While he remains a streaky scorer, the 23-year-old right winger is already on track for his best season yet with 23 points in 28 games. Contract: $3.79M cap hit, UFA in 2022. "He was on a great run and he has been now for a couple of years," Johnson said. Fantasy Hockey Staff, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. His speed and puck pressure were immediately obvious, but his offensive game appeared well suited for the Pittsburgh Penguins fourth line.. Mattias Ekholm, D, Predators. A finalist for the Frank J. Selke Trophy in 10 consecutive seasons since 2011-12, the 36-year-old Bruins captain won it four times. He also tied Bruins forward David Pastrnak for first in the NHL in game-winning goals (10), was second in even-strength points (66; Artemi Panarin, Rangers, 71) and power-play goals (16; Pastrnak, 20), and was first among NHL forwards in average ice time (22:37 per game). Swedish-born center Patrik Berglund missed the beginning of the season recovering from shoulder surgery and has only appeared in seven games. One of the NHL's most dangerous goal scorers, Matthews has been a dominant force for the Leafs since his 40-goal debut in 2016-17. The 6'4", 220-pound Wilson joins the 6'3", 238-pound Ovechkin in providing this line with a hard-hitting edge. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Hes only 26 years old and doesnt turn 27 until September, making him one of the younger UFAs this offseason. Since his 34-goal breakout performance in 2016-17, he's fifth in total goals among NHL scorers with 183. I focused on points per 60 minutes at 5-on-5 because it gives a scoring rate that is comparable for all players. ", Video: McDavid places 1st on the top 20 centers list. Lets dive into some potential fits. Through 52 games this year, the Swedish phenom has 25 goals and 64 points, both of which lead his team. Point set NHL career highs in goals (41), assists (51) and points (92) in 2018-19, when he led the League with 20 power-play goals. "He provides such a unique element to his game that the Islanders need, they don't really have the ability to transport the puck up the ice, out of his own end into the offensive zone. He also led the Bruins in scoring during that period in every season except for 2019-20. NHL Line Stats Minimum Ice Time: . "He's got great hand-eye, the stick skills He is really gifted with the puck in tight spaces. His style of play sometimes takes a toll on his own body, as he's currently sidelined by a lower-body injury. While starting in the defensive zone over 59 percent of the time, he has managed to win 53.8 percent of his faceoffs. To understand Boninos full value, it must be recognized that he is Nashvilles most defensively-responsible center, and that counting stats dont tell the full story. This season, Berglund is producing at a higher point rate than he did last season and is on pace for 19 goals and 29 points. He was third on the Lightning with 64 points (25 goals, 39 assists) in 66 games, was plus-28 and won 51.1 percent of his face-offs last season. Eichel scored an NHL career-high 36 goals in 68 games last season and had 78 points, four below his high set in 2018-19. Hes well above replacement level offensively but also holds his own defensively at even strength. This season, he has three goals and six assists in 15 games. Similarly, guys like Jarred Tinordi and Alex Stalock have played well above their salaries this year but their injury concerns may be too much of a detriment . In those games, hes been pretty good, with two goals and one assist, all coming on the powerplay. Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Vlkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vtejte na NHL.com, oficilnch strnkch National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficilnych strnkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League. In four NHL seasons, Point has scored 262 points (116 goals, 146 assists) in 295 games and 21.6 percent of his goals (25) have been game-winners, including four in 2019-20. Tavares scored at least 60 points for the ninth time in 10 full NHL seasons and won 55.3 percent of his face-offs, the sixth straight season he won at least 50 percent. He scored 14 goals in 17 games in the 2018 playoffs. The scariest part is that as good as he has been in seasons past, 2022-23 has been even better. Since his debut in 2015-16, he leads all skaters with 621 points. 10) Mathew Barzal, Islanders 2020-21 Stats: 17 G, 28 A in 55 GP Barzal has led the Islanders in scoring each of the last four seasons, and he's likely to do so again in 2021-22 barring injury. Re-Live The First 50 Goals By Auston Matthews From The 2021-22 NHL Season 3. Nevertheless, the 21-year-old left winger remains a talented youngster with power forward potential. He had 29 multipoint games, scored at least one point in 53 of 69 games, and was plus-13. He finished this season with seven points in 28 games, a slight step up from the four points in 35 games he had in 2019-20. Advanced stats and contract projections fromEvolving-Hockey. He showed promise during the 2019-20 season and was set to take on a bigger role during the 2020-21 season. He is turning the puck over plenty and has had many questionable plays in his own end of the ice in which some have deemed lazy. He also added six goals and 17 points in nine QMJHL playoff games. 