Finishing in the season near the top of your little league can be rewarding, but if you’re scanning this, you’re probably in it to win. And in order to win, you sometimes have to roll the chop on a gamble or two and hope you take advantage. You certainly don’t want to stock up too much on this business, as the probability of them all panning out is small. Here are a handful of guys that could either make or break your season, depending on which way the coin countries. OffenseTim Connolly BUFOnce again, Connolly was limited in play due to injury. It was not as bad this time around, as he “only” missed 9 games with a foot injury. He were able to put up 65 points in 73 games, both career altitudes. No one denies his talent, but you can’t ignore the history here. Worth a late round look.
With Gagne, the hope never is disapated that you’re going to land one of the top goal scorers in the game late in the draft. Injuries appear to follow he at every turn. Hopefully he can escape those enemies regarding his proceed to Tampa. With either Lecavalier or Stamkos dishing him the puck, he will score at his traditional rate (which is quite often). The question, as always, is durability. Worth the risk as your 6th or sixth forward option.
After peaking at 100 points many years back, Hossa has been regularly ranked near the top of fantasy forwards; however, a couple of injury shortened months with unexciting totals, his value is now down a ste ufabetp. While he contributes a lot to the Hawks regarding his defensive game, the offensive side has been steadily moving, as witnessed in his disappointing playoff numbers last spring. The potential remains when getting back to the 80 point territory, but composing Hossa too early is a risky move these days. Until he gets under contract, consider him a gamble. Almost always there is an opportunity he will play in the KHL, and you don’t want to waste your first or second pick on a non-player.
To this point, Nash has been a one man show in Columbus. He’s never had a top-notch step center to dish him the puck. Some of the young forwards are beginning emerge, so help may be on the way; however, this season, he will be pulling the stress once more. While he’s the talent to score 40 goals a season, he’s yet to play a full 82-game record in his 7-year career. He missed 6 games last season, and is a bit injury prone. If all the stars make, he may yet be a 50 goal scorer some day. The safe bet says he hits 35 this year.
It’s probably far better write off last season when evaluating Savard’s draft value. He was suffering from various injuries and was healthy for very some of the 41 games he did play. Looking back, he’s been an assist glutton for half ten years and may come back to that role next season. On the other hand, concussions don’t just go away, so there’s a chance his games played won’t climb into the 1970’s. Potential for a big time steal, or discouraging bust.
