{"playerId":1648,"percentChange":-0.1,"averageDraftPosition":16.7,"percentOwned":99.5,"playerRaterSEASON":11.3,"fullName":"John Tavares","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"The Isles' franchise center took a step back in 2015-16. Sure, Tavares' 70 points were still the eighth-most among centers, but it was a significant reduction from the 86 he rattled off in 2014-15. Much of that can be attributed to a slow start (by his standards), as the 25-year-old recorded just 29 points in 39 games, punctuated by a 16-game stretch in December and January that featured just seven points. Tavares' feast-or-famine production continued in the playoffs, as he went bananas with 11 points in the first seven games before being held scoreless for the final four contests against Tampa Bay. Tavares probably shouldn't crack the first round in fantasy drafts this season -- especially since longtime productive linemate Kyle Okposo left for Buffalo in the offseason -- but odds are that he'll once again make magic, no matter who lines up with him. Andrew Ladd and P.A. Parenteau were brought in and are the most logical choices to get the first shot at flanking Tavares, so it'll be interesting to see how the Isles' revamped top six comes together as the season gets underway.","seasonId":2017,"date":"Wed Sep 14"},"positionRank":8}