Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Just Fantasy Hockey - Week 3 Rookie Watch


Artem Anisimov (C) – NYR
6 GP, 1 G, 3 A, 4 PTS
The talented Russian centerman is playing a mere 10 minutes a night but has managed to score 4 points in 6 games. The 21 year old averaged a point per game in the AHL and is looking to climb up the depth charts on Broadway.

Victor Hedman – (D) – TAM – 5 GP, 0 G, 4 A, 4 PTS
The second overall draft choice is making a huge impact with the Lightning. With 4 points in 5 games, Hedman is averaging over 25 minutes a game and plays in every situation. He has 14 shots and a +2 rating and has shown veteran poise as a rookie.

Jamie Benn – (LW) – DAL – 4 GP, 1 G, 2 A, 3 PTS
Benn has made an impression with Coach Crawford and is averaging 16 minutes of ice-time a game. Benn had 82 points in 56 games in the WHL and has a tendency to score goals, something the Stars need.

Evander Kane (C) – ATL – 3 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 2 PTS
It appears that Kane is on his way to playing with the Thrashers on a full-time basis. With the early struggles of Antropov and Todd White, Kane may find his way onto the top line sooner rather than later. If he can make a connection with Kovalchuk he may just win rookie the Calder trophy.

Tyler Myers (D) – BUF – 4 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 2 PTS
The 6’8”, 222 lbs d-man possesses a reach that keeps attackers at to the outside. An all-round defenceman, Myers has an offensive flair to him. With 42 points in 58 games in the WHL, Myers has seen time on the powerplay already.

Other mentionables: John Tavares and Michael Del Zotto continue to lead the rookie scoring race with 5 points. Erik Karlsson is struggling in Ottawa and may get sent down very soon. Peter Regin continues to produce in Ottawa, a team that is finding it difficult to score.

Mark

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