1. Matt Duchene
Feb 6, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene (9) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers defeated the Avalanche, 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
The Colorado Avalanche forward plays in a market that doesn’t get a lot of exposure in North America. This could be his greatest exposure, and he is a player who could really thrive with the extra space on the big ice. Fans might be surprised at his ability with the puck, and even more without it.