2023-24 Top 300 Fantasy Hockey Rankings v.2.0

Can you feel it? Knees weak, arms are heavy, there’s vomit on your sweat already?

The 2023-24 fantasy hockey season is right around the corner.

If you’re nervous about your upcoming fantasy hockey draft – don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with version 2.0 of the top 300 fantasy hockey rankings.

This is the first major update after version 1.0 and this big board will be running all season. Opening night is Tuesday, Oct. 10, which gives you a chance to digest the rankings and use them for your drafts this weekend.

As a reminder, the categories considered for the rankings are goals, assists, shots on goal and power-play points for players, and wins, goals against, save percentage and saves for goalies.

Unless significant injuries have been previously announced and/or confirmed by the team, all players on this list are expected to play the full 82-game slate, including any unsigned RFA’s (Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale and Shane Pinto). The update below includes the bombshell news that Andrei Vasilevskiy will miss 8-10 weeks due to back surgery.

Since 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 rankings table at the bottom of the page to filter by position, as the fantasy value of defensemen and goalies will be highly dependent on your league settings and draft flow.

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

The rankings will be updated throughout the season. * denotes injured player. Players whose rankings have moved up or down significantly have updated write-ups.

2023-24 Top 300 Fantasy Hockey Player Rankings, Version 2.0

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

4. Auston Matthews, C, Maple Leafs (+3). Factored in a bigger bounce-back season.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

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. Matthew Tkachuk, LW/RW, 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.

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. Aleksander Barkov, C, Panthers (+17). Big jump after factoring in 100-point pace over the past two seasons. Yup, caught me by surprise, too.

15. 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.

16. Tim Stützle, C/LW, 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

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

20. Brady Tkachuk, LW, Senators (+8). Upped his point projection just a little bit amidst higher expectations with the Sens.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. Jake Oettinger, G, Stars (-10). Nothing wrong with the best young goalie in the game; simply factored in more starts for Scott Wedgewood.

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. Clayton Keller, LW/RW, Coyotes (+9). The addition of Cooley and continued improvement from Barrett Hayton raises Keller’s ceiling.

33. 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.

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. Steven Stamkos, C/LW, 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.

36. Kevin Fiala, LW, Kings (+7). If Byfield truly breaks out, then everyone on the Kings should get a bump.

37. 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.

38. 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.

39. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, C/LW, 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.

40. 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.

41. 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.

42. John Tavares, C, Maple Leafs (+9). Something to be said about consistency, and maybe his already impressive shot volume rises again with Nylander on a separate line.

43. 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.

44. Alex DeBrincat, LW/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.

45. Matt Boldy, LW/RW, Wild (+12). Felt low at No. 57 last time, now it feels more proper with a potential 35-goal season.

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, LW/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. Ilya Samsonov, G, Maple Leafs (+5). Factored in more games for Samsonov even though Joey Woll might steal playing time. Matt Murray’s injury puts Samsonov in workhorse territory.

49. 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.

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. Jonathan Huberdeau, LW, Flames (+27). Huge jump, but almost everyone expects Huberdeau to bounce back and point-per-game status is still very attainable.

52. Martin Necas, C/RW, Hurricanes (+12). Point-per-game status very much in his sights. Tinkered with ice time and production with all Canes, resulting in bumps for Necas and Svechnikov but downgrade for Kotkaniemi.

53. Andrei Svechnikov, LW/RW, Hurricanes (+16). Wouldn’t be surprised if he scored more than Necas, but has more value in banger leagues for his hits.

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. 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%.

56. Jeff Skinner, LW, Sabres (-11). Brought him back down to Earth a little bit, since I don’t think he’ll outscore Tuch by much.

57. 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.

58. Pierre-Luc Dubois, C/LW, 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, C/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/RW, Devils. Poor category coverage in banger leagues but the points are there, and it’s the hardest category to fill.

62. Andrei Vasilevskiy, G, Lightning (-44). A big fall in the rankings after the Lightning announced he would miss 8-10 weeks with back surgery, and maybe more time as he gets up to speed.

63. 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.

64. Joel Eriksson Ek, C, Wild (+42). Huge jump for Eriksson Ek, but was vastly underrated before. Incredible in banger leagues and his point totals will along with Boldy’s.

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

66. 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.

67. 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.

68. 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.

