Atlanta has limited talent and Esposito may be able to step in and provide some 2nd or 3rd tier scoring for the Thrashers. He may develop through the year, such as Stamkos did last season, by picking up the scoring pace after the All Star break.

Nielsen is expected to play for the Isles this season. I like the chances of younger guys on not so good teams and that's the case with Nielsen. He'll have a great shot of getting quality ice time on the mediocore Islanders.