#10 Christian Wood Julius Randle is obviously going to win the Most Improved Player Award. The Arizona Coyotes traded Chychrun, a top-four, cost-controlled defenseman, to the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday in exchange for three draft picks - a 2023 first-rounder, a 2024 second . All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Through just 54 games, McDavids 42 goals and 97 points lead the league, and by a wide margin. 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 He scored four shorthanded goals and leads the NHL with eight over the past two seasons. While starting in the defensive zone over 59 percent of the time, he has managed to win 53.8 percent of his faceoffs. On top of Points fantastic offensive output, he has continued to remain one of the games best in his own end. David Krejci, C, BOS, Dawson Mercer, C/RW, NJDBrock Nelson, C, NYIAnton Lundell, C, FLAJoel Eriksson Ek, C, MINCole Sillinger, C, CBJT.J. . Led by Calder Trophy winner Moritz Seider and rising star Lucas Raymond they have one of the best collections of young talent in the league with significant skill at all positions. Seeing McDavids name at the top of this list will come as no surprise to absolutely anybody. Wennberg shot an unsustainable 20.7 percent this season, but he still played well. 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. I looked at turnover and penalty differentials to see who were safest with the puck and didnt negatively impact their teams. But his play fell off dramatically after a 59-point season in 2016-17 as a 22-year-old. Cole Perfetti, C/RW, WPG (rookie)49. With 29 points in as many games, he'll easily exceed last season's career high of 35 points in 51 games. He also won the Maurice Richard Trophy for the first time, sharing the honor with Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin. . Chosen fourth overall in the 2016 draft by the Oilers, Puljujarvi struggled to play up to expectations. TBL L1: Ondrej Palat -- Brayden Point -- Nikita Kucherov (-5), 10. With a team-leading 22 goals and 47 points, Ovechkin is also chasing his 10th Maurice Richard Trophy and his first Art Ross Trophy since 2007-08. Forsberg, Anton. 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. Contract: $3.79M cap hit, UFA in 2022. Here's a look at the top 10 centers in the league entering the 2021-22 season. 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. There are several players who deserve to be in that discussion. Having Radek Faksa on this list, let alone topping it, is certain to draw criticism but his impact cannot be denied. Evolving-Hockey gives Wennberg a 21 percent chance of landing a three, four, or five-year deal. NHL and MLB. He has a plus-11 turnover margin and has only taken two penalties this season. The decade plus of darkness soured alot of us. Roope Hintz, C, DAL33. They are called upon to both shut down opposing offenses and to generate scoring chances. That's not surprising for the six-time 30-goal scorer. A gritty, two-way winger with a decent scoring touch, he has two 21-goal campaigns. In fact, theres a strong argument his upside favors him being a top-six winger in the NHL, so the Devils will have an interesting decision to make with him. Not a top-line center anymore, but if he is . Ryan Hartman, C, MIN50. (40/1 to win 2022 Stanley Cup) had the third-best First Period Under ROI at 21-13- (Unders). While his production was about equal to McLeods, his underlying numbers were a bit better. Hockey-Reference utilizes Official NHL data for current NHL seasons. NYR L2: Artemi Panarin -- Ryan Strome -- Andrew Copp (+2), 17. Linker; About. With his current rate, Crosby is on pace to hit the 100-point mark for the first time since the 2018-19 season. Every . Really?! "But what he did in the playoffs this past year, is just something we don't see He has really pushed himself up now, three years in a row, into being in the conversation of being the best player in the world. ", Video: Ryan O'Reilly places 15th on the top 20 centers list. Anze Kopitar, C, LAK31. 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. NOTES: These rankings take into account NHL.com fantasy top 200 rank, past production in standard categories (goals, assists, plus/minus, power-play points, shots on goal, hits), line stability or fluctuation, team scoring distribution and other factors including but not limited to impact of injuries, contract status of any individual player(s) and overall upside for the rest of the season. The fact the Devils have him locked up for seven more seasons at a cap hit of just $8 million after 2022-23 is truly remarkable. 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. For the first time since 2014, NHL players will be returning to the Olympics. St. Louis, Missouri product Adam Lowry is in his fourth NHL season and is playing a key role on the resurgent Jets. He helped the Bruins allow the fewest goals in the NHL (167; 2.39 per game) and win the Presidents' Trophy with the best points percentage in the League (.714; 44-14-12). The Ducks are in a playoff spot as the third place team in the Pacific Division. Minimum recommended: 400px. Long-term, theres no doubt Mercer could be the Devils 3rd-line center. Miller, C/LW, VAN10. Marchand, 33, is a talented winger who also drives opponents to distraction with his abrasive physical style. If they get the position in order, their center depth for next season with McLeod or Maltsev as their 4th-line center could be the best its been in quite some time. There is really nothing not to love about Faksa, and this clip shows everything he is good at. So thats something to consider. Nevertheless, the 21-year-old left winger remains a talented youngster with power forward potential. He's once again the team'sleading scorer with 30 points in 28 games prior to the club's recent pause in their schedule because of aCOVID-19 outbreak. Since 2017-18, the high-scoring left winger has often been centered by Evgeny Kuznetsov. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_1',823,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-medrectangle-3-0');Third-line centers are asked to play some of the most difficult minutes on a roster, often receiving the worst zone starts while matching up against prolific scoring lines. This past season if he hadn't played every minute of the teams first 13 games including a couple back to backs in there his numbers would of been better. Bergeron has won the Selke four times (2012, 2014, 2015, 2017) and is a nine-time finalist for the award. 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. Faksa may be young, but hes continued to improve in every season hes been in the NHL. When the other team has it, you make it harder for them, and that's what Patrice Bergeron does so well. NHL Power Rankings: Looking at the potential 2021 free agents Watch games live on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports App. Crosby has scored 598 points (224 goals, 374 assists) since the start of the 2013-14 season, tied for the NHL lead with Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks. Please note that we have no control over how frequently the experts update . These three players could work very well for the third-line center position, specifically. Mika Zibanejad, C, NYR11. 