My favourite player of all time, one of the greatest players of all time, and newly minted holder of the all-time goal-scoring record. Going into his age-40 season, expectations are still sky high as Ovi is coming off one of his highest goal-scoring rates he's had in his illustrious career. The reason he comes in a bit lower than most people would think is that his usage dropped significantly last season. Spencer Carbery is using Ovi in a more sheltered role, so his overall impact is less than it has been for the majority of his career. With that being said, Ovi only needs one shot to change a game.

Two things have become abundantly clear about the Senators' captain: he shoots everything, and he hits anything that moves. Tkachuk had a down year offensively, but as the Sens' 5-on-5 play improves, the production will likely come back. Look for him to make it back to the 70-point mark. 

Morrissey has been one of the most consistent offensive defencemen over the last few seasons, and he demonstrated this by producing his third straight 60-point season. His steady presence gives the Jets a calming influence, controlling the pace of play from the back end. Look for him to continue his production this season. 

Bill Guerin gave a big vote of confidence to Boldy not only when he signed Boldy to a $49 million contract, but also when he stated that Boldy has 50-goal and 50-assist potential. After averaging 70 points in his first 3 full seasons, a breakout should be on the horizon for Boldy. 

Evan Bouchard is an incredibly polarizing player. He is an impeccable offensive talent; his offensive IQ, passing ability, and shot are all above average. His defensive ability is not all bad, but it highlights his less desirable side, where he occasionally makes lazy decisions with the puck or shows a lack of effort in recovering after a bad pinch. But the good far outweighs the bad. 

Stützle's potential is through the roof, and he already has a 90-point season on his ledger to prove it. But after back-to-back seasons not reaching that plateau, he falls into the category of Sens players who took a step back offensively, mainly due to a lack of 5-on-5 scoring. His assist numbers have held up, but he's going to need to shoot more to reach the 30-goal mark again.

Thomas has become one of the league's elite playmakers, notching back-to-back 60-assist seasons, and has become the catalyst for a revitalized Blues offence. He doesn't shoot very often, so 20-25 goals may be his ceiling, but his playmaking alone makes him one of the league's top centers, and that will continue this year. 

Consistent. There is no better word to describe Adrian Kempe than that one. His per-82 game average for goals over the last four years is 36, and he is showing no signs of slowing down. His combination of speed and a lethal shot makes him a constant threat. He's also had four straight 100+ hit seasons, adding another dimension to an already great player. 

McAvoy has had a rough few years due to injuries, the most significant of which occurred during the 4 Nations tournament, where he injured the AC joint in his right shoulder, causing him to miss the last 25 games of the season. Going into this season fully healthy, McAvoy will once again be one of the most feared defenders in the league. He should reach double-digit goals and around 50 points while playing with a physical presence and stout defence. 

Jake Guentzel has had some special linemates in his time in the NHL, but some skeptics like to use that against him in these kinds of lists. But Guentzel is an exceptional talent; perhaps he is more of a complementary player, but in that realm, he is the best there is. With Guentzel, it's easy for other elite talents to create chemistry with him; he has an elite shot, and he always seems to get to the right spots.