NHL.com point projection: 76
He’s nearly a point-per-game player (0.97; 147 in 152 games) over the past two seasons combined and is a safe center option in the middle rounds of redraft leagues who could reach new heights if fellow Switzerland-born linemate Timo Meier bounces back under new coach Sheldon Keefe.
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Other NJD players on preseason draft lists:
Breakout candidates: Luke Hughes, D (injured; point projection: 50); Simon Nemec, D (point projection: 40)
Bounce-back candidates: Timo Meier, F (point projection: 65); Dawson Mercer, F (point projection: 48)
Deep sleeper: Jake Allen, G (win projection: 15)