Nashville Predators: 2021-22 Fantasy Hockey Projections-Part 1
By Max Ritz
TANNER JEANNOT (LW)
2020/2021 Totals: 5 Goals, 2 Assists, 7 Points in 15 Games Played
Now, I will do my very best not to be biased with this projection after having the chance to sit down with Tanner Jeannot this week for an interview with the soon-to-be second-year Predators forward, but no promises.
The impression the Oxbow, Saskatchewan native left on me was about as strong as his play last season for the Predators, so let’s break down what this coming season could hold for him.
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Jeannot is a very humble, hard-working player who made an incredible impression on fans, coaches, teammates, and the front office in a 15-game sample size last year. It was enough to earn him a two-year contract extension and one of just three protection slots the Predators used on forwards ahead of the Seattle Kraken’s expansion draft.
Jeannot’s fantasy value criteria may need to be expanded, while posting seven points he also crashed and banged his way to 53 hits in those 15 games while registering only two penalty minutes according to TSN.
That type of impact, while important to fantasy stat keepers in advanced leagues, is also felt in the locker room as Jeannot aims to earn a regular spot in John Hynes’ lineup. He should be given every opportunity to have that regular spot over the course of 82 games as the aforementioned youth movement continues.
It is impossible to ignore that Jeannot can chip in offensively as well even dating back to his junior career with the Moose Jaw Warriors in the WHL with year over year offensive progression through his pro career.
Jeannot could even work his way into some net-front time on the second power-play unit at some point during the season as he has the physical make-up to handle himself in any situation NHL defenders can throw at him, which means in certain leagues he could have some incredible late round sleeper value.
Here’s to hoping the progression continues for Jeannot, and I have no doubt there will be many more No.84 jerseys around Bridgestone Arena as he continues to make his presence known on this hockey team and in the Smashville community!
2021/2022 Projection: 13 Goals, 12 Assists, 25 Points in 65 Games Played