69. Carter Verhaeghe, LW, 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.

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. Cole Caufield, LW/RW, Canadiens (+21). Feels a little premature to give Caufield such a huge bump, but when healthy he’s got 40-goal potential. Hard to ignore that.

72. Mathew Barzal, C/rw, Islanders (-20). The 20-spot drop is more about Barzal getting passed than Barzal’s play slipping, but how the Isles are going to turn up the offense is beyond me.

73. 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.

74. Patrik Laine, LW/RW, 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.

75. Nazem Kadri, C, Flames (+19). A projections adjustment with Kadri scoring closer to 30 goals. Most Flames got at least a small bump with their pre-season play so far.

76. Zach Hyman, LW/RW, 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.

77. 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.

78. Jacob Markstrom, G, Flames (+27). Re-adjusted goalie projections with a big workload and a bounce-back season from the Flames. Value as a mid-round or even zero-G pick fades just a little bit as the Flames start to generate more positive buzz. 

79. 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.

80. Mats Zuccarello, RW, Wild (+35). Adjusted point projections with his continuing top-line role with Kaprizov.

81. Matty Beniers, C, Kraken (+22). Great outlook and his offensive game keeps looking better and better. Factoring in 70-point potential now.

82. 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.

83. 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.

84. 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.

85. Joe Pavelski, C/RW, 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.

86. 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.

87. Pavel Buchnevich, C/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.

88. 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.

89. Nick Schmaltz, C/RW, Coyotes (+19). Sneaky (almost) point-per-game pace can’t be discounted.

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

91. 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.

92. 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.

93. Jake Guentzel, LW, Penguins* (+20). Big bump back up after team said they expect him to miss only five games or so. Sounds optimistic, but we’ll roll with it.

94. Anze Kopitar, C, Kings (-28). It looks like Dubois going to take a ton of minutes. Maybe the drop seems harsh, but Kopitar is getting old.

95. 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.

96. 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.

97. 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.

98. 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.

99. Bo Horvat, C, Islanders (-22). Adjusted goal total to be closer to much closer to 30 than 40, and the Isles have to prove they can score to be more fantasy-relevant.

100. Mark Stone, RW, Golden Knights (+14). Being healthy is good, and point projections have been adjusted slightly for the good fortune.

101. 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.

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

103. 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.

104. Brad Marchand, LW, Bruins (-25). Don’t see how the Bruins don’t regress this season at both ends of the ice, and the lack of a No. 1 center is going to be a problem.

105. 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.

106. 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.

107. Valeri Nichushkin, LW, 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.

108. 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.

109. Linus Ullmark, G, Bruins (-20). Factored in the regression already, but also more playing time for Swayman with a more equal split.

110. 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.

111. Tomas Hertl, C, Sharks (-15). No Logan Couture means it’s all on Hertl, and he’s getting no help on probably the league’s worst team.

112. Nick Suzuki, C, Canadiens (-15). Struggle to rate Suzuki properly, but certainly is a step below other No. 1 centers in the league and needs to shoot the puck more.

113. Jordan Eberle, RW, Kraken (+26). Cannot discount how consistent he’s been, and most likely the Kraken’s top winger by the end of the season.

114. 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.

115. Adam Fantilli, C, Blue Jackets (+27). Doesn’t matter that he’s likely the No. 3 center to start, his play in the prospects tourney and pre-season has been very impressive.

116. 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

117. Evan Bouchard, D, Oilers (-43). Massive difference in opinions on where Bouchard will end up. Will fight Nurse and Ekholm for playing time, and adjusted points projection back to the 60’s until he shows he can be a 70-point player.

118. 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.

119. 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.

120. Trevor Zegras, C, Ducks (-40). At this point, I suspect the holdout will eat into the regular season, and for a young player, missing camp and games is not good.

121. Matt Duchene, C/RW, Stars (+25). Sleeper potential and a slight bounce-back playing on a better team with less pressure to carry the offense.

122. 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).

123. 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.

124. 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.

125. 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’.

126. 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.

127. 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.

128. 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.

129. 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.

130. Dawson Mercer, C/RW, 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.

131. 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.

132. 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.

133. Owen Tippett, RW, Flyers (+27). Slated to play on the top line with Konecny and Couturier, and that deserves a bump, not to mention he could lead the team in goals.

134. 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.

135. 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.

136. 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.

137. 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.

138. Mikael Backlund, C, Flames (+27). Good on him for getting the extension, but it also brings more clarity to the Flames’ future. It looks like things are settling down after a tumultuous season under Darryl Sutter.

