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Goalie watch: What we learned from a subpar 2024 season
Juuse Saros and Igor Shesterkin have made late-season charges in value, but prior to February it was Connor Hellebuyck all alone that could be described as elite, expected (was top 10 in ADP back in October) and reliable fantasy goaltending. With only a dozen or so games left in the season for most teams, only […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey: Active players to beat an unbalanced schedule
More Teams. More Games. Quinton Byfield shows off his skills as he weaves through the defense to score an unbelievable goal for the Kings. (0:51) Don’t forget, even teams that struggle more than others include valuable fantasy assets. At least a small handful, most of the time. Worth bringing up ahead of the current three-day […]
Continue readingNHL team needs and how trades might impact your fantasy team
Like last season with the earlier trade of Bo Horvat by the Vancouver Canucks, one of the most impactful names to move has already found a new home, with the Canucks’ deal for Elias Lindholm. Lindholm has had some big games and some quiet ones through his first eight games with the Canucks, but thanks […]
Continue readingAuston Matthews nets 2nd straight hat trick for Maple Leafs
Amid consistent “M-V-P!” chants raining down from the rafters, Matthews broke a tie for the Toronto record for hat tricks in a season with six, passing Reg Noble (1917-18), Babe Dye (1924-25) and Darryl Sittler (1980-81). Matthews also had his team-record 73rd multigoal game, two more than Sittler. The American has 13 career hat tricks. […]
Continue readingWill Crosby, Nash score again?
Well, don’t get too comfortable, because the second round is here. Let the roller coaster begin anew. Here’s a look at the top storylines of the second round. Who will score first: Rick Nash or Sidney Crosby? The two are both two-time Olympic gold medalists and among the world’s finest players. Crosby is going to […]
Continue readingNHL in Utah, trade rumblings and a look at the goalie market
More Teams. More Games. Jazz owner Ryan Smith talks to Pat McAfee about how serious he is about bringing an NHL team to Utah. (2:02) The NHL in Utah is starting to feel inevitable. That was the sense around the league this week when Ryan Smith publicly released a letter to the NHL formally requesting […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, points pace vs. expectation
But how do all 32 teams rate against their preseason expected points pace? That’s what’s on tap as part of this week’s rankings. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors each send in a 1-32 poll based on the games through Wednesday, which generates our master list here. Note: […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey stock watch: Waiver wire picks and starting goalies
More Teams. More Games. Montreal Canadiens vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Full Highlights (1:46) Only the Blackhawks and Penguins are idle these next three days, as four games pepper Wednesday’s lighter slate, a heaping 12 are scheduled for Thursday, before we’re treated to a sparse snack of only two on Friday. I’m all over Buffalo playing […]
Continue readingDucks loss highlighted by Leo Carlsson goal in debut
Joe Pavelski had a goal and an assist for the Stars, and Miro Heiskanen got credit for the tiebreaking goal with 13:13 to play when Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler kicked a centering pass under goalie John Gibson. Carlsson, the 18-year-old Swede picked second overall by Anaheim in June, hit the ice to cheers from a […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey 2023-24 NHL team previews
With so much that happened, and so many players to know heading into your drafts, click on any specific team below for all the essential data heading into your drafts. Jump ahead: Anaheim Ducks | Arizona Coyotes | Boston Bruins | Buffalo Sabres | Calgary Flames | Carolina Hurricanes | Chicago Blackhawks | Colorado Avalanche […]
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