Connor McDavid reigns supreme in the 2023-24 fantasy hockey rankings. Who comes next?

Welcome to the 2023-24 fantasy hockey season!

The Hockey News fantasy site will be running a big board all season, featuring a list of the top 300 players. This is the first version, with another to follow in September when training camps start and key roster battles are sorted out. Expect significant changes to come.

The categories considered for the rankings are goals, assists, shots on goal and power-play points for players, and wins, goals against, saves for goalies. Unless it was previously announced, such as injuries to Aaron Ekblad, Brandon Montour and Jack Quinn, we assume that all players on this list are expected to play the full slate of games.

A word on defensemen and goalies: as point totals are the biggest consideration and there is one more category for players than goalies, defensemen and goalies are ranked a little lower compared to forwards. In practice, use the table below to filter by position, as the fantasy value of defensemen and goalies will be highly dependent on your league settings and draft flow (ie. a run on goalies might force you to draft one higher than his overall ranking would indicate).

Click here for banger league rankings that includes penalty minutes, hits and blocked shots, which adds three extra categories for players and adds additional fantasy value to players whose primary job is not to score.

The rankings will be updated throughout the season. * denotes injured player. All positions courtesy Yahoo Fantasy and they are subject to change (a lot). 

Top 300 2023-24 Fantasy Hockey Player Rankings

1. Connor McDavid, C, Oilers. Thank you, next.

2. Nathan MacKinnon, C, Avalanche. Take into consideration shots on goal and MacKinnon gets the edge.

3. Leon Draisaitl, C, Oilers. The Oilers power play is so good it’s unfair, and Draisaitl will score more PPG than anyone else.

4. Jack Hughes, C/LW, Devils. Huge upside with a potential 50-goal, 350-shot season, and he could move to No. 2 by next season.

5. David Pastrnak, RW, Bruins. No set-up man for Pastrnak, but his track record speaks for itself. Ranks fourth in goals and second in shots over the past three seasons.

6. Jason Robertson, LW, Stars. Plays such a quiet, effective game and doesn’t really get the name recognition, and he also plays on arguably the best line in hockey.

7. Auston Matthews, C, Maple Leafs. When Matthews returns to 60-goal status, I can bump him up again, but he needs to prove his wrist problems are behind him.

8. Matthew Tkachuk, LW, Panthers. Back-to-back 40-goal, 100-point seasons and only one of three players (guess the other two) who have scored at least 200 points over the past two seasons.

9. Kirill Kaprizov, LW, Wild. As long as he’s on a line with Hartman and Zuccarello, there are no worries. The emergence of Boldy might open up better matchups for him, too.

10. Mikko Rantanen, RW, Avalanche. Could easily move up a few spots but must prove his 42-even-strength goals was no fluke; 40-plus goals been done just five times in the cap era.

11. Nikita Kucherov, RW, Lightning. The ‘old guy’ on this list yet ranks fourth in P/GP over the past three seasons, and the Lightning are coming off a longer layoff than usual.

12. Elias Pettersson, C, Canucks. Underrated two-way game provides 100 points and multi-category coverage, including blocks and shorthanded goals.

13. Mitch Marner, RW, Maple Leafs. Good thing this is the regular-season rankings and not the playoffs, right? 30-goal, 100-point potential every season.

14. Tim Stützle, C, Senators. Emergence as a bona fide No. 1 pivot on a roster laden with talent means he’s on the cusp of a 100-point season.

15. Tage Thompson, C, Sabres. All analytics indicate TNT’s 47-goal season was no fluke; he’s not a playmaker, so his assist totals will be relatively lower.

16. Ilya Sorokin, G, Islanders. Arguably the best goalie in the league who will get you plenty of saves, and his workload will get heavier as Varlamov’s role gets smaller and smaller.

17. Cale Makar, D, Avalanche. Top-ranked ‘D’ drops a few spots since he shoots less than the elite forwards, but he’s by far the best defenseman in fantasy. Dahlin is 27 spots lower.

18. Andrei Vasilevskiy, G, Lightning. Can’t see Vasilevskiy’s workload getting any lighter with Jonas Johansson as the backup, and he should be fine given the longer-than-usual summer break.

19. Jake Oettinger, G, Stars. The best young goalie in the game. You wonder if the Stars will limit his starts after showing fatigue in the playoffs, however.

20. Mika Zibanejad, C, Rangers. Surprisingly consistent and averaging over a point per game over the past five seasons, ranking 18th in total points and 22nd in points per game.

21. Connor Hellebuyck, G, Jets. A workhorse who has his work cut out for him; no one has started more games or faced more shots over the past three seasons.

22. Kyle Connor, LW, Jets. Anything less than 40 goals would be considered disappointing, and he can easily reach that milestone if he ups his shooting volume just a teensy bit.

23. Sidney Crosby, C, Penguins. The aging curve does not apply to Crosby, who still has not averaged less than a point per game in any season despite just turning 36.

24. Igor Shesterkin, G, Rangers. Workhorse + good team = top-five fantasy goalie.

25. Brayden Point, C, Lightning. Still in his prime and managed to stay healthy all season; at the minimum, he’s a point-per-game player on a team that’s still hungry.

26. Artemi Panarin, LW, Rangers. Primary fantasy value comes in assists, and ranks third (168) overall in the past three seasons. Ranking drops in leagues that values goals.

27. William Nylander, RW, Maple Leafs. I assume stalled contract talks will give Nylander more juice. 40-goal potential with high shot volume and a premier power-play threat.

28. Brady Tkachuk, LW, Senators. He’s fantastic in banger leagues. Might not have the potential to score 100 points but makes up for it with elite shot volume.

29. Alexandar Georgiev, G, Avalanche. He didn’t even need to be elite to win 40 games, and that’s the beauty of playing on an elite team.

30. Juuse Saros, G, Predators. Excellent goalie on a very mid team, making wins really tough to come by. That’s really the only knock on Saros, a workhorse who can rack up the saves.

31. Aleksander Barkov, C, Panthers. Staying healthy will be key; otherwise, he ranks ninth in P/GP over the past three seasons.

32. J.T. Miller, C/RW, Canucks. Fanbase has a love-hate relationship, but on paper he’s a top-tier point producer who can provide elite power-play production, ranking eighth in PP over the past three seasons.

33. Steven Stamkos, C, Lightning. His 40-goal days might be in the rearview mirror, but 80 points is very doable and remains an elite source of power-play goals.

34. Alex Ovechkin, LW, Capitals. Like Stamkos, the worry isn’t the PPG, but everything else. Shot volume and hits have dropped off over the past few seasons.

35. Johnny Gaudreau, LW, Blue Jackets. Managed to average almost a point per game on a weaker roster and a lower-than-normal shooting percentage, which should rebound.

36. Nico Hischier, C, Devils. Hughes takes all the headlines but Hischier is a point-per-game player in his own right with a lot of upside on a team that will score a ton.

37. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, C, Oilers. Being power-play dependent worries me. I think the Oilers PP is still lethal, but factoring in a slight regression and moving RNH to point-per-game status.

38. Dylan Larkin, C, Red Wings. Point-per-game potential with a chance to elevate it slightly if his wingers were any good – which they should be this season with DeBrincat.

39. Jack Eichel, C, Golden Knights. Still hasn’t quite played a full season but otherwise has shown point-per-game potential on a team that spreads out its scoring.

40. Roope Hintz, C, Stars. His numbers would be higher if he shot the puck more, but that job belongs to Robertson. Hintz is a safe pick, but doesn’t provide the same broad category coverage as other No. 1 centers.

