Dallas Stars fantasy projections for 2022-23

As part of NHL.com's 32 in 32 series, the fantasy hockey staff identifies relevant players from the Dallas Stars. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice" podcast.

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NOTES:These fantasy projections (for 82-game season), a collaborative effort by Pete Jensen and Anna Dua, have been quantified based on factors including but not limited to past performance in the regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs, projected line combinations, power-play usage, team goalie situations, injury history or concern, sleeper upside, anticipated regression or bounce-back candidacy, age, contract status and overall upside for this season. The below totals are safe estimates and do not necessarily indicate each player's ceiling or floor and should be used as a basis for decision-making in all fantasy leagues. Players are listed below in order of NHL.com top 250 rank.
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Jason Robertson, LW --Among the 206 NHL players who have played at least 125 games over the past two seasons combined, Robertson ranks 17th in points per game (0.99; 124 points in 125 games) and leads the Dallas Stars with 58 goals in that span. Robertson is tied for 15th in the NHL in even-strength points (97) since 2020-21, was tied for 13th in goals (41) last season and should be considered a top 50 overall fantasy player and among the 20 best in keeper and dynasty leagues.
NHL.com point projection for Robertson: 80
Jake Oettinger, G --He had the best save percentage in the NHL (.954 in seven games) during the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs and reached 30 wins in 48 games during his second season despite starting it in the American Hockey League. Oettinger should be considered a top 10 fantasy goalie in standard leagues and one of the top five options at the position in keeper and dynasty formats.
NHL.com win projection for Oettinger: 32
Joe Pavelski, C/RW --The veteran forward led the Stars with an NHL career-high 81 points (27 goals, 54 assists) in 82 games and had the most power-play points (25) on the team last season. Pavelski has taken his production to another level over the past two seasons (0.96 points per game in span; 0.77 over prior 14 NHL seasons) on the top line mostly with Robertson and center Roope Hintz and should be considered a top 75 overall player.
NHL.com point projection for Pavelski: 72

Roope Hintz, C -- He had NHL career highs in each of the standard offensive fantasy categories last season (37 goals, 35 assists, plus-15 rating, 24 power-play points, 213 shots on goal) and also his best point total (72 in 80 games). Although Hintz and linemates Robertson and Pavelski will have a new coach in Peter DeBoer after thriving under previous coach Rick Bowness, Hintz should still be considered a top 100 overall player.
NHL.com point projection for Hintz: 70
Miro Heiskanen, D --He had an NHL career high in points (36) last season and has breakout fantasy potential after John Klingberg signed with the Anaheim Ducks this offseason. Heiskanen should now be a fixture on the first power-play unit after scoring three power-play goals (tied for 13th among NHL defensemen) last season and is ranked among NHL.com's top 25 at the position with an even higher ceiling if he returns to his 2020 postseason form (26 points in 27 games; third in League).
NHL.com point projection for Heiskanen: 49
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Other DAL players to consider in fantasy:Mason Marchment, LW/RW; Tyler Seguin, C; Jamie Benn C/LW; Esa Lindell, D
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