Unpopular, and maybe borderline hot take michel bunting scoring the hat trick over Detroit puts him over both Seider and Raymond if points are similar in the calder race edit calder tanner Jeanot should be neck and neck with bunting.
Tanner Jeanot having an a against all odds breakout season. Undrafted Free Agent Signing out of the WHL, bounced around the AHL and ECHL got called up in March when the team was sort of struggling. I think he'll be a great depth piece for a while.
Most underrated players in the league imo in no order: RNH Esa Lindell Juuse Saros Mikael Granlund Gabriel Landeskog Jamie Drysdale Anton Lundell Andrew Mangiapane
For the Flyers I'd honestly go with Atkinson over Laughton, but both are good options. Atkinson's quietly having one of the best seasons of his career (on pace to hit 30 goals and tie his second best points total at 62) on a team that's having major issues scoring, and leading the league in SHG this season. He's improved defensively as well, and while I don't think +/- is a great stat to measure defense, being a +11 on a team that's mostly in the negatives and second place is +5 means something working
FInally Lehkonen is getting the respect he deserves! He's definitely been the Habs best player this season and is starting to generate a lot of trade buzz. Him, Kotkaniemi and Danault have been my favourite Habs over the past few years, so it's sad to see that Danault wasn't re-signed, Habs failed to sign Kotkaniemi in time and Lehky is most likely gonna be traded...
I agree with most of this list, and I can agree with Lindstrom from the Wings, but I also want to point out how well Namestnikov has been playing for the Wings this season. I feel like he's kind of overshadowed by Larkin, Bertuzzi and Fabbri, plus all the talk about Raymond and Seider.
As a die hard Kings fan who watches every single game I gotta say, last season without a doubt Mikey was the most underrated but this season, Trevor Moore has continued from what he left off last season. Being one of the most consistent kings, already breaking his career high in points set last season. I’d say he’s the most underrated this season. Mikey especially early on in the season was getting burnt and deked out of his socks to many times
You should do a disappointing player from each team video (if they have one). I think it would be an interesting video. For the flames I would say Dube or Monahan. Love the vids man. Keep up the great work!
For predators i feel like tanner jeanot has been talked about a good amount lately, and that even tho forsberg is already known as a good player, no one is talking about the fact he has 39 points in 34 games, and 24 goals
In my opinion we have 2 types of underrated. The first would be where the majority of guys here like Chandler Stephenson from Vegas falls. The second would be guys at the top tier who don't get the shine or maybe a better word is under appreciated. A guy like Aho or a Point or a Hertl/Meier. Guys who are legit studs but never get love. Fantasy hockey I think has broken down some borders with guys being lesser known as well.
As a Canes fan I just can't understand Ethan Bear pick among the many guys on the roster. I like him but he's been about average all around. An underrated player would HAVE to be Nino Niederreiter who has been a great plug in guy and goal scorer wherever he is in the lineup. Watch any Canes game and he'll always be involved in winning board battles and generating great offensive zone pressure. I would also like to say that Aho is as underrated as Barkov used to be before people finally picked up on him. He's a fantastic two way forward, can put the team on his back when needed and is just so consistently reliable every game. I think he's without a doubt a top 10 center in the league right now and can be argued maybe as high as #5.
Love the Nino shoutout! He was always one of my favorite players when he was with the Wild, got his jersey too. He’s a guy you plug anywhere in the lineup and is a goal threat, but you don’t hear many people talking about him outside of fans of the teams he’s played for
As an Oilers fan, an underrated player IMO is Cody Ceci, doesnt get much credit for it as a defencive defenceman, but he has been decently good, nothing against jesse as he is the bison (goat), but id give my pick to ceci
Either him or cernak were my picks. Cernak is way under the radar having a non flashy playstyle and playing under names like hedman and mcdonagh. Unfortunately he hasnt been able to stay healthy, but when he is him and mcdonagh are a lockdown pair.
As an Avs fan, Devon Toews is outstanding, but I would go with someone like Val Nichushkin or Andre Burakovsky. Toews has been getting a lot more recognition while the second/third lines outside of Kadri get very little recognition for how outstanding they are.
As a sharks fan I feel like Barabanov is a big reason why Meier and Hertl are having good seasons. His points don’t show it but what he does on the ice does.
Marino has had a tough go at it the past season and a half, I really hope he gets it turned around cause he has potential to be a long term staple in the Pens blue line
I love how Lindstrom scores his first nhl goal 2 days after you made this video! Congrats to him, he looks pretty solid and has great upside in my opinion!