41. Clayton Keller, RW, Coyotes. Lots of ice time, good shooting volume and a team that gets overlooked too often. Keller could be a great value pick because the Yotes are always discounted.

42. Alex DeBrincat, RW, Red Wings. The big question is if he’s a 30-goal scorer with the occasional 40-goal season thanks to a spike in shooting percentage. He’s signed long-term in his home state with a guaranteed top-six role; there’s no excuse he can’t score 40.

43. Kevin Fiala, LW, Kings. Last season was the first time Fiala didn’t get off to a slow start but, either way, he always ends up with 80 to 90 points. The Kings are on the upswing.

44. Rasmus Dahlin, D, Sabres. High-upside offensive ‘D’ with a chance to score 20 goals plus good category coverage in shots, blocks and hits. Ranked second behind Makar on this list.

45. Jeff Skinner, LW, Sabres. If the team around him is good – which it is – Skinner can pile up the points. 60 points at the lower end with the potential for point-per-game production.

46. Evgeni Malkin, C, Penguins. I assume Geno stays healthy. Has had a little trouble reaching 30 goals lately but 50-plus assists is no problem.

47. Timo Meier, RW, Devils. The Devils stint didn’t go so well but he’ll get training camp to mesh. He showed he’ll be able to maintain his high shot volume playing with Hughes, so no worries about that.

48. Erik Karlsson, D, Penguins. With respect to Karlsson, don’t expect a 100-point season but the Pens have more talent than the Sharks and 80 points should be easily attainable. Only two defensemen played at a point-per-game pace last season, so it’s still elite.

49. Sebastian Aho, C, Hurricanes. Scoring-by-committee and focus on ‘D’ limits Aho’s scoring. He’s got 90-point potential but it’s unlikely to ever happen with the way the Canes play. As safe and consistent as they come, though.

50. Roman Josi, D, Predators. Age-33 season with a bit of injury history now, but that’s offset by the Preds’ commitment to playing faster. Elite shot volume that rivals even the top forwards.

51. John Tavares, C, Maple Leafs. The most boring fantasy player ever who stays within the point-per-game range, but that’s probably a good thing. Hopefully, increased shot volume is maintained; he finished 14th last season.

52. Mathew Barzal, C, Islanders. Flashed point-per-game potential and now has a pretty good finisher in Horvat on his line. Barzal’s not a good finisher, so you’re getting assists.

53. Ilya Samsonov, G, Maple Leafs. No goalie to split the starts unless Woll surprises. Low-key potential to be a workhorse on a team that’s still very good.

54. Jordan Kyrou, RW, Blues. Goals and shots are Kyrou’s strength, so pair him with Thomas to get coverage in assists and a less ugly plus-minus. One of 27 players to score at least 30 goals on at least 250 shots.

55. Zach Hyman, LW, Oilers. The McDavid effect is real, and Hyman retains his fantasy value if they play together. A chance for numbers to dip, sure, but not a big deal as a mid-round pick.

56. Alex Tuch, RW, Sabres. Top line with Thompson and Skinner is the real deal, though expect some light regression from Tuch’s career-high 16.5 S%.

57. Matt Boldy, LW, Wild. Feels a little low, but I’m projecting a 35-35 season for now. Certainly, worth taking a gamble early in the draft.

58. Pierre-Luc Dubois, C, Kings. He’s where he wants to be (presumably), and a 70-point threat on a team with some burgeoning talent that he can grow with. Kopitar’s minutes will get cut back to keep him fresh, Danault will be the matchup guy, leaving PLD with tons of playing time.

59. Dougie Hamilton, D, Devils. Another 20-goal season would be surprising, but he quarterbacks a top-tier power play with another 50-assist season waiting to come.

60. Sam Reinhart, RW, Panthers. Quietly effective offensive player with back-to-back 30-goal seasons. He can push 80 points if he shoots more, but as their No. 2 right winger, likely tops out around 60 to 70 points.

61. Jesper Bratt, LW, Devils. Poor category coverage in banger leagues but the points are there, and it’s the hardest category to fill.

62. Tyler Toffoli, RW, Devils. Excelled on a sullen Flames squad. He’s a two-way winger with good finishing ability, so expect 30 goals and not many assists.

63. Connor Bedard, C, Blackhawks. The new face of the NHL will need some time to acclimate. Anything above 60 points would be a good season; just don’t overreach for him in Year 1 unless it’s a dynasty league.

64. Martin Necas, C, Hurricanes. Breakout season and supplanted Teravainen on the depth chart, and a massive increase in shot volume is encouraging.

65. Claude Giroux, C, Senators. Supremely talented roster, but another 30-goal season seems unlikely even playing on the top line with a 16.4 S% last season.

66. Anze Kopitar, C, Kings. His minutes will surely get cut back in his age-36 season, but remains a solid fantasy option with 70-point potential and a ton of faceoff wins.

67. Carter Verhaeghe, C, Panthers. Clutch scorer capitalized on higher shooting volume and not a spike in shooting percentage, which is a good sign that it’s repeatable. A bit risky, but in line for goals galore as long as he maintains his top-six, PP1 role.

68. Mark Scheifele, C, Jets. Transformed from two-way playmaker to goal scorer, all the while maintaining an elite shooting percentage. His future with the Jets is murky, so expect him to change teams at some point.

69. Andrei Svechnikov, RW, Hurricanes. Awesome power forward who needs to shoot more to hit the 30-goal mark again. Still only 23 years old and a fantastic pick for banger dynasty leagues.

70. Quinn Hughes, D, Canucks. Elite in helpers, even strength and power play, but not anywhere else. Leads all ‘D’ in power-play points the past two seasons, edging Makar, Fox and Josi.

71. Elias Lindholm, C, Flames. So many question marks, but looking at a very capable 60-point scorer with the potential for more if Huberdeau can bounce back.

72. Patrik Laine, LW, Blue Jackets. Just stay healthy! Elite goal scorer who should score 30 goals like clockwork. Fantilli is the No. 1 center they’ve been coveting, and you hope that elevates Laine’s production.

73. Adam Fox, D, Rangers. Trails Quinn Hughes ever so slightly, but same story: elite power play stats, low goals and shot totals. Would rank higher if banger leagues due to blocks.

74. Evan Bouchard, D, Oilers. Quarterbacks the best PP in the league, and averaged more than a point per game in the final stretch of the season. He needs to prove he can do it for 82 games.

75. Filip Forsberg, LW, Predators. Has not played over 69 games in six seasons, otherwise a consistent 30-goal threat, but he’s carrying a lot of the offense himself now, and possession metrics definitely took a dip last season.

76. Tristan Jarry, G, Penguins. If he can stay healthy, he’s an above-average workhorse goalie with a chance to reach 35 wins.

77. Bo Horvat, C, Islanders. Shooting percentage took a dive as expected, but top-line minutes and chemistry with Barzal ensures a 30-30 season from one of the best guys in the dot.

78. Jonathan Huberdeau, LW, Flames. Still has point-per-game potential, and that’s great value in the middle rounds if you don’t mind the risk. Playing his natural position with the right linemates should help immensely, and a solid sleeper pick if he keeps falling.

79. Brad Marchand, LW, Bruins. Will not have Bergeron at his side for the first time, not to mention the injuries are piling up. An effective scorer when healthy, but clearly on the downside now.

80. Trevor Zegras, C, Ducks. Waiting for that breakout 80-point season, and more shots and more experience should help. You just have to live with that really poor plus-minus.

81. Dylan Cozens, C, Sabres. Excellent No. 2 center behind Thompson with 70-point potential, and possibly more as the fourth forward on PP1. Tons of potential and a great pick in the middle rounds.

