafting Price is a serious gamble.
Wayne Primeau	O	TOR
Chris Pronger	D	PHI	At age 36, you'd think he should be starting to slow down; however, if you watched the playoffs last spring, there are no signs of that yet. Pronger's stats are remarkably consistent from year to year, and he contributes in all categories. So, depending on your format and scoring, you may place him higher. Look for another 10 goal / 50 point year from the bad boy in Philly.
Vinny Prospal	O	NYR
Nate Prosser	D	MIN
Petr Prucha	O	PHO
Brandon Prust	O	NYR
Teddy Purcell	O	TAM
Taylor Pyatt	O	PHO
Tom Pyatt	O	MON
Mika Pyorala	O	PHI
Jonathan Quick	G	LOS	Quick shot out of the gate last season, but couldn't win to save his life down the stretch. He proved he's capable of a heavy workload, but perhaps 72 games was a bit too much for the youngster. Don't be surprised to see the Kings incorporate some of their other young netminders into the mix next season, meaning he probably won't match his total of 39 wins next year. As far as a #2 option, he's as good as it gets. The Kings may be one of the top teams in the West next season, and they've got a decent defense in front of him.
Kevin Quick	D	TAM
Kyle Quincey	D	COL	Quincey was the odd man out in Detroit and didn't last long in LA, but he's found on a home with Colorado, as the Avalanche will need his puck-moving skills this year to get back in the playoffs. He's capable of landing in the 35-40 point range again this season.
Nate Raduns	O	PHI
Brian Rafalski	D	DET	Rafalski won't crack the top 5 in scoring for D, but he's as consistent as they come at this position. His numbers dipped to 42 points last season (still a respectable total), as Detroit struggled for much of the year to score. The team, and Rafalski's stats, should tick up in 2010. Bank on another 50 point year from the veteran.
Karri Ramo	G	TAM
Paul Ranger	D	TAM
Tuukka Rask	G	BOS	You could argue that last year was his breakout campaign, but since he essentially played half a season, there is plenty of room for growth in 2010-11. Rask had the best stats of any goalie for 2nd half of the season, and he has apparently dethroned Tim Thomas for good. The Bruins will be better next season than last, and Rask should profit.
Andrew Raycroft	G	DAL	Landing in Dallas was the best he could hope for after sitting behind Luongo last season. While Lehtonen is the #1 guy in Dallas, his injury history suggests Raycroft will get his shot. While his numbers have been shaky since his sophomore year, the potential is there for a decent season, given the opportunity.
Mason Raymond	O	VAN	Raymond has found a home on the Canucks 2nd line. He made some good strides in his 3rd NHL season, recording 25 goals and 53 points. He should top those numbers in 2010-11.
Marty Reasoner	O	ATL
Mark Recchi	O	BOS
Joel Rechlicz	O	NYI
Wade Redden	D	NYR
Liam Reddox	O	EDM
Dylan Reese	D	NYI
Robyn Regehr	D	CGY
Steve Regier	O	STL
Peter Regin	O	OTT
Steven Reinprecht	O	FLA
Erik Reitz	D	TOR
Michal Repik	O	FLA
Mike Ribeiro	O	DAL	Diver.
Brad Richards	O	DAL	Richards had a surreal season last year. After several years of decline, he was reborn in Dallas with a whopping 91 point performance. On the plus side, he's got one of the top stable of wingers to work with. On the down side, he's been very inconsistent from year to year and it seems extremely unlikely that he'll get close to 90 points again this year. He'll surely be drafted way too high by someone else.
Mike Richards	O	PHI	Richards saw his total points decline last season, but he should bounce back a bit in 2010-11. He still managed to top 30 goals for the 2nd straight season and had a monster playoff run to cap it off. Add in his healthy penalty minute totals and a heaping helping of power play tallies, and you've got a solid fantasy forward on your hands.
