Successfully navigating the fantasy hockey landscape requires identifying sleepers and avoiding busts. This involves evaluating player skills, opportunities, health, and career trajectories.
Potential sleepers include Viktor Arvidsson of the Edmonton Oilers, Jake DeBrusk from the Vancouver Canucks, and Tommy Novak of the Nashville Predators, each poised for breakout seasons. Conversely, players like Frank Vatrano of the Anaheim Ducks and MacKenzie Weegar of the Calgary Flames may disappoint based on unrealistic expectations.