82. Joe Pavelski, C, Stars. I keep waiting for that decline that just doesn’t seem to come. Forget it, I’m not betting against ‘Pavs’. It would not be surprising if we see another 70-point season.

83. Nikolaj Ehlers, LW, Jets. No ice time, no production. It’s the only thing holding Ehlers back, and from a fantasy standpoint, we have to live with the fact that Rick Bowness doesn’t want to play him.

84. Pavel Buchnevich, LW, Blues. Sneaky point-per-game potential with 143 points in 136 games over the past two seasons. His shot volume is frustratingly low, but good production on the power play and might gain C,LW,RW-position eligibility.

85. Evander Kane, LW, Oilers. If his off-ice issues don’t limit his playing time, Kane’s an automatic 30 goals on a high-scoring team. Shot volume isn’t what it used to be, and never recorded more than 27 assists in any season.

86. Adrian Kempe, C, Kings. Supremely underrated scoring winger with excellent shot volume, 40-goal potential and plenty of hits if you’re looking for that.

87. Brock Nelson, C, Islanders. Nelson gets better with age, coming off back-to-back 35-goal seasons and might rival Horvat and Barzal in point production by the end of the season. One of the best No. 2 centers in the league.

88. Miro Heiskanen, D, Stars. Breakout season and no surprise it coincides with the emergence of an elite top line. The 32 power-play helpers are a bit of an anomaly, but 60 points should be easily attainable.

89. Linus Ullmark, G, Bruins. What Ullmark did last season is simply not repeatable, and the B’s will continue to operate a timeshare with Swayman.

90. Vladimir Tarasenko, RW, Senators. A one-year, show-me contracts put Tarasenko to score at least 30 goals if he’s healthy. That’s the big if, considering he’s had two shoulder surgeries in the past.

91. Darcy Kuemper, G, Capitals. A hugely disappointing season following 40 wins and a Cup title, and it doesn’t necessarily get any rosier. The Caps are counting on an old squad to stay healthy and bounce back, and Kuemper’s SP over the past four seasons – .908, .921, .907, .928 – raises eyebrows.

92. Cole Caufield, RW, Canadiens. Caufield teased with 26 goals in 46 games, and there’s definite 40-goal potential here. The shooting volume is elite – on pace for 281 last season – but the Habs’ rebuild holds back some fantasy value.

93. Thatcher Demko, G, Canucks. The porous defense was addressed and now it’s all about staying healthy for Demko. He’s a saves machine and maintained a .920 SP in the final two months of the season.

94. Nazem Kadri, C, Flames. A tools-y player who isn’t as great in banger leagues as you’d think, but consistently gets you 20-30 goals and the shot volume and faceoff wins are nice.

95. Vitek Vanecek, G, Devils. Not sold on Vanecek just yet, who was horrendous in the playoffs and has to look over his shoulder with the incoming Schmid. High-risk, high-upside goalie, but it’s a thin position and deserves a dice roll.

96. Tomas Hertl, C, Sharks. Scored over 30 goals just twice and eclipsed 60 points three times, but has an outsized reputation. Took a step back last season in nearly all categories and the danger is falling even more. Medium risk but low upside, and still the Sharks’ top scorer.

97. Nick Suzuki, C, Canadiens. Reminds me of Saku Koivu; effective two-way center with good playmaking ability but stuck in the 60-70 point range. He could push higher if Caufield stays healthy, and that’s a nice duo to have for snake picks.

98. Robert Thomas, C, Blues. Thomas does one thing, and that’s set up his teammates. He’s like a much, much better version of Alex Wennberg, but 80 points might be his ceiling if he doesn’t shoot the puck and provide goals.

99. Vincent Trocheck, C, Rangers. Excellent coverage in multiple categories. A consistent 20-goal scorer with 60-point upside. The risk is getting his ice time cut back if Chytil keeps improving.

100. Jonathan Marchessault, RW, Golden Knights. Playoff MVP stays on his 30-goal pace like clockwork and provides excellent shot volume.

101. Andrei Kuzmenko, LW, Canucks. Patient zero in a study for shooting percentage regression due to his absurd 27.3 percent conversion rate last season, but 30-30 with 40-goal upside is realistic given his talent.

102. Troy Terry, RW, Ducks. Think more playmaker than goal scorer, given his low shot volume and 30 goals would likely be his ceiling. Great late-round pick to pick up some points but not good for multiple category coverage.

103. Matty Beniers, C, Kraken. Top-line center whose offensive game has really developed since college. Reigning Calder Trophy winner will get ample ice time and possesses 70-point upside. I know I’m on the higher side, but I’m confident.

104. Brent Burns, D, Hurricanes. Crowded blueline but remains QB of PP1. Point-per-game days are over, but 60-point upside still easily puts him among the top-15 ‘D’.

105. Jacob Markstrom, G, Flames. Alternates good and bad seasons, which means there’s a good chance he bounces back. Great value pick for a workhorse goalie in the middle rounds, depending on how bullish you are on the Flames’ turnaround.

106. Joel Eriksson Ek, C, Wild. Strong two-way player but No. 2 on the depth chart since Hartman plays with Kaprizov. Eriksson Ek can move into 70-80-point territory if Boldy lights it up.

107. Drake Batherson, RW, Senators. Coming off a poor season and the Sens have a glut of right wingers, including Giroux and Tarasenko. Just average finishing ability caps Batherson at around 30 goals, but good value in banger leagues with 100-plus hits in two of the past three seasons.

108. Nick Schmaltz, C, Coyotes. Sneaky point-per-game player with likely dual-position eligibility but offers little else. Great late-round pick for points with little name (and team) recognition.

109. Victor Hedman, D, Lightning. Cautious on a 32-year-old with tons of mileage and ceding minutes to Sergachev. Ice time and power-play production all dipped, and that trend might continue, even if minimal.

110. John Carlson, D, Capitals. Coming back from a fractured skull and feeding pucks to Ovechkin gives Carlson plenty of fantasy value. Sandin is not really a threat.

111. Noah Dobson, D, Islanders. Very good, consistent production on the power play but it’s a crowded blueline. Needs more ice time to move into a higher tier, but an excellent choice in dynasty leagues at just age 23.

112. Sergei Bobrovsky, G, Panthers. Your headache, not mine. Mixed-bag blueline and roller-coaster career makes Bobrovsky a risky proposition in fantasy except for wins.

113. Jake Guentzel, LW, Penguins*. Will miss the start of the season due to ankle injury, so he won’t hit 40 goals, but that’s the pace he can play at. Try to draft low and stash; he won’t be out for very long.

114. Mark Stone, RW, Golden Knights. Chronic back problems are a concern, but when healthy, he’s easily a 70-point player. Rankings assume Stone will stay healthy unless otherwise noted, but overall not a top-150 fantasy player if he misses time.

115. Mats Zuccarello, RW, Wild. Ageless wonder and he will pile up the points if he gets the ice time and sticks to Kaprizov like glue. Not often a player averages career-high TOI at age 35, but even with a reduction in playing time, Zuccarello is a 60-point player.

116. Sean Couturier, C, Flyers. Wild card but, if healthy, the Flyers’ top center. Before his injuries, averaging close to a point per game and likely available in the final rounds due to his low pre-draft ranking on most fantasy sites.

117. Brayden Schenn, C, Blues. A somewhat crowded top-six in St. Louis, but 20-40-60 has been Schenn’s baseline for the past eight seasons. Great depth option in banger leagues.

118. Rickard Rakell, RW, Penguins. Not-so-bold prediction is Rakell returns to 30-goal status. He’s been excellent for the Pens and could go a couple spots higher.