139. 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.

140. 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.

141. Mason McTavish, C/LW, 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.

142. Jordan Binnington, G, Blues (+13). Hofer lurks, but Binnington’s workload gives him a big fantasy boost to offset his concerning (and declining) play.

143. Gabriel Vilardi, C, Jets (+30). No longer a risky pick since Vilardi looks like he’s locked in on the top line with Scheifele and Connor. Great sleeper pick in that role in the middle rounds.

144. Sam Bennett, C, Panthers (+26). Locked in as the No. 2 center, but also means he’s centering Tkachuk since Rodrigues and Verhaeghe will start with Barkov. 

145. David Perron, LW/RW, Red Wings (+22). Had to double-check, but Perron’s consistency has been pretty amazing and shouldn’t get downgraded until proven otherwise.

146. Tyler Seguin, C/RW, Stars (+28). Like Duchene above, the Stars’ outlook is very good and they boast a very good offense that Seguin can take advantage of if he’s healthy.

147. Jeremy Swayman, G, Bruins (+12). Swayman moves up and Ullmark moves down, which signals that the workload is projected to be more equal.

148. 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.

149. 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.

150. 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.

151. Oliver Bjorkstrand, RW, Kraken (+31). Dig a little deeper into analytics and Bjorkstrand feels snakebit. Tons of competition on the wings, though.

152. 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.

153. 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.

154. Dylan Strome, C, Capitals (-5). Backstrom’s slated to be the top pivot, leaving Strome with Connor McMichael and T.J. Oshie. That’s a downgrade but, as they say, the situation is fluid.

155. Ryan Johansen, C, Avalanche (+33). Looks like he might join PP1, giving him a huge, huge boost.

156. Viktor Arvidsson, LW/RW, 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.

157. Anders Lee, LW, Islanders (+35). Had him too low in the beginning and optimistic he’ll score 30 goals.

158. Philipp Grubauer, G, Kraken (+20). Totally unreliable but doesn’t look like anyone’s challenging him for the starting job.

159. 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%.

160. Boone Jenner, C/LW, Blue Jackets (+35). Back at the top of the depth chart and likely centering Gaudreau.

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

162. Devon Levi, G, Sabres (NEW). It’s his net to lose, and it doesn’t look like he’s going to lose it.

163. 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.

164. Thomas Chabot, D, Senators (+38). Looks like he’ll still be PP1 QB but also sharing the ice with Chychrun. Ranking seemed low in version 1.0, anyway, and adjusted his projections.

165. Ryan Hartman, C/RW, 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.

166. Filip Chytil, C, Rangers. Rangers lines are fluid and Chytil is the No. 3 center, but spreading out the talent also means Chytil gets good wingers to feed. Bumps for Lafrenière and Kakko means Chytil gets a bump, too.

167. Stuart Skinner, G, Oilers (-35). Honestly, a bounce-back season from Campbell looms large.

168. 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?

169. 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.

170. Ville Husso, G, Red Wings (+21). Adjusted games played to be a little higher and quantity is king for goalies in fantasy. Wouldn’t be surprised if Husso jumps all over the list all season.

171. 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.

172. Lucas Raymond, LW/RW, 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.

173. 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.

174. Adin Hill, G, Golden Knights (+20). Gains some ground after tinkering with the Knights’ timeshare with Hill receiving a bit more ice time.

175. 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.

176. Pavel Zacha, C, Bruins (-26). Battling Coyle for the top spot and whoever doesn’t get to play with Pastrnak is going to see very few points.

177. Barrett Hayton, C, Coyotes (+34). It was pre-season play, but Hayton looked pretty good down under and 50 points seems very attainable.

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

179. Elvis Merzlikins, G, Blue Jackets (+20). Should be a workhorse behind a revamped blueline and the Jackets already look better than they did last season.

180. Andre Burakovsky, LW/RW, 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.

181. 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.

182. 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.

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

185. 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.

186. Lawson Crouse, LW/RW, Coyotes (+36). Not a concern with Crouse dropping down the depth chart. Movin up 36 spots was due to adjusted projections with another easy 20-goal season incoming.

187. Reilly Smith, LW/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.

188. Lukas Reichel, LW, Blackhawks (-37). Not playing with Bedard hurts his value, but he’ll open the season as the No. 2 center and he’s had a great camp so far. We shall see if he stays down here.

