The following series of posts will list the top 10 fantasy players at each skill position based on projected fantasy output for the upcoming 2009 season.
Let's start with the captain on the ice, the center, where the names at the top of the list are all too familiar: Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby, Pavel Datsyuk, but the rest of the top 10 is much more interesting. Rising star Jeff Carter is looking to build on a breakout 46-goal season and lead the Philadelphia Flyers back to the playoffs. Joe Thornton continues to drive the San Jose Sharks offensive machine and the addition of Dany Heatley could even provide a scoring boost, if that's possible. At just 21-years-old, Jonathan Toews is already coming off of a 34-goal campaign. With another step forward, he could easily be one of the top 5 centers next season. He's got all the tools to be a great player in the NHL.
1. Evgeni Malkin (PIT)
2. Sidney Crosby (PIT)
3. Pavel Datsyuk (DET)
4. Jeff Carter (PHI)
5. Ryan Getzlaf (ANH)
6. Joe Thornton (SJ)
7. Henrik Zetterberg (DET)
8. Marc Savard (BOS)
9. Jonathan Toews (CHI)
10. Nicklas Backstrom (WAS)
Fantasy Impact: Having a strong presence at the Center position is vital to any championship fantasy hockey team, but make sure you have strategy going into the draft. If you're looking for more of a goal-scoring center, then Joe Thornton probably isn't your guy. If you want an assist machine, then you should probably avoid Henrik Zetterberg. Basically it's all about having a plan. Know what guys will be available in later rounds and don't reach for recognizable names who are past their prime.
Let's start with the captain on the ice, the center, where the names at the top of the list are all too familiar: Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby, Pavel Datsyuk, but the rest of the top 10 is much more interesting. Rising star Jeff Carter is looking to build on a breakout 46-goal season and lead the Philadelphia Flyers back to the playoffs. Joe Thornton continues to drive the San Jose Sharks offensive machine and the addition of Dany Heatley could even provide a scoring boost, if that's possible. At just 21-years-old, Jonathan Toews is already coming off of a 34-goal campaign. With another step forward, he could easily be one of the top 5 centers next season. He's got all the tools to be a great player in the NHL.1. Evgeni Malkin (PIT)
2. Sidney Crosby (PIT)
3. Pavel Datsyuk (DET)
4. Jeff Carter (PHI)
5. Ryan Getzlaf (ANH)
6. Joe Thornton (SJ)
7. Henrik Zetterberg (DET)
8. Marc Savard (BOS)
9. Jonathan Toews (CHI)
10. Nicklas Backstrom (WAS)
Fantasy Impact: Having a strong presence at the Center position is vital to any championship fantasy hockey team, but make sure you have strategy going into the draft. If you're looking for more of a goal-scoring center, then Joe Thornton probably isn't your guy. If you want an assist machine, then you should probably avoid Henrik Zetterberg. Basically it's all about having a plan. Know what guys will be available in later rounds and don't reach for recognizable names who are past their prime.
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