119. Chris Kreider, LW, Rangers. Power-play goals and hits are what you’ll get with Kreider. No assists whatsoever, so his production will depend on who feeds him pucks.

120. Valeri Nichushkin, RW, Avalanche. Has scored at a 50-point pace in four season with the Avs, but unable to stay healthy. In a good season, ‘Nuke’ has 30-30 potential at the lower end.

121. Travis Konecny, RW, Flyers. Regression alert with a 16.2 S% last season, but he gets tons of playing time and numbers might get a boost with Couturier’s return.

122. Dawson Mercer, C, Devils. Up-and-coming with a breakout season in the works, if last season’s 27-goal outburst wasn’t it already. Excellent linemates, tons of upside and fantastic mid-rounder for dynasty leagues.

123. Logan Couture, C, Sharks. Consistent 25-goal scorer who added a physical edge to his game last season (career-high 128 hits) and overlooked for playing on a bad team. It’s easy to forget he’s an easy 50 points every season.

124. Evgeny Kuznetsov, C, Capitals. Ranks lower on this list than most due to the risk of decreased playing time and disinterested play. Point-per-game talent, half-point-per-game drive.

125. John Gibson, G, Ducks. Numbers have been so ugly it’s now hard to tell if Gibson’s actually good, but he’ll get a monster workload and rack up the saves.

126. Mikhail Sergachev, D, Lightning. Might overtake Hedman as top dog in Tampa, but probably not yet. Breakout 64-point season with great coverage in hits and blocked shots.

127. Jared McCann, LW, Kraken. A big regression candidate. Gets middle-six ice time, had a hugely inflated shooting percentage last season. Draft and hope for 30 goals, but don’t be surprised if he doesn’t get there.

128. Chandler Stephenson, C, Golden Knights. Underrated player who can play up and down the lineup, with added fantasy value if Stone or Eichel are hurt. Doesn’t shoot the puck enough.

129. Filip Gustavsson, G, Wild. Excellent per-game stats last season and the 1A option ahead of Fleury. Gustavsson provides excellent value in the middle rounds despite the timeshare.

130. Jamie Benn, LW, Stars. This cluster feels like regression central, but 20 goals and 50 points would count as a solid season. Not quite the banger league beast as in past seasons.

131. Brandon Hagel, LW, Lightning. Big extension means big expectations. Likely a 30-goal scorer at the high end, but otherwise a useful role player with more value on ice than in fantasy.

132. Stuart Skinner, G, Oilers. Playing time will depend on Campbell’s play, so we’re looking at an average starter on a high-scoring team (ie. lots of wins) or stuck in a timeshare as the 1A option. At a thin position, it’s worth the gamble.

133. Joonas Korpisalo, G, Senators. Locked in as the starter but hasn’t been able to hold down a starting job anywhere. Upside is a deep and talented Sens ‘D’ but there’s both the good (wins) and the bad (save percentage, GAA).

134. Josh Morrissey, D, Jets. Factoring in a huge regression after a 76-point season, a massive outlier for a player who averaged 27.6 points in the previous six seasons.

135. Mason McTavish, C, Ducks. Tons of upside and the Ducks PP runs through him. He’ll be the Ducks’ best player before long, but the team won’t be competitive this season. At all.

136. Lucas Raymond, LW, Red Wings. Talented yet frustrating scoring winger still looking for that breakout season. A player you keep betting on every season hoping you’d hit at some point, but the risk is wasting a mid-round pick on a player available on waivers.

137. Karel Vejmelka, G, Coyotes. Decent goalie who had some great performances last season and should carry the bulk of the workload on an improved team.

138. Carter Hart, G, Flyers. Highly doubt the Flyers will move him, so more of the same. However, the Flyers are sneaky talented and would not be surprised if Hart finishes with a .910 SP or higher.

139. Jordan Eberle, RW, Kraken. The veteran on a team with a glut of wingers, but consistently gets 20 goals every season.

140. Brandon Montour, D, Panthers*. Montour jumps if he’s healthy to start the season. Broad category coverage though hesitant to make him a top-five ‘D’ based on one outstanding campaign.

141. Max Pacioretty, LW, Capitals. From a goals-per-game perspective, Pacioretty remains elite. The risk, of course, is his ankle and how it’ll hold up for 82 games. A full season means the Caps get 30 goals from him.

142. Adam Fantilli, C, Blue Jackets. Top-line role with Gaudreau and Laine sets Fantilli up better than Bedard, so I’m not sure the divide is huge. A risky pick in the middle rounds but definitely worth a gamble late.

143. Casey Mittelstadt, C, Sabres. It took a while, but underrated playmaker broke out with 59 points last season averaging just 15:44 TOI/GP. Both those numbers will go up.

144. Morgan Rielly, D, Maple Leafs. Klingberg doesn’t seem like a threat to take Rielly’s role on PP1. Not flashy, but gets you 60 points. Curiously, shot volume was way down last season.

145. Taylor Hall, LW, Blackhawks. A frustrating player who’s scored over 27 goals just once in his career, and we need to temper our expectations. In McDavid’s rookie season, Hall and McDavid’s possession numbers were very good together, so there’s hope that Hall and Bedard’s partnership would prove fruitful. We’re still looking at a player who tops out around 25 goals and 60 points.

146. Matt Duchene, C, Stars. He’s a 60-point player in the right situation and the Stars have had tremendous success with veterans in the past. Expect ice time to dip but a 60-point ceiling is reasonable.

147. Thomas Novak, C, Predators. The Preds may use O’Reilly in defensive matchups, leaving Novak to offensive-zone duties, as they did last season. The late bloomer has zero name recognition but scored at 69-point pace last season.

148. Brock Boeser, RW, Canucks. Injuries have robbed him of his effectiveness, and the sharpshooter is still looking for his first 30-goal season. It’ll be hard to surprise to the upside if Boeser keeps playing on the second line and PP2.

149. Dylan Strome, C, Capitals. Tremendous upside if he’s the No. 1 pivot in D.C. Kuznetsov and Backstrom will fight for playing time, but Strome’s upside is the highest, for sure.

150. Pavel Zacha, C, Bruins. Indeed, there’s nothing standing in the way of Zacha being the top center. However, I don’t see a playmaker. He might just ride Pastrnak’s coattails to 50 points again, but I’m not confident.

151. Lukas Reichel, LW, Blackhawks. Excellent value as either Bedard’s left winger or their No. 2 center. Don’t be surprised at all if he scores 40-50 points in a top-six role; he scored at a 53-point pace last season and he has nothing to prove in the AHL.

152. Logan Thompson, G, Golden Knights. I have Thompson ahead of Hill due to upside, and had Thompson not been injured, he was Vegas’ No. 1. It’s a timeshare, but the downside is Vegas’ systems doesn’t allow their goalies to see a lot of shots.

153. Viktor Arvidsson, LW, Kings. He’s good for 20-30 goals if he stays healthy and provides better shot volume than most second-line players. He was second only to Kempe in PPG on the Kings.

154. Wyatt Johnston, C, Stars. The fear is the sophomore slump, but Johnston carried himself well and the Stars brought in additional vets to insulate him. With Hintz ahead on the depth chart, look for Johnston to score 50-60 points at the high end and a possible regression from his 15.0 S%.

155. Jordan Binnington, G, Blues. Hofer is lurking, and Binnington’s career is quickly trending in the way of Cam Ward and Matt Murray – that is, making a splash early and then fading the rest of his career. Binnington will get the starts, but not the quality.

156. Josh Norris, C, Senators. Stützle has taken over as the top pivot, which dampens Norris’ value. Norris needs to stay healthy, and if he does, there’s certainly 60-point upside, though I think he’s more of a 25-goal scorer than a 35-goal scorer.