Brad Richardson	O	LOS
Luke Richardson	D	OTT
Pekka Rinne	G	NAS	Rinne took another step forward last year and established himself as the #1 guy in Nashville, as Dan Ellis has moved on. With Rinne, you can count on steady, but not spectacular numbers. The Predators boast one of the best defensive units in the game, which helps keep the quality and quantity of the shots low that he has to face each night. However, the lack of scoring will limit his potential for wins once more. Rinne has yet to play more than 55 games in a season, so we'll see if he can handle full time duties. As a #2 option, you'll be satisfied.
Patrick Rissmiller	O	NYR
Mattias Ritola	O	DET
Craig Rivet	D	BUF
Gary Roberts	O	TAM
Stephane Robidas	D	DAL	After nearly a decade of fantasy obscurity, Stephane Robidas stormed to a 10-goal, 41 point performance, ranking him in the top 10 in terms of fantasy points last year. Prior to last season, his cap was 26 points. If you're drafting purely on last year's numbers, you'll surely be overrating Robidas and will likely be disappointed when he doesn't get back to 40 this year. Let someone else make that mistake and look for someone with more upside.
Bryan Rodney	D	CAR
Jeremy Roenick	O	SAN
Dwayne Roloson	G	NYI	Roloson continues to hang around and will get his fair share of starts despite his age, as DiPietro's knee injury won't magically heal this fall. Of course, when DiPietro is healthy, Roloson isn't worth having on your roster. Consider him an adequate bench option.
Brian Rolston	O	NJD
Aaron Rome	D	VAN
Jay Rosehill	O	TOR
Jared Ross	O	PHI
Andre Roy	O	CGY
Derek Roy	O	BUF	Solid, but not spectacular. Typical mid round selection with little risk, and little upside. He'll get his 70 points. So be happy with that and move on.
Mathieu Roy	D	FLA
Michal Rozsival	D	NYR
Michael Rupp	O	PIT
Kris Russell	D	COB
Jarkko Ruutu	O	OTT
Tuomo Ruutu	O	CAR
Bobby Ryan	O	ANA	Bobby Ryan (aka the Crosby Sweeps Consolation prize) has steadily risen to be a valuable fantasy forward. He joins Getzlaf and Perry to form a big three punch in Anaheim, with Ryan potentially being the best goal-scorer of the three. He reached 31 and 35 goals in his past two seasons and is quickly tracking towards being a 40 goal guy.
Michael Ryan	O	CAR
Michael Ryder	O	BOS
Rick Rypien	O	VAN
Dany Sabourin	G	EDM
Joe Sakic	O	COL
Alexander Salak	G	FLA
Brian Salcido	D	ANA
Ruslan Salei	D	COL
Anssi Salmela	D	NJD
Sami Salo	D	VAN
Bryce Salvador	D	NJD
Jerome Samson	O	CAR
Sergei Samsonov	O	CAR
Mikael Samuelsson	O	VAN	Samuelsson had a career year, potting 30 goals along side the Sedins. As long as he gets his minutes with the twins, he'll have moderate fantasy value. Otherwise, he's a borderline roster player. After 8 seasons, he still hasn't topped 53 points, so don't overvalue him based on one season.
Curtis Sanford	G	VAN
Bobby Sanguinetti	D	NYR
Mike Santorelli	O	NAS
Cory Sarich	D	CGY
Miroslav Satan	O	BOS
Kurt Sauer	D	PHO
Mike Sauer	D	NYR
Marc Savard	O	BOS	It's probably best to write off last season when evaluating Savard's draft value. He was plagued by various injuries and was healthy for very few of the 41 games he did play. Looking back, he has been an assist glutton for half a decade and should return to that role next season. On the other hand, concussions don't just go away, so there's a chance his games played won't climb into the 70's. Potential for a big time steal, or disappointing bust.
Raymond Sawada	O	DAL
Luca Sbisa	D	ANA
Dave Scatchard	O	NAS
Brayden Schenn	O	LOS
Luke Schenn	D	TOR
David Schlemko	D	PHO
Cory Schneider	G	VAN	All that's standing in the way of Schneider being a significant fantasy option is Luongo's health. He'll start the season as the backup and the NHL will get their first look at a potential future star. Add him to your bench and it will pay off at some point in the season.
