Let’s get one thing straight: betting against Anže Kopitar has been a fool’s errand for the better part of two decades. But as another fantasy hockey season approaches, the whispers are getting louder. Is this the year the seemingly ageless Slovenian superstar finally slows down? After posting a solid 21 goals and 46 assists for 67 points last season, many fantasy managers are understandably cautious.
But here’s the inside track: Don’t write him off. In fact, I’m projecting him to hit that exact same point total this season, but with a different, more valuable stat line. I’ve got Kopitar penciled in for 26 goals and 41 assists, for a total of 67 points in the 2025-26 campaign.
Why the shift from assists to goals? It all comes down to opportunity and personnel. While a repeat of 67 points might not sound like a massive leap, the increased goal total would provide a significant boost to his category league value. Let’s dive into why this isn’t just wishful thinking.
Can Kopitar Defy Age and Maintain Elite Production?
At this stage in his career, Kopitar isn’t the 90-point force he once was, but his value lies in his incredible consistency and hockey IQ. He remains the undisputed number one center in Los Angeles, taking crucial faceoffs in all situations and anchoring the top lines. Last season’s 67 points in 81 games demonstrate a production floor that is higher than many players’ ceilings. He’s a lock for top-line minutes and has proven time and again that he can produce even when the talent around him fluctuates.
The key to unlocking that higher goal total this season lies squarely with the man advantage. The Kings’ power play has the potential to be lethal, and Kopitar will be the cerebral distributor at the heart of it all.
Kopitar’s Role on a Revamped Kings Power Play
Look at the artillery surrounding him on that top power-play unit. You have the pure finishing ability of Adrian Kempe and the newly integrated trigger man, Andrei Kuzmenko. Add in the dynamic playmaking of Kevin Fiala and the burgeoning net-front presence of Quinton Byfield, and you have a unit poised for success. Kopitar will be the lynchpin, the quarterback directing traffic. While his assist totals may take a slight dip from last year’s 46, his goal-scoring opportunities should rise.
With defenders focused on the likes of Fiala and Kuzmenko on the flanks, Kopitar will find more space in high-danger areas. He has one of the most deceptive releases in the league, and I expect him to use it more frequently this season, converting on those high-quality chances. Don’t be surprised to see 10-12 of his projected 26 goals come with the man advantage. For fantasy managers, Kopitar remains a reliable, high-floor C2 who can anchor your team with consistent production.
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