I feel like it could be Kevin Rooney, Ryan Lindgren or maybe Ryan Strome for the Rangers and maybe Kylington or Rasmus Andersson for the flames, I mean i don't watch flames games so maybe they are trash but what i hear and see from points and plays they seem good and are pretty underrated
Anaheim: Sonny Milano Calgary: Oliver Kylington Edmonton: Jesse Puljujarvi Los Angeles: Trevor Moore San Jose: Alexander Barabanov Seattle: Jared McCann Vancouver: Conor Garland Vegas: Chandler Stephenson Arizona: Karel Vejmelka Chicago: Erik Gustafsson AKA Corey Crawford Lookalike Colorado: Devon Toews Dallas: Roope Hintz Minnesota: Jared Spurgeon Nashville: Tanner Jeannot St. Louis: Torey Krug Winnipeg: Pierre-Luc Dubois Boston: Matt Grzelcyk Buffalo: Tage Thompson Detroit: Tyler Bertuzzi Florida: Mason Marchment Montreal: Tyler Toffoli Ottawa: Connor Brown Tampa Bay: Alex Killorn Toronto: Michael Bunting Carolina: Brady Skjei Columbus: Oliver Bjorkstrand New Jersey: Jesper Bratt NY Islanders: Oliver Wahlstrom NY Rangers: Barclay Goodrow Philadelphia: Scott Laughton Pittsburgh: Bryan Rust Washington: Lars Eller
We wouldnt have had the Cup here in D.C. without Stephenson. He was amazing in the 2018 playoffs. That Smith-Pelly goal in Game 6 of the ECF vs TBL. Stephenson beat the icing and poked the puck away from the defenceman. It came back to him and he made a beautiful no-look to the slot where DSP sunk it. Lars Eller is another gem. Scored the Cup Winner but more importantly; he scored the 2OT winner in Game 3 at CBJ. The Caps dropped both Game 1 and 2 at home; leaving little to no hope here in D.C. Then, Eller got one foot out of the grave and we were off. He replaced Backstrom for a stretch; who had a broken hand in the 2018 Postseason. ( Ovechkin wasn't lifting the Cup with Backy for the cameras. Backstrom wasn't able to lift it. Lars did it so well, too. Kuznetsov was then out for a short stretch. Lars replaced Kuzy quite well, too. Eller didn't just fill the spots, either. He produced just as they would have. His PP feed to Ovechkin in Game 2 was GORGEOUS. Then, the glorious 4-3 Stanley Cup Winning Goal. He showed ; affording him just enough time to find that puck in the crease and send it home. The memories, man. I don't care if my Caps never make it out of the first round again. We got to experience our boys reaching the summit. Those two guys were huge in the proceedings, too. Those depth guys are more important than the stars. They will make it or break it.
Sens fan here: Formenton does NOT get 4th line minutes. He’s usually second line with Stützle, or third line with Paul and Connor Brown. Even when we’re healthy.
early on in the season he was glued to the 4th line. even when he started on the 3rd or 2nd line, by the end of the game he was back on the 4th. im honestly surprised brown wasnt our underrated player.
Good pick about Lindstrom for the Wings but to me the most underrated so far is Really much Tyler Bertuzzi he don't have the credit he deserves he is a poison tough to play against a goal scorer and a very good disher he is overall soo strong with an elite compete level he is the Wings star in the shadow
Eller was underrated and underappreciated since he was here in Montreal. Just like with Romanov now, the hype-up from the organization generated the wrong type of expectations from ... well... everyone. The fans and coaches... and maybe even himself! They touted him as the next Sundin -- But he's a top notch defensively aware 2 way 2.5/3rd line centreman with incredible penalty killing positioning.
the new york rangers most underrated player is without question ryan strome. he’s a guy who no one really talks about and he compliments panarins game so well
Honestly for the Blue Jackets, Adam Boqvist could’ve been a solid option. Despite being a defenseman, he has as many goals as he has assists (8-8-16) and has a shot percentage of 20% last I checked. He could be something special a few years down the road.
I agree with your pick of Lars Eller for the Capitals, but I will say that I think a lot of people also underrate Tom Wilson and write him off as a goon and not a good player since the Caps used to only use him as an enforcer. The dude became enough of an offensive weapon that he now does both on a team with some truly incredible scoring talent. Plus he's often on the penalty kill.
Do the Sabres have a bright future. Granato gets the best from his players. Tuch is over a point per game and it looks like for the first time in 10 years the players want to play in Buffalo. Tuch is looking like a star. Plus young players like Dahlin, Power, Cozens, JJ Peterka, Krebs, Quinn, Mittelstat, Ollofsson and Jokiharju. But the goalies are who I am most excited about. Ukko Pekka Luukkonen and Devon Levi look like they can be superstars. If anything; talk ab Levi bc he’s 20 and probably gonna be the starter for Canada in the Olympics.
Gus Lindstrom is one of those dudes where you don't realise how good he is until you actually make a point of noticing how good he is. He's never gonna be the most important dude on the team, but he's very good at what he does and he's quietly contributing heaps.
