NHL's Most Underrated Player Could Be Headed for a Monster Season in 2025-26
The upcoming NHL season promises to be very exciting, and we'll be keeping a close eye on the performance of the Montreal Canadiens.
In 2025-26, the most underrated player in the league could have a monstrous breakout year, and if you're taking part in any fantasy hockey pools, we strongly recommend turning your attention to this extremely talented forward.
As of this writing, the Florida Panthers remain heavy favorites to win a third consecutive Stanley Cup. Bill Zito has done an outstanding job and managed to retain Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, and Aaron Ekblad.
Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche will certainly be in the mix for a deep playoff run as well, along with the Dallas Stars, backed by their talented goaltender Jake Oettinger.
The situation surrounding Connor McDavid and his contract, which expires in the summer of 2026, could cause headaches for the Edmonton Oilers. If the captain decides to leave the team, we could witness a blockbuster trade involving the legendary No. 97.
The departure of Nikolaj Ehlers might hurt Winnipeg, but the arrival of Jonathan Toews is an intriguing addition for the Jets. Ehlers has decided to head to Carolina, and the Hurricanes are definitely a team to watch.
With the addition of Mitch Marner, the Golden Knights are now also one of the most powerful teams in the NHL, boasting a devastating offensive lineup in Las Vegas.
After scoring 35 goals in 2024-25, Pavel Dorofeyev is currently the most underrated player in the National Hockey League
If you watched any Golden Knights games last season, you know just how immense Pavel Dorofeyev's potential truly is.
At just 24 years old, the Russian forward notched 35 goals and 52 points in 2024-25. According to Daily Faceoff's projections, he's expected to earn a major promotion next season and will be skating on a line with Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner.
If Dorofeyev managed to score 35 goals last year, you can expect him to take an even bigger leap in the coming months-and he could net over 50 goals alongside Eichel and Marner.
Standing at 6'1" and 194 lbs, the left winger is fast and has an explosive shot. If you're entering a hockey pool next season, I strongly suggest you consider picking him.
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AOUT 4 | 410 ANSWERS NHL's Most Underrated Player Could Be Headed for a Monster Season in 2025-26 How many points will Mitch Marner score in his first season with the Vegas Golden Knights? | ||
| Less than 100 points | 245 | 59.8 % |
| 100 points or more | 165 | 40.2 % |
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