2021 Pacific Division Fantasy Hockey Preview Feat. Andy Sutton

2021 Pacific Division Fantasy Hockey Preview Feat. Andy Sutton

In the 24th episode of the Fantasy Hockey Hacks Podcast; Devon, Bruce, and John proudly welcome a special guest – Andy Sutton, CEO of Verbero Hockey and former NHL defenceman! Andy will join us for our 2021 Pacific Division Fantasy Preview episode; but our time with Andy will be focused around Verbero Hockey, his NHL playing career, and a few fun projections for next season.

Additionally, the FHH team will do a complete fantasy hockey preview for the Pacific Division; going over each team’s top fantasy targets, projections, team analytics, team schedule, and more! This should be another entertaining and informative episode that you will not want to miss!

Highlights:

• Special Guest | Andy Sutton – CEO of Verbero Hockey and Former NHL Defenceman
• 2021 Pacific Division Fantasy Hockey Preview
• Top fantasy targets and projections for each team in the Pacific Division
• Notes on team analytics and schedule

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Hockey News | September 7 – 15

September 8 | Sidney Crosby underwent wrist Surgery, and is expected to miss approximately 6 weeks. Additionally, Ron Hextall was unsure of the status of Evgeni Malkin ahead of the regular season. It’s possible that both Sid and Geno are on the shelf to start the season. Significant fantasy impact for other Penguins players ahead of fantasy hockey drafts. 

September 9 | David Backes signed a one-day contract to retire with the St. Louis Blues after a 15-year NHL career. 

September 10 | Zach Parise signed a contract with the New York Islanders. Where does he fit into this lineup?

September 10 | Erik Gudbrandson signed a 1-year $1.95M contract with the Calgary Flames.  

SPECIAL GUEST | Andy Sutton, CEO of Verbero Hockey & Former NHL Defenceman

Name | Andy Sutton | Website: Verbero.com | Twitter: @VerberoHockey | Instagram: @VerberoHockey | Elite Hockey Prospects Team Store

Andy Sutton is the CEO of Verbero Hockey, and a 14-year NHL veteran. Over Andy’s NHL career, he played in 676 NHL games with the San Jose Sharks, Minnesota Wild, Atlanta Thrashers, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Anaheim Ducks, and the Edmonton Oilers. 150 Points (38 Goals), 1185 PIMS. 

Topics For Discussion (Andy Sutton):

• • Tell Our Listeners A Bit About Yourself: 
    • Where are you from? 
    • Education? 
    • Hobbies outside hockey? 
    • Beverage of choice? 

• • Tell Us About Verbero Hockey  
    • Where did you get the idea for Verbero Hockey? 
    • What is the value proposition of the company? What makes it unique? 
    • What sort of products does the company offer, and how do they differ from other equipment and apparel manufacturers? 
    • What are your flagship products? 
    • Could you tell us a few current NHL players that are wearing or testing your equipment? 
    • Where is everything designed and manufactured? 
    • Where can listeners check out Verbero equipment and apparel? Is it available in retail locations? 

• Tell Us A Bit About Your Playing Career: 
  • I read that when you played for Michigan Tech, you switched from LW to D; was that a difficult transition for you? 
  • I wasn’t aware that you were selected in the expansion draft by Minnesota in 2000, what was that experience like? 
  • You spent almost 5 years playing in Atlanta; what was your experience like in such a non-traditional hockey market? 
  • Looking at your career numbers, it appears you were always a physical player; did that come natural for you? Or was it more coached based on your size? 
  • Who was your favourite team to play for? 
  • What was your most memorable moment as a player? 
  • Who was your funniest teammate? 
  • Who was the most skilled teammate you ever played with? 
  • Who was the toughest opponent to play against throughout your career? 
  • According to HockeyFights.com, you had 50+ fights in your professional career, who was the toughest player you ever fought?
  • Who was your favourite coach to play for? 
  • Do you still play hockey today? 
  • Do you have a funny hockey story from your playing days that you could share with our listeners? 

Rapid Fire Segment – 2021-2022 Predictions

• Who is your pick to win the Norris Trophy?
• Who is your pick to win the Vezina this year?
• Who is your pick to win the Hart Trophy? 
• Who is your pick to win the Rocket Richard Trophy?
• Who is your pick to win the Selke Trophy? 
• Who is your pick to win the Calder Trophy? 
• Who is your pick to win the Jack Adams Trophy? 
• Who is your pick to win the Presidents Trophy? 
• Stanley Cup Final matchup? 
• Stanley Cup Winner? 
• Favourite NHL team? 

2021 Pacific Division Fantasy Hockey Preview

Anaheim Ducks

17-30-9 | GF/GM: 2.21 | GA/GM: 3.16 | GF%: 41.20 (30th) | CF%: 48.43 (19th) | PP%: 8.9 (31st) | PK%: 79.9 (16th)

Schedule Notes: The Anaheim Ducks have 14 back-to-back sets this season; and 54% of their games are played on “off-nights” (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday). 

