13th & 14th Forwards
Dec 29, 2013; Saint Paul, MN, USA; New York Islanders forward
John Tavares(91) against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Islanders defeated the Wild 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
You can’t keep the budding superstar off the team this time around, ad although he might be the 13th forward, he will definitely get the opportunity to make his mark, and if Stamkos cannot get back in time, he could fit on the top line.
January 2, 2014; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks center
Logan Couture(39) scores a goal against Edmonton Oilers defenseman
Nick Schultz(15) during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
The versatile Sharks forward has slumped lately but he is smart enough and skilled enough to fit in any role.