189. 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.

190. 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.

191. 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.

192. Marc-André Fleury, G, Wild (+42). Adjusted Fleury’s workload to be a little higher than it was before, and he might actually start as the 1A.

193. Max Domi, C/LW, Maple Leafs (+34). Looks like he’s meshing well with Nylander, which means more offensive upside than previously expected.

194. 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.

195. Charlie McAvoy, D, Bruins (-38). Difficult to see where the points will come from for the Bruins and there are defensemen with more upside. McAvoy is a safe but low-ceiling pick.

196. Blake Wheeler, RW, Rangers (+32). A top-six role for Wheeler was unexpected, and playing on a line with Panarin means his ranking must be adjusted accordingly.

197. Teuvo Teravainen, LW/RW, 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.

198. 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.

199. 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.

200. 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.

201. 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.

202. 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.

203. 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.

204. Connor Brown, RW, Oilers (-27). Still expected to play with McDavid but so far his play has been quiet in camp.

205. 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.

206. Evan Rodrigues, C/LW, 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.

207. 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.

208. 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.

209. Anthony Beauvillier, LW/RW, 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.

210. 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.

211. 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.

212. Thomas Novak, C, Predators (-65). A little too bullish last time and it still remains to be seen how ice time will be split between Novak, Cody Glass and Juuso Parssinen.

213. Jaden Schwartz, C/LW, Kraken (NEW). Schwartz makes his debut on this list with 20-20 potential. While it seems low, Schwartz should get ample playing time to make him fantasy-relevant.

214. Adam Henrique, C/LW, Ducks (NEW). Omitted last time, but he’s going to play a top-line role. Barring injury, Henrique can reach 50 points.

215. 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.

216. 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.

217. 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.

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

219. Alex Killorn, LW/RW, Ducks (-32). Big regression candidate especially if Zegras holdout continues and there’s no one to set up Killorn for the easy tap-ins.

220. Robby Fabbri, LW, Red Wings (NEW). Assume a healthy season from Fabbri and he has 30-goal potential. That’s a big assumption, though.

221. Kaapo Kakko, RW, Rangers (-28). Don’t read too much into the drop, there’s just a lot of 50-point scorers in this part of the list and new additions have pushed Kakko further down.

222. Gustav Forsling, D, Panthers (+47). We assume Forsling will get a lot more minutes with Ekblad and Montour out of the lineup, and that he won’t be devoid of power-play minutes even with Ekman-Larsson taking a turn as the quarterback.

223. Cam Talbot, G, Kings (+22). Talbot’s hardly reliable, but he’s a good zero-G option and also likely gets the bulk of the starts.

224. Frederik Andersen, G, Hurricanes (-17). Assumed some injury risk and fewer starts with Kochetkov as part of a three-man rotation.

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. Jack Campbell, G, Oilers (+22). Factored in more starts for the veteran since the Oilers don’t seem committed to either him or Skinner as the workhorse.

228. Alexis Lafrenière, LW, Rangers (+52). Flipping him to the right wing means the Rangers want to see him the top six, closing the gap between him and Kakko.

229. Jakub Vrana, LW, Blues (+37). Great to see him excelling in the pre-season and, like Fabbri above, he can be a dangerous offensive threat when he plays.

230. 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.

231. Andreas Athanasiou, LW, 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. 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.

233. 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.

234. 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?

235. 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.

236. Frank Vatrano, C/LW, 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.

237. 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.

238. Mattias Ekholm, D, Oilers (+40). Discounted his ability to contribute at even strength, especially skating with Bouchard, meaning he’ll share the ice with McDavid quite a bit.

239. 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.

240. 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.

241. 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.

242. Ryan Strome, LW/RW, 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.

243. Alexander Barabanov, LW/RW, Sharks (+39). This one surprised me, too, but adjusted projections moved Barabanov up at the part of the list where five points makes a big difference in the rankings.

244. 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.

245. Ivan Barbashev, C/LW, Golden Knights (-73). Adjusted point projections and put a little less weight on his accomplishments with the Knights, but definitely a chance he could still move back up.

246. 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.

247. Tomas Tatar, LW/RW, Avalanche (NEW). Signed just days before camp to bolster their depth, and looking at an easy 20-20 season for now.

248. Jesperi Kotkaniemi, C, Hurricanes (-33). Not sure what to expect, but no doubt he’ll be the low scorer on his line and the lack of ice time will hold him back for sure.

