Roto Exclusive : Guest Contributions and Featured Articles
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y Derek Reese<br />
3UPS<br />
Eric Staal/ Jordan Staal<br />
Tale of the tape: C, Age 27, 6’ 4”, 205lbs/ C, Age 23, 6’ 4”, 220lbs<br />
Brothers Eric <strong>and</strong> Jordan playing on the same team should light a fire in both of them. Both are<br />
Centers but look for Eric to move to the wing so they can both play on the same line together. Eric is<br />
a multi-cat stud <strong>and</strong> Jordan finally has the freedom to explode offensively.<br />
Verdict: Look for Eric to improve on last year <strong>and</strong> a career year for Jordan<br />
Cam Ward<br />
Tale of the tape: G, Age 28, 6’ 1”, 185lbs<br />
Cam Ward is a workhorse; he loves to play a lot of games <strong>and</strong> plays <strong>and</strong> seems to get better the<br />
more he plays. Carolina’s defense wasn’t that great last year but they have an awesome group of<br />
young defensemen in Faulk, McBain <strong>and</strong> Murphy. Whether your league counts saves or save %,<br />
Ward is a beast <strong>and</strong> a must have.<br />
Verdict: Look for Ward to put career high numbers this year<br />
Justin Faulk<br />
Tale of the tape: D, Age 20, 6’ 0”, 205lbs<br />
Justin Faulk made the Hurricanes out of camp as a 19 year old <strong>and</strong> didn’t look out of place on the<br />
ice. That’s impressive considering playing defense is the hardest position to play at the NHL level.<br />
Faulk has the confidence of his coaches as he was put out in all situations. Faulk put pretty decent<br />
numbers in his rookie season despite playing only 66 games.<br />
Verdict: No sophomore slump here <strong>and</strong> look for him to lead Carolina’s defensemen in scoring.<br />
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