Mar 14, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Anton Lander (51) attempts to poke away the puck from Detroit Red Wings center Riley Sheahan (15) during the third period at Joe Louis Arena. Detroit won 2-1 in a shoot out. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Riley Sheahan
2014-15 Goals: 13
Likelihood it happens in 2015-16: There’s Potential
Why it will happen: Riley is one of the first fringe players on this list. Sheahan is still getting his NHL legs about him, but given his experience in last year’s playoffs (two goals in seven games) he’s shown potential. Though it’s far from a certainty, he has already scored some crucial goals.
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