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By Matt Caspari

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Paul Stastny Set For Big Year

Mar 24, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; St. Louis Blues center Paul Stastny (26) takes the ice before playing the Pittsburgh Penguins at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Paul Stastny came to the Blues in the summer of 2014 after signing a four-year $28 million contract as a free agent. With four points in his first three games Stastny was off to a great start with the Blues.

Unfortunately Stastny was injured in the fourth game of the season and when he returned his level of play had dropped. If Stastny can stay healthy, he has all the skills to be the top line center for the Blues.

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People are underestimating Stastny coming into this season. His pre-draft rankings for ESPN fantasy leagues have him at 126.

Stastny has been getting a lot of playing time with Vladimir Tarasenko during training camp. Putting Stastny on a line with Tarasenko has a lot of potential to help both players.

When Stastny came to St. Louis people hoped that he would be the playmaking center that propelled the Blues to the next level. In 74 games last season, Stastny had 16 goals and 30 assists.

Entering his second season in St. Louis, Stastny should be adjusted to life with a new team. More time playing with Tarasenko and more comfort with his teammates should see his number from last year go up.

This year has the potential to be a career season for Stastny.

Stastny might fall in many drafts despite his potential. There should not be a rush to draft him before the tenth round in random leagues, and before the fourth or fifth round in a league full of Blues fans.

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