Mathieu Schneider	D	PHO
Rob Schremp	O	NYI	Schremp has been a dynamic scorer in the minors, but wasn't able to stick with the Oilers. After being claimed off waivers, he had a decent first year with the Islanders, putting up 25 points in 44 games. He ended last season with a knee injury and off-season surgery, so it's tough to say where he'll be to start the season. If he's healthy, he should set new high marks in 2010-11.
Christoph Schubert	D	ATL
Jeff Schultz	D	WAS
Nick Schultz	D	MIN
Marek Schwarz	G	STL
John Scott	D	MIN
Rob Scuderi	D	LOS
Brent Seabrook	D	CHI	Seabrook is a nice depth defenseman for your fantasy squad because he contributes in every category. He puts up a good number of points to go with a great +/- and significant PIMs. He won't compete with teammates Campbell or Keith for total points, but he's worth a late draft look.
Daniel Sedin	O	VAN	Despite losing out to twin brother for the scoring title last season, Daniel is my choice for best fantasy Sedin. Had it not been for his early season injury, which kept him out of 19 games, he would crushed Henrik's goal totals and may have won the Art Ross himself. Look for him to make a run at 100 points this time around.
Henrik Sedin	O	VAN	Full credit goes to Henrik for winning the scoring title, particularly while going a stretch without brother Daniel. The bottom line, however, is that it will be a monumental task to repeat such a performance. There are just too many other stars out there at his level. In terms of total fantasy value, he loses some big points due to his goal/assist ratio. If you're picking a forward in the first round, he better be topping 30 goals, which Henrik has never done. He may get back to 100 points, but when 80 of those are assists, you're not getting your money's worth. Someone is bound to pick him higher than he deserves. Don't be that guy.
Brandon Segal	O	DAL
Dennis Seidenberg	D	BOS
Andrej Sekera	D	BUF
Teemu Selanne	O	ANA	If Selanne chooses to come back for one more season, it will be in a much lesser role than he's played thus far in his career. It's amazing that he has put up the stats that he has in the past couple of years, but between his age and recent injury history, he's lost most of his fantasy value. 25 goals may be the ceiling in 2010.
Alexei Semenov	D	SAN
Alexander Semin	O	WAS	In terms of per talent, there are few players in the world on the same level as Semin. The problem is the extras. Between injuries, off-ice decisions, and occasional spells where he can't hit the net for games on end, he can be a risky pick, particularly in the first or second round. Then again, when he's on, he's worth the pain. They may not be able to keep him in D.C. forever with the other salaries on the books, so enjoy the production while it lasts.
Tim Sestito	O	NJD
Tom Sestito	O	COB
Devin Setoguchi	O	SAN	Setoguchi had a breakout 30 goal year in 2009, but took a step back last season to 20. He's young and has plenty of talent to carry him along. He'll most likely get plenty of time on the 2nd line this season and should get back to the 30 goal marker.
Dan Sexton	O	ANA
Brendan Shanahan	O	NJD
Ryan Shannon	O	OTT
MacGregor Sharp	O	ANA
Patrick Sharp	O	CHI	Seems like Sharp is the lucky winner, as he was one of the only guys making less than 5 million who wasn't dealt from Chicago this summer. He set a career high with 66 points last season, but his goal totals slipped for the 2nd straight season. He has the potential to get back to being a 30 goal scorer this season.
