Tyler Ennis expectations
 

Just acquired Ennis (for Semin) and am curious about what to realistically expect from him both short and long term

His fragility is concerning, but I see him as a 70 point player, sooner than later. Hope so, anyway

If the last 26 games he played was the real Ennis, then I think you're bang on with your assessment of him. I'm a big fan of Ennis and his potential of being the top centre in BUF

Effort and reliability-wise alone, I'd take him over Semin. I like him at C, especially with Foligno winging his line. But if Ennis spends any time as #1 C it will be limited to short term. Sabres want Hodgson and/or Grigs to ultimately wind up there - bigger bodies through the middle.

Seventy points is certainly attainable, but given it's a Ruff team I'd focus on 65 and be pleasantly surprised if more. Not a lot of periphs with Ennis with the exception of maybe PPP and definitely SOG. A very solid 3rd line forward on any fantasy team, with 2nd line upside (12+ team/ points only leagues).

Bonus duel eligibility in Fantrax leagues!

Thanks! My league is strictly points only so even better that no periphs to worry about. He does seem to get injured a lot, though. Still, I love the Semin deal as well, for lots of reasons.

A position change and a return to health helped Ennis produce 29 points in his final 32 games of 2011-12. So did an inflated shooting percentage. The talent is there, but Ennis won’t be a point-per-game player this coming season. He got pretty lucky with a 1.056 PDO and .183 shooting percentage (his career sh% is .121).

I expect 40-50 points next season, in his prime he should easily hit 70 if he can stay healthy.

Oh, I like him for 50+ easy, especially if he spends any amount of time at center.

i would think easily hit 55- 60 points.

My hope is 60 points next full season, then hitting 70 going fwd. Is he considered a playmaker primarily or does he have snipe potential? Goals count 2X, so his upside re goals is also quite important.

I would say 80 pts could even be a possibility for Ennis. His development has been very steady so far, and barring injury, there's no reason to think he won't get better.