Indeed, the right wing position is making a strong comeback. Blackhawks superstar Patrick Kane has been front and center of the revival, but Russians Nikita Kucherov and Vladimir Tarasenko are not too far behind. Sophomore Patrik Laine, who can play either wing position, spent most of 2016-17 on the right side as a rookie and is potentially another generational talent.
DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: Fantasy Alarm’s 2017 Draft Guide
Kane is currently continuing a long-standing NHL tradition of right wing dominance: from Maurice Richard to Gordie Howe, to Guy Lafleur, Mike Bossy and Jaromir Jagr. There may be a few more Art Ross trophies in Kane’s future.
2017 RANKINGSCENTERS | LEFT WING | DEFENSEMEN | GOALIES | TOP 200
We’ll update this list in response to injuries, trades and other transactions that could affect a player’s value before the season begins Oct. 4.
Fantasy Hockey 2017: Right wing rankings
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