I asked ChatGPT for the main factors in selecting a potential scorer. Here are its responses:

Selecting an NHL player who is likely to score in a game involves considering various factors, and it's important to note that hockey is a dynamic sport, making predictions inherently uncertain.

Nevertheless, here are some key factors to consider when evaluating a player's potential to score in an NHL game:

1. Player's Position: Different positions have different roles, and certain positions are more likely to score than others. For example, forwards are generally expected to score more goals than defensemen.
   
   My Take: For the 3rd pick, I think it is better to select a Defense player as he is likely to be on the ice for over 20 min. The offense players provided are generally lacking scoring opportunity.
2. Recent Performance: Look at a player's recent performance, including their goal-scoring streaks, point production, and overall contribution to the team's offense. Players in good form are more likely to continue scoring.
   
   My Take: I believe this is an important factor. Showing the player recent scoring record is likely to proivde a better picture in making decision.
3. Team Performance: Consider the overall performance of the player's team. Teams that are scoring more goals tend to provide more opportunities for individual players to score. Conversely, if a team is struggling offensively, it may impact the scoring chances for individual players.
   
   My Take: Sometimes, a team is lacking scoring ability with a certain opposing teams. Showing the win/loss ratio with other teams definitely gives us some insight on its performance against those teams.
4. Opponent Strength: Evaluate the strength of the opposing team's defense and goaltending. If a player is facing a weaker defensive team or a goaltender with a lower save percentage, their chances of scoring may increase.
   
   My Take: Good point! The site will be enhanced to provide this data.
5. Power Play Opportunities: Power play situations provide teams with a man advantage due to an opponent's penalty. Players who see significant power play time have an increased chance of scoring, as power plays often result in more scoring opportunities.
   
   My Take: Interesting point! Is statistic available to show a player tendency to play during power play time? or a player likely to cause opposing team to commit a penalty?
6. Shooting Percentage: Analyze the player's shooting percentage, which is the ratio of goals scored to shots taken. A higher shooting percentage suggests that the player is effective at converting their scoring chances.
   
   My Take: Definitely one of the most important factor. I believe most users will select the highest shooting percentage players!
7. Historical Performance: Consider a player's historical performance, especially against the specific opponent they are facing. Some players have a track record of performing well against certain teams or in particular arenas.
   
   My Take: Totally agree that some players do performance better against some teams. A quick search found that Connor McDavid tends to play better against Flames. So far, he had 29 goals in 38 games against them.
8. Injury Status: Check if the player is dealing with any injuries or health issues. Injuries can impact a player's performance and ability to contribute offensively.
   
   My Take: Obviously, you don't want to select an injuried player! The site will indicate if a player is injuried.
9. Line Combinations: The line combinations a player is a part of can influence their scoring opportunities. Being paired with skilled linemates or playing on a top line can increase a player's chances of scoring.
   
   My Take: I agree that in some extence, this is a cruical factor. However, it is not an easy task to gather this information as the coach may adjust the line anytime before the game!
10. Home vs. Away Performance: Some players may perform better at home or on the road. Consider the player's performance split between home and away games.
    
    My Take: Absolutely an important factor. Some teams performanced much better at home with the support from fans. Win/loss ratio by home and road games are provided in the table.

It's important to note that predicting individual player performance in hockey can be challenging due to the dynamic nature of the sport and the multitude of variables at play. Fantasy sports analysts often consider a combination of these factors to make informed decisions when selecting players for fantasy hockey teams.