Fantasy Focus: Max Pacioretty
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Max Pacioretty has led Montreal in points for each of the last six years. Will he continue to lead the way or will this be the year that someone else takes the top spot?
Max Pacioretty has led Montreal in points for each of the last six years. Will he continue to lead the way or will this be the year that someone else takes the top spot?
Jeff Petry stands to be the offensive driving force on the Habs’ blueline with the departure of Andrei Markov which could make him one to watch for in fantasy leagues.
Ales Hemsky is coming off an injury-riddled season that has him off the radar. That could make him an intriguing sleeper option in certain fantasy leagues.
Phillip Danault was Montreal’s unsung award winner in 2016-17 after a 40 point season. The debate of whether or not this was a one-time fluke or a sign of things to come makes him an intriguing fantasy option.
Lost in the never-ending debate about last summer’s blockbuster trade was that Shea Weber had a solid first year with Montreal. With Andrei Markov now out of the picture, they’ll be counting on Weber for more this coming season.
Alex Galchenyuk continues to be someone that shows flashes of dominance while at other times he’s much less noticeable. Will that continue in 2017-18 or will this be the year he puts it all together most consistently?
After missing time with hand injuries for two straight seasons, Brendan Gallagher is looking for a bounce back season. Will he be able to do so or will his hand troubles continue to cause problems?
The pressure is always on in the NHL, especially if you happen to be a goalie. The pressure is exponentially higher if you’re a starting goaltender, more so if you happen to you play for an Original Six team. How will he respond in 2017-18?
We’ve addressed many players in our Fantasy Focus series over the past six weeks but there are still some key questions to ask. Let’s take a look at those to conclude our series for this year with the Habs Fantasy Mailbag.
The Habs have had several youngsters make an impact in recent years and that’s likely to continue in 2016-17. Here’s a closer look at how those prospects can help your fantasy team.