Brent Burns, SJS -- The San Jose Sharks defenseman leads the position in goals (68), points (218), PPP (82) and SOG (1,005) over the past three seasons. He has arguably the highest ceiling at the position considering the next closest defenseman (Dougie Hamilton) has 682 shots over the same span. Burns started slow last regular season (no goals, seven assists in first 19 games), but was nearly a point-per-game player the rest of the way (60 points in final 63 games). He may not have reached the 75-point mark like he did in the previous two seasons, but his strong finish extended into the playoffs (seven points in 10 games), erasing any concerns that the 33-year-old is slowing down. Another factor to consider from last season is that Burns had an unusually low shooting percentage (3.6), which should likely revert closer to his rate from the prior three seasons playing defenseman (8.0). Burns gains additional value on the power play having left wing Evander Kane (signed seven-year contract May 24) on board for a full season. With Burns' first power-play role cemented and his durability undisputed (hasn't missed a game since before he changed positions in 2014-15).