Jody Shelley	O	NYR
James Sheppard	O	MIN
Sergei Shirokov	O	VAN
Jaime Sifers	D	MIN
Mike Sillinger	O	NYI
Jon Sim	O	NYI
Wayne Simmonds	O	LOS
Fredrik Sjostrom	O	TOR
Jack Skille	O	CHI
Brett Skinner	D	ATL
Martin Skoula	D	NJD
Karlis Skrastins	D	DAL
Jim Slater	O	ATL
Tyler Sloan	D	WAS
David Sloane	D	PHI
Matt Smaby	D	TAM
Ladislav Smid	D	EDM
Derek Smith	D	OTT
Jason Smith	D	OTT
Mike Smith	G	TAM	Smith had an opportunity to become a #1 goalie over the past two years in Tampa; however, he has yet to step up and prove he's earned it. With the addition of Ellis, Smith will split time, at best, to start the season. Consider him a depth option, as Ellis is likely to come out as the default #1.
Nathan Smith	O	MIN
Trevor Smith	O	NYI
Zack Smith	O	OTT
Jerred Smithson	O	NAS
Radek Smolenak	O	TAM
Ryan Smyth	O	LOS
Vladimir Sobotka	O	BOS
Brent Sopel	D	ATL
Sheldon Souray	D	EDM	Charting Souray's goal and point totals will give you a headache: over the past 5 years, he's scored 12, 26, 3, 23, and 4. A lot of that is due to injury, but you also have to consider the impact of his relationship with the Oilers right now. Souray has asked to be traded, so if he remains, how effective will he be? He's also 34 years old, which isn't a positive thing for an injury-prone defenseman. His goal potential is tempting, but proceed with caution.
Jaroslav Spacek	D	MON
Nick Spaling	O	NAS
Jason Spezza	O	OTT	After a few years of centering one of the most dominant lines in hockey, Spezza has been on a steady descent towards ordinary. The loss of Heatley clearly hurt his numbers, as he has yet to find that kind of chemistry with the other forwards in Ottawa. Speculation over his desire to stay and Ottawa's desire to have him may hurt his confidence and numbers even more this season. He's still got the gift, so don't give up completely on him. Figure on a 65 point season, heavy on the assists.
Janis Sprukts	O	FLA
Martin St. Louis	O	TAM	St. Louis' fantasy value varies from season to season, but it varies between good and great. Last season, he was great finishing top 20 in fantasy points. He may not land that high this year, but he shouldn't be too far off the mark. He'll either play with St. Louis or Lecavalier, so he can't go wrong there.
Martin St. Pierre	O	OTT
Eric Staal	O	CAR	Staal and the Canes suffered through a forgettable season last year after hopes were high entering the season. While the Canes as a team have reset expectations down a few notches, the opposite should be true with Staal. Missing a few weeks in the early going hurt his season, but he's good to go this year and should rebound back to the 80 point territory.
Jordan Staal	O	PIT	In his first 4 seasons, Staal has been held back in the fantasy world by his excellent defensive skills. He plays a good chunk of his time short handed, despite having the size and skills to produce up front as well. There are rumblings that he may be used more often on the top 2 lines by shifting either he or Malkin to the wing. If that happens, expect a big time boost in his stats. Don't forget, he'll be just 22 years old when the season kicks off. He'll top his career best of 49 points for sure. One word of caution: keep an eye on that foot status before you draft.
Marc Staal	D	NYR	Staal has established himself as the top guy on the Rangers defense. He has the talent to put up the points, but thus far has kept that in check in order to take care of his own end. If he could play a little more selfishly, fantasy owners would benefit. As it stands, look for about 35 points from this Staal brother in 2010-11.
Drew Stafford	O	BUF
Garrett Stafford	D	DAL
Steve Staios	D	CGY
Matt Stajan	O	CGY
Viktor Stalberg	O	TOR
Steven Stamkos	O	TAM	Stamkos proved in his sophomore season that he's ready to be mentioned with the big boys, after splitting the Richard Trophy with Crosby and topping out at 95 points. He will challenge for the goal scoring lead and total points this season.
Tim Stapleton	O	ATL
Paul Stastny	O	COL	When healthy, Stastny is a consistent point-per-game player. The downfall from a fantasy perspective is that he's light on the goals. He leads the rejuvenated offensive attack in Colorado and should be back in the same 20 goal / 60 assists region in 2010-11.
