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MOST UNDERRATED PLAYER FROM EVERY TEAM

Created by: Jo_Habs77
Team: 2019-20 Custom Team
Initial Creation Date: Mar. 24, 2020
Published: Mar. 24, 2020
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"Underrated" is defined however you interpret it.
I like to think of "underrated" as players possessing qualities not necessarily obvious in the scoresheets. i.e. If they do the 'dirty work', take the brunt of the defensive duties, physical presence, size, faceoffs, PP speciality, PK speciality, turnovers caused, 5-on 5 numbers, etcetera
My methodology:
I ask myself: "Is he underrated, or simply rated?"

Will change players based on the fans' opinions of their respective teams.

Yes, we are running out of ideas on this platform with the lack of hockey...

Moved suggestions posted into the "scratches" column
Moved players into the lineup, if there was enough consensus for someone else and/or support from that player's fanbase
Players I had originally included in the lineup are removed to the "IR" column
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UFA - 1
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RW, LW
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C
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RW, LW
UFA - 1
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C
UFA - 6
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$2,800,000$2,800,000
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UFA - 2
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$2,250,000$2,250,000
RW, LW
M-NTC
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C, LW
UFA - 1
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LD
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LD
M-NTC
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RD
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RD
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RD
UFA - 1
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LD
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RD
UFA - 2
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$900,000$900,000
RD
UFA - 1
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LD
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LW
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LD/RD
NMC
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$5,250,000$5,250,000
LD
M-NTC
UFA - 1
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$3,200,000$3,200,000
C, RW
UFA - 1
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C
M-NTC
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RD
UFA - 1
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$2,600,000$2,600,000
RW
UFA - 2
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$700,000$700,000
C
UFA - 1
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$1,400,000$1,400,000
LD
UFA - 1
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$2,850,000$3M)
LW, RW, C
UFA - 1
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$1,550,000$1,550,000
C, LW
UFA - 1
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$425,000$425K)
RD
RFA - 2
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$5,300,000$5,300,000
LD
UFA - 6
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$4,025,000$4,025,000
RD
UFA - 5
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$850,000$850,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
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$2,137,500$2,137,500
LD/RD
UFA - 2
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$894,166$894,166 (Performance Bonus$230,000$230K)
RW
RFA - 2
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$6,000,000$6,000,000
LW, C
UFA - 2
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C, LW
UFA - 6
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LW, RW
NMC
UFA - 4
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LD/RD
UFA - 1
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C
UFA - 2
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RD
NMC
UFA - 1
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LD
UFA - 2
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C
UFA - 3
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$3,750,000$3,750,000
RW, LW
UFA - 2
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
RD
UFA - 3
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$2,500,000$2M)
LW
UFA - 2
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C
UFA - 3
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LW, RW
UFA - 2
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UFA - 6
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RW, LW
UFA - 6

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Mar. 24, 2020 at 11:52 a.m.
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I would probably go with Nichushkin or Francouz but Graves is a good pick too
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Mar. 24, 2020 at 11:54 a.m.
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I think Gallagher and Suzuki are viable options too
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Mar. 24, 2020 at 11:54 a.m.
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Might be a hot take given his consistent production so far, but I think Kyle Connor is slightly overrated. Great finisher, but not much of a play driver and pretty poor defensively. Kinda the same thing with Vatrano IMO. Good shooter, not much else. I'd say Ehlers and Huberdeau are more underrated.

For the record, I don't like using over- and underrated because, as you said, they have so many interpretations.
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Mar. 24, 2020 at 11:59 a.m.
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montour aint it

Larsson or Jokiharju maybe even Ullmark better choices
Mar. 24, 2020 at 12:03 p.m.
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Quoting: moli92
I would probably go with Nichushkin or Francouz but Graves is a good pick too


I ignored goaltending to simplify things.
I think the attention on Graves has been quiet with COL's emerging D core. (If it was 10 years ago, his +/- would have attracted more attention).
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Mar. 24, 2020 at 12:03 p.m.
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I like Bear for Edmonton, but Yamamoto and Nugent-Hopkins would also be contenders. And, believe it or not, Leon Draisaitl.
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Mar. 24, 2020 at 12:04 p.m.
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I think Slavin or Pesce would be the choice for the Canes, Aho is pretty much a proven elite talent, where as Slavin or Pesce never really get any praise. It does help that Slavin ended up going to the AllStar game though.
Mar. 24, 2020 at 12:11 p.m.
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montour aint it

Larsson or Jokiharju maybe even Ullmark better choices


I struggled to define "underrated" with BUF, was hesitating with Kahun? Montour just seemed like the most steady-solid-and-little-mentioned presence on that defense

Is there consensus amongst Sabres fans?
Mar. 24, 2020 at 12:15 p.m.
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Kyle Connor probably overrated tbh
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Mar. 24, 2020 at 12:15 p.m.
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Quoting: jslongo
I think Slavin or Pesce would be the choice for the Canes, Aho is pretty much a proven elite talent, where as Slavin or Pesce never really get any praise. It does help that Slavin ended up going to the AllStar game though.