157. Charlie McAvoy, D, Bruins. Back-to-back seasons with 17 power-play assists, but he’s not your prototypical PP QB. Injuries are a going concern at the moment, and I think his 60-point potential should be dialed back to 50 with a weaker squad this season.

158. Vince Dunn, D, Kraken. I’m factoring a slight regression due to his shooting percentage, but his role on the Kraken blueline is unchallenged.

159. Jeremy Swayman, G, Bruins. No one expects Ullmark to repeat, which opens the door for Swayman. This is a timeshare, and unless both goalies are rostered, note you’re getting half of a starting goalie – a good one, nonetheless – with your mid-round pick.

160. Owen Tippett, RW, Flyers. Everyone’s down on the Flyers. When people zig, I like to zag, so I like Tippett’s potential for a 30-30 season. Big forwards taken longer to develop, and he’s arrived.

161. Zach Werenski, D, Blue Jackets. A potential bargain bin find after playing just 13 games last season. He’s the BJ’s top ‘D’ despite the additions of Provorov and Severson, and he’ll run the top PP unit.

162. Ryan Hartman, C, Wild. Excellent role player and he’ll ride Kaprizov’s tails to a 60-point season. The Wild’s depth at center is thin, which means Hartman’s threat is Eriksson Ek, but he’s paired with Boldy on the second line.

163. Shea Theodore, D, Golden Knights. Hard to rank Theodore given his surprising reduction in ice time, but continued to score at a 60-point pace. Still plenty of upside as he’s still in his prime, but what’s the real floor and what’s the real ceiling?

164. Alex Pietrangelo, D, Golden Knights. Flip a coin between Pietrangelo and Theodore, though Pietrangelo will play more minutes and offers plenty of blocks. No signs of slowing down at age 33, statistically an age where production falls off.

165. Mikael Backlund, C, Flames. Hard to bet on a 34-year-old who just set career highs across the board. He’s motivated, sure, but also tops out as a two-way, 50-point player whose value in real life is much higher than in fantasy.

166. Bryan Rust, RW, Penguins. A bounce-back candidate but I’m pretty he’s closer to a 60-point player than a point-per-game. Will have to fight Rakell for some minutes.

167. David Perron, LW, Red Wings. Showing no signs of slowing, which means 50-60 points. A safe pick in the mid- to late rounds.

168. Anton Lundell, C, Panthers. Needs to re-establish himself as a No. 2 pivot and supplant Bennett to increase his fantasy value. Low shooting volume with medium upside at 50 points. Potentially great in dynasty leagues.

169. Morgan Frost, C, Flyers. By April was averaging close to 19 minutes per game and the Flyers’ top option for offense. That might change with Couturier returning but Frost’s value is trending way up.

170. Sam Bennett, C, Panthers. Has to stay healthy. He’s not a good finisher so don’t ever expect 30 goals, but he can easily get you 50 points and some faceoff wins and hits.

171. Seth Jarvis, C, Hurricanes. A bit of a workman-like player with sneaky offensive upside. I suspect we’ll see his first 20-goal season.

172. Ivan Barbashev, C, Golden Knights. Excellent showing as a complementary player on the Knights’ scoring line. I see 50-point potential with lots of hits, and they traded Smith to make room for him.

173. Gabriel Vilardi, C, Jets. A risky pick as Vilardi’s role will surely increase in the ‘Peg, but will the increased ice time translate to increased production?

174. Tyler Seguin, C, Stars. Somehow has clawed his way to 20-25 goals and 50 points over the past three seasons. The addition of Duchene should take some pressure off him, and the duel may produce if the footspeed is still there.

175. Tyson Foerster, RW, Flyers. Breakout candidate with seven points in eight games last season, and offers higher upside than Tippett or Farabee. Worth noting he had 10 blocks and 12 hits, but not sure if that pace will be maintained over a full season. Otherwise, a sneaky banger league option.

176. Andre Burakovsky, LW, Kraken. Can be a frustrating fantasy player due to injury woes and lack of production in any category but assists. However, when healthy, offers up 40-assist, 60-point potential.

177. Connor Brown, RW, Oilers. Too high or too low? Back in the OHL when Brown and McDavid were linemates, Brown actually scored more points. Obviously, not saying Brown is better, but there’s chemistry there that you can count on.

178. Philipp Grubauer, G, Kraken. Totally unreliable but plays on a good team. Driedger is back and Daccord is always just waiting in the wings.

179. Artturi Lehkonen, LW, Avalanche. When it comes to any Avs player, it’s “please stay healthy” ad nauseum. Fantastic complementary player who can be elevated to 50 points if he plays with MacKinnon and Rantanen.

180. Tom Wilson, RW, Capitals. A big question mark coming off a major knee injury. He’s got 20-goal potential playing on a line with Ovechkin. Still a great option in banger leagues with 200-plus hits annually.

181. Jake DeBrusk, LW, Bruins. A little surprising to learn DeBrusk will turn 27 in October. I’m skeptical of his ability to score without elite linemates.

182. Oliver Bjorkstrand, RW, Kraken. Had really poor shooting luck last season, otherwise Bjorkstrand’s a potential 30-goal scorer. The downside is the Kraken’s plethora of wingers.

183. Devon Toews, D, Avalanche. A top-25 fantasy defenseman (No. 23 on this list), but still looking at a 50-point player with minimal offensive upside unless he’s playing with Makar.

184. Moritz Seider, D, Red Wings. It feels low, but the Wings blueline is crowded now, and his status as PP1 QB is being threatened with Gostisbehere.

185. William Eklund, C, Sharks. Tremendous upside with a chance at a top-six role, which he’ll likely get when Duclair and Hoffman both become inconsistent. I have him projected to score close to 50 points.

186. Reilly Smith, RW, Penguins. Guentzel’s early-season absence opens the door for Smith. Whether his center is Crosby or Malkin won’t matter; Smith will score goals.

187. Alex Killorn, LW, Ducks. Leaves a good situation in Tampa and gets some extra retirement fund money and lives the beach life in SoCal. Not sure the offense is there without elite players surrounding him.

188. Ryan Johansen, C, Avalanche. Great value pick in the middle to late rounds. Being the No. 2 center takes some pressure off him and the Avs have plenty of shooters. I think 40-50 assists is very doable.

189. Logan Cooley, C, Coyotes. Will Cooley or Hayton be their top pivot? Playing center is hard for any rookie, but Cooley – as the ‘best prospect in the world’ – has the potential. He’s a Calder Trophy candidate in a deep class.

190. Michael Bunting, LW, Hurricanes. Complementary player who will gladly play the third wheel on a scoring line. The speed will help, but still looking at 25-25, at best.

191. Ville Husso, G, Red Wings. If the Wings were so confident in Husso, they wouldn’t have felt the need to sign Reimer to stabilize the crease. We enter the fifth year of the Yzerplan and it hasn’t borne any fruit yet. Proceed with any Red Wing with caution, as they’ve been wont to disappoint so far.

192. Anders Lee, LW, Islanders. Good chance to score around 30 goals, 200-plus shots and 100-plus hits. The Isles are boring, yes, but sometimes that’s good in fantasy because that means they’re dependable.

193. Kaapo Kakko, RW, Rangers. I’m still on the Kakko hype train and believe he’s going to score close to 30 goals this season. His shot rates have gone up; all he needs is more playing time, especially on special teams.

194. Adin Hill, G, Golden Knights. A useful goalie who’s probably better on Vegas than any other team due to their style, and keep in mind he’s never played more than 27 games in any regular season. It’s a timeshare and I give Thompson the edge.