Yan Stastny	O	VAN
Brad Staubitz	O	SAN
Dave Steckel	O	WAS
Alex Steen	O	STL
Lee Stempniak	O	PHO	If anyone out there has this guy figured out, please let me know. For now, I'm placing him in gamble category, only because we don't have a "complete mystery" category yet. After four seasons of complete mediocrity, he was dealt to the Coyotes last spring. Out of nowhere, he emerged as the hottest player in the league down the stretch. Seems impossible that he can pick up where he left off in terms of pace, but you can't ignore what he accomplished in the last 2 months of the season. No advice on this one from me. You're on your own.
Tobias Stephan	G	DAL
Brett Sterling	O	ATL
Anthony Stewart	O	FLA
Chris Stewart	O	COL	Stewart surprised many fans with his outstanding 2nd season stats. He's got the talent and strength to score goals in bunches. Last season he pounded home 28 for the Avalanche and will probably be in that vicinity again in 2010-11.
Gregory Stewart	O	MON
Cory Stillman	O	FLA
Ryan Stoa	O	COL
Jarret Stoll	O	LOS
Ryan Stone	O	EDM
Clayton Stoner	D	MIN
Zack Stortini	O	EDM
Tyson Strachan	D	STL
Anton Stralman	D	COB
Mark Streit	D	NYI	Streit has been a fantasy stud since arriving on the Island three seasons ago. However, his numbers have dipped a bit over the last two seasons. He's still an elite performer and will continue to play roughly half of each game, as the Islanders have few other options. New York's youngsters are entering their prime and the goal count will rise this season, so look for Streit to approach 50 assists. Quality pick as your #1 D.
Jason Strudwick	D	EDM
Brad Stuart	D	DET
Colin Stuart	O	ATL
Mark Stuart	D	BOS
Marco Sturm	O	BOS
P.K. Subban	D	MON	If you missed last year's playoff run, you might not have Subban on your radar yet. If you caught that display, you won't be shocked to see the rookie ranked so high on our charts. He has a few things to learn in his own end, which may limit his playing time, but look for him to ultimately lead the potent Montreal power play and put up huge numbers for the Canadiens this season.
Steve Sullivan	O	NAS
Alexander Sulzer	D	NAS
Mats Sundin	O	VAN
Ryan Suter	D	NAS	Suter's totals dipped slightly last season, but he remains a decent fantasy option in Nashville. He's just now entering his prime and showed during the Olympics that he's able to handle high stakes competition. Bank on a 40-point campaign or better for Suter.
Brian Sutherby	O	DAL
Brandon Sutter	O	CAR	When Staal went down early in the season, Sutter was promoted to top line center duties. During that stretch, he produced offensively. He's not expected to be a 80 point player in the NHL, but his numbers will be better in his third season.
Brett Sutter	O	CGY
Andy Sutton	D	OTT
Marek Svatos	O	COL
Darryl Sydor	D	STL
Petr Sykora	O	MIN
Danny Syvret	D	PHI
Paul Szczechura	O	TAM
Jeff Taffe	O	FLA
Max Talbot	O	PIT
Barry Tallackson	O	NJD
Henrik Tallinder	D	BUF
Jeff Tambellini	O	NYI
Eric Tangradi	O	PIT
Alex Tanguay	O	CGY
Nick Tarnasky	O	FLA
John Tavares	O	NYI	Tavares had a terribly erratic rookie season where he went on some crazy runs with a huge, hairy dry spell in the middle. We'll cut him some slack on his first go round, but expectations should be high for Tavares in his 2nd season. He's a natural goal scorer who could push for 40 this time around.
Mikael Tellqvist	G	BUF
Jose Theodore	G	WAS	It's not often a guy with 30 wins can't find work, but that's the case right now with Theodore. He'll eventually find a backup role somewhere, but in terms of fantasy value, he has none at this point.