Blackhawks fan here. I agree with Hagel 100%. Nobody realizes how good he is outside the fan base!! Such a grinder that fits perfect in a 2nd line role
Also as a Pens fan I was bummed to see Jared McCann leave the team. A legit talent came over from Florida and produced, but health was an issue at times. Also as a Pens fan I certainly never slept on Kreider lol always scores a guy you hate seeing your team play
I 100% agree that Lindholm is the most underrated Flame but Backlund isn’t for behind. He is the best defensive forward on the team and can put up a decent amount of points to. He’s a Swiss Army knife kind of player and underrated around the league.
Most underrated player in the NHL. Aleksander Barkov. Still people is saying, yeah Barkov is good BUT he plays in a great team. Yes, it's great. And Barkov is the MVP, anyone that doesnot understand that does not understand hockey. No one used to say that Crosby was only good because he was playing in a great team. Give him Hart, then he is not underrated anymore.
When it comes to Finnish players, it is always said it's only because they play in a great team. Barkov, Puljujarvi, Rantanen, Tuukka Rask... It's always just the team... American players are considered as superstars in their own right. And very few fans admit this is the case. So annoying...
For Toronto, I have to say Micheal Bunting. He is in the running for the calder but overlooked because of Zegras and Seider as well as overshadowed by Matthews, Marner, Tavares, and Nylander on his own team.
Kadri for Barrie and Kerfoot.I really like Kadri,Barrie was Over rated...If not for Kerfoot and his consistency ,we would have been robbed.I rank his effort near the top on the team.I think he picked pretty damn good.
For the Canucks I gotta say it’s Matthew Highmore. Guy is an unreal bottom 6 winger. Really that whole 4th line of Highmore- Lammiko and Motte is amazing
Ethan Bear has been a healthy scratch for a bunch of games until relatively recently. Weird pick for the hurricanes. I would have gone with Jesper Fast
I think the secret is out about Buch. For the Blues, it should be Faulk. Dude has become an absolute horse the last two seasons, and it seems like most fans have not noticed.
As a habs fan an underrated player that i could see being on this list would be Laurent Dauphin for every game that i watch he looks like the best player on the ice without being a super talented player. Responsible defensively too
As a Habs Fan, I think the most underrated is Evans. Lekhonen used to be the most underrated but ever since the rumours about him leaving at the trade deadline came, everyone starting to learn how Lekhonen is.
Since watching every wild game in the last 13 months, I’ve learned to know Stephenson well, but Ive never looked up his stats. I would’ve never guessed his career high was under 40 points ngl, thought he would be a 60-70 pt guy at least
Buchnevich is with the Blues?! I never knew he was with a different team now! Saad and Buchenevich are my 2 favourites outside Chjicago (Saad from Chicago onward is good)
Toews a good pick for Avs although Nichushkin right there as well and you see a noticeable difference in how the Avs play when either are out of the lineup. Val has turned into an absolute force in every facet of the game as has Toews. Both will play on the PP and PK and each of them will play 3 vs 3 OT minutes as well.
For Washington it's 100% Martin Fehervary... I was very surprised that you picked Eller instead of him. Eller has been good, but Fehervary managed to become the no°1 defensive D on a very good Capitals' roster. His confidence and defensive stats are godly when you take into account it's his first full season in the NHL. Points will come later for sure.
With the Avs, I would say Nichushkin is the most underrated player. Toews is a pretty good defenseman, but I've seen people mentioning him in the Norris conversation. Nichushkin has missed some games, but when he was healthy he produced. 13 goals, 11 assists in 29 games may not be at the top of the league, but he deserves a lot more attention than he currently gets.
THIS. Big Val has been a huge asset. I know there's been a lot of talk about the Avs getting Giroux and I'm worried they'll send Val away. Send someone like Jost or Compher instead.
This is kinda hilarious. Last year for the regular season Toews was their best defence and in the playoffs it was debatable before the finals but Makar popped off in the finals
@@oblivion2674 Toews was great, but he wasn't their best defenseman, Makar was. And Toews did get a lot of credit for his game while Nichushkin got barely any attention even though he's one of the best defensive forwards in the league, who would be a clear top line winger on almost every other team
For the blues Justin Faulk doesn’t get enough credit for how good he is. He is a great two way defenseman that can play great defense and still make incredible plays on offense and is just an alround consistent player every night
@@tyronebiggums1213 faulk is one of the most consistent two way defenseman that I’ve watched play. I wish they would have a defenseman award for consistancy offensively and defense because In my opinion that is the most important thing for a defenseman.
You don't like when d-men lose every skate race and panic with the puck at the slightest hint of pressure? Full agreement on your entire take. Nino has become my third favorite player behind Aho and Slavin. Teuvo would also have been my second pick for most underrated.
