Sportsnet’s Michael Amato posted a list of 250 fantasy hockey-draft-eligible players who you can utilize to win your fantasy hockey league, and here are the Red Wings players that made his list:
48. Dylan Larkin, DET, C: The very definition of a safe and reliable pick, Larkin has been right around a point per game in his past 219 contests with good shot volume. He also has plenty of talent on his wings with Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond, to help ensure his numbers won’t dip. Larkin doesn’t offer much for hits, but it’s hard to pass up that offensive consistency.
81. Alex DeBrincat, DET, RW: Maybe DeBrincat’s ceiling isn’t super high, but he’s a steady player with good shot volume who you should be able to count on for around 70 points. Playing with the potent combination of Larkin and Lucas Raymond doesn’t hurt either. One other thing I like about DeBrincat is his durability. He’s played all 82 games in five of his seven seasons.
88. Lucas Raymond, DET, RW: Raymond has arrived. Disappointed fantasy general managers from two years ago were rewarded for their faith, as Raymond enjoyed a breakout season and helped the Red Wings remain in the playoff race down the stretch. He’s still lacking great shot volume, but Raymond looks like he could be a great offensive fantasy player for years to come.
101. Patrick Kane, DET, RW: Kane looked more like himself last season and finally appeared to be healthy. He averaged nearly a point per game with the Wings, though he played only 50 games. Injuries would be a real concern for a player of his age and I bet Kane would have a hard time maintaining the pace he set in 2023-24 over a full 82 games. My expectation would be somewhere between 60-70 points for Kane this season.
106. Moritz Seider, DET, D: Points are just a bonus where Seider is concerned, thanks to his great peripherals. It’s very likely you’re looking at least 200 hits and 200 blocks from him, so you can live with just 45 points or so from the Red Wings blueliner. There’s no one else in the league who possesses Seider’s combo of hits and block coverage.
140. Vladimir Tarasenko, DET, LW: It’s been a couple of underwhelming seasons for Tarasenko, who hasn’t been able to top 55 points since 2021-22. If Tarasenko is going to get back to being fantasy relevant, he’s in a great spot in a potent Red Wings top six. If he’s getting significant minutes with Kane, Tarasenko is probably a good bet to make at this point in your draft.
197. Alex Lyon, DET, G: The Red Wings have the most crowded crease in the league and there’s no guarantee Lyon is even on the opening-night roster, but if you want to bet on a Detroit goalie this year, I’d take my chances on him. Lyon has kept two different teams in the playoff hunt in the past two seasons, albeit in a smaller sample size. There’s a world where Lyon claims the starting job and the Wings march to the post-season. We can dream, can’t we?
246. Ville Husso, DET, G: Husso’s numbers have plummeted since he arrived in Detroit and the Red Wings crease is suddenly very crowded. His contract indicates Husso will get a shot to run with the top role, though nothing about his play with the Wings gives you confidence he can hold it. If you’re desperate for a goalie late in your draft, you could take a chance, just don’t draft Husso too early.
Continued; Cam Talbot “just missed the cut” as well.