Bill Thomas	O	PIT
Tim Thomas	G	BOS	After winning the Vezina and locking up a long-term deal, things went south for Thomas. Perhaps a change of location would do him good, as Rask has assumed the number one job at this point. He's making too much cash to be relegated to full-time backup, so he'll get some starts and a fair shot in camp to earn his job back. Gamble on him in the late rounds as a 3rd goalie on your squad.
Nate Thompson	O	TAM
Chris Thorburn	O	ATL
Joe Thornton	O	SAN	With Joe, what you see is what you get. 20+ goals and a buttload of assists. If he could ever make up his mind to shoot the puck, he'd be a top 5 player every season. As it stands, he's still a good center to have on your roster. Consider this: in the past 7 seasons, he was beneath a point-a-game just once. He's also annually among the leaders in +/-. Can't really go wrong here.
Shawn Thornton	O	BOS
Andreas Thuresson	O	NAS
Viktor Tikhonov	O	PHO
Kimmo Timonen	D	PHI	Timonen is a workhorse and is a seasonal lock for 40 points or more. He plays close to 28 minutes a night and is still counted on for adding to the Philly offense. On the downside, his numbers have steadily, yet slightly, declined for the past 4 seasons, but another 40 point year should be in the works.
Daniel Tjarnqvist	D	COL
Keith Tkachuk	O	STL
Jiri Tlusty	O	CAR
Jonathan Toews	O	CHI	Despite having an incredible year, winning the Gold medal and being named top forward, followed by winning the Cup and the Conn Smythe, when it comes to fantasy hockey, don't let all that hardware blind you. In 3 NHL seasons so far, he has yet to reach 35 goals or 70 points. It's no knock on him as a player, he's clearly one of the best in the game, but unfortunately, responsible 2-way play isn't a stat in the fantasy world. Let someone else overpay for him in the first couple of rounds.
Dustin Tokarski	G	TAM
Ole-Kristian Tollefsen	D	DET
Ole-Kristian Tollefson	D	COB
Jordin Tootoo	O	NAS
Josh Tordjman	G	PHO
Raffi Torres	O	BUF
Vesa Toskala	G	CGY
Brock Trotter	O	MON
Darcy Tucker	O	COL
Marty Turco	G	DAL	Things were looking for grim for Turco last spring when the Stars brought Lehtonen in to replace the long-tenured starter. He couldn't have asked for a better resolution, however, after landing on his skates in Chicago to join the defending Champs on their Cup defense. He still has the skills to win games and may ultimately post his best numbers in years playing behind the likes of Keith and Seabrook.
Kyle Turris	O	PHO
Fedor Tyutin	D	COB	Tyutin has bounced around the world, showing off his offensive instincts for a host of teams on both sides of the ocean. This season finds him back in Columbus where he'll be the best threat the Jackets have from defense. He should have a good shot at topping his career best of 34 points this season.
R.J. Umberger	O	COB
Scottie Upshall	O	PHO
Ossi Vaananen	D	VAN
Boris Valabik	D	ATL
Stephen Valiquette	G	NYR
David Van der Gulik	O	CGY
James van Riemsdyk	O	PHI	Drafted 2nd overall in 2007, van Riemsdyk showed considerable promise in his rookie season with Philly. He may be one more year away from becoming a significant fantasy forward, but he's a player on the rise and should contribute more in 2010-11.
Mike Van Ryn	D	TOR
Jim Vandermeer	D	PHO
Thomas Vanek	O	BUF	If it's goals you hunger for, Vanek should be on your watch list. He has average more than 30 per season in his first 5 years. He was down a bit last season, missing time with 3 or 4 different random ailments, which held him back with each return. He came back to score a pair of goals in 3 playoff contests and should be healthy for the start of camp. He'll be downgraded by most GM's, which gives him potential for a mid-round steal. Set your expecations in the 35+ goal range once more.
