Second Unit

Huselius (left) and Langkow have scored twice the points (90) at less than half the price of one Scott Gomez ($10 million). Dale MacMillan/Getty Images

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Center: Daymond Langkow, Flames ($2.44 million)

Always a solid two-way pivot, Langkow (17 goals, 42 points, + 9) has found the consistency that's eluded him in the past while skating on the best line in the league with Jarome Iginla and Kristian Huselius.

Left wing: Kristian Huselius, Flames ($1.4 million)

Though he still struggles to find his A game on a nightly basis, he's on pace for nearly 40 goals, thanks to his ability to rack up the big game.

Right wing: Patrick Sharp, Blackhawks ($825,000)

His 22 goals have opened eyes, but not as many as his league-leading seven shorties.

Defenseman: Duncan Keith, Blackhawks ($1.4 million)

His offensive numbers aren't dazzling (5 goals, 17 points), but Keith has emerged as a solid second-tier No. 1 defender and a legitimate recipient of that All-Star invite. He's averaged more than 30 minutes a night over the last month, and is +15 on a team that is even at five-on-five.

Defenseman: Francois Beauchemin, Ducks ($1.65 million)

Granted, his game (16 points, - 9) has slipped since last season, but he still eats up 26 minutes a night and brings the speed and malice that the Ducks require for a title defense.

Goaltender: Tim Thomas, Bruins ($1 million)

Even if Manny Fernandez were healthy enough to play, you have to believe he'd be stewing on the bench while his intended backup usurped his No. 1 minutes. Thomas' style maybe ugly to watch, but his league leading save percentage (.930) is a thing of beauty.

Third Unit

Center: Tomas Plekanec, Canadiens ($1.4 million)

His surprising scoring pace (41 points in 46 games) aside, Plekanec earns his spot with his attention to detail. Even when he's not on the board, he finds ways to make you notice him night after night.

Left wing: Dustin Brown, Kings ($1.175 million)

One of the few bright spots for the Kings this season, Brown has established himself as a power forward in the grand old style. His 205 hits lead the league by more than 50, and he's already set a career-high with 23 goals.

Right wing: Brad Boyes, Blues ($1.4 million)

On his fourth team at just 25, the goal-scoring prowess of Boyes ranks as one of the season's brightest surprise stories. Among his 25 tallies are five game-winners.

Defenseman: Ron Hainsey, Blue Jackets ($900,000)

The Jackets picked him up off the scrap heap last season hoping his transitional skills could be useful in limited doses. Under Ken Hitchcock, he's become more adept in his own zone (+6), and a far more valuable asset as a result.

Defenseman: Greg Zanon, Predators ($700,000)

In his first season as a full-time NHLer, Zanon has become the Preds' most important penalty-killer and one of the league's top shot blockers (123, second).

Galtender: Ilya Bryzgalov, Coyotes ($1.362 million)

Where would the 'Yotes (24-21-1) be without him?