249. 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.

250. 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.

251. 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.

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. 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.

255. 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.

256. 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.

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

258. Matias Maccelli, LW, Coyotes (-34). Dig into his numbers a little deeper and it’s hard to see the fantasy value for a playmaker who really doesn’t shoot the puck. Like an Alex Wennberg lite.

259. Viktor Olofsson, LW/RW, 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. Brandon Montour, D, Panthers* (-120). The earliest he’ll return is November or December, and that’s the earliest. Worth drafting and stashing, but it’s going to be a painful wait.

261. Ross Colton, C/LW, Avalanche (+35). Will start as the No. 3 center but that means he’s the focal point on that line, and adding Tatar should boost his offense a little bit.

262. Max Pacioretty, LW, Capitals* (-121). Maybe we should’ve seen this coming, but Pacioretty is not expected to play until November at the earliest.

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. Bowen Byram, D, Avalanche (+34). Great sleeper in the late rounds but unfortunately stuck on PP2. Even when Makar is hurt, it’s Toews who gets PP1.

265. Dillon Dube, C/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.

266. 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.

267. 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.

268. 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.

269. Matt Coronato, RW, Flames (+28). Coronato scored a hat trick in his first pre-season game and he comes as advertised as a goal scorer, something the Flames desperately need, especially on the right wing.

270. Anthony Cirelli, C, Lightning (NEW). Just missed the cut last time, but penciled in as the No. 2 pivot and gets another crack and setting career highs again after injuries derailed his previous season and saw very little ice time.

271. 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.

272. Tyler Johnson, RW, Blackhawks (NEW). Top-line right winger next to Bedard. That’s all you need to know.

273. 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.

274. William Eklund, C/LW, Sharks (-89). Honestly, who will he play with? The supporting cast is really weak and Eklund hasn’t shown enough to carry his own line yet.

275. 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.

276. 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.

277. 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.

278. 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.

279. 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.

280. Eetu Luostarinen, C/LW, 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.

281. 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.

282. J.T. Compher, LW/RW, 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.

283. 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.

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

285. 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.

286. Yegor Sharangovich, RW, Flames. Penciled 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.

287. Erik Gustafsson, D, Rangers (NEW). Battling for a roster spot, but he’s managed to produce no matter what team he’s played for.

288. Tony DeAngelo, D, Hurricanes (NEW). Originally left off the list, but now becomes fantasy-relevant again sharing PP1 duties with Burns. It’s power play or bust for DeAngelo.

289. 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.

290. 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.

291. Alex Wennberg, C, Kraken (NEW). He doesn’t shoot put he can rack up the assists, and with so many solid wingers on the Kraken, Wennberg should hit 40 points without much difficulty.

292. 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.

293. 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.

294. Akira Schmid, G, Devils (NEW). A very popular zero-G option at the moment since Vanecek’s hold on the starting job is precarious.

295. Petr Mrazek, G, Blackhawks (NEW). Maybe the Blackhawks won’t be as bad as we think, but Mrazek should get the bulk of the starts. Remember, the assumption is that he doesn’t get injured, which seems unlikely.

296. Sean Monahan, C, Canadiens (NEW). The Habs are moving players around the lineup but interesting that Monahan was playing with Dach at one point on the second line. Maybe adding Monahan feels premature, but he’s still young enough to get his career back on track.

297. 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.

298. 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.

299. 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.

300. Oliver Ekman-Larsson, D, Panthers (NEW). Ekman-Larsson rounds out the list after being spotted quarterbacking PP1 for the Panthers.

Dropped out:

Leo Carlsson, C, Ducks
Logan Couture, C, Sharks*
Jonathan Drouin, LW, Avalanche
Kirill Marchenko, RW, Blue Jackets
Ilya Mikheyev, RW, Canucks*
JJ Peterka, RW, Sabres
Eeli Tolvanen, RW, Kraken
Tyson Barrie, D, Predators
Jamie Drysdale, D, Ducks
Aaron Ekblad, D, Panthers*
Shayne Gostisbehere, D, Red Wings
Brady Skjei, D, Hurricanes
Mac Weegar, D, Flames
Jake Allen, G, Canadiens

Honourable Mention:

Jack Quinn, RW, Sabres*
Calen Addison, D, Wild
Rasmus Sandin, D, Capitals
Jacob Trouba, D, Rangers
Joel Hofer, G, Blues