I'll give you Mike Reilly being underrated for Boston. People talk about him like he's a scrub and despite the fact Forbort has been the worse pickup Reilly has been healthy scratches and is taking a lot of fan heat. Grizz on the other hand is a fan darling. And isn't good defensively. He's a good possession guy. Once he has the puck he drives offense and doesn't turn it over much. But he's terrible in board battle situations and entirely lacks on physicality. He's no Torey Krug.
Marino is a good pick, great rookie year and a stable play in the 2nd line, but from Pens I would choose Rust. He didn't get the respect that he deserves. 1/3 from one of the best trios in the league, a lot of goals, he can do everything on the ice. Rust is really special, a lot of skill and pasion for the game. Put some respect on his name!
you should do a nhl unpopular opinions video with people sending in their opinions and you can react to them
This is a great idea!
@@OhNyquist I got a bunch to say so start it up 🤣
@@tegridy27 Were listening.
Unpopular, and maybe borderline hot take michel bunting scoring the hat trick over Detroit puts him over both Seider and Raymond if points are similar in the calder race edit calder tanner Jeanot should be neck and neck with bunting.
I still think foligno is still underrated but I think for the wild Brodin is one of the most underrated defensemen in the league
Tanner Jeanot having an a against all odds breakout season. Undrafted Free Agent Signing out of the WHL, bounced around the AHL and ECHL got called up in March when the team was sort of struggling. I think he'll be a great depth piece for a while.
Most underrated players in the league imo in no order:
RNH
Esa Lindell
Juuse Saros
Mikael Granlund
Gabriel Landeskog
Jamie Drysdale
Anton Lundell
Andrew Mangiapane
For the Flyers I'd honestly go with Atkinson over Laughton, but both are good options. Atkinson's quietly having one of the best seasons of his career (on pace to hit 30 goals and tie his second best points total at 62) on a team that's having major issues scoring, and leading the league in SHG this season. He's improved defensively as well, and while I don't think +/- is a great stat to measure defense, being a +11 on a team that's mostly in the negatives and second place is +5 means something working
I agree. Atkinson was definitely a nice pickup. Miss voracek tho
Laughton never developed into the top 6 guy that was expected with a first rounder. At least he’s better than Rubstov
we all know atkinson is good
@@liketada1 I agree Atkinson is not an unsung guy
Im going to go with Laughton as the most underrated Flyer.
As a wings fan, i couldn’t agree more with that Lindstrom pick, he has been more important to this team than a lot of people think
Just got his first goal too. Happy for the guy
I think Jacob Trouba is underrated, he’s a rock on defense and he helps K’Andre Miller develop so much
I would even say Lindgren
Trouba isn't underrated though....
Trouba sucks😂
@@Hunter-fd3eg he’s having a bounce back season
@@warren_cf1785 he still sucks, same with subban, both having “bounce back” seasons but they both still blow
Being a flames fan, I feel like Backlund and Kylington are also pretty underrated but lindholm is definitely the right pick
Backlund is pretty washed.
Kylington is my pick.
Mangiapane is also one of the more underrated players league wide imo, great goal scorer but also really solid 2 way forward!
@@mcdaviddeservesbetter8 lately he’s been good though, he just had a 4 point night and a 3 point night
@@mcdaviddeservesbetter8 backs is not washed yet
@@hereis44more yeah he is pretty good. Nice to see him score at home. Tripled his home games in one game lol
FInally Lehkonen is getting the respect he deserves! He's definitely been the Habs best player this season and is starting to generate a lot of trade buzz. Him, Kotkaniemi and Danault have been my favourite Habs over the past few years, so it's sad to see that Danault wasn't re-signed, Habs failed to sign Kotkaniemi in time and Lehky is most likely gonna be traded...
I agree with most of this list, and I can agree with Lindstrom from the Wings, but I also want to point out how well Namestnikov has been playing for the Wings this season. I feel like he's kind of overshadowed by Larkin, Bertuzzi and Fabbri, plus all the talk about Raymond and Seider.
I think Lindgren would be my pick for the Rangers. He helps Fox be as good as he is
Milano’s play this year makes sense, as he got good points in his first few games with the ducks after getting traded there
As a lightning fan, Palat is a good choice but I think killorn is even more underrated. Love your vids!
As a die hard Kings fan who watches every single game I gotta say, last season without a doubt Mikey was the most underrated but this season, Trevor Moore has continued from what he left off last season. Being one of the most consistent kings, already breaking his career high in points set last season. I’d say he’s the most underrated this season. Mikey especially early on in the season was getting burnt and deked out of his socks to many times
You should do a disappointing player from each team video (if they have one). I think it would be an interesting video. For the flames I would say Dube or Monahan. Love the vids man. Keep up the great work!