Lol, I thought the exact opposite. Felt like whenever I see a CAR game; the talk is always about that D core Slavin/Pesce/Hamilton. I put Aho, cause I think he's the 'new Barkov'. He's a 40 goal scorer, two-way centre, with incredible 5 on 5 numbers. Just felt like he's still rarely mentioned when discussing the top centres in the league
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Mar. 24, 2020 at 12:16 p.m.
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You could argue Lindholm for the ducks, I've seen a bunch of trades that are like Lindholm for a bunch of meh stuff, but then there's always a bunch of people in the comments saying that just doesn't get you Lindholm so idk lol
Dvo is kind of overrated, def gotta go Hammer here for me
Krug is also overrated, big PP merch, not spectacular defensively, not bad, good 2nd pairing PP QB, but not like elite or anything, I'd say N. Ritchie McAvoy or (depending on who you ask) Kase.... Jaro Halak is also somewhat underrated
Montour is one of the most overrated players in the league, his defensive liabilities get overshadowed by Risto being worse and more controversial, but he isn't anything special either defensively (by that I mean he sucks)
Aho also not underrated, either Turbo or Dougie, some people still think Dougie isn't elite... He would have been the Norris favorite this yr had he not been hurt
Def Val Nuke in COL, ik Graves is a GF/60 god, but Nuke is better at EVERYTHING else
Oleksiak for DAL
Vatrano isn't really underrated... Weegar might be the most underrated player in the league...
JEE or Spurgeon (or Brodin) for MIN
Buch isn't really underrated either, I'd go Fox, maybe King Hank
Tbh, Tkachuk in OTT
Couts Couts Couts Couts Couts (Provy is kind of overrated too)
Love Marino, but it's gotta be ZAR in PIT
Meier maybe in SJ...
Oh god Stephenson... He gets carried so hard by his linemates (Stone and I believe patches)... Take him away from his elite linemates and he won't put up 25 points in a season... Probably Theodore
Oh god Kyle Connor... He is very overrated, Ehlers is extremely underrated, and would be the most underrated on most teams, but Demelo has to take it for WPG, he's right up there with Weegar for most underrated in the league (although since going to the peg he has been drawing more attention)
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Mar. 24, 2020 at 12:17 p.m.
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Quoting: Jo_Habs77
I struggled to define "underrated" with BUF, was hesitating with Kahun? Montour just seemed like the most steady-solid-and-little-mentioned presence on that defense

Is there consensus amongst Sabres fans?



mmm not really like I said those 3 guys I guess but like you said its hard to define "underrated"....Like Olofsson isnt a household name just yet but I wouldnt be shocked if he got 40 goals next season if he stays healthy and on Jacks line. Skinner got 40 with Eichs last year and Olofsson has a way better shot, injury ruined his rookie year.

Montour is honestly considered overrated in Buffalo because we gave up a 1st for him and he hasnt really worked out for us...will be interstellar to see what kind of contract he gets this offseason
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Mar. 24, 2020 at 12:18 p.m.
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You could argue Lindholm for the ducks, I've seen a bunch of trades that are like Lindholm for a bunch of meh stuff, but then there's always a bunch of people in the comments saying that just doesn't get you Lindholm so idk lol
Dvo is kind of overrated, def gotta go Hammer here for me
Krug is also overrated, big PP merch, not spectacular defensively, not bad, good 2nd pairing PP QB, but not like elite or anything, I'd say N. Ritchie McAvoy or (depending on who you ask) Kase.... Jaro Halak is also somewhat underrated
Montour is one of the most overrated players in the league, his defensive liabilities get overshadowed by Risto being worse and more controversial, but he isn't anything special either defensively (by that I mean he sucks)
Aho also not underrated, either Turbo or Dougie, some people still think Dougie isn't elite... He would have been the Norris favorite this yr had he not been hurt
Def Val Nuke in COL, ik Graves is a GF/60 god, but Nuke is better at EVERYTHING else
Oleksiak for DAL
Vatrano isn't really underrated... Weegar might be the most underrated player in the league...
JEE or Spurgeon (or Brodin) for MIN
Buch isn't really underrated either, I'd go Fox, maybe King Hank
Tbh, Tkachuk in OTT
Couts Couts Couts Couts Couts (Provy is kind of overrated too)
Love Marino, but it's gotta be ZAR in PIT
Meier maybe in SJ...
Oh god Stephenson... He gets carried so hard by his linemates (Stone and I believe patches)... Take him away from his elite linemates and he won't put up 25 points in a season... Probably Theodore
Oh god Kyle Connor... He is very overrated, Ehlers is extremely underrated, and would be the most underrated on most teams, but Demelo has to take it for WPG, he's right up there with Weegar for most underrated in the league (although since going to the peg he has been drawing more attention)


