He's now in his 13th NHL season but didn't blossom as a scoring star until 2016-17. Again, like Matthews, the fact we can say that when he has 79 points is a true testament to his skill level. They get Edmontons 2nd best forward prospect in Lavoie who could see NHL time as soon as this season. His stock is down from where it might have been a few years ago when he was one of the league's best third-line centers and comfortably capable of scoring 15 goals and 35-40 points. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. NHL.com ranks the top 50 fantasy hockey left wings for the 2022-23 season in standard leagues. MacKinnon ranks third in the NHL over the past three seasons with 289 points (115 goals, 174 assists), behind McDavid (321) and Kucherov (313). For what he offers two ways at even strength and on the penalty kill, plus his veteran leadership, hed be well worth that price. Rakell's offense has fallen off sharply in recent . Makes sense for a team like Ottawa to weaponize their cap space and I agree an unprotected 2023 1st rounder is worth its weight in gold because an Edmonton collapse is never out of the question. They've been the Avs' top-three scorers since their wild-card campaign with MacKinnon at 378 points, Rantanen with 308 and Landeskog with 260. Marner tends to shuffle between Matthews line and the second line alongside John Tavares. The quadrennial format, in which players compete for their countries, makes the Stanley Cup seem slightly less significant. Ullmark just signed a 4yr x 5mil contract with lesser numbers and a history of injuries, something that hasn't plagued Mikko. Patrice Bergeron, C, BOS21. Customize the height attribute in the iFrame code below to fit your website appropriately. With a small sample size to work with this season, Ill use his stats from last season, when he played all 82 games for St. Louis. TOR L1: Michael Bunting -- Auston Matthews -- Mitchell Marner (+1), 2. He led Los Angeles forwards in average ice time (21:02), power-play ice time (2:53) and shorthanded ice time (1:47), and he was seventh in the NHL among forwards in total ice time (1,472:48). Many never stay together for a full campaign. Ryan Hartman, C, MIN50. Long-term, theres no doubt Mercer could be the Devils 3rd-line center. With those areas in mind, here are the top five third-line centers for the 2017-18 season. NHL Network producers and analysts chose the top 20 centers in the League right now, and they were revealed Sunday in the third of a nine-part series. ", Video: McDavid places 1st on the top 20 centers list. Hes not a particularly good penalty-killer, which is where Bonino has a significant edge. Here is the list: [RELATED: Top center. THE TOP 30: Realistic Trade Candidates, Ranked by Potential Impact. For more fantasy coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice"podcast. Nathan MacKinnon, C, COL5. But they also have three notable UFAs -- Rakell, plus defensemen Hampus Lindholm and Josh Manson -- to make tough decisions on. Get a complete list of current starters and backup players from your favorite team and league on CBSSports.com. He is able to play a physical game while also being a good enough skater to not get caught out of position.Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers). However, Zachas breakout season playing primarily at left wing changes that outlook, and he seems to project better there in the long run. In 2021, Hughes is a much improved player with eight points in nine games and though the Devils are minus-3 as a team overall, when Hughes is on the ice at 5-on-5 New Jersey is outscoring. Unfortunately, health has permitted him in more recent years from doing so more often, though to this point in 2022-23 he has yet to suffer any type of ailments. "He was on a great run and he has been now for a couple of years," Johnson said. Had he not suffered an upper-body injury that forced him to miss time earlier in the season, Nathan MacKinnon may have found himself in the No. Leon Draisaitl, C/LW, EDM3. This isn't surprising at all, as the nobody on Edmonton has been able to cement themselves in the role. The Boston Bruins have been the best team in the NHL this season, but that doesn't mean they're perfect. Lightning. He is currently on pace to set personal highs for goals, points, and shots all while playing fewer minutes than last season. That being said, he is still effective playing the role he does. Blake Wheeler, C/RW, WPG41. In both cases, he improved in each subsequent season. Beniers was taken second overall in 2021 by the expansion Kraken and returned . He scored 59 points (22 goals, 37 assists) and was plus-21 in 69 games, helping Philadelphia (41-21-7, .645 points percentage) earn a playoff berth. Barkov scored 62 points (20 goals, 42 assists) in 66 games last season to help the Panthers earn a berth in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers after setting NHL career highs in goals (35), assists (61) and points (96) in 2018-19. . He finished the season with nine goals and 15 points in 52 games a 14-goal, 23-point pace over 82 games. His 56.9 percent success rate on faceoffs is also the highest among Minnesota centers, but he is starting in the offensive zone more than others. 