Logan O'Connor

O'Connor seized a full-time role for the Avalanche in 2021-22 and immediately became an important depth player for the team. He played in 81 of the club's 82 regular-season games, posting eight goals, 24 points, 100 hits and 59 blocks. Those aren't numbers that will help you win your fantasy championship, but O'Connor, at age 26, has proven to be an ideal bottom-six forward for a top-tier team that is always operating right near the salary cap. The Texan has three years remaining on his contract at a cap hit of a shade over $1 million.

O'Connor opened his NHL account with a pair of goals in 16 appearances for the Avalanche in 2019-20. The undrafted 24-year-old forward also had 25 points in 40 contests with AHL Colorado. O'Connor will be in the mix for a bottom-six job entering 2020-21, but he'd have to outplay Matt Calvert or Pierre-Edouard Bellemare to have a realistic chance at an everyday job. More than likely, O'Connor will end up on the Avalanche's taxi squad, which will limit his opportunities to get ice time at the NHL level. The Texas native is probably a couple years away from getting a longer look with the big club.