The left wing position has traditionally been one of strength, power, defensive efficiency and complementary play. However, there have always been exceptions to that rule, with names like Bobby Hull, Frank Mahovlich, Michel Goulet and Luc Robitaille among the very top scoring portsiders of all time.

DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: Fantasy Alarm’s 2017 Draft Guide

More recently, Washington’s Alex Ovechkin has dominated the left wing position for a decade. But he has seen others overtake him on the position hierarchy the last couple of seasons. Can Ovi get back to the top, or has he already started his inevitable decline in production?

2017 RANKINGSCENTERS | RIGHT WING  | DEFENSEMEN | GOALIES | TOP 200

We’ll update this list in response to injuries, trades and other transactions that could affect a player’s value before the season begins Oct. 4.  

Fantasy Hockey 2017: Left wing rankings

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