Top Targets

📈 Trevor Zegras, C | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 176.2 (23% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: N/A | PTS. PREDICTION: 25 Goals, 55 Points

📈 Rickard Rakell, C | 2021 Yahoo ADP: NA (Undrafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 204.7 | PTS. PREDICTION: 19 Goals, 50 Points

📈 Jamie Drysdale, D | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 162.6 (16% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: N/A | PTS. PREDICTION: 10 Goals, 30 Points

📈 John Gibson, G | 2021 Yahoo ADP:  173.2 (43% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 186.6 | WINS. PREDICTION: 23 Wins, 3 SO

Calgary Flames

26-27-3 | GF/GM: 2.77 | GA/GM: 2.86 | GF%: 49.21 (18th) | CF%: 52.43 (7th) | PP%: 18.3 (21st) | PK%: 80.2 (15th)

Schedule Notes: The Calgary Flames have 14 back-to-back sets this season; and 28% of their games are played on “off-nights” (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday).

Top Fantasy Targets

📈 Matthew Tkatchuk, LW/RW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 36.7 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 58.4 | PTS. PREDICTION: 32 Goals, 73 Points

📈 Johnny Gaudreau, LW/RW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 51.3 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 65.3 | PTS. PREDICTION: 28 Goals, 70 Points

📈 Elias Lindholm, C/RW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 83.1 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 92.0 | PTS. PREDICTION: 31 Goals, 70 Points

📈 Sean Monahan, C | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 186.7 (32% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 164.9 | PTS. PREDICTION: 22 Goals, 52 Points

📈 Blake Coleman, RW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 174.5 (7% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 176.1.0 | PTS. PREDICTION: 23 Goals, 42 Points

📈 Rasmus Andersson, D | 2021 Yahoo ADP: N/A (Undrafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: Undrafted | PTS. PREDICTION: 6 Goals, 33 Points

📈 Jacob Markstrom, G | 2021 Yahoo ADP:  139.1 (99% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 94.7 | WINS PREDICTION: 30 Wins, 3 SO

Edmonton Oilers

35-19-2 | GF/GM: 3.27 | GA/GM: 2.75 | GF%: 54.30 (10th) | CF%: 49.13 (16th) | PP%: 27.6 (1st) | PK%: 84 (9th)

Schedule Notes: The Edmonton Oilers have 9 back-to-back sets this season; and 46% of their games are played on “off-nights” (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday).

Top Targets

📈 Connor McDavid, C | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 1.1 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 2.1 | PTS. PREDICTION: 46 Goals, 139 Points

📈 Leon Draisaitl, C/LW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 2.4 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 3.2 | PTS. PREDICTION: 49 Goals, 122 Points

📈 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, C/LW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 76.7 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 61.2 | PTS. PREDICTION: 27 Goals, 65 Points

📈 Zach Hyman, LW/RW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 129.4 (99% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 171.4 | PTS. PREDICTION: 30 Goals, 65 Points

📈 Tyson Barrie, D | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 63.9 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 124.6 | PTS. PREDICTION: 14 Goals, 64 Points

📈 Darnell Nurse, D | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 68.5 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 106.5 | PTS. PREDICTION: 14 Goals, 51 Points

📈 Mike Smith, G | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 125.1 (81% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: N/A (Undrafted) | WINS. PREDICTION: 33 Wins, 3 SO

LA Kings

21-28-7 | GF/GM: 2.54 | GA/GM: 3.02 | GF%: 45.66 (22nd) | CF%: 47.72 (25th) | PP%: 18.9 (19th) | PK%: 83.7 (7th)

Schedule Notes: The Los Angeles Kings have 16 back-to-back sets this season; and 40% of their games are played on “off-nights” (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday).

Top Targets

📈 Anze Kopitar, C | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 95.7 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 100.0 | PTS. PREDICTION: 24 Goals, 74 Points

📈 Viktor Arvidsson, RW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 175.9 (85% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 193.6 | PTS. PREDICTION: 29 Goals, 59 Points

📈 Drew Doughty, D | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 102.4 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 128.6 | PTS. PREDICTION: 9 Goals, 49 Points

📈 Calvin Petersen, G | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 172.5 (76% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 192.4 | WINS. PREDICTION: 28 Wins, 3 SO

San Jose Sharks

21-28-7 | GF/GM: 2.61 | GA/GM: 3.50 | GF%: 42.69 (27th) | CF%: 48.02 (24th) | PP%: 14.1 (29th) | PK%: 80.4 (14th)

Schedule Notes: The San Jose Sharks have 12 back-to-back sets this season; and just 27% of their games are played on “off-nights” (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday).

Top Targets

📈 Evander Kane, LW/RW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 135.2 (99% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 111.5 | PTS. PREDICTION: 31 Goals, 62 Points

📈 Tomas Hertl, C/LW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 131.3 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 139.8.0 | PTS. PREDICTION: 28 Goals, 61 Points

📈 Timo Meier, LW/RW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 170.0 (9% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 125.5 | PTS. PREDICTION: 25 Goals, 59 Points

📈 Logan Couture, C | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 174.3 (3% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 101.4 | PTS. PREDICTION: 24 Goals, 58 Points

📈 Brent Burns, D | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 128.9 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 40.3 | PTS. PREDICTION: 12 Goals, 50 Points

📈 Adin Hill, G | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 168.5 (11% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: N/A | WINS. PREDICTION: 20 Wins, 2 SO

Seattle Kraken

0-0-0 | GF/GM: 0.00 | GA/GM: 0.00 | GF%: 0.00 (N/A) | CF%: 0.00 (N/A) | PP%: 0.00 (N/A) | PK%: 0.00 (N/A)

Schedule Notes: The Seattle Kraken have 15 back-to-back sets this season; and 46% of their games are played on “off-nights” (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday).

