Can Havlat succeed in Minnesota?

Last year on a team with young superstars. The team leader in points with 77 Points was Martin Havlat. Are you shocked it wasn't Jonathan Toews or Patrick Kane? I am actually shocked that he had his first full season. He played in 81 games that is amazing for him. Mhmmm, remember Eric Lindros had that one healthy season with the Rangers where he played in 81. That was just an illusion.

What I am trying to say is that don't expect Havlat to play the whole season every year. He might play in 70 Games I will give him that. But he is now 28 and the older you get especially for an injury prone player. The more you break down. I am not hating on him. Just saying, if you are in a keeper league. Do not over pay for him. Trade for someone not as good offensively but at least they do not miss games. Or even for multiple draft picks. If this is a new draft. I see him going around 40th out of all forwards just because of his past history.

With all that said if he can get some chemistry with Mikko Koivu and Pierre Marc Bouchard. He can have a very productive season. Especially if he plays in 70 games. They have a new coach. No more of the defensive minded Jacques Lemaire. So I can see guys like Koivu and Bouchard finally being able to show their true talent.

Martin Havlat's best season was while he was on the Senators. It was 2003-04 where its the first time he averaged a point a game. 68 Points in 68 Games. And the only time he was over 30 goals when he finished with 31 Goals. I expect to see him hit that 30+ goal plateau again. Especially as he will be the go to guy on the Wild. He was never a main guy always a sidekick. Now is his chance to shine and also prove that he can put together a couple of healthy seasons.

Like I said before I would not trade the house to land him on my Fantasy Team. Nor would I pick him over a forward just as good that is always healthy. If you get him in a later round in your fantasy draft and he pans out you will look like a genius. He does have a very good chance to succeed on his new team, especially since he will be getting alot of playing time. To all those owners who have him or wind up picking him. Lets keep our fingers crossed XXXXX