195. Boone Jenner, C, Blue Jackets. If Fantilli doesn’t stick, look for Jenner to take that top spot again. Played at a 31-goal pace over the past two seasons with plenty of hits and faceoff wins.

196. Tyler Bertuzzi, LW, Maple Leafs. Perhaps ranked a tad low, but I think the 30-goal season might be the outlier. Matthews and Marner will elevate Bertuzzi’s point production, but if the comparable is Bunting, we’re looking at a 60-point player. Just careful to not take Bertuzzi too high.

197. William Karlsson, C, Golden Knights. 15-goal, 50-point, third-line center who’s incredibly consistent when he’s healthy. Extra value in leagues that count faceoffs.

198. Teuvo Teravainen, LW, Hurricanes. He’s got a lot to prove to move back up the depth chart. It’s a contract season, so there’s hope, but his play was very uninspiring last season. I’m not sure there’s a lot of reward to be had.

199. Elvis Merzlikins, G, Blue Jackets. Should be a workhorse with 50-plus games, and perhaps more if Tarasov can’t be relied upon as a backup. Merzlikins is attractive at the bottom spectrum of goalies because the Jackets are expected to improve, especially on defense.

200. Conor Garland, RW, Canucks. Middle-six winger who should be contributing a lot more points when you watch him play, but he doesn’t get enough ice time. Take the under on 20 goals and 50 points, but he won’t stray far from that.

201. Jason Zucker, LW, Coyotes. Signed a one-year contract to bet on himself, and the Yotes are an interesting group this season. An added wrinkle to Zucker’s fantasy value has been the explosion in hits, and if that continues, he’s excellent in banger leagues.

202. Thomas Chabot, D, Senators. The incumbent PP1 QB, but there’s plenty of competition with Chychrun and Sanderson. They’ll cannibalize each other’s ice time, which is why Chabot is ranked lower than usual on an offensively gifted team.

203. Rasmus Andersson, D, Flames. Reliable top-pairing defenseman who will get you 50 points. This is likely Andersson’s peak, so the upside is minimal, if any.

204. Joel Farabee, LW, Flyers. You can call me crazy but I have five Flyers on this list. I have Farabee cracking 20 goals with an increase in both shot volume and hits.

205. Ryan O’Reilly, C, Predators. I think the idea is to hard match O’Reilly against the opposition’s top forwards, and his low shot volume caps his offensive upside. I suspect they’ll be a cluster of Preds forwards who score around 50 points, and O’Reilly’s one of them.

206. Kevin Hayes, C, Blues. Not high on his offensive ceiling, but he can certainly play up the lineup and fits the Blues’ mold as a versatile, big-bodied forward. If he can score 20 goals and register 200 shots, that’s good production.

207. Frederik Andersen, G, Hurricanes. A timeshare and a worrying injury history makes Andersen a dicey pick. Andersen’s a good goalie, but because the Canes are so good at limiting shots, he will never rack up the saves and his save percentage might look ugly despite getting the wins.

208. Dominik Kubalik, LW, Senators. The Sens have a lot of options up front and Kubalik will only get a chance at 30 goals with top-six minutes and the right linemates. There’s no standout skill, so I expect more of the same.

209. Evan Rodrigues, C, Panthers. E-Rod provides good shot volume for a middle-six forward, and at every stop he’s shown he can produce no matter where he plays in the lineup. If he can just finish his chances at a league-average rate, Rodrigues is a good bet to score 20 goals every season.

210. Filip Chytil, C, Rangers. Having Zibanejad and Trocheck ahead of him on the depth chart caps his potential. However, you can only keep talent down so much, and 22 goals and 45 points in just 14:41 TOI/GP translates to a 55-point pace if he can get closer to 18 minutes per game.

211. Barrett Hayton, C, Coyotes. He was drafted as a two-way center so we’re likely looking at his ceiling right now as a 40-point player, but he’s still young with plenty of room to grow. He scored 26 points in the final 32 games of the season when he joined Keller and Schmaltz.

212. Phillip Danault, C, Kings. Danault gets the short end of the stick with Dubois in the mix. We’re starting to get to the section of players who may produce less than 50 points, though that can be made up with good shot volume, something Danault does not have.

213. Anthony Beauvillier, LW, Canucks. He scored at a much higher rate since joining the Canucks, but that was with a top-six role. Does he get that this season? Getting 20 goals out of Beauvillier is a win.

214. Jakob Chychrun, D, Senators. Minutes predictably dipped after moving to the Sens. He has the edge over Chabot and Sanderson in shot volume only. Which defenseman scores the most points will depend on who gets the power play time, and right now that’s Chabot.

215. Jesperi Kotkaniemi, C, Hurricanes. The Canes expect him to grow into a No. 2 pivot and so far he’s on track. A push to 16 minutes per game could see KK hit 60 points, but he’ll also have to shoot the puck far more often.

216. Nicklas Backstrom, C, Capitals. Backstrom says his hip no longer bothers him, so watch him pile up the assists. His agility, speed and strength may not be the same, but the same vision and high hockey IQ exists.

217. Aaron Ekblad, D, Panthers*. Good shot volume but he never scores as much as you’d like, and his peripherals aren’t great, either. Tons of name recognition, but frankly quite overrated in most fantasy formats.

218. Drew Doughty, D, Kings. The concern is that Brandt Clarke eats into Doughty’s power play time, who scored half his points on the man advantage. Otherwise, Doughty’s still the guy in L.A. and will end up somewhere between 40 and 50 points.

219. Antti Raanta, G, Hurricanes. Like Andersen, a worrying injury history, limited playing time, and overall, not a great option in fantasy because he doesn’t rack up the saves, either.

220. Yanni Gourde, C, Kraken. A 20-goal, 50-point player at his best, carrying a little more value in banger leagues for his hits.

221. Andrew Mangiapane, LW, Flames. Everyone rightly predicted a regression from Mangiapane. He’s a middle-six winger with decent shot volume who can score 20 goals.

222. Lawson Crouse, LW, Coyotes. Back-to-back 20-goal seasons and immense value in banger leagues with around 200 hits every season. Depending on his center, he might push 50 points this season.

223. Kent Johnson, C, Blue Jackets. The talent is undeniable but there’s a lot of competition for minutes. I don’t expect a breakout season, though 20 goals seems reachable.

224. Matias Maccelli, LW, Coyotes. He scored at a 62-point pace and finished fourth in Calder voting, so on first pass the ranking seems way low. However, note his low shot volume (less than one shot per game), elevated shooting percentage and power play usage, which may dip given the added depth this year.

225. Charlie Coyle, C, Bruins. A big, reliable pivot with almost no fantasy upside, but he’ll get you 40 points and 500 faceoff wins.

226. Cole Perfetti, C, Jets. A popular breakout pick because Perfetti represents part of the new Jets core. He’ll be a popular fantasy asset once Scheifele is moved.

227. Max Domi, C, Maple Leafs. More role player than scorer, and he scored 49 of his 56 points with the Hawks where he was averaging over 18 minutes per game. He’s not coming anywhere close to that in Toronto and will likely end up with 40-50 points with no peripherals.

228. Blake Wheeler, RW, Rangers. Wheeler put up a respectable 55 points and he won’t have the pressure of being the ex-captain or go-to guy in Manhattan. Sub-20 goals but 40-plus assists seems reasonable, and note his point production has defied the average aging curve.

229. Justin Faulk, D, Blues. Underrated in banger leagues. He’ll get you 40-50 points at the higher end, and there’s plenty of room to move up if he can register 200-plus shots a season again. Great value pick in the late rounds.

