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rosesvioletshardy · 3 years ago

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because i’m back here are my thoughts on the games i didn’t lb for the time i’ve missed i watched some of the games and was following the others through twitter for the rest

03/26

bos/nyi: matinees (derogatory), bruins still suck and all 3 goals were from minnesota men

sens/cats: i don’t go here at all but panthers still suck and would rather kms than be a fan idc if g is there and would rather be a sens fan

flames/oilers: still hate the oilers, mike smith still sucks, johnny i fucking love you hope they re-sign you soon king you keep this team alive, marky i’m sorry you don’t have good defense sometimes and didn’t deserve to get scored on at all also flames own the oilers and the refs sucked the entire game and were oilers fans (nurse was literally holding down mang the last minute of the play and refs didn’t notice, gave matty the penalty when smith punched him in the head while he was in a headlock too and were blind to multiple others that shouldve been oilers penalties)

canes/blues: still love the canes and hate md13 & tda77 thank god for kk and that 7-2 W especially on brady and svech’s birthdays

03/27

nyi/tbl: matinees (derogatory), still hate tampa and they don’t deserve any respect at all, a bunch of missed calls,

phi/nsh: watched it after work, i hate roman josi with a burning passion, they always win then i don’t watch + joel is monicaphobic because he always scores when i don’t watch, also stop losing leads challenge and help your goalie out ffs

avs/min: watched some of it and finished listening at work. inconsistent reffing and were so many no call on the the wild but that’s not shocking they always favor them. truly can’t stand the wild idc if tyson is there, i can’t stand them. it was fully refs vs avs that entire game but good job for nate for standing up for mikko, otherwise fuck the wild they don’t deserve any rights at all

leafs/p*nthers: don’t go here but i hate the panthers and them losing makes me happy

3/28

canes/c*ps: truly one of their best games. fuck everyone on the caps especially tjo77, ao8, and tw43 as well as le20 for the hit on kk. svech noted goon™️, freddie is still hot. and capitals still suck, tw43 acts like a child, and i will never respect them or anyone on that team ever

3/29

isles/cbj: i hope ilya is okay, they actually played decent shocking.

flyers/w*ld: FUCK THE W*LD, as you can tell i still hate the wild and they don’t deserve any happiness, idc if he’s on the team, flyers are still falling apart. happy bday sanny :), i hope the wild don’t have any happiness and choke in playoffs. truly hated the bias towards the w*ld like ???? m*f is on my shitlist, baby flyer noah deserves everything, ref’s were 100% w*ld fans. thank you to bee for drawing a penalty for the frosty goal tho :)

avs/flames: i don’t like it when my teams play against each other. both teams actually played really well. tho i’m still not gonna lb when 2 of them play against each other. refs stop making soft ass calls challenge no wonder no one respects the refs

canes/t*mpa: i still hate tampa and they deserve absolutely no respect, i’m sorry it was national broadcast bc we all know they’re going to be biased towards t🤢l, and they still don’t deserve any rights, canes i’m sorry

3/31

isles/cbj: KEEP ZACH/MAT/OLIVER TOGETHER BAROLD! also find it funny both aho’s in the nhl scored at the same time. that old dudes opinion doesn’t matter at that one point in the 1st period like shut up already glad the mute button exists. (i know i’m talking about isles game but still — but avs will get past 1st & 2nd round just be mad they’re one of the best teams and panthers suck i hope they have no happiness). wasn’t shocking they gave up the lead they’re the isles of course. OLIVER MY BELOVED IM SO HAPPY YOU GOT A GOAL IT FEELS LIKE FOREVER 💞💕❤️‍🔥💘💖 PLUS PALMS GOT A GOAL AND IT FINALLY COUNTED

canes/habs: (insert the aho comment above here too). they played really went especially after playing the lightning so there’s. but habs are last in the league so it wasn’t shocking to see the canes win this game but FREDDIE SHUTOUT