Top Targets

📈 Jordan Eberle, RW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 160.1 (10% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 168.0 | PTS. PREDICTION: 23 Goals, 50 Points

📈 Jared McCann, C/LW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 161.5 (7% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 230.0 | PTS. PREDICTION: 22 Goals, 57 Points

📈 Janni Gourde, C/RW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 160.0 (16% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 230.0 | PTS. PREDICTION: 22 Goals, 48 Points

📈 Jaden Schwartz, LW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 181.4 (32% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 182.5.0 | PTS. PREDICTION: 20 Goals, 50 Points

📈 Vince Dunn, D | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 143.0 (90% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 201.0 | PTS. PREDICTION: 12 Goals, 42 Points

📈 Phillip Grubauer, G | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 68.1 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 98.7 | WINS. PREDICTION: 30 Wins, 4 SO

Vancouver Canucks

23-29-4 | GF/GM: 2.64 | GA/GM: 3.34 | GF%: 44.80 (25th) | CF%: 46.80 (27th) | PP%: 17.4 (25th) | PK%: 79.8 (17th)

Schedule Notes: The Vancouver Canucks have 11 back-to-back sets this season; and 46% of their games are played on “off-nights” (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday).

Top Targets

📈 Elias Pettersson, C | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 47.3 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 25.0 | PTS. PREDICTION: 34 Goals, 77 Points

📈 JT Miller, C/LW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 52.0 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 39.0 | PTS. PREDICTION: 26 Goals, 76 Points

📈 Brock Boeser, RW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 60.6 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 110.2 | PTS. PREDICTION: 30 Goals, 69 Points

📈 Connor Garland, LW/RW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 174.6 (79% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 207.0 | PTS. PREDICTION: 26 Goals, 62 Points

📈 Quinn Hughes, D | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 44.5 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 58.7 | PTS. PREDICTION: 9 Goals, 66 Points

📈 Thatcher Demko, G | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 103.8 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 187.7 | WINS. PREDICTION: 30 Wins, 3 SO

Vegas Golden Knights

40-14-2 | GF/GM: 3.39 | GA/GM: 2.18 | GF%: 60.90 (1st) | CF%: 54.00 (2nd) | PP%: 17.8 (22nd) | PK%: 86.8 (1st)

Schedule Notes: The Vegas Golden Knights have 13 back-to-back sets this season; and 48% of their games are played on “off-nights” (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday).

Top Targets

📈 Mark Stone, RW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 42.2 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 45.4 | PTS. PREDICTION: 31 Goals, 82 Points

📈 Max Pacioretty, LW | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 36.4 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 60.1 | PTS. PREDICTION: 34 Goals, 75 Points

📈 Alex Pietrangelo, D | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 49.1 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 41.4 | PTS. PREDICTION: 16 Goals, 52 Points

📈 Shea Theodore, D | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 76.0 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 88.9 | PTS. PREDICTION: 14 Goals, 62 Points

📈 Robin Lehner, G | 2021 Yahoo ADP: 18.6 (100% Drafted) | 2020 Avg. ADP: 55.8 | WINS. PREDICTION: 35 Wins, 4 SO

Pacific Division Projected Standings

Devon

• Edmonton Oilers, 112 Points (54-24-4)*
• Vegas Golden Knights, 105 Points (49-26-7)*
• Vancouver Canucks, 94 Points (44-32-6)*
• Seattle Kraken, 92 Points (42-32-8)
• Los Angeles Kings, 90 Points (41-33-8)
• Calgary Flames, 86 Points (39-35-8)
• Anaheim Ducks, 73 Points (32-41-9)
• San Jose Sharks, 71 Points (30-41-11)

*Playoffs

Bruce

• Vegas Golden Knights
• Edmonton Oilers
• Calgary Flames
• Vancouver Canucks
• Seattle Kraken
• Los Angeles Kings
• Anaheim Ducks
• San Jose Sharks

John

• Edmonton Oilers
• Vegas Golden Knights
• Calgary Flames
• Vancouver Canucks
• LA Kings
• Seattle Kraken
• Anaheim Ducks
• San Jose Sharks

2021 How To Win Your Fantasy Hockey League Series

• August 8th (Ep. 19) – Guide To Wingers
• August 12th (Ep. 20) – Guide To Centers
• August 19th (Ep. 21) – Guide To Defencemen
• August 29th (Ep. 22) – Guide To Goalies & Zero G Draft Strategy
• September 7th (Ep. 23) – 2021 Fantasy Hockey Guide & The Perfect Draft

BONUS: Dom Luszczyszyn’s (The Athletic) Fantasy Hockey Rankings & Cheat Sheet