right on with Montour and Demelo for sure
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Mar. 24, 2020 at 12:18 p.m.
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Could argue that Blackwood could be the Devils underrated player. He isn't elite but behind that (Let's be nice here) sub-par defense he's holding healthy numbers (.915 SV%, only 14 regular losses and 2.77 GAA).
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Mar. 24, 2020 at 12:26 p.m.
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I'd say Krejci is underrated tbh. At this point Krug is considered an elite OFD....meanwhile I see people using a compliance buyout on Krejci
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Mar. 24, 2020 at 12:28 p.m.
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Simek for the Sharks imo
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Mar. 24, 2020 at 12:35 p.m.
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Lol, I thought the exact opposite. Felt like whenever I see a CAR game; the talk is always about that D core Slavin/Pesce/Hamilton. I put Aho, cause I think he's the 'new Barkov'. He's a 40 goal scorer, two-way centre, with incredible 5 on 5 numbers. Just felt like he's still rarely mentioned when discussing the top centres in the league


Yeah to be fairthe Canes feed does mention the Dcore a lot.
Mar. 24, 2020 at 12:40 p.m.
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I'd say Krejci is underrated tbh. At this point Krug is considered an elite OFD....meanwhile I see people using a compliance buyout on Krejci


Agreed... Krug has been in 'underrated' talks for a while now .

Is Krejci the default answer amongst Bruins fans?
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Mar. 24, 2020 at 12:45 p.m.
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What are scratches/IR? Because Nick Ritchie is NOT underrated at all

Quoting: AFOX10900
Krug is also overrated, big PP merch, not spectacular defensively, not bad, good 2nd pairing PP QB, but not like elite or anything, I'd say N. Ritchie McAvoy or (depending on who you ask) Kase.... Jaro Halak is also somewhat underrated


Well, that's what you're doing, you're underrating Krug, he is elite offensively

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Agreed... Krug has been in 'underrated' talks for a while now .

Is Krejci the default answer amongst Bruins fans?


No, Krejci, Rask have haters in their own fanbase. Krejci, Carlo, Coyle, Grzelcyk I would say
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Mar. 24, 2020 at 12:56 p.m.
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Hyman is far from overrated. Never gonna score 30 goals but does all the work in the corners that makes his line better. He is underrated if anything doesn't get enough respect even from alot of leafs fans
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Mar. 24, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
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Hyman is far from overrated. Never gonna score 30 goals but does all the work in the corners that makes his line better. He is underrated if anything doesn't get enough respect even from alot of leafs fans


So no arguments in Leafs nation; he's the consensus pick?
Mar. 24, 2020 at 1:13 p.m.
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So no arguments in Leafs nation; he's the consensus pick?
Mar. 24, 2020 at 1:18 p.m.
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Simek for the Sharks imo


yup
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Mar. 24, 2020 at 1:48 p.m.
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Quoting: bhavikp27
What are scratches/IR? Because Nick Ritchie is NOT underrated at all



Well, that's what you're doing, you're underrating Krug, he is elite offensively



No, Krejci, Rask have haters in their own fanbase. Krejci, Carlo, Coyle, Grzelcyk I would say


Ya I could see an argument for Carlo. Elite shutdown d-man that finally started to see the offense come around again this year. Rask would be borderline, but outside of Boston I feel like he's not underrated. Coyle I don't think is underrated, in fact I'd say (at least within B's fans) he's overrated. Grz could be another underrated option. Gets overshadowed by Krug, but is a more complete d-man.
Mar. 24, 2020 at 1:55 p.m.
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Thank you for correctly picking the underrated player from Columbus. Bjorkstrand was 100% the most consistent offensive presence this year when he was in the line up. He doesn’t have the flashy stats but in almost every game he has good scoring opportunities, he just needs to improve his shooting percentage to start to join the more elite snipers.
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