Johansson failed to produce on the top line so coach Bruce Boudreau will attempt to jumpstart his second generation center. Last season he scored 13 goals and 27 points last season, moving between the first and third line pivot. He should at least climb to the 40-point level this season.
Bogosian adding wing eligibility slightly helps his fantasy hockey value. Last season, the enigmatic defender scored only five goals and 17 points for the Atlanta Thrashers. If coach Claude Noel continues to put him in high-leverage offensive situations, Bogosian could approach 10 goals again.
Johansson scored 13 goals and 27 points last season, moving between the first and third line pivot. He could double those totals should Ovechkin return to his previous counting stats.
The young puck-mover should be ready for the regular season. Last season, Spurgeon scored four goals and 12 points through 53 games including six on the PP. Expect his playing time to increase in his sophomore season.
Just a precautionary measure as the Wild want their young, puck-moving d-man healthy. Last season, Spurgeon scored four goals and 12 points through 53 games including six on the PP. Expect his playing time to increase in his sophomore season.
Just a precautionary measure as the Wild want their young, puck-moving d-man healthy. Last season, Spurgeon scored four goals and 12 points through 53 games including six on the PP. Expect his playing time to increase in his sophomore season.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
Johansson scored 13 goals and 27 points in his first 69 NHL games. He should be centering the top line and Alex Ovechkin once healed.
Just a precautionary measure as Johansson likely has an illness opposed to a concussion. Johansson scored 13 goals and 27 points in his first 69 NHL games. He should be centering the top line and Alex Ovechkin once healed.
Johansson continues to center the top line. In his rookie season, the second-generation center scored 13 goals and 27 points. If he sticks with Ovechkin he should easily top his current points totals.
In 53 games, Spurgeon posted six power play points. With Brent Burns now in San Jose, the 21-year-old should see even more offensive minutes from the blue line.
Johanssen suited up on the top line in his first preseason audition. Look for Johansson and Nicklas Backstrom to alternate as Alex Ovechkin's pivot -- as they did last season.
Zuccarello looks to make the NHL out of camp and stick for the entire season. The former SEL MVP posted decent totals as a rookie -- 6 goals, 23 points in 42 games.
Bogosian will look to improve on his worst professional season where he scored 5 goals and 17 points in 71 games. While the former third overall pick displayed mounds of talent in Juniors, his production has been sporadic over his three NHL seasons. A change of scenery, system and coach could help him improve this season but be cautious before paying for his potential.
Johansson should receive even more valuable minutes in the upcoming season after his solid rookie season and postseason. Should Nicklas Backstrom falter or succumb to injury, expect Johansson to step up as Alex Ovechkin's pivot.
Not exactly words you want to hear from a budding defensive star. Sounds like Bogosian lost a bit of confidence over his first three seasons and could be hurt even further by moving to a hockey market with actual pressure. Monitor this situation closely as Bogosian has high-end potential which could be filled in the right situation.
Johansson moves down a line. Lines updated.
