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NHL: Five bounce back candidates in 2016-17

By Dave Stevenson

Dec 12, 2015; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames left wing Mason Raymond (21) chases after New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2015; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames left wing Mason Raymond (21) chases after New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) shoots and scores a goal on New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss (1) during the first period of game two of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) shoots and scores a goal on New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss (1) during the first period of game two of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Heading into the 2016-17 NHL season, fans can expect these five players to have a bounce back year after having a rough 2015-16 season.

Hockey can be an extremely cruel game. Games are often determined by the way a puck bounces. An unlucky bounce can cost a team everything, especially in the playoffs. On the other hand, a lucky bounce can mean everything. Even NHL players are not immune to the cruel nature of hockey.

There were players who, for any number of reasons, had a rough season in 2015-16. Whether it was injuries or simply bad luck (or maybe even a combination of the two), certain players did not live up to expectations. Not all players who failed to perform at the level that fans expected them to play at will be able to bounce back. However, five players jump out as candidates to do just that.

Each of these players could be potential fantasy hockey bargains, depending on how they are viewed in fantasy. Keep an eye on these five players. If any of them are available late, they could help you win.

These five players frustrated their team and their fans during the 2015-16 season. But they have what it takes to rebound to something closer to what fans expect.

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