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The 2014-15 NHL fantasy hockey season was another classic, and now it is time to reflect on what players put up the numbers, and who failed miserably. Here is our list of year-end awards, a look at this year’s underachievers and top rookie. Early projections on next years sleeper picks and top bounceback candidates will get you set for next years picks.

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

Alexander Ovechkin – Washington Capitals

Ovechkin regained his top-notch goal producing this season by leading the league with 53 goals.

BIGGEST SURPRISE

Jiri Hudler – Calgary Flames

A quality third liner for the Red Wings is now a front line scorer for the Flames. Hudler shocked the hockey world with 76 points.

BIGGEST UNDERACHIEVER

Nathan MacKinnon – Colorado Avalanche

After a stellar rookie campaign MacKinnon struggled to just 14 goals and 38 points.

TOP ROOKIE

Johnny Gaudreau – Calgary Flames

The rookie sensation out of Boston College proved many critics wrong this year when the little man potted 24 goals and 64 points.

TOP CENTER

John Tavares – New York Islanders

Tavares continued his quiet and consistent point pace with 86 points.

TOP LEFT WING

Alexander Ovechkin – Washington Capitals

Ovechkin was not just a goal scorer for the Capitals this season he improved his plus/minus to a +10.

TOP RIGHT WING

Jakub Voracek – Philadelphia Flyers

Voracek bolted out of the gate last season. He ended the season with a career high 81 points.

TOP DEFENSEMAN

Erik Karlsson – Ottawa Senators

He is a consistent point producer on defense. He netted 21 goals, 45 assists for 66 points.

TOP GOALIE

Carey Price – Montreal Canadiens

He was the king in nets this year. He lead the Montreal Canadiens to a great season with 1.93 GAA, and a .933 save percentage. His 9 shutouts racked up the fantasy points.

BOUNCEBACK CANIDATE

Evander Kane – Buffalo Sabres

After an injury and controversy filled year in Winnipeg the big power forward will look to have a breakout year in a new environment, Buffalo. He will get top line minutes and power play time.

SLEEPER PICK

Aleksander Barkov – Florida Panthers

The big center will be asked to step up his role next season in Florida. His 16 goals and 20 assists this season will be a starting point for this budding superstar.

I hope all had a successful fantasy hockey season this year and we look forward to next season.