Young Star!

     James Neal is a young forward skating very well in Dallas and starting to show up on the score sheet as a result. The 21 year old has 9 points in the last 8 games.  Lehtinen, Ribeiro, and Ott provide the Stars with and excellent first line. However, playoff teams need those second tier players to produce goals in order to win late in the season. That is exactly what Neal is providing for the Stars in mid-February. The kid also has 7 power play goals on this year's rookie campaign. If you have room pick him now. 

Kesler not Kessel, Another American Youngster

     Ryan Kesler has moved over to RW recently during his fourth season for the Canucks and is producing at a high level. Kesler has 10 points in the last 4 games. In that stretch he's netted 6 goals while picking up 4 assists. If you are need for a free agent pick up to start at right wing or forward, Kesler is an option. Toronto and Ottawa are both on the slate for Vancouver in the next 3 games, so the streak may continue.  He got six power play goals and is currently a plus 6, which is a career high.