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Columbus Blue Jackets: 5 Players to Consider for Fantasy Hockey

By Lansing Murphy

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: Oliver Bjorkstrand #28 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates with Josh Anderson #77 after scoring a third period goal against the Washington Capitals during Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: Oliver Bjorkstrand #28 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates with Josh Anderson #77 after scoring a third period goal against the Washington Capitals during Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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Seth Jones and Zach Werenski

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So we took two players at number two. So what? These guys are absolute studs.

Both Zach Werenski and Seth Jones are top 10 defenseman in the league and when it comes to fantasy players, these guys are a must. Both Z and Jones pile up the numbers that matter; goal and assist.

Last year both finished the season tied for second in goals by a defenseman in the NHL, and they played on the same line. Even more crazy was that Werenski did it with a torn labrum.

Either can lead the top power play unit while the other will be out with the second unit. This will be an overlooked point by most of your opponents in your draft because of how historically bad the Jackets power play was last season. There is no way that it will be as bad as it was last year so that will tack on another eight to twelve points to both of these defenseman’s point totals.

The two are dynamic scorers and one of them will win a Norris Trophy in the next two or three seasons. It could happen as soon as next season and you’re going to want them on your fantasy team when the Norris Trophy comes to Columbus.

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