1:43 p.m. Golden Knights-Blackhawks deal. Evolving-Hockey gives Wennberg a 21 percent chance of landing a three, four, or five-year deal. He was voted winner of the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year in 2017-18, when he scored 85 points (22 goals, 63 assists) in 82 games. At that price, he could serve as a stop-gap until one of the Devils young centers other than Hischier or Hughes is ready to serve as a full-time 3rd-line center. He finished with 84 points in 2017-18 and a career-high 87 the following season. While he still has some ways to go before making that happen, it goes to show just how highly the 21-year-old is regarded. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. After being thought of as one of the games truly elite young forwards after the first two seasons in his career, some regression caused some to doubt just how good Elias Pettersson really was. STL L2: Pavel Buchnevich -- Robert Thomas -- Vladimir Tarasenko (+2), 21. Tage Thompson, C, BUF38. He did miss significant timewith an upper-body injury, and thats something you have to factor in with the condensed schedule. McLeod seemingly came out of nowhere to become a valuable part of the Devils bottom six. However, Melnyk's pockets are very shallow, he probably doesn't allow the trade because he needs every nickel he can get so he can continue to sue luxury cruises or whatever, To display this team on another website or blog, add this iFrame to the appropriate page. Butnew head coach Lindy Ruffgave him a shot at center over the final four to five weeks of the season, and he had some of his better games there. In 2019-20, Barzal had the second-most zone entries and had a Carry-in Percentage of 77.5%, per Corey Sznajder's transition data. Bergeron has won the Selke four times (2012, 2014, 2015, 2017) and is a nine-time finalist for the award. Here's who we consider the NHL's five most consistent all-around three-man units based on advanced stats from the 2018-19 regular season, their collective . He's also second in total points (206) since joining the Flames in 2018-19. For what he offers two ways at even strength and on the penalty kill, plus his veteran leadership, hed be well worth that price. In todays NHL, with a hard salary cap and more money allocated to players at the top of the roster, having quality depth is as importantas it has ever been. Elias Lindholm, C, CGY16. Its likely that his time as a third-line center is limited and hell move up the lineup as he develops further. Nevertheless, here's our ranking of the eight best in 2021-22. BOS L2: Taylor Hall -- Erik Haula -- Marc McLaughlin / David Pastrnak (DTD) (-5), 16. Fabian Zetterlund, F, San Jose Sharks: The third-round pick (No. 18. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. NHL news, starting goalies, team lineups, fantasy hockey analysis, blog and betting trends. "He is by a good margin, the best offensive player in the world. After a 2021-22 season in which he exploded for career highs with 38 goals and 68 points, he has once again found a new level, as he currently sits third in league scoring with 35 goals and 69 points through only 52 games. 1 or even no. He finished with Corsi and expected goals percentages below 50 percent and was just about replacement level at even strength. If you have tuned into any Buffalo Sabres hockey this season, you have likely seen a handful of Thompson goals that could all serve as goal-of-the-year candidates by the time the 2022-23 campaign comes to an end. His 107 points in the postseason since 2011-12 lead the NHL. Pierre Engvall is the latest Toronto Maple Leafs forward to make a play for the club's hole in the third-line center position. For more fantasy coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice"podcast. I moved him for the haters solely for the cap space. At his age, he may be looking to go to a contender, but theres certainly playing time available for him on the Devils behind Hischier and Hughes if he so chooses. MacKinnon, 26, is the superstar of this group. When the other team has it, you make it harder for them, and that's what Patrice Bergeron does so well. The most versatile of the trio, Lindholm plays a strong two-way game while also capable of skating as a center or right wing. All Rights Reserved. While they currently hold the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, one shudders to think where the Pittsburgh Penguins may be if they didnt have Sidney Crosby. Again, like Matthews, the fact we can say that when he has 79 points is a true testament to his skill level. Learn More The trio of Zach Parise, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, and Oliver Wahlstrom could be one of the NHL's best third lines. In both cases, he improved in each subsequent season. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. Lindholm, 27, is right behind Gaudreau this season with 27 points. Nevertheless, here's our ranking of the eight best in 2021-22. This guy is going to be real good for a really long time. He is currently on pace to set personal highs for goals, points, and shots all while playing fewer minutes than last season. Here is the list: [RELATED: Top center in NHL in 3 seasons debated | Full coverage of #NHLTopPlayers Right Now]. Related: NHLs Top 10 Goalies for 2022-23. Blends top-pair . The 29-year-old center is also third among the Capitals in total points with 402 since his 77-point breakout performance in 2015-16. He's also been among the league's best faceoff men, leading all skaters this season with a 63.1 faceoff win percentage. It is usually built around the club's best scorer or playmaker. The Lightning have options with Stephens, who has 45 NHL games under his belt. Of Wild forwards with at least 100 minutes of 5-on-5 ice time, Coyle is first in assists and high-danger scoring chances per 60 minutes. Had this list been compiled last season, he would have been ranked higher, but a slow start this season limits him. A Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award finalist last season, MacKinnon finished fifth in the NHL with 93 points (35 goals, 58 assists) and third with 62 even-strength points. An accomplished two-way center with impressive offensive instincts, the 24-year-old Finn is the linchpin of the Hurricanes' top line. A superb playmaker and an underrated two-way forward and penalty killer, the 24-year-old fits seamlessly alongside Matthews or Tavares. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. Leon Draisaitl, C/LW, EDM3. If he continues to develop as a strong two-way center, a Selke Trophy could be in his future. Couturier won the Selke Trophy as the best defensive forward last season, when he led the NHL in face-off winning percentage (59.6 percent). Tavares set NHL career highs in goals (47; third in NHL), points (88) and rating (plus-19) in 2018-19, his first season with the Maple Leafs. However, Zachas breakout season playing primarily at left wing changes that outlook, and he seems to project better there in the long run. 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Jul 22 2021 Traded to Arizona (ARI) from Philadelphia (PHI) with 2022 2nd round pick and 2022 7th round pick for future considerations May 5 2021 Suspended 2 games for Boarding Mark Friedman (PIT), forfeiting $77,586 in 2020-21 salary with Philadelphia (PHI) Nevertheless, he's an invaluable part of the Avalanche's top offensive trio. 1. Ryan Hartman, C, MIN50. Perhaps, but hell need to find more offense, so a fourth-line role may be where he settles in. Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs ( Jess Starr /The Hockey Writers) Of course, in saying that, suggesting those totals are from a player in a down year goes to show just how special of a player. Igor Shesterkin, New York Rangers. All Rights Reserved. But it hasnt yet clicked for Boqvist in the NHL hes been a below-replacement-level player; granted, hes only played in 63 games. ", Video: Zibanejad places 10th on the top 20 centers list. )Tyler Seguin, C/RW, DALNick Schmaltz, C/RW, ARIRyan Johansen, C, NSHAlex Newhook, C/LW, COLRoss Colton, C/LW, TBLDylan Strome, C/RW, WSHChandler Stephenson, C/RW, VGKYegor Sharangovich, C/LW, NJDLogan Couture, C, SJSHendrix Lapierre, C, WSH (rookie)Phillip Danault, C, LAKPavel Zacha, C/LW, BOSJack Roslovic, C, CBJMarco Rossi, C, MIN (rookie)Shane Wright, C, SEA (rookie)Connor McMichael, C/LW, WSHJesperi Kotkaniemi, C/LW, CAR, Nicklas Backstrom, C, WSHSean Couturier, C, PHI. Created by: PENSFAN1991. NHL.com ranks the top 25 forward lines in terms of fantasy hockey upside for the rest of the 2021-22 season. . (40/1 to win 2022 Stanley Cup) had the third-best First Period Under ROI at 21-13- (Unders). *All stats came from Hockey-Reference, Natural Stat Trick, Corsica Hockey, and HockeyViz. Not many goalies if any could of carried that workload. Nick Suzuki, C, MTL48. The 33-year-old winger leads all Golden Knights scorers with 90 goals and 176 points since joining the club in 2018-19. * Eligible Positions based on Yahoo Fantasy Hockey "Latest Update" refers to when we last checked for revised rankings. He's also proven a solid two-way player, seeing time on the penalty kill. "You look at the physical tools of course, the speed and the strength, and the way that he's able to combine that with the hands and the vision to become one of the best offensive players," Johnson said. In his second NHL season, Pettersson scored 66 points to match his total from 2018-19, when he won the Calder Trophy after leading NHL rookies in goals (28), assists (38) and points. A big reason for this is the chemistry he has created with Brandon Tanev and Andrew Copp, Boudreau told Chad Graff of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press. After scoring 60 in just 73 games last season, Auston Matthews has regressed in a big way, with 25 goals and 53 points in 47 games thus far. March 1, 2023 - 9:51 pm. After spending parts of two seasons with the Arizona Coyotes, the 26-year-old left winger is fourth among this season's rookie scorers with 19 points in 30 games. . The Ducks are in a playoff spot as the third place team in the Pacific Division. I dont entirely agree with all the heat Koskinen gets. The addition of rugged Tom Wilson provides the Capitals with one of the most formidable first lines in the NHL. The Vegas Golden Knights are only in their fifth NHL season, but they have one of this year's top lines. This isn't surprising at all, as the nobody on Edmonton has been able to cement themselves in the role. Barzal has led the Islanders in scoring in each of his three full NHL seasons, with a total of 207 points (59 goals, 148 assists) in 234 games. Forward positions indicate eligibility in Yahoo Fantasy leagues for this season. Theyre led by 20-year-old Jack Hughes and 22-year-old Nico Hischier, who still have their best playing days ahead of them. Despite being sidelined last week by a shoulder injury, he sits third among Oilers scorers with 11 goals. Time will tell, but he also seems more suited to be a fourth-line center. Video: Discussing the top centers in fantasy. While his production was about equal to McLeods, his underlying numbers were a bit better. Video: Scheifele places 12th on the top 20 centers list. Here's a look at the top 10 centers in the league entering the 2021-22 season. The top prize. Matty Beniers, C, Seattle. After signing with Nashville this offseason, he has appeared in 18 games and has struggled with just six goals and one assist. Some teams are fortunate to have two elite offensive forwards on the same line, usually with a two-way linemate who uses his physical style to create scoring opportunities for his linemates. He finally showed promising signs with 15 goals and 25 points in 55 games last season. )Andrew Copp, C/RW, DET (INJ. Perhaps the . Blake Wheeler, C/RW, WPG41. Oshie, C/RW, WSHIvan Barbashev, C/LW, STLDylan Holloway, C, EDM (rookie)Nico Hischier, C, NJD (INJ. TOR Laughton, Scott ($500,000 retained) PHI Barabanov, Alexander 2021 2nd round pick (TOR) Buyouts Mikhail Grabovski: $0 Retained Salary Transactions Phil Kessel: $1,200,000 (15%) ROSTER LONG-TERM OUTLOOK EMBED Horse Racing Betting. The 26-year-old came into the NHL with a ridiculous amount of pressure, and if anything has outperformed what even his biggest supporters could have expected to this point in his career. Hes still 23 years old and is a high-end skater, so maybe theres another level to his game. With a small sample size to work with this season, Ill use his stats from last season, when he played all 82 games for St. Louis. Once Smith came back his numbers went back up. All rights reserved. NHL.com ranks the top 50 fantasy hockey left wing for the 2021-22 season in standard leagues. He finished this season with 26 points in 55 games nearly a 39-point pace over 82 games, which is. Brayden Schenn, C/LW, STL45. TOR Foligno, Nick ($2,750,000 retained) 2021 7th round pick (CBJ) CBJ Brooks, Adam Kerfoot, Alexander 2022 3rd round pick (TOR) 2. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. BUF L1: Jeff Skinner -- Tage Thompson -- Alex Tuch (+4), 20. Here is the list: [RELATED: Top center. Clauses: none. Bunting is the least known of the trio but could soon garner more attention as the season progresses. Best 3rd line hockey - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps He said Jost, 23, or Compher, 26, could move to center, which has added . Last season, he led the Blues with 61 points (12 goals, 49 assists) in 71 games and ranked first in the NHL in face-offs taken (1,556), winning 56.6 percent. Unfortunately, health has permitted him in more recent years from doing so more often, though to this point in 2022-23 he has yet to suffer any type of ailments. At six-foot-five and 210 pounds, Lowry is the ideal size teams look for in a third-line center. Tim Sttzle, C/LW, OTT28. He ended the 2020-2021 season with a faceoff win percentage of 62.25 to go along with 23 goals and 25 assists for 48 points. by They've been the Avs' top-three scorers since their wild-card campaign with MacKinnon at 378 points, Rantanen with 308 and Landeskog with 260. New York Islanders Third Line Left-Wing: Zach Parise This is Zach Parise's. Thankfully, the 35-year-old has helped mask that issue with 24 goals and 65 points through 53 games. FLA L1: Carter Verhaeghe -- Aleksander Barkov -- Anthony Duclair (+5), 8. The Penguins had Nick Bonino, Chicago had Antoine Vermette and Andrew Shaw, and the Kings had Jarret Stoll and Mike Richards. ", Video: Bergeron places 7th on the top 20 centers list. Level of production, consistency, time together as linemates and talent depth factored into this compilation. Trevor Zegras, C, ANA (INJ.)36. J.T. A brand new Be A Pro experience gives you the chance to live the life of an NHL player, on and off the ice. What we are witnessing from No. Calgary's Milana Lucic, for example, is the best fighter in the game with a score of 92.67, but his overall rating is a dismal 78. "They