As a Leafs fan I think Michael Bunting is underrated. Works hard, moves up and down the lineup and has put up some points: 46 games 15G 17A 32P
My thoughts exactly he actually leads rookies in goals
@@vaughngiesbrecht9668 He just got another against Detroit,leads all Rookies like you said. WOW ! I like Kerfoot still.
For predators i feel like tanner jeanot has been talked about a good amount lately, and that even tho forsberg is already known as a good player, no one is talking about the fact he has 39 points in 34 games, and 24 goals
In my opinion we have 2 types of underrated. The first would be where the majority of guys here like Chandler Stephenson from Vegas falls. The second would be guys at the top tier who don't get the shine or maybe a better word is under appreciated. A guy like Aho or a Point or a Hertl/Meier. Guys who are legit studs but never get love. Fantasy hockey I think has broken down some borders with guys being lesser known as well.
For the Pens I think its Bryan Rust. 16 Goals, 35 Points in 26 games and I barely hear anyone ever talking about him
Evan Rodrigues
You dont understand the magic that Marino has
@@GoatzelEnjoyer you mean future Norris winner John Marino ?
@@LiamRFT i mean he is the GOAT now so...
Jeff Skinner is having a comeback year and no one is talking about it, I get that it’s Buffalo but. Crazy the turn around
Really happy I found a quasi- Jay Baruchel narration of interesting hockey videos. Thank you for the great videos
As a Canes fan I just can't understand Ethan Bear pick among the many guys on the roster. I like him but he's been about average all around.
An underrated player would HAVE to be Nino Niederreiter who has been a great plug in guy and goal scorer wherever he is in the lineup. Watch any Canes game and he'll always be involved in winning board battles and generating great offensive zone pressure.
I would also like to say that Aho is as underrated as Barkov used to be before people finally picked up on him. He's a fantastic two way forward, can put the team on his back when needed and is just so consistently reliable every game. I think he's without a doubt a top 10 center in the league right now and can be argued maybe as high as #5.
Love the Nino shoutout! He was always one of my favorite players when he was with the Wild, got his jersey too. He’s a guy you plug anywhere in the lineup and is a goal threat, but you don’t hear many people talking about him outside of fans of the teams he’s played for
It's Nino. There's not even a close second.
Imagine thinking Aho or Barkov, your best players, are underrated.
@@davidj.a.8442 not pesce?
Big Yup 2 just cause their good doesn't mean people rate them accurately lol
As an Oilers fan, an underrated player IMO is Cody Ceci, doesnt get much credit for it as a defencive defenceman, but he has been decently good, nothing against jesse as he is the bison (goat), but id give my pick to ceci
Ceci doesn't get credit because he's mostly been a dogshit defenseman
Ceci is trash
I'd pick Bouchard
Alex Killorn is my pick for the Lightning since he's producing at a 70+ points pace right now for one of the best teams in the league.
Either him or cernak were my picks. Cernak is way under the radar having a non flashy playstyle and playing under names like hedman and mcdonagh. Unfortunately he hasnt been able to stay healthy, but when he is him and mcdonagh are a lockdown pair.
Yes let’s get Mikey Anderson some love he’s been surprisingly very good this year liking him on the first line in the future
Drury got fleeced on the Buchnevich trade
Markström, I feel like no youtuber give him any credits, ever.
Bjorkstrand might be having 30 points, but his +/- is minus 27. Doesn't look like just bad luck
As an Avs fan, Devon Toews is outstanding, but I would go with someone like Val Nichushkin or Andre Burakovsky. Toews has been getting a lot more recognition while the second/third lines outside of Kadri get very little recognition for how outstanding they are.
As a sharks fan I feel like Barabanov is a big reason why Meier and Hertl are having good seasons. His points don’t show it but what he does on the ice does.
Do you know what happened to John Leonard?? Like he looked like he was gonna be a star for us last year and this year was only given 5 games
@@rileymiller5916 just better prospects I guess. I had heard he was ripping the AHL up recently so maybe he earns himself a call up soon?
I’d say Bouchard for Edmonton, he’s already our best dman (close with nurse) but hes still relatively unknown
Lol from the moment it was signed that Nurse contract was one of the worst in the league. Ken holland is a disaster
Bouchdaddy 😎😎😎
Marino has had a tough go at it the past season and a half, I really hope he gets it turned around cause he has potential to be a long term staple in the Pens blue line
Scott Mayfield has been great for the Islanders this year he is on pace to have a career season
You're grinding hard lately and have put out incredible content lately!
High fives from Victoria, BC
Nice. I'm from Vic too
thank you for showing Barabanov some love!!!
I love how Lindstrom scores his first nhl goal 2 days after you made this video! Congrats to him, he looks pretty solid and has great upside in my opinion!
