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Look at their previous stats and who they play with to get a good picture of how the year will be for a player. Here are a few points to consider. Players on 15 game point streaks; don't pick him. Streak end and so do slumps, with the exeption of 3rd/4th line players. Pick players with 10 plus game pointless streaks, with the same train of thought. Second line players are usually the best but. For slumps, if a player is getting little ice time or in the doghouse, then don't choose him. He is probably going to get traded to another team of get sent to the minors. Some of hte best players to pick are 3-5 game point streaks, players that come off multiple point nights, or second-first line players in 8 plus game pointless slumps. Also look for players that are about to break out. That would be 22-24. Also consider if they are on the downside of their career. Players 33-35 will decline 5-10 points and players 36 plus will decline 10-30 points. This is all depending on thier shape, their team, how many injuries they've had, or if thelyl have played 15 plus years. They will probabaly get double of that. Don't always bet on hight draft choies. Wait until they've played 3 years. Then you will get a good idea of how good they are. Second-third round choies pan out relitivly the same, so don't count them out. If a player starts at the age of 18, then don't choose them until they have reached their 5 year, just to make sure of their playing abilities. Make sure you also know about their previous injury record too. Plus, players that move up to the first line may have more trouble than expected, because they are playing against some of the best checkers in the world.Also check their ice time and powerplay time. Add 5-10 points if their on the powerplay and players with a lot of ice time; they're playing well. Players play less, well vis versa.
Defenceman
For defenceman, consider their ice time, youth,if they play against other teams top lines(offensive or defensive defenceman, and if they play on the powerplay. Their ice time may decive their stats. You should consider if they play against the other teams top lines, because they will then get less ice time. Defence is mainly to protect your end, not attack the others. Also know their ice time reflects on their style, if they are playing good, or are on the choaches doghouse. If the coach doesn't like him, chances are that he won't play alot and which likly be moved. If he plays offence only, expect very little ice time, just power play. Powerplay is very important. If they play for a very good powerplay, they will be very effective(10-20 points). If not, vis versa(5-10 points). Injuries are very important, since their are usually 6 defenceman. Player's with lots of injuries play little. Player's health, vis versa. If they a physical, they will be subjuct to injury. Players in their breakout year play the best. Defenceman usually break out at 24-26.
Goaltender
first starters. Make sure you know their abilities and the backup abilities. That will determine how much they will play. That also leads to age and injurys. Old/often injured player's will play less due to health. Opposite=vis versa. Also consider the teams defence and skill livel, plus their goals-against average/save%. A team like New Jearsy plays more defence than Toronto. So New Jearsy has more defence commitment than Toronto. Therefore, the Toronto goalie gets more shots. You also need to know haw good their backup is and how much confidence the coach has in him. That will affect how many games he plays. Also consider his age. The older they are, the less he will play. That also leads to injuries. The more injuries the guy has, the less games he will play and the less movement he has, and leads to more injuries. Their previous stats may change sio don't rely on stats. They may be deciving. The goalies usually break out at 25-29, which is when they will have their best years.
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