Here's a look at theScore's center value rankings for Friday, October 9:
| # | NAME | OPPONENT | RISK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henrik Zetterberg | vs TOR | Low |
| 2 | Anze Kopitar | vs. ARI | Low |
| 3 | John Tavares | vs. CHI | Low |
| 4 | Derick Brassard | vs. CBJ | Low |
| 5 | Ryan Johansen | vs. NYR | Low |
| 6 | Bryan Little | vs. NJ | Low |
| 7 | Jonathan Toews | at NYI | Low |
| 8 | Jeff Carter | vs. ARI | Medium |
| 9 | Derek Stepan | at CBJ | Medium |
| 10 | Antoine Vermette | at LA | Medium |
| 11 | Nazem Kadri | at DET | Medium |
| 12 | Artem Anisimov | at NYI | Medium |
| 13 | Martin Hanzal | vs. LA | Medium |
| 14 | Ryan Strome | vs. CBJ | Medium |
| 15 | Brandon Dubinsky | at NYR | Medium |
| 16 | Max Domi | at LA | High |
| 17 | Travis Zajac | at WPG | High |
| 18 | Tyler Bozak | at DET | High |
| 19 | Brad Richards | vs. TOR | High |
| 20 | Adam Henrique | vs. WPG | High |
The elite centers lacing up the skates tonight offer favorable matchups. Red Wings playmaker Zetterberg is worth his hefty price tag and poised for a big night, facing the Maple Leafs' atrocious defense. The Kings host the Arizona Coyotes, a team that surrendered the fourth-most shots in the league a season ago. Add in an inconsistent Ariona blue line and you have an intriguing match up for snipers Carter and Kopitar.