Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane poses with the Art Ross Trophy, left, the Hart Trophy, center, and the Ted Lindsay Award after winning the awards at the NHL Awards show, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

(Note: These rankings are based on players' projected performances in 2016-17. Players are listed at their official NHL position when the rankings were created.)

Here’s the Yahoo Sports ranking of the top 25 right wingers in the NHL for the 2016-17 season. Let us know what you think in the comments section. Please play nice...



1. Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks: The reigning MVP and league scoring champion blends ultra-elite skill and high-end speed with a desire to win and an innate ability to come through in the clutch.

2. Vladimir Tarasenko, St. Louis Blues: The sky’s the limit for dazzling goal-scorer.

3. Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning: He’s racked up 21 goals and 41 points in 43 playoff games over the past two postseasons.

4. Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks: Preeminent scorer and a pain to play against.

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5. Phil Kessel, Pittsburgh Penguins: He flies down the wing and rips a wrist shot past the goalie. Wash, rinse, repeat.

6. Blake Wheeler, Winnipeg Jets: A true power forward who’s big, fast and physical.

7. Jakub Voracek, Philadelphia Flyers: He’s a lot better than the 11-goal season he put up last year.

8. Jordan Eberle, Edmonton Oilers: Mark him down for 30 goals and 60 points (or twice that if he plays on Connor McDavid’s line).

9. Loui Eriksson, Vancouver Canucks: Two-way star rebounded last season after a couple of down years.

10. James Neal, Nashville Predators: Big shooter, big hitter.

11. Kyle Okposo, Buffalo Sabres: Scores goals and mucks it up, he should be popular in Buffalo.

12. T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals: He can put the puck in the net and then melt your heart with his boyish grin.

13. Wayne Simmonds, Philadelphia Flyers: He likes to run you over and then score on the power play when you retaliate.

14. Mats Zuccarello, New York Rangers: Size doesn’t matter.

15. Kyle Palmieri, New Jersey Devils: Broke out in a big way last season, scoring 30 goals to double his previous career-high.

16. Brendan Gallagher, Montreal Canadiens: Pest, thy name is Brendan Gallagher.

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17. Michael Frolik, Calgary Flames: Secondary scorer who specializes in killing penalties.

18. Mark Stone, Ottawa Senators: A gritty gamer who's trending up.

19. Marian Hossa, Chicago Blackhawks: The thoroughbred is finally starting to slow down.

20. Ryan Callahan, Tampa Bay Lightning: Rough-and-tumble style of play is taking its toll, but he’s effective when he’s in the lineup.