I feel like it could be Kevin Rooney, Ryan Lindgren or maybe Ryan Strome for the Rangers and maybe Kylington or Rasmus Andersson for the flames, I mean i don't watch flames games so maybe they are trash but what i hear and see from points and plays they seem good and are pretty underrated
Lindgren is so underrated because people think fox carries him but he’s a beast
@@hartfordwolfpack8678 Yh
Fr. Lindgren is definitely a solid player who is incredibly underrated. It’s like the mikey Anderson thing but just a bit better
Lindholm, yes. But... I think Chris Tanev is one of the most underappreciated defenseman in the league.
His +/- is crazy good every year
Anaheim: Sonny Milano
Calgary: Oliver Kylington
Edmonton: Jesse Puljujarvi
Los Angeles: Trevor Moore
San Jose: Alexander Barabanov
Seattle: Jared McCann
Vancouver: Conor Garland
Vegas: Chandler Stephenson
Arizona: Karel Vejmelka
Chicago: Erik Gustafsson AKA Corey Crawford Lookalike
Colorado: Devon Toews
Dallas: Roope Hintz
Minnesota: Jared Spurgeon
Nashville: Tanner Jeannot
St. Louis: Torey Krug
Winnipeg: Pierre-Luc Dubois
Boston: Matt Grzelcyk
Buffalo: Tage Thompson
Detroit: Tyler Bertuzzi
Florida: Mason Marchment
Montreal: Tyler Toffoli
Ottawa: Connor Brown
Tampa Bay: Alex Killorn
Toronto: Michael Bunting
Carolina: Brady Skjei
Columbus: Oliver Bjorkstrand
New Jersey: Jesper Bratt
NY Islanders: Oliver Wahlstrom
NY Rangers: Barclay Goodrow
Philadelphia: Scott Laughton
Pittsburgh: Bryan Rust
Washington: Lars Eller
Colorado: Nichushkin
We wouldnt have had the Cup here in D.C. without Stephenson. He was amazing in the 2018 playoffs. That Smith-Pelly goal in Game 6 of the ECF vs TBL. Stephenson beat the icing and poked the puck away from the defenceman. It came back to him and he made a beautiful no-look to the slot where DSP sunk it.
Lars Eller is another gem. Scored the Cup Winner but more importantly; he scored the 2OT winner in Game 3 at CBJ. The Caps dropped both Game 1 and 2 at home; leaving little to no hope here in D.C. Then, Eller got one foot out of the grave and we were off. He replaced Backstrom for a stretch; who had a broken hand in the 2018 Postseason. ( Ovechkin wasn't lifting the Cup with Backy for the cameras. Backstrom wasn't able to lift it. Lars did it so well, too. Kuznetsov was then out for a short stretch. Lars replaced Kuzy quite well, too. Eller didn't just fill the spots, either. He produced just as they would have. His PP feed to Ovechkin in Game 2 was GORGEOUS. Then, the glorious 4-3 Stanley Cup Winning Goal. He showed ; affording him just enough time to find that puck in the crease and send it home.
The memories, man. I don't care if my Caps never make it out of the first round again. We got to experience our boys reaching the summit. Those two guys were huge in the proceedings, too. Those depth guys are more important than the stars. They will make it or break it.
Sens fan here: Formenton does NOT get 4th line minutes. He’s usually second line with Stützle, or third line with Paul and Connor Brown. Even when we’re healthy.
early on in the season he was glued to the 4th line. even when he started on the 3rd or 2nd line, by the end of the game he was back on the 4th. im honestly surprised brown wasnt our underrated player.
Good pick about Lindstrom for the Wings but to me the most underrated so far is Really much Tyler Bertuzzi he don't have the credit he deserves he is a poison tough to play against a goal scorer and a very good disher he is overall soo strong with an elite compete level he is the Wings star in the shadow
Eller was underrated and underappreciated since he was here in Montreal.
Just like with Romanov now, the hype-up from the organization generated the wrong type of expectations from ... well... everyone. The fans and coaches... and maybe even himself!
They touted him as the next Sundin -- But he's a top notch defensively aware 2 way 2.5/3rd line centreman with incredible penalty killing positioning.
Hey great work on the vids! Keep it up man!
the new york rangers most underrated player is without question ryan strome. he’s a guy who no one really talks about and he compliments panarins game so well
Leesss goooo Nyquist!
You know it JOHN MARINO THE GOAT!
Honestly for the Blue Jackets, Adam Boqvist could’ve been a solid option. Despite being a defenseman, he has as many goals as he has assists (8-8-16) and has a shot percentage of 20% last I checked. He could be something special a few years down the road.
I agree with your pick of Lars Eller for the Capitals, but I will say that I think a lot of people also underrate Tom Wilson and write him off as a goon and not a good player since the Caps used to only use him as an enforcer. The dude became enough of an offensive weapon that he now does both on a team with some truly incredible scoring talent. Plus he's often on the penalty kill.
