Northwest Division Sleepers

Calgary – Rene Bourque (LW) – Injuries hampered the speedy winger last season and held him to 58 games. With Cammalleri and Bertuzzi off to other teams, Bourque should now be the default winger on the top line. If Bourque can stay healthy and stays on the top line he will definitely surpass his 40 points from last year.

FEARLESS FORECAST – 70 GP – 26 G – 26 A – 52 PTS

Colorado – Kyle Quincey (D) – Another rookie that made an impact last year was Quincey. He was made expendable in Los Angeles this off-season because of their exceptional depth on defence. By moving to Colorado, Quincey will anchor the Avalanche powerplay and repeat his numbers in his sophomore season.

FEARLESS FORECAST – 75 GP – 6 G – 29 A – 35 PTS

Edmonton – Denis Grebeshkov (D) – The big Russian is another weapon on the Oilers already offensive blueline. A top four defenseman, Grebeshkov also helps out on the second powerplay unit as well. With 39 points in 72 games a repeat of his performance from last year is not out of the question.

FEARLESS FORCAST – 75 GP – 8 G – 34 A – 42 PTS

Minnesota – Marek Zidlicky (D) – Minnesota is stepping away from its defensive style of play and going offensive for the first time since coming into the league. Zidlicky is one player that will benefit from the changeover. Scoring 42 points in 76 games last season, a repeat in totals should be expected from the unknown defender.

FEARLESS FORECAST – 78 GP – 12 G – 31 A – 43 PTS

Vancouver – Alex Burrows (LW) – This hard-nosed and gritty winger not only can score goals but fights as well. He is the perfect compliment for the Sedins and their lack of physicality. Burrows scored 51 points last year and added 150 PIMs, a feat he will surely repeat this season.

FEARLESS FORECAST – 82 GP – 27 G – 26 A – 53 PTS

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