We know that Boston’s stars will be in fantasy lineups. Who are the fantasy sleepers?
With the start of the NHL season comes the beginning of fantasy hockey. The Boston Bruins have a roster loaded with fantasy stars. Everybody, however, wants to find those fantasy hockey sleepers.
Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak lead the way when it comes to fantasy rankings. Marchand was fifth in the NHL with 100 points last season. As long as he stays healthy, Marchand should be right there again.
Pastrnak only played 66 games last season, yet he still had 38 goals. He could score 45 or even 50 in a full season.
Other than these top players, the Bruins have a few fantasy hockey sleepers who can make a big impact for fantasy teams.
Karson Kuhlman
Karson Kuhlman can be a high-value player in fantasy hockey. Nobody will draft him, but he could be a steal on the waiver wire.
Kuhlman joined the Bruins last year and played 11 regular season games. He made a decent first impression with three goals and two assists. He also had three points in eight playoff games.
This year, Kuhlman gets a chance in Boston’s top-six. He starts as the second-line right wing with David Krejci and Jake Debrusk.
As long as Krejci stays healthy this year, Kuhlman will see plenty of scoring chances in this role. Krejci is a great playmaker who can get the puck to Kuhlman in high-danger spots. If he capitalizes on these chances, Kuhlman will earn a more permanent role.
Kuhlman also could see time on Boston’s second power play unit. This will provide him with more opportunities to increase his production.
Even if Kuhlman struggles with Krejci and Debrusk, he could get another chance on the third line with Charlie Coyle. This limits his points ceiling, but he could still be a value player in deep fantasy leagues.