avs/sharks: i’m begging the avs to actually score in the first period again im bored but it’s so nice to have nate back NEWY MY BELOVED also sharks were ugly for challenging it like it was clean and no interference y’all are stupid. DILF GOAL HELMS MY BELOVED i love it when helms scores he deserves it MIKKO MY BELOVED !!! NAZ AND EJ 2 POINT NIGHT !! BURKY MY SWEET BOY

flames/kings: upset haven’t had a marky shutout in a while :( BUT JOHNNY MY BELOVED SAID HES NOT GONNA LET THE KINGS GET ONE. YOU LET ERIK GUDBRANSON SCORE ON YOU ??? FOLD THE FRANCHISE. KINGS ARE STILL UGLY AND FLAMES ARE STILL FIRST IN PACIFIC

h*wks/p*thers: i hate both teams but panthers can choke more and again wish hell upon them and they don’t deserve any happiness and also gudas can fuck right off no wonder i hated him but i hate him even more now on that team they can all fuck off

pens/w*ld: y’all know i hate the pens because i’m a flyers fan BUT THE WILD FINALLY LOST AND THE PENS DID THAT FOR ME

4/01

nyi/nyr: (completely forgot to do it during the game so i did it after) MAT BARZAL 300th POINT AND A GOAL ??? I LOVE THAT ! 2 DILF GOALS ??? THEY DID THAT FOR ME ! ALSO ANDERS ??? FIGHTING ??? HELLO ???? how does this team beat the rangers but lose to a team like montreal i’ll never understand

4/02

avs/pit: nate vs his bestie </3. nate and geno talking about who sid loves more. darcy kuemper my beloved i’m sorry your team stresses you out and you and frankie both save their asses every game <3. MIKKO MY BELOVED !!! NEWY IS MICD ! the wrong nova scotian scored gross. SINNER BOY MY BELOVED. we got burky curling again. refs hate the avs but what else is new. CONTENT KING MY BELOVED <3. HELMS IS INNOCENT ITS HIS 800th GAME FREE HIM!! avs vs getting an en goal . AVS WIN IN REG MY BELOVED

canes/w*ld: didn’t watch much of the game because i was watching flyers but i still hate minnesota and they don’t deserve any right at all. FREDDIE MY BELOVED <333 m*f still sucks and i hate him wish he was still with the h*wks and suffering gross ugly game i don’t care about tyson anymore so his tag is blocked btw. WHICHEVER WILDS PLAYER MADE TURBO BLEED , IM IN YOUR WALLS 🔪 NO SHUTOUT FOR MAF IKTR TURBO MY BELOVED <333 it’s still fuck the wild i could care less for them and hope they have a first round exit

flyers/l*fs: it’s still fuck the leafs and fuck am34 and everyone on that team. toronto still sucks and i wish them no happiness. idk how some people find am34 attractive. finally yandle gets benched ive been saying it since they acquired him and he should’ve stayed whatever team he came from. BABY FLYERS FIRST NHL GAME <3333 LET ZACK FIGHT 🔪 CARTER THOSE SAVES HOLY SHIT ! KEVIN MY BELOVED !! leafs you suck x2! DRAKES DAD MY BELOVED !!! YOU LET FUCKING 6 HEAD SCORE ??? FUCK OFF

flames/blues: this team vs giving marky another shutout. um if im honest i stopped watch after the first period because i got hella depressed like usual and also logged off twitter but i was still getting notifs so RITCHIE ????JOHNNY MY BELOVED NOAH MY BELOVED DUBEY MY BELOVED blues i still hate you and you suck

#shut up monica no one cares #avs lb #flyers lb #isles lb #flames lb #canes lb

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halliewriteshockey · 5 years ago

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So I hear you like goalies, goalie nesting and pain? How about this; In a world where some goalies are more likely to nest than others, Anton Khudobin doesn't. In 2016 Dobby signs with the Bruins for two years. 2017, Radulov signs with the Preds, not the Stars (unlikely but go with it.) Dobby doesn't play either game against the Preds for Boston that year, so their paths don't cross. 2017-18 season