230. Luke Evangelista, RW, Predators. I’m encouraged by his showing in the top-six last season, and he’ll begin the season there. Good shot volume, doesn’t shy away from the play and scored at a 51-point pace last season. I hesitate to take the over, and take only the under slightly if I do.

231. Andreas Athanasiou, C, Blackhawks. Why leave a good situation? Athanasiou gets more ice time in Chicago than likely anywhere else, and his speed might be a good match with Bedard, so that’s something to watch. 25-goal potential if he can stay healthy all season.

232. Kirby Dach, C, Canadiens. Hard to determine the pecking order behind Suzuki and Caufield in Montreal. Dach, however, is an intriguing young player entering his peak years and scored at a 53-point pace playing almost 19 minutes per game. A breakout season, perhaps?

233. Trevor Moore, LW, Kings. I have to recognize Moore has been an important role player over the past two seasons, but I’m cautious on his offensive upside. Good shot volume, and if he wasn’t so terrible at finishing, he’d be a consistent 20-goal threat.

234. Marc-Andre Fleury, G, Wild. I hesitate to see how the Wild can justify going with Fleury as their No. 1 with Gustavsson on the roster, but he’ll get his starts. Fleury’s streaky, so you’ll be playing hot potato with him all season.

235. Marcus Johansson, LW, Wild. Added another offensive element to the Wild’s second line, scoring 18 points in 20 games. There’s 50-point potential here and Johansson will definitely be available in the late rounds.

236. Matthew Knies, LW, Maple Leafs. Knies might get pushed out of the top six but his playmaking ability was evident in the playoffs. His fantasy value will very much depend on where he plays in the lineup.

237. Cam Fowler, D, Ducks. He’s been the Ducks’ most consistent defender, but the return of Drysdale will surely eat into Fowler’s power play time, which lowers his fantasy value.

238. Frank Vatrano, C, Ducks. It’s easy to overlook Vatrano, until you’re reminded he has 20-goal potential and provides very good shot volume. With enough ice time, he’ll fire 200 shots on goal easily.

239. Seth Jones, D, Blackhawks. Some will be higher on Jones, but I see a defender whose play has declined substantially over the past two seasons. There’s no one better on the Hawks blueline, and being the best of the worst still provides some fantasy value.

240. Ilya Mikheyev, RW, Canucks. A 50-point player last season but can’t stay healthy. The Canucks see him as a versatile middle-six winger and there’s upside if he ends up on a line with Pettersson.

241. Ryan Strome, C, Ducks. I suspect a minor bounce-back season for Strome and the Ducks because, surely, they can’t be that bad again. He’s a 50-point player, just don’t count on the peripherals.

242. Mason Marchment, LW, Stars. A little disappointing with just 12 goals last season, but averages over two shots per game and should improve his shooting percentage.

243. Andrew Copp, C, Red Wings. Shockingly low goal totals for someone who plays so much, but he gets his assists and power-play points, and this deep in the draft, you want someone reliable. He’s a 40-point player at the high end, and he always gets there somehow.

244. JJ Peterka, RW, Sabres. One of the Sabres’ top prospects and jumps up the list over Quinn, who’s injured to start the season. 20 goals and 50 points is not out of the question for Peterka, as long as he can get the ice time.

245. Cam Talbot, G, Kings. I don’t think Copley’s a threat but the Kings really went cheap with their goalies. Talbot can be good for stretches, but hardly reliable.

246. Nino Niederreiter, RW, Jets. The guy you always take late in banger leagues for 20 goals and 100 hits, and no reason to think he’s going to stray from that this season.

247. Alex Newhook, C, Canadiens. Talented forward who just wasn’t developing as quickly as the Avs would like, and the Habs will have patience for him. He’ll easily reach career highs this season; how high is the question.

248. Filip Hronek, D, Canucks. Excellent numbers with the Wings and now the Canucks’ top right-hand defender, though he’ll take a back seat to Hughes on the power play. Averaged 24 minutes per game with the Canucks and possesses 40-point potential.

249. Jack Campbell, G, Oilers. A complete wild card who will eventually find himself on a fantasy roster because he gets hot for a month. Skinner’s the guy to target, and add Campbell only if you’re feeling queasy.

250. Kirill Marchenko, RW, Blue Jackets. Reigning Cy Young champion with 21 goals and four assists. Laughable line, but his sniping ability is not. Look for Marchenko to score close to 30 goals this season.

251. Jamie Drysdale, D, Ducks. High-risk, high-reward for a potentially elite PP QB. Bold prediction is 40 points with close to 20 minutes per game, but his plus-minus may never be positive.

252. Mike Matheson, D, Canadiens. Incredible season cut short with 34 points in 48 games. Does Matheson stay as the PP QB? If he does, this is a great value pick.

253. Owen Power, D, Sabres. Plays a very effective game that doesn’t translate to fantasy. Dahlin takes all the power play time and Power doesn’t pile up the blocks or hits.

254. Shane Pinto, C, Senators. Pushed to No. 3 center but he’ll get his 20 goals nonetheless. The rest will depend on his power play usage and if D.J. Smith can move Pinto up the lineup.

255. Ondrej Palat, LW, Devils. Far more useful in real life than in fantasy. He’s got the name recognition but tops out as a 40-point player with very low shot volume.

256. Shayne Gostisbehere, D, Red Wings. Moves up the rankings if he can displace Seider as the PP1 QB, but more likely Gostisbehere plays PP2. Scoring at a 45-point pace over the past three seasons.

257. Anthony Duclair, LW, Sharks. Duclair will get plenty of ice time, and there’s 20-30 goals if he can stay healthy.

258. Gustav Nyquist, LW, Predators. Injury woes have seen Nyquist fall off the radar a little bit. He’s a great value pick in the late rounds for his 40-50-point potential.

259. Viktor Olofsson, LW, Sabres. Declining ice time for the third straight season, though not really a fault of his own. The Sabres have talent bursting at the seams, and Olofsson is getting sidelined. However, his shooting ability remains vital, and he’ll end up with 20 to 30 goals again.

260. Dillon Dube, LW, Flames. Good role player or burgeoning second-line scorer? Dube might crack 20 goals this season but the lack of playmaking ability means he might top out at 50 points.

261. Noah Hanifin, D, Flames. Hanfin’s attention might be elsewhere already, but a contract year is usually a good harbinger of things to come. Not as much upside as Andersson, but a reliable fantasy defenseman who will get you 40 points.

262. Evgenii Dadonov, RW, Stars. 15 points in 23 games with the Stars vs. 18 points in 50 games with the Habs. When he’s inspired, he can produce, even if he’s already 34 years old.

263. Mackenzie Blackwood, G, Sharks. It’s a timeshare with Kahkonen, and I have Blackwood ahead considering Kahkonen’s horrendous season. If anything, Blackwood should rack up the saves.

264. Jack Roslovic, C, Blue Jackets. Roslovic will continue to get top-six chances with his hometown team, but you wonder when the patience will run out. He might fall to No. 3 on the depth chart behind Jenner and Fantilli, and he’s yet to score more than 45 points, though youth is still on his side.

265. Scott Laughton, C, Flyers. Laughton had a great season. He upped his shot volume and scored more than 40 points. More of the same should follow.

266. Jakub Vrana, LW, Blues. Excellent goal scorer if he can stay on the ice. High-risk, high-upside pick in the late rounds who’s scored at a 25-goal pace throughout his career.

267. J.T. Compher, C, Red Wings. He scored 52 points averaging over 20 minutes per game, and he won’t get that in Detroit. More like 40 points and 18 minutes per game, but that’s good production at this point in the rankings.