didn't just find someone, they found one of the best players in the world. David Satriano, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. A four-time Frank J. Selke Trophyfinalist, Stone is among the league's elite two-way forwards. Hes been a highly effective two-way center, as his even-strength offense has been worth a GAR of 19.2, while his even-strength defense has been worth a GAR of 9.1. From a purely offensive standpoint, he has once again been exceptional, but to this who have watched him closely, he hasnt looked like the same dominant Draisaitl we have become accustomed to seeing. Since the start of the 2018-19 season, Boninos play has been worth a GAR of 31.7. But, who should be the runner-up? 1. Hockey-Reference utilizes Official NHL data for current NHL seasons. Berglunds 23 goals in 2016-17 were second-highest on the Blues, and 19 of them occurred at even strength. Auston Matthews, C, TOR 4. A new era is officially underway in Phoenix as Kevin Durant made his first appearance in a Suns uniform at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, leading his new squad to a 105-91 win. On top of Points fantastic offensive output, he has continued to remain one of the games best in his own end. Age: 28. I think Oilers fans just love to hate. Get a complete list of current starters and backup players from your favorite team and league on CBSSports.com. He was leading the NHL in playoff scoring with 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists) in 15 games when the Avalanche were eliminated by the Stars in the 2020 Western Conference Second Round. In his fifth full season, he is taking on a bigger role but is succeeding. A big reason for this has been starting in the defensive zone nearly 72 percent of the time of the time, leading to control of just 41 percent of scoring chances at 5-on-5. Of course, in saying that, suggesting those totals are from a player in a down year goes to show just how special of a player Matthews is. Mathew Barzal, C, NYI40. Sebastian Aho, C, CAR12. Winning important face-offs, leading rushes up the ice, and setting up teammates are the hallmarks of an elite center. Now the model has zeroed in on the 2021 NHL season, ranked every player, and found the top sleepers, breakouts and busts. For more fantasy coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice"podcast. Since returning from injury on Nov. 20, Coyle has appeared in 10 games and the Wild are 6-3-1 over that span. In 21 games, he has four goals and six points, all at even strength. He set NHL career highs in power-play goals (11), points (27) and rating (plus-5), and he was tied for third in the NHL with nine game-winning goals. Connor McDavid, C, EDM 2. The 24-year-old center sits third among all skaters this season with 20 goals in 27 games. The decade plus of darkness soured alot of us. Cap hit: $3,750,000. Pacioretty missed 17 games with a lower-body injury but wasted little time regaining his scoring touch, tallying 16 of his 19 points in just 11 games since returning Nov. 24. His 2019-20 season numbers were virtually identical to that offseasons most sought after goaltender Jacob Markstrom who signeda 6x6 deal with Calgary. Nathan MacKinnon, C, COL 5. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Signed go an eight-year, $10 million AAV extension, Barkov is one of the best two-way centers in the game. The 25-year-old right winger is a gifted goal scorer. Oct. 3rd: NHL Global Series - Switzerland Oct. 4th: NHL Global Series - Germany Oct. 7th-8th: NHL Global Series - Czech Republic Nov. 4th-5th: NHL Global Series - Finland Nov. 11th: Hall of Fame Induction Celebration Jan. 2nd: Winter Classic - Fenway Park, MA Feb. 3rd-4th: All-Star Weekend - South Florida Feb. 18th: Stadium Series - Raleigh, NC Mar. Vegas Golden. He has scored at least 34 goals in each of his first four NHL seasons, and his 158 goals since 2016-17 are second in the League behind Ovechkin's 181. If one just compares this season to 2021-22, Barbashev's stock in advance of his potential free agency is down. Any contract above three years would be too much term for the Devils, but signing him for two to three years at a cap hit of $3 to 4 million could make sense. Sidelined for 35 games last season by a concussion, the 27-year-old winger regained his form with 22 points in 28 games to sit second in team scoring this year. Recognize Future with Be A Pro in NHL 21. In some cases, a team might be blessed with three scoring stars on the same line. When I started ranking the best third-line centers, I determined a few categories I would factor in to get an objective result. None of these players were considered elite scorers, but each served a pivotal role in helping their teams win a Stanley Cup. St. Louis, Missouri product Adam Lowry is in his fourth NHL season and is playing a key role on the resurgent Jets. 2021 Seattle Expansion Draft Simulator. Plus, he can kill penalties at a high level. One spot in their lineup that's been specified is the third-line center position. 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