“Unlocking Hidden Gems: Surprising Fantasy Hockey Takeaways from the Thrilling 2024-25 NHL Season!”
Don’t bet on players with limited power-play production
This is more of a lesson for next year. As I mentioned earlier, fantasy usefulness is largely determined by effectiveness with the man advantage. Take Mika Zibanejad of the Rangers.
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The prior two years, he had 70 power-play points combined, while he’s had just 19 this year. That’s why he has just 52 points after finishing with no fewer than 72 points in any of the prior five full seasons. He’s not the best example because he’s been on New York’s No. 1 power-play unit all season, but it just illustrates the point of how a player’s numbers can tank if he isn’t scoring a man up.
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