Semyon Varlamov	G	WAS	With Theodore leaving town, most GMs assume Varlamov is the guy. And who wouldn't want the starting goalie for the President's Trophy winning team on their roster? The problem here is that Varlamov has done very little to prove he's here to stay as the Capitals top goalie. He may be pushed this fall by Michael Neuvirth, and if neither of them can shine, don't be surprised to see Washington deal for #1. If he can keep the job, Varlamov will get his wins, but there are much safer options out there.
Stephane Veilleux	O	TAM
Antoine Vermette	O	COB
Michael Vernace	D	COL
Kris Versteeg	O	TOR
Ryan Vesce	O	SAN
Ivan Vishnevskiy	D	ATL
Lubomir Visnovsky	D	ANA	Visnovsky has been up and down with his totals over his career, but he's always over .5 ppg. He rebounded last season to post 15 goals after dipping to 8 the previous two years. Health is often a concern here, as he's only played a full slate of games twice in the last decade. Set your expectations at about 45 points again in 2010-11.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic	D	SAN
Tomas Vokoun	G	FLA	Vokoun doesn't get the credit that he deserved, mostly because of where he plays. He put up another great year with a .925 save percentage and 7 shutouts; however, a mediocre GAA of 2.55 holds him back. If your league values saves highly, he's a solid #1 goalie. He approached 2000 saves last season once again, and should see a good deal of action in 2010-11. Add to that the possibility that he could be moved in the spring to a contender, and you could find yourself in a good spot come playoff time.
Anton Volchenkov	D	NJD
Jakub Voracek	O	COB
Aaron Voros	O	NYR
Petr Vrana	O	NJD
Radim Vrbata	O	PHO
Steve Wagner	D	STL
Matt Walker	D	TAM
Scott Walker	O	WAS
Tim Wallace	O	PIT
Niclas Wallin	D	SAN
Rickard Wallin	O	TOR
Ben Walter	O	NJD
Tom Wandell	O	DAL
Aaron Ward	D	ANA
Cam Ward	G	CAR	Ward's ranking is not a reflection of the man as much as it is the situation. The Hurricanes are officially in full-fledged rebuild mode, making no effort to improve a non-playoff team in the offseason. Ward should get the overwhelming share of the starts, and should see plenty of shots, so he may function as a #2 option, depending on your format.
Jason Ward	O	TAM
Joel Ward	O	NAS
Francis Wathier	O	DAL
Mike Weaver	D	STL
Mike Weber	D	BUF
Shea Weber	D	NAS	Shea Weber has arrived as a top-rate fantasy defenseman. Putting aside the 2007 season when he was hurt, Weber has delivered goal totals of 17, 23, and 16. His shot from the point is the hardest we've seen since Al Iafrate and Al MacInnis retired. 20 goals should be a given this season in Nashville.
Yannick Weber	D	MON
Kevin Weekes	G	NJD
Doug Weight	O	NYI
Stephen Weiss	O	FLA	It's taken 7 years for Weiss to emerge as a viable fantasy forward. He hit new career highs last season with 28 goals and 60 points. For a player drafted 4th overall, more was expected at this point. The Panthers have few options on offense, so he'll get all the minutes he can handle this season. Count on him bumping his totals up a bit more in 2010-11.
Noah Welch	D	TAM
Craig Weller	O	MIN
Casey Wellman	O	MIN
Kyle Wellwood	O	VAN
Kevin Westgarth	O	LOS
Blake Wheeler	O	BOS
Colin White	D	NJD
Ian White	D	CGY	White came over to Calgary as the key piece in the Phaneuf deal. His numbers have risen steadily in his first few NHL seasons, and he's established himself as a goal scoring threat from the point. His 13 tallies last season rank amoung the best at that position. Unless the Flames move somebody, he'll have to fight for playing time, with the likes of Regehr, Bouwmeester, and Giordano in the lineup. He should repeat in the double-digits for goals, which makes him a decent mid-round option.