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. At six-foot-five and 210 pounds, Lowry is the ideal size teams look for in a third-line center. For more fantasy coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice"podcast. 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. Anyone who thought Thompson may have been a one-hit wonder last season has quickly been proven wrong, as the 25-year-old has instead morphed into one of the games top talents. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. "There's two parts to being a great centerman," Johnson said. 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. Perhaps the . The cap-strapped Golden Knights picked up a third-line center in Mattias Janmark by involving a third team, according to TSN's Pierre Lebrun. O'Reilly matched his NHL career high with 28 goals and set highs with 49 assists, 77 points and a plus-22 rating in 2018-19, his first season with the Blues. One of. Take a look at teams with the most success in recent years and this proves true. Fantasy Hockey Staff, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. Age: 30. Connor McDavid, C, EDM2. From 2018-19 to the 2020-21 season, among players who played at least 1,000 minutes at 5-on-5, Vrna is third in the NHL in goals/60 only behind Auston Matthews and Brendan Gallagher, and is 13th . Maltsev was another young Devils forward who showed some promise, finishing this season with six goals and nine points in 33 games a 15-goal, 22-point pace over 82 games. The 28-year-old Gaudreau has been their top producer for years, leading all Flames in total points since his 2014-15 rookie season with 523. He's scored the most goals in Lightning history and is third in assists (410) and points (832). His 2019-20 season numbers were virtually identical to that offseasons most sought after goaltender Jacob Markstrom who signeda 6x6 deal with Calgary. Can it be enough to be a 3rd-line center? Jack Hughes, C, NJD15. But for as well as McLeod did, his underlying numbers were just so-so. Auston Matthews, C, TOR4. Centered by leading scorer Chandler Stephenson, veteran wingers Max Pacioretty and Mark Stone have overcome early-season injuries to boost their club back into the thick of the playoff race following a slow start. Rakell's offense has fallen off sharply in recent . Fabian Zetterlund, F, San Jose Sharks: The third-round pick (No. NHL Network producers and analysts chose the top 20 centers in the League right now, and they were revealed Sunday in the third of a nine-part series. 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. Previous Season Next Season. Level of production, consistency, time together as linemates and talent depth factored into this compilation. THE TOP 30: Realistic Trade Candidates, Ranked by Potential Impact. 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. To start the 2022-23 season, I put lists together of the top 10 players for each position, as well as coaches. 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. Kopitar took the fourth-most face-offs in the League (1,407), won the fourth most (776), and was tied for 10th with Boone Jenner of the Columbus Blue Jackets in face-off winning percentage at 55.2 percent (minimum 750 taken). Fantasy Hockey Staff, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. When on the ice, the Stars have a 53.35 percent Corsi, are controlling 51 percent of scoring chances, including 57 percent at high danger, and have a plus-13 high-danger goal differential. Those scoring numbers aren't as high as others on this list,. Here is the list: [RELATED: Top center. Nazem Kadri, C, CGY18. 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. Lindholm, 27, is right behind Gaudreau this season with 27 points. Toronto Maple Leafs fans may be up in arms when first reading this, but it is important to remember that this list is based solely on play from the 2022-23 season. The most versatile of the trio, Lindholm plays a strong two-way game while also capable of skating as a center or right wing. That being said, he is still effective playing the role he does.Nashville Predators center Nick Bonino (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports). Which is a shame. However, he's returned to form this season with 12 goals and 23 points in 28 games. All rights reserved. Malkin, who won the Conn Smythe Trophy in the 2009 playoffs after he scored 36 points (14 goals, 22 assists) in 24 games, ranks fourth among active NHL players with 63 postseason goals. Over the last three seasons, Stastnys play has been worth a GAR of 10. Had this list been compiled last season, he would have been ranked higher, but a slow start this season limits him. Don't miss the latest VGK news. )Andrew Copp, C/RW, DET (INJ. Couturier ranked first among Flyers forwards in average ice time per game (19:50) and shorthanded ice time (140:29). 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. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. His production should increase as he gains chemistry with new linemates Magnus Paajarvi and Sammy Blais. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. 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 has more than enough offensive upside to play a 3rd-line, middle-six center role too. Since his debut in 2015-16, he leads all skaters with 621 points. Despite missing 12 games with a lower-body injury, the 29-year-old captain has been on fire since returning Nov. 13, netting 18 of his 21 points in his last 16 games. 00:48 February 6th, 2023. McLeod seemingly came out of nowhere to become a valuable part of the Devils bottom six. 3rd: NHL Trade Deadline Aho scored an NHL career-high 38 goals last season and led the Hurricanes in points for the second straight season with 66. Third-line centers are asked to play some of the most difficult minutes on a roster, often receiving the worst zone starts while matching up against prolific scoring lines. 30, is the fourth-line center on what is . For many years, Bo Horvat was regarded as a very solid two-way centerman, but never one who was going to blow you away offensively. While not surprising, he is quickly showing that last seasons Stanley Cup Championship doesnt have him satisfied, as he is right back to dominating again in 2022-23. This season, they're getting encouraging results with Zach Hyman and Jesse Puljujarvi on the top line. Boone Jenner, C, CBJ47. One of this season's longest-serving lines belongs to the Boston Bruins. But the Devils do have to figure out wholl be lining up behind them as a 3rd-line center. 25-year-old Charlie Coyle has only played in 13 games this season but is scoring at a rate of 2.03 points per 60 minutes of 5-on-5 ice time, the second-highest total of his career. 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