Centers
Dominic James
A potential bottom-six two-way forward who can provide value with faceoff wins and could see penalty-killing usage. Has the speed and size to make the jump to the next level.
Juraj Pekarčík
A potential middle-six forward with good defensive awareness who skates well, he needs to develop his offensive game.
Kamil Bednarik
A strong, gritty, natural center with a decent playmaking touch. Still raw, but a safe bet.
Calum Ritchie
Highly skilled and intelligent playmaking pivot who can play a physical game. Potential top-six NHL center who drives offense.
Marc Gatcomb
A bottom-six forward with limited offensive upside, but he is worth a look in deeper leagues that value hits.
Aatu Räty
A play-driving offensive center who plays a solid 200-foot game. A dual-threat because he can make plays and finish them. Great skating ability combined with high-end puck-skills makes him a threat all over the ice. Needs to work on his consistency and discipline. Projects to become a very good top-six center.
Max Sasson
A high-motor center with an offensive touch. Brings bottom-six NHL potential.
Brandon Svoboda
Hard-working forward who needs to develop offensively.
Avery Hayes
Undrafted forward with a winning pedigree. Developing well in the minors.
Joona Koppanen
Koppanen has a large frame but lacks the offensive talent to become a truly impactful player for fantasy purposes. Likely tops out as a role-playing forward in the NHL.