New Jersey Devils: Using Fantasy Predictions To Assess Point Totals

Jesper Bratt: 13 goals, 32 assists, ADP Unranked

Oof, this is the worst prediction of them all so far. The predictor does not have high hopes for the Bratt-Hischier-Zacha line. 13 goals would be a devastating disappointment for Jesper Bratt here. He needs to have a big season as he’s going into a contract year and is looking to sign a deal that will eventually take him into unrestricted free agency. Will he be able to earn a huge deal? Well, not with 13 goals he won’t. 45 points would only tie the career-high he hit in his rookie season,  but he would have crushed that number if either of the last two seasons were even remotely normal. This is completely underrating Bratt.

Tomas Tatar: 18 goals, 32 assists, ADP Unranked (236 on CBS)

Another disappointing prediction, Tomas Tatar is hoping to get back to his 20-goal scoring ability, but the fantasy predictions show they think he’s going to be nothing more than another average scorer on an average team. 18 goals would fall well under the Devils and its fans’ expectations. Tatar is expected to score for either Hughes, Hischier, or Dawson Mercer. If he can’t do that with at least an average level, the signing will be a disappointment.

Miles Wood: 20 goals, 14 assists, ADP Unranked

Miles Wood was the Devils leading scorer last season before Pavel Zacha came up at the end and tied his number. If he can come back this season and get back to 20 goals, Devils fans will be ecstatic. That means he’s getting breakaways on the third and fourth line and adding secondary scoring to a team that has been missing it for years. If Wood really was unlocked by Lindy Ruff, this is absolutely possible.