268. Erik Haula, C, Devils. If he plays with Hughes, he’ll score 40 points. That’s the upside. If he doesn’t, he’s like a lesser William Karlsson. 15 goals with two shots per game isn’t bad.

269. Gustav Forsling, D, Panthers. A great value pick if Montour and Ekblad miss time. Forsling offers pretty good category coverage with 40 points being the floor.

270. John Klingberg, D, Maple Leafs. I find it unlikely Klingberg will displace Rielly as QB on PP1. He’s a one-dimensional fantasy defenseman at this point, and you’re banking on power-play points.

271. Alex Iafallo, LW, Jets. He’s yet to hit the 20-goal milestone but that may happen this season. He’s entering his 30’s so the upside isn’t there, but he’ll get an expanded role after averaging just 16:18 per game last season.

272. Darnell Nurse, D, Oilers. Great banger league defenseman and he gets plenty of shots on net, but I don’t imagine he’ll eclipse 40 points easily with Bouchard quarterbacking the power play and Ekholm also playing important minutes.

273. T.J. Oshie, RW, Capitals. Injuries are catching up to him, but when healthy, Oshie is a lock for 20 goals and around 40 points.

274. Luke Hughes, D, Devils. I buy the hype, but Hamilton will take a lot of the power play, and 40 points is a good result for a rookie defenseman. The upside is tremendous, but more so in dynasty leagues.

275. Nick Paul, C, Lightning. Struggled to score in the last half of the season with only one goal in the final 32 games. If he can be the No. 2 center, I can see a 20-20 season.

276. Eetu Luostarinen, C, Panthers. Scored 43 points in a top-six role as a third wheel. With more shot volume and a little more playing time, he’ll push 50 points.

277. Sean Durzi, D, Coyotes. They got him to quarterback their power play, and it’ll be a very talented unit. Durzi’s a fantastic value pick in the late rounds. Even if he’s not drafted, he’ll find his way onto most fantasy rosters by the end of the season. Scoring 15 power-play assists playing behind Doughty is not easy to do.

278. Mattias Ekholm, D, Oilers. He’s so reliable that he’ll play tons of minutes, and likely with McDavid on the ice. He scored 14 points in 21 games with the Oilers, and I think he can return to his 40-point form rather easily.

279. Blake Coleman, C, Flames. He’s come close to 20 goals for three straight seasons now, and adds 200 shots and 100 hits to your team.

280. Alexis Lafrenière, LW, Rangers. I still prefer Kakko when it comes to scoring, but an underrated part of Lafrenière’s game is his physicality. 20 goals and over 100 hits makes him rather useful in banger leagues.

281. Yegor Sharangovich, C, Flames. Pencilled in for a top-line assignment since the Devils had no room for him. He could be a great value pick late due to his playing time, and with top-six minutes, Sharangovich can reach 25-25.

282. Alexander Barabanov, LW, Sharks. Surprisingly effective with 47 points in 68 games, and he should be able to maintain that pace in a top-six role.

283. Quinton Byfield, C, Kings. So far has shown little offense and more content playing a complementary role. Pounce early if his offensive game opens up, but otherwise it’s still wait-and-see with one of the league’s top prospects.

284. Jared Spurgeon, D, Wild. 40 points is likely Spurgeon’s ceiling, who’s far more valuable in real life than in fantasy. If Addison takes the power play time, don’t expect Spurgeon to score much.

285. Oliver Wahlstrom, RW, Islanders. Limited to 35 games, but Wahlstrom’s known for his goal-scoring ability that should fully manifest itself this season. His career was off to a rocky start, partly due to Covid, and now it’s time to see what he can do. A 20-goal season is not out of the question.

286. Jake Allen, G, Canadiens. Was outplayed by Montembeault at times, but Allen’s the veteran and they’ll likely operate a timeshare. More likely to end up as waiver-wire fodder, but if you need starts and saves, the Habs’ goalies aren’t so bad.

287. Hampus Lindholm, D, Bruins. His 53-point season feels like an outlier and McAvoy is still their No. 1 option. The loss of Bergeron and Krejci will hurt their offense, likely pushing Lindholm back down to 30 to 40 points.

288. Mac Weegar, D, Flames. Still fantastic in banger leagues, but ice time and shot volume declined, which led to a decline in points. The Flames just don’t score like the Panthers, so Weegar’s in line for another 30-point season with Andersson and Hanifin ahead of him.

289. Conor Sheary, LW, Lightning. The Lightning have made a habit of squeezing a lot of value from their depth players. It would not be surprising if Sheary hits 20 goals – he’s come close – and he seems like a good bet to score 40 points.

290. Brady Skjei, D, Hurricanes. The big change last season was getting some power-play points, and a little more should shine more light on Skjei’s fantasy value. He’s scored 77 points in his past two seasons and missed just one game.

291. Kris Letang, D, Penguins. Letang takes a backseat with Karlsson in the fold. This is likely the start of a big decline in Letang’s fantasy value.

292. Tyson Barrie, D, Predators. Barrie has some value as a source of power-play points, but it might be limited with Josi taking most of it. Low-risk, medium-reward for Barrie in the late stages of the draft.

293. K’Andre Miller, D, Rangers. A great pick in banger dynasty leagues with broad category coverage. With Fox and Trouba ahead, however, Miller’s production might be capped, and his 8.0 shooting percentage skews high for a defenseman.

294. Jake Sanderson, D, Senators. Excellent in his own zone and perhaps the most complete defenseman on their blueline, but he’s not going to average 26 minutes when both Chabot and Chychrun are healthy. Competition for power play minutes will be tough.

295. Leo Carlsson, C, Ducks. High-upside pick in both dynasty and redraft leagues, but it’s possible he spends the season in the minors or overseas.

296. Ross Colton, C, Avalanche. A bit baffling the Lightning gave up on Colton so quickly. On a high-powered Avs offense, Colton has 20-goal potential and he’s a hits machine, dishing out 188 of them last season.

297. Matt Coronato, RW, Flames. A top prospect in the Flames system known for scoring goals. In a top-six role, he’s a high-upside pick in the late rounds.

298. Bowen Byram, D, Avalanche. Byram needs to stay healthy. As a rover, he doesn’t shoot the puck as much as you’d think, but he’s been able to get his goals. High-upside pick among defenseman with the potential for 40 points or more.

299. Eeli Tolvanen, RW, Kraken. Found his groove with the Kraken. There’s big competition for minutes on the wings.

300. Jonathan Drouin, LW, Avalanche. The Avs’ big reclamation project and there’s upside if Drouin plays with former running mate MacKinnon. However, it’s been a decade since they’ve played together.

HM :

Yegor Chinakhov, RW, Blue Jackets
Anthony Cirelli, C, Lightning
Cody Glass, C, Predators
Adam Henrique, C, Ducks
Tanner Jeannot, RW, Lightning
Arthur Kaliyev, RW, Kings
Alex Kerfoot, C, Coyotes
Sean Monahan, C, Canadiens
Jack Quinn, RW, Sabres*
Taylor Raddysh, RW, Blackhawks
Jaden Schwartz, LW, Kraken

Calen Addison, D, Wild
Jake Bean, D, Blue Jackets
Brandt Clarke, D, Kings
Tony DeAngelo, D, Hurricanes
Simon Edvinsson, D, Red Wings
David Jiricek, D, Blue Jackets
Torey Krug, D, Blues
Neal Pionk, D, Jets
Rasmus Sandin, D, Capitals
Jaccob Slavin, D, Hurricanes
Jacob Trouba, D, Rangers

Joel Hofer, G, Blues
Devon Levi, G, Sabres
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, G, Sabres
Sam Montembeault, G, Canadiens
Akira Schmid, G, Devils