Atlantic Division Sleepers

New Jersey – Travis Zajac (C) – The time has come for the 31 year old to take his game to the next level. Zajac has the ability to play as the top pivot in New Jersey and playing with Parise will help anyone’s stats. With 62 points in 82 games last season, Zajac may have hit a ceiling with his point total as coach Lemaire likes to play a defense first style of play.

FEARLESS FORECAST – 82 GP – 20 G – 45 A – 65 PTS

NY Islanders – Josh Bailey (C) – The speedy playmaker came into the league and had a period of adjustment to the tempo of the game. At 19 years old, Bailey should quickly become a fan favourite in Long Island and definitely improve on his 25 points in 68 games.

FEARLESS FORCAST – 73 GP – 16 G – 25 A – 41 PTS

NY Rangers – Ryan Callahan (RW) – With his signature on a new contract, Callahan will once again be called upon to play a big role in New York. A favourite down the stretch for coach Tortarella, Callahan saw time on the top lines and created space for his teammates. Callahan should improve on his 40 points in 81 from last season.

FEARLESS FORECAST – 82 GP – 25 G – 21 A – 46 PTS

Philadelphia – Claude Giroux (RW) – The playoffs were a coming out party for young Giroux. Arguably the best player for the Flyers last spring, Giroux has risen up the depth charts with the loss of Knuble and Lupul. With 27 points in 42 games, Giroux offers the ability to play wing and center, making him useful in all situations. Giroux is poised to double his stats from last season on a very good Flyers team.

FEARLESS FORECAST – 80 GP – 30 G – 35 A – 65 PTS

Pittsburgh – Kris Letang (D) – After winning the Stanley Cup, the Penguins were unable to re-sign some of their depth defensemen. Letang is a young d-man that has produced at every level and will now be looked at for a more offensive role from the back-end. Letang scored 33 points in 74 games and should have no problem adding some more points to that this season.

FEARLESS FORECAST – 76 GP – 12 G – 24 A – 36 PTS

Mark