NHL Top 25: #16 - #20
#20 C Aleksander Barkov - Florida Panthers
“Considered one of the most underrated players in the game, Barkov is a consistent performer and point producer since arriving in 2013 as Florida’s 2nd overall pick. He scored 35 goals and 61 assists for 96 points in his 2019 breakout season and followed it up with a 62 point performance in a shortened season. He compliments that with solid 2 way play.”
#19 D John Carlson - Washington Capitals
“This 30 year old veteran is considered one of the best defensemen in the NHL. He made the league as a full timer in 2010 and has evolved into an offensive powerhouse. He takes care of his house well, not registering a minus record since 2014. He eclipsed his 70 point 2019 performance during the shortened season, amassing 75. He’s due for a Norris.”
#18 D Roman Josi - Nashville Predators
“The best players aren’t first rounders after all. Drafted 38th overall in 2008, he has come around to becoming one of the defensemen in the league who’s scoring at point per game efficiency and providing shut down defense. No wonder he’s a Norris winner.”
#17 G Andrei Vasilevskiy - Tampa Bay Lightning
“In his prime right now, he’s just notched a Stanley Cup win to the resume that already has a 2019 Vezina Trophy and 3 straight seasons as the NHL’s leader in goaltending win. He played every minute in the bubble posting 2.56 GAA and .917 SV %.”
#16 C Evgeni Malkin - Pittsburgh Penguins
“Hugely skilled player at 6’3”, 195 pounds, he’s produced year after year and been a part of the two headed beast in Pittsburgh for 14 years now. He’s still producing at elite levels in his mid 30s. Only 4 active players have more career points, and he’s played fewer games than any of them.”