Ryan White	O	MON
Todd White	O	ATL
Trent Whitfield	O	BOS
Ray Whitney	O	PHO
Ryan Whitney	D	EDM	Roll the dice and pray for the best with Ryan Whitney. For years the Penguins waited for his emeregence that came in 2006 with a huge 59 point season; however, things went south after that, and he's bounced to Anaheim and now Edmonton. He rebounded up to 39 points last season after a dismal 23 point performance the year before. Edmonton won't be leading the league in scoring any time soon, so he won't benefit from any free assists along the way, but the potential will always be there for a big fantasy season.
Dennis Wideman	D	FLA	Fantasy owners already had question marks regarding Wideman's value heading into next season. Now that he's moved from Boston to Florida, you have to put even more doubt into his worth. Wideman struggled mightily for the first half of last season before going on a great run down the stretch. Now that he's in hockey purgatory down south on a team with few scoring options, 30 points may be the ceiling for next year.
Jason Williams	O	DET
Jeremy Williams	O	TOR
Justin Williams	O	LOS
Brian Willsie	O	COL
Clay Wilson	D	FLA
Colin Wilson	O	NAS
Kyle Wilson	O	WAS
Landon Wilson	O	DAL
Ryan Wilson	D	COL
Brad Winchester	O	STL
Jesse Winchester	O	OTT
Daniel Winnik	O	PHO
Ty Wishart	D	TAM
James Wisniewski	D	NYI	Wisniewski has shown flashes of great potential, but has yet to become much of a fantasy factor. He bounced from Chicago to Anaheim and now to New York, where he'll have ample opportunity this season to establish himself as an offensive presence. He has a tendancy to go on hot and cold streaks and was suspended twice last season, so take your chances. As a late round gamble, it's worth the pick.
Brendan Witt	D	NYI
Wojtek Wolski	O	PHO	After three seasons of mediocre production in Colorado, Wolski found a home in Phoenix. In 18 games with the Coyotes, he produced 18 points. Like Stempniak, we have to wonder if this is a desert mirage, or signs of things to come. Wolski will most likely start the season as the first line center, playing with Shane Doan. So, the opportunity will be there for him to continue to shine. He could reach 70 points with Phoenix this year.
Jeff Woywitka	D	DAL
Andy Wozniewski	D	BOS
James Wright	O	TAM
J.T. Wyman	O	MON
Keith Yandle	D	PHO	Goals were hard to come by last year in Phoenix, so it's noteworthy that Yandle put up 12 of his own to go along with his 29 assists. Yandle is entering his prime and will be taking over for Jovanavski as the go-to guy on the power play. However, the Coyotes won't be opening the floodgates this season offensively, so don't count on a huge upswing in his stats. If you're looking for a 40+ point guy on defense, Yandle's a fairly safe choice.
Stephane Yelle	O	COL
Brandon Yip	O	COL
Mike York	O	COB
Matt Zaba	G	NYR
Travis Zajac	O	NJD	Zajac has been steadily improving with each passing season, reaching career highs of 25 goals and 67 points last season. He hasn't reached his peak just yet and should add to those totals this season, playing regular shifts with Parise and possibly Kovalchuk.
Steve Zalewski	O	SAN
Greg Zanon	D	MIN
Richard Zednik	O	FLA
John Zeiler	O	LOS
Henrik Zetterberg	O	DET	After a beastly 2007-08 campaign, which saw him top 90 points, he's tailed off a bit for the past two seasons. He also tends to miss a handful of games every year, which keeps him out of the upper echelon of forwards by a hair. Few players can match his skill and potential, so keep him in mind for a 3rd or 4th round selection.
Vladimir Zharkov	O	NJD
Nikolai Zherdev	O	NYR
Marek Zidlicky	D	MIN	Zidlicky has been a regular in the 40 point club over his career, besting that mark in 5 of his 6 seasons. His +/- has been horrendous the past two years, so note that if your leagues counts it for much. Expect him to linger in the 40-45 range once more this season.
Mike Zigomanis	O	PIT
Ilya Zubov	O	OTT
Sergei Zubov	D	DAL
Dainius Zubrus	O	NJD

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