Fantasy Hockey Pickups: Phillip Danault leads waiver wire adds
He's also performed well since Oct. 30 with eight points, 31 shots and 17 hits in 11 games while averaging 19:05. Phillip Danault, LA (Yahoo: 34%)In his first year with the Kings, Danault managed 27 goals and 24 assists supplemented by 194 shots, 74 hits and 49 blocks. And it's almost like he never missed five weeks, skating 19-plus minutes in both outings and contributing a goal with 11 shots. His numbers of late haven't been too encouraging, with just an assist, 11 shots, nine hits and eight blocks from the last two weeks. But as is a common theme in this column, the promise of a legitimate blueline power-play role — especially in deeper leagues — qualifies Ekholm as a recommendation.
wftv.comFantasy Hockey Trade Tips: Who's undervalued and who should you bail on?
By Jason Chen, RotoWireSpecial to Yahoo SportsIt's been a chaotic October in fantasy hockey. Don't let the fact that he plays on the Coyotes discount his fantasy value, as Keller can be a very good source of points as the team's best player. If the points aren't flowing, Reinhart's fantasy value is very limited. Demko has been one of the most disappointing goaltenders in fantasy, losing all six of his starts and allowing 24 goals. Demko's fantasy value has never been lower, but all managers are aware that his play should improve, and that would be the biggest selling point.
wftv.comFantasy Hockey: Risers and fallers after the first week of 2022-23 NHL action
Included in that population was the return of Krejci, who played last season for HC Olomouc in his native Czechia. Kevin Hayes, C, PHIHayes missed 34 games last year due to injury, the third straight campaign where his games played declined. He parlayed that fine season into a four-year, $18 million contract with the Stars this past July. Boston immediately locked up the veteran blueliner to an eight-year, $52 million contract extension to keep him in the black and gold. [It's not to late to get in on the fun this fantasy hockey season: Create or join a league now!]
wftv.comPanthers rout Capitals 5-1 in Game 2 to even series
Capitals Panthers Hockey Florida Panthers teammates celebrate a goal by Florida Panthers left wing Mason Marchment (17) during the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series , Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) (Marta Lavandier)SUNRISE, Fla. — (AP) — Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe each had a goal and an assist and the Florida Panthers beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Thursday night to even the Eastern Conference first-round series at a game apiece. The series shifts to Washington, with Game 3 on Saturday and Game 4 on Monday night. The Capitals were without Tom Wilson, who left Game 1 shortly after scoring the opening goal of the series and did not return because of a lower-body injury. His status is listed as day-to-day by the Capitals, who recalled forward Brett Leason from Hershey of the AHL earlier Thursday. ... Florida made one change from Game 1 to Game 2, putting Noel Acciari in the lineup for Ryan Lomberg.
wftv.comIntensity from the outset in Sunshine State playoff series
Or perhaps it's just a taste of what's to come in their opening-round Sunshine State series. “Very intense game," Panthers coach Joel Quenneville said. WILD vs. GOLDEN KNIGHTS, Minnesota leads series 1-0 (10 p.m. EDT, NBC Sports Network)In Las Vegas, Golden Knights coach Peter DeBoer is searching for offense. Playing for the first time since April 24, Tomas Nosek was inserted into the Golden Knights’ top line, but replaced in the second period. The Golden Knights will be desperate for a win before the series moves to Minnesota, where their record is 0-6-2.
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