Do the Sabres have a bright future. Granato gets the best from his players. Tuch is over a point per game and it looks like for the first time in 10 years the players want to play in Buffalo. Tuch is looking like a star. Plus young players like Dahlin, Power, Cozens, JJ Peterka, Krebs, Quinn, Mittelstat, Ollofsson and Jokiharju. But the goalies are who I am most excited about. Ukko Pekka Luukkonen and Devon Levi look like they can be superstars. If anything; talk ab Levi bc he’s 20 and probably gonna be the starter for Canada in the Olympics.
Gus Lindstrom is one of those dudes where you don't realise how good he is until you actually make a point of noticing how good he is. He's never gonna be the most important dude on the team, but he's very good at what he does and he's quietly contributing heaps.
Blackhawks fan here. I agree with Hagel 100%. Nobody realizes how good he is outside the fan base!! Such a grinder that fits perfect in a 2nd line role
Also as a Pens fan I was bummed to see Jared McCann leave the team. A legit talent came over from Florida and produced, but health was an issue at times. Also as a Pens fan I certainly never slept on Kreider lol always scores a guy you hate seeing your team play
I 100% agree that Lindholm is the most underrated Flame but Backlund isn’t for behind. He is the best defensive forward on the team and can put up a decent amount of points to. He’s a Swiss Army knife kind of player and underrated around the league.
Good call on Lindstrom ! First career goal tonight against Minnesota.
Most underrated player in the NHL. Aleksander Barkov.
Still people is saying, yeah Barkov is good BUT he plays in a great team. Yes, it's great. And Barkov is the MVP, anyone that doesnot understand that does not understand hockey. No one used to say that Crosby was only good because he was playing in a great team. Give him Hart, then he is not underrated anymore.
When it comes to Finnish players, it is always said it's only because they play in a great team. Barkov, Puljujarvi, Rantanen, Tuukka Rask... It's always just the team... American players are considered as superstars in their own right. And very few fans admit this is the case. So annoying...
Foegele's been okay but having Bear on the Oilers would definitely help right now
I think with the new system foegle should be producing a lot more at least I’m hoping lol
For Toronto, I have to say Micheal Bunting. He is in the running for the calder but overlooked because of Zegras and Seider as well as overshadowed by Matthews, Marner, Tavares, and Nylander on his own team.
Kadri for Barrie and Kerfoot.I really like Kadri,Barrie was Over rated...If not for Kerfoot and his consistency ,we would have been robbed.I rank his effort near the top on the team.I think he picked pretty damn good.
Imagine if Nylander had the heart of Kerfoot...but he does NOT.
My picks from teams I actually follow that are different:
Jets - Andrew Copp
Leafs - Morgan Reilly
Otherwise I agree with the other picks.
Avalanche - Nichushkin
@@maximilianmaier3950 Please reference "my picks"
I love my Chicago Bagel, but de Haan also deserves a shout for how underrated he is, especially within the Blackhawks fanbase.
For the Canucks I gotta say it’s Matthew Highmore. Guy is an unreal bottom 6 winger. Really that whole 4th line of Highmore- Lammiko and Motte is amazing
Ethan Bear has been a healthy scratch for a bunch of games until relatively recently. Weird pick for the hurricanes. I would have gone with Jesper Fast
Lindholm is a star. He's been given credit especially a couple seasons ago when he had like 80+ Oliver Kylington is my pick.
@OhNyquist good video. Would chose Cernak for TB tho
Lehkonen exercises gave me great workout ideas.
Buch has been insane this year. Perfect all around player, pk, pp, even strength
for toronto its rasmus sandin kerf often flubs the puck on breakaways and such, if he were only 10% better, he'd have 10 more goals.
I think the secret is out about Buch. For the Blues, it should be Faulk. Dude has become an absolute horse the last two seasons, and it seems like most fans have not noticed.
Good to see that the Sherif get some recognition for his play. Go Yotes. Also keep up the good work.
As a habs fan an underrated player that i could see being on this list would be Laurent Dauphin for every game that i watch he looks like the best player on the ice without being a super talented player. Responsible defensively too
The Capitals is definitely Daniel Sprong or Nic Dowd, both can play on the PK and provide much needed offense when needed. Solid overlooked guys.
As a Habs Fan, I think the most underrated is Evans. Lekhonen used to be the most underrated but ever since the rumours about him leaving at the trade deadline came, everyone starting to learn how Lekhonen is.
One thing people also don’t know about Kerfoot, is that he is one of the best penalty killers and works his ass off night in and night out.
Ethan Bear is honestly the hurricanes best defenseman. He’s insane
Before watching I hope the wilds is brodin. Used to be Spurgeon but he's gotten a little more recognition since becoming captain
I feel like rielly is having a underrated season ever since he signed that extension he has been a point per game player!