1 guy for New York. Over the last three seasons, Stastnys play has been worth a GAR of 10. While they currently hold the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, one shudders to think where the Pittsburgh Penguins may be if they didnt have Sidney Crosby. . Barzal has led the Islanders in scoring in each of his three full NHL seasons, with a total of 207 points (59 goals, 148 assists) in 234 games. His style of play sometimes takes a toll on his own body, as he's currently sidelined by a lower-body injury. "There's two parts to being a great centerman," Johnson said. WPG L1: Paul Stastny -- Mark Scheifele (DTD) -- Nikolaj Ehlers (NEW), 24. The fact the Devils have him locked up for seven more seasons at a cap hit of just $8 million after 2022-23 is truly remarkable. FLA L1: Carter Verhaeghe -- Aleksander Barkov -- Anthony Duclair (+5), 8. Louis Blues center Patrik Berglund (Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports). Danault is a top 25 centre in the NHL Hes not gonna be the 3rde line center on Pittsburgh. Thanks to his fantastic year thus far, he was able to ink a massive eight-year, $68 million deal from the Islanders shortly after being acquired from the Canucks. His ice time has fallen this year, but he is producing at a higher rate per 60 minutes than at any point in his career. This season, Berglund is producing at a higher point rate than he did last season and is on pace for 19 goals and 29 points. Mikko Rantanen, C/RW, COL 6. While at times Svechnikov and Teravainen have also seen second-line duty, they've been consistently the Carolina Hurricanes' best forwards intotal pointssince then. A big reason for this is the chemistry he has created with Brandon Tanev and Andrew Copp, Boudreau told Chad Graff of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Second Period . Linker; About. But if they think a prospect is ready to take over the role, they shouldnt have any issues either. That's not surprising for the six-time 30-goal scorer. Still, theres a lot to like about his potential. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. A new era is officially underway in Phoenix as Kevin Durant made his first appearance in a Suns uniform at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, leading his new squad to a 105-91 win. He is great at creating space for himself, has good hands in tight spaces, isnt afraid to go to the net, and can win faceoffs. However, Melnyk's pockets are very shallow, he probably doesn't allow the trade because he needs every nickel he can get so he can continue to sue luxury cruises or whatever, To display this team on another website or blog, add this iFrame to the appropriate page. Winner of the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2013-14 and the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 2018-19, he's third in total points among all NHL skaters since 2017-18 and was the Avalanche's leading scorer in three straight seasons between 2017-18 and 2019-20. He was voted winner of the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year in 2017-18, when he scored 85 points (22 goals, 63 assists) in 82 games. he is taking on a bigger role but is succeeding. Jul 22 2021 Traded to Arizona (ARI) from Philadelphia (PHI) with 2022 2nd round pick and 2022 7th round pick for future considerations May 5 2021 Suspended 2 games for Boarding Mark Friedman (PIT), forfeiting $77,586 in 2020-21 salary with Philadelphia (PHI) He also has the lowest 5-on-5 Corsi among Nashville centers at 41.63 percent. Since 2017-18, no player in the NHL has more points (385) or a higher points-per-game average (1.47) than McDavid. Manage Settings The 29-year-old Avalanche captain has reached or exceeded 20 goals eight times since his Calder Trophy-winning debut in 2011-12. )Andrew Copp, C/RW, DET (INJ. MIN L1: Kirill Kaprizov -- Ryan Hartman -- Mats Zuccarello (+2), 12. Bo Horvat, C, VAN43. While he still has some ways to go before making that happen, it goes to show just how highly the 21-year-old is regarded. "They didn't just find someone, they found one of the best players in the world. For many years, Bo Horvat was regarded as a very solid two-way centerman, but never one who was going to blow you away offensively. I dont entirely agree with all the heat Koskinen gets. Brayden Schenn, C/LW, STL45. He tied Kyle Connor for the Jets lead with 73 points (29 goals, 44 assists) last season after leading them with 38 goals and scoring an NHL career-high 84 points in 2018-19. Winning important face-offs, leading rushes up the ice, and setting up teammates are hallmarks of an elite center. "We know the offensive game is there despite the crazy-weird curve on his stick, but it's all the other stuff that he does beyond point production that makes him so valuable. One spot in their lineup that's been specified is the third-line center position. Pacioretty missed 17 games with a lower-body injury but wasted little time regaining his scoring touch, tallying 16 of his 19 points in just 11 games since returning Nov. 24. Nick Bonino is likely one of the first names that comes to mind in any discussion of third-line centers. Wennberg once looked like a budding top-six center with the Columbus Blue Jackets. A skillful and abrasive power forward, Tkachuk drives opponents to distraction with his agitating style and his offensive skills. 10) Mathew Barzal, Islanders 2020-21 Stats: 17 G, 28 A in 55 GP Barzal has led the Islanders in scoring each of the last four seasons, and he's likely to do so again in 2021-22 barring injury. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Bergeron has won the Selke four times (2012, 2014, 2015, 2017) and is a nine-time finalist for the award. The 27-year-old right winger netted 21-or more goals and 40-plus points in 2018-19 and 2019-20 and sits third this season among Capitals scorers with 24 points in 27 games. With the marquee names on the Jets roster, Lowry is a name that flies under the radar, but is one that remains a major part of the team. The cap-strapped Golden Knights picked up a third-line center in Mattias Janmark by involving a third team, according to TSN's Pierre Lebrun. Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Vlkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vtejte na NHL.com, oficilnch strnkch National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficilnych strnkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League. BOS L1: Brad Marchand -- Patrice Bergeron -- Jake DeBrusk (SAME), 4. Josh Norris, C, OTT25. . While he remains a streaky scorer, the 23-year-old right winger is already on track for his best season yet with 23 points in 28 games. All Rights Reserved. He finished with Corsi and expected goals percentages below 50 percent and was just about replacement level at even strength. Learn More Auston Matthews, C, TOR 4. Others, such as the Vegas Golden Knights' line of Max Pacioretty, Chandler Stephenson and Mark Stone, have been together for a short time. 2 spot on this list. Since returning from injury on Nov. 20, Coyle has appeared in 10 games and the Wild are 6-3-1 over that span. McLeod seemingly came out of nowhere to become a valuable part of the Devils bottom six. Lets dive into some potential fits. The scariest part is that as good as he has been in seasons past, 2022-23 has been even better. Sure his glove hand has moments and sometimes he let in the games first shot/goal, but the numbers speak for themselves. The 24-year-old right winger reached a career-high 77 points in 2018-19, but his production slipped to 61 points in 69 games and 43 points in 56 games during two COVID-shortened seasons. 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He finished with 13 goals and 29 points in 56 games a 19-goal, 42-point pace over 82 games in hislone season with the Winnipeg Jets. Eichel scored an NHL career-high 36 goals in 68 games last season and had 78 points, four below his high set in 2018-19. Trevor Zegras, C, ANA (INJ.)36. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. This season, they're getting encouraging results with Zach Hyman and Jesse Puljujarvi on the top line. Take a look at teams with the most success in recent years and this proves true. Instead, Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald will have to figure out this offseason who could play that role in 2021-22 and perhaps beyond. NYR L1: Chris Kreider -- Mika Zibanejad -- Frank Vatrano (+1), 11. "He's really just elevated and emerged as the No. Lindholm, 27, is right behind Gaudreau this season with 27 points. Svechnikov can be a streaky scorer, which sometimes results in his being shifted to the second line. At his age, he may be looking to go to a contender, but theres certainly playing time available for him on the Devils behind Hischier and Hughes if he so chooses. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Zibanejad had the only five-goal game in the NHL last season (March 5 against the Washington Capitals) and led the NHL in goals per game (0.72; 41 in 57). Nathan MacKinnon, C, COL 5. Forward positions indicate eligibility in Yahoo Fantasy leagues for this season. They were meshing well together prior to Marner being sidelined by a shoulder injuryearlierin December. Tavares scored at least 60 points for the ninth time in 10 full NHL seasons and won 55.3 percent of his face-offs, the sixth straight season he won at least 50 percent. NHL Line Stats Minimum Ice Time: . Who knows what he could have done with a full 82 game season and has a hockey fan I hope he is back for the playoffs. 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