Fantasy Hockey Player Rankings & Projections
2008 Center Preseason Preview
Jason Spezza
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The Senators are looking to get back
on track and skate deep into the playoffs this season. Spezza
will have to keep for producing for the Sens to have a chance
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7. Jason Spezza - Senators - 2008 Preview:
For two consecutive seasons Spezza has delivered 34 goals each time
while tallying over 50 assists. The Senators have some disarray
inside the locker room, but on the ice Spezza will continue to put
up great fantasy numbers. Aside from the scoring, Spezza was a +26
with 66 penalty minutes. Regardless of any changes the Sens make
in their lineup, the 25 year old is going to produce for fantasy
hockey owners.
2007 - 08 Statistics:
Goals 34 - Assists 58 - Pts. 92
2008 - 09 Projection:
Goals 31 - Assists 55 - Pts .86
8. Ryan Getzlaf - Ducks - 2008 Preview:
Getzlaf tends to be under a lot of people's radar. The Ducks are
on the west coast and didn't make a big run this past season in
the postseason. Getzlaf is rapidly becoming a star. His point total
has maintained a sharp increase for two seasons and we believe he'll
settle in around this number for quite a few seasons in the NHL.
Don't overlook the +32 he posted along with 94 penalty minutes.
2006 - 07 Statistics:
Goals 24 - Assists 58 - Pts. 82
2008 - 09 Projection:
Goals 29 - Assists 56 - Pts. 85
9. Henrik Zetterberg - Red Wings - 2008 Preview:
How nice it is to play in Hockey Town? Zetterberg had an unbelievable
season while helping the Wings secure another cup. Hossa is obviously
a nice addition to Detroit's lethal lineup. The scoring has to be
spread out a bit more in Detroit and Zetterberg's goal total may
suffer slightly. However, his +30 probably won't shift much. If
Hossa does play on his line, he will only sure up the defensive
attitude with his new line mate, as Hossa is a strong and eager
two way player.
2006 - 07 Statistics:
Goals 43 - Assists 49 - Pts. 92
2008 - 09 Projection:
Goals 33 - Assists 51 - Pts. 84
10. Eric Staal - Huricanes - 2008 Preview:
I have to be Staal is back after a dipping point total two seasons
ago. The Huricanes don't have a ton of skilled players surrounding
Staal, but enough for him to get 30 plus goals and 50 assists. He's
too big and strong for his division foes to keep in check. Carolina
lacks a solid defense as of now and will keep his plus/minus around
even or at best, slightly on the positive side.
2006 - 07 Statistics:
Goals 38 - Assists 44 - Pts. 82
2008 - 09 Projection:
Goals 33- Assists 50 - Pts. 83
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Pavel Datsyuk - Red Wings - 2008 Preview:
Its hard to believe the Red Wings actually have some youth on there
team but they do and it starts with Datsyuk. Remember, anyone under
35 in Detroit is considered young. Datsyuk's playmaking ability
is uncanny. He registered a plus/minus of +36 last season to go
longside his 87 points. Its time for Zetterberg and Datsyuk to take
over for the storied franchise and expect just that for the up coming
season.
Jason Spezza - Senators - 2008 Preview:
Spezza has managed a 90 point season in 05-06 and an 87 point season
in 06-07 while playing in less than 70 games in each season.He turned
24 years old this June and should be healthy at the beginning of
the season. So long as he stays healthy, he should post big numbers
for the third consecutive year. Ottawa's offensive has been lethal
and Spezza will continue to put up big numbers for the Sens.
Olli Jokinen - Panthers - 2008 Preview:
Olli plays for a bad Florida team and still puts up numbers you
can't ignore. If the Finnish born Jokinen was on just about any
other team, he would be a household name to even non hockey fans.
He's got consecutive 90+ point seasons and somehow has stayed better
than +14 the last two seasons.
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