Just saying but if you want to say Puljujärvi's first name right, pronounce the last e like you did with the first e on the new way of doing it
Matt Murray is also underrated, this season he is doing way better than the last season
Since watching every wild game in the last 13 months, I’ve learned to know Stephenson well, but Ive never looked up his stats. I would’ve never guessed his career high was under 40 points ngl, thought he would be a 60-70 pt guy at least
Buchnevich is with the Blues?! I never knew he was with a different team now! Saad and Buchenevich are my 2 favourites outside Chjicago (Saad from Chicago onward is good)
For the Islanders Nelson and Dobson have been great
Thompson for Buffalo. Dude got moved to center and experienced the most unreal glow up
Toews a good pick for Avs although Nichushkin right there as well and you see a noticeable difference in how the Avs play when either are out of the lineup. Val has turned into an absolute force in every facet of the game as has Toews. Both will play on the PP and PK and each of them will play 3 vs 3 OT minutes as well.
Alex Formenton is so so good. young stud in the making.
For Washington it's 100% Martin Fehervary... I was very surprised that you picked Eller instead of him. Eller has been good, but Fehervary managed to become the no°1 defensive D on a very good Capitals' roster. His confidence and defensive stats are godly when you take into account it's his first full season in the NHL. Points will come later for sure.
I’ve been riding the Jason Robertson Bandwagon for months😁
With the Avs, I would say Nichushkin is the most underrated player. Toews is a pretty good defenseman, but I've seen people mentioning him in the Norris conversation. Nichushkin has missed some games, but when he was healthy he produced. 13 goals, 11 assists in 29 games may not be at the top of the league, but he deserves a lot more attention than he currently gets.
THIS. Big Val has been a huge asset. I know there's been a lot of talk about the Avs getting Giroux and I'm worried they'll send Val away. Send someone like Jost or Compher instead.
This is kinda hilarious. Last year for the regular season Toews was their best defence and in the playoffs it was debatable before the finals but Makar popped off in the finals
@@oblivion2674 Toews was great, but he wasn't their best defenseman, Makar was.
And Toews did get a lot of credit for his game while Nichushkin got barely any attention even though he's one of the best defensive forwards in the league, who would be a clear top line winger on almost every other team
Sam Bennett is also underrated
keep an eye on tanner jeannot, he is very promising
For the blues Justin Faulk doesn’t get enough credit for how good he is. He is a great two way defenseman that can play great defense and still make incredible plays on offense and is just an alround consistent player every night
Yup. Without question. He's not the same player he was in Carolina anymore.
Faulk has quietly been the blues best defenseman these past two years and was arguably the blues best player last year.
@@tyronebiggums1213 faulk is one of the most consistent two way defenseman that I’ve watched play. I wish they would have a defenseman award for consistancy offensively and defense because In my opinion that is the most important thing for a defenseman.
For Vancouver it’s demko he is the sole reason the Canucks are 500 right now
I think he is rated enough
@@emiljohansson400 nah he is easily top 7 goalie in the league
@@speedygaming7415 Yes i agree on that he is one of the best goalies in the league, But i still think he gets enough recognition
@@emiljohansson400 ok agree to disagree
I think alex romanov is going to develop into something real special and unique in the next few seasons
I legit didn’t even know a couple guys on this list. That Mikey guy; never heard of him.
As a Hurricanes fan, Bear isn't underrated, he is probably our worst dman also. Most underrated is definitely Nino or maybe Teravainen
You don't like when d-men lose every skate race and panic with the puck at the slightest hint of pressure?
Full agreement on your entire take.
Nino has become my third favorite player behind Aho and Slavin. Teuvo would also have been my second pick for most underrated.
I'll give you Mike Reilly being underrated for Boston. People talk about him like he's a scrub and despite the fact Forbort has been the worse pickup Reilly has been healthy scratches and is taking a lot of fan heat. Grizz on the other hand is a fan darling. And isn't good defensively. He's a good possession guy. Once he has the puck he drives offense and doesn't turn it over much. But he's terrible in board battle situations and entirely lacks on physicality. He's no Torey Krug.
Agree bratt deserved to go to the asg but unfortunately it’s a popularity contest
Hi do you think the leafs will make a push for the cup?
2 former Kingston Frontenacs (in Robertson and crouse)
I have McCann and Buch in a keeper league. McCann has a terrible -/+, but gets goals.
Marino is a good pick, great rookie year and a stable play in the 2nd line, but from Pens I would choose Rust. He didn't get the respect that he deserves. 1/3 from one of the best trios in the league, a lot of goals, he can do everything on the ice. Rust is really special, a lot of skill and pasion for the game. Put some respect on his name!
is that you in your pfp?
Good call on hoglander
Demko is the best player on Vancouver and know one understands that.
@@speedygaming7415 that’s not the subject of the video though