DAL ($30): Like Duchene, Josi is returning from opening the season in Europe and that could hurt his production Thursday. He quarterbacks the vaunted Pittsburgh power play and should do well Thursday as they host a weak Arizona team. ARI ($24): Letang had a great season last year with 10 goals and 68 points, and the Penguins rewarded the 35-year-old with a six-year deal in the offseason. He started the season off nicely Wednesday with a pair of assists in a 5-2 win over Chicago. He is only 23 years of age and is only going to get better. DEFENSEĬale Makar, COL at CGY ($34): The cream of the crop as far as defensemen are concerned, Makar is coming off a Norris Trophy season in which he potted 28 goals and 86 points in 77 games. That could hurt his production at the start of the season. He will see action on the top line in even-strength situations but is starting the season on the second power play, as Ottawa wants to spread out its scoring. He is off to a good start with a goal and assist in two games in Europe, but the fatigue factor could hurt the 31-year-old here.Īlex DeBrincat, OTT at BUF ($24): DeBrincat had a great 2021-22 season with 41 goals and 78 points but found himself dealt to the Senators in the offseason as Chicago is in full tank mode. DAL ($25): Duchene is coming off a great rebound season in which he scored 43 times and added 43 assists, after a dismal 13-point campaign in 2020-21, albeit in only 34 games. Tkachuk sees first-line duty in both five-on-five situations as well as on the power play. He hit the 30-goal mark for the first time last season, and his 67 points in 79 games also were a career high. Brady Tkachuk, OTT at BUF ($21): Tkachuk is one of the best fantasy players in the NHL and is expected to take another big step forward this season.
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