Carl Grundstrom

Grundstrom has spent parts of the past three seasons with the Kings, serving in a depth role while putting up the numbers you would expect (11 goals, 21 points in 75 games) from such a player. Grundstrom has time on his side given the fact he won't turn 24 years of age until December, but outside of upwards of 200 hits over the course of a full 82-game campaign, there's little to be excited about here from a fantasy perspective.

Grundstrom made 13 appearances for the Kings in 2019-20, notching four assists, 29 hits and 16 shots on goal. He now has 10 points in 28 career appearances despite seeing bottom-six minutes in limited stints over the last two years. The second-round pick from 2016 could be ready for an everyday NHL job in 2020-21, but he probably won't play higher than the third line, which will put a cap on his offense. The good news for fantasy managers is he could still approach 20 points in a supporting role, and he'll likely be a top-30 option in hits, so there's fantasy appeal as a depth option in deeper formats if he can stay in the lineup.

Acquired from the Leafs in the Jake Muzzin deal, Grundstrom has the tools to be a future fan favorite in Los Angeles and a constant thorn in the side of opposing squads. While he doesn't have a lot of size, the 21-year-old has speed, a good shot and an abrasive, physical style of play. He isn't afraid to grind it out in the corners or plow to the net looking for a rebound, or just to cause some chaos. Grundstrom made his debut last year, scoring five goals and six points in 15 games, and he'll head into 2019-20 competing for a roster spot. He'll have more fantasy value in formats that count categories like hits, and his eventual ceiling is likely that of a middle-six forward rather than top-six, but if he wants to stick in the NHL this season, his first priority will need to be improving his defensive play.

Grundstrom is a 20-year-old winger whose star is on the rise. The 2016 second-round pick delivered 17 goals (24 points) in just 35 games with Sweden's Frolunda in 2017-18. And then he made an immediate mark in the AHL playoffs with 14 points -- including eight goals -- in 20 games. Grundstrom could always snipe and he boasts NHL speed, but last season, his game away from the puck matured significantly. He become a more complete 200-foot player, both forechecking and backchecking with aggressiveness. Plus, he hits very hard. Grundstrom will vye for a spot on the Leafs' fourth line, but needs at least a full season in the AHL to grow his game. Those in deep keeper leagues should stash this future top-six goal scorer, but there's no call to action in single-year formats.