Fourteen Eastern Conference players to keep an eye on.

In fantasy hockey we are always looking to gain that extra edge over our competition in our quest for the league championship. That includes spending an insane amount of time preparing for the pre-season draft. It also includes spending even more time browsing through statistics, player news and game footage to make roster changes during the season. With the internet and social media growing every day, it is becoming increasingly difficult to act quickly when news breaks to be the benefactor of the fallout. Therefore, it is important to be ahead of the curve and anticipate change before it happens. This does not necessarily mean making a corresponding roster change immediately, but simply being mindful of players that could be helpful in the near future can give you a big advantage.

With that said, today we will take a moment to analyze players that should be on your radar. This list ranges from established players to potential multi-category studs to newcomers trying to make their mark. The key is that each of them has a reason for optimism which, depending on your league setup, can have a significant impact on your fantasy hockey success in the second half of the season.

Part One will cover the first half of the Eastern Conference. Next week will cover the other eight teams.