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2021-2022 NHL PREVIEW

NHL TOP 10 PLAYERS

1. Juha Nousiainen, LW, VAN
Huge Finnish Left winger who combines an elite physical game with amazing hands to dominate the offensive zone in a way that no other player can. Had 69 points in just 60 games last season.
2. Connor McDavid, C, PHI
Cerebral player whose combination of speed and instinct make him a dominant offensive force in the NHL. Was the Hart Trophy winner just two years ago.
3. Chris Hudson, RW, EDM
Offensive juggernaut whose combination of high end playmaking ability and wicked shot make him nearly impossible to defend. Put up 53 points as a rookie last season.
4. Michael Parker, C, PIT
Power forward whose combination of size and high end skill make him a mismatch nightmare for opposing teams. Had 32 goals and 80 points last NHL season.
5. Carey Price, G, SJ
Veteran goalie who at 34 years of age is still able to stifle opposing teams with an all-round skillset that has virtually no holes. Is the reigning Vezina trophy winner.
6. Nathan MacKinnon, RW, COL
Dynamic Right winger whose instincts and top end speed make him extremely difficult to defend. Has 541 points in 588 games to start his career.
7. Sidney Crosby, C, PIT
Needs no introduction. At 34 years of age, Crosby may have lost a step, but his playmaking ability and on ice vision still remains second to none. Had 75 Points in 71 games last season.
8. Eric Braun, RW, WPG
The reigning Hart trophy winner is displays top end talent in the offensive zone combined with great speed and an elite physical game. Had 81 points in 82 games at just 20 years of age.
9. Steven Stamkos, C, CGY
Veteran center whose shot and ability to find open space on the ice is unmatched. Has scored 30 or more goals the last seven seasons.
10. Jonathan Drouin, LW, CBJ
Winger whose elite speed, high end puck skills, and raw determination make him one of the game’s premier offensive talents. Has scored at least 60 points in every season of his career.


NHL TOP 10 PROSPECTS

1. Adrian Valtr, 18, LW, FLA
The first overall pick in the 2021 NHL draft tops the top prospect list. Valtr has elite playmaking ability to go along with phenomenal speed, making it easy to envision stardom from the young Czech.
2. Raphael Pier-Dunn, 20, LD, ANA
2nd overall pick in 2019. Dunn has fantastic offensive upside and an elite physical game making scouts rave over his all-star potential.
3. Nicolas Cote, 18, C, CGY
The 2nd overall pick from the 2021 draft displays fantastic hockey IQ, great puck skills, and a responsible defensive game making it easy to project him as a two way center with first line talent.
4. Ronnie Melcher, 20, LD, COL
Drafted sixth overall by the Avalanche in 2019, Melcher shows elite shutdown talent, and the ability to move the puck quickly and effectively. It is easy to project him as a top pairing defenseman.
5. Seweryn Farasiewicz, 19, RW, DAL
Drafted 17th overall in 2020. Farasiewicz shows great defensive acumen for his age, which combined with great skating and what scouts believe to be significant offensive upside, make his future as a two-way winger very bright.
6. Logan Robertson, 19, C, FLA
Taken 7th overall in 2020, Robertson is an offensive force who has sky high potential as both a playmaker and a goal scorer.
7. Kirill Yurchenkov, 20, C, LA
Smooth skating Russian center taken 7th overall in 2019. Yurchenkov has a solid two way game and displays great hockey IQ.
8. Oscar Adolfsson, 20, C, BOS
Drafted tenth overall by Boston in 2019, Adolfsson has elite playmaking ability and great speed making him easy to project as a top six center.
9. Stanley Chandler, 19, LD, TB
Drafted tenth overall by Tampa Bay in 2019, Chandler combines great passing ability with great defensive zone skills.
10. Aaron Rychly, 18, LD, PHI
The 3rd overall pick in 2021. Although raw, Rychly has great offensive upside, and has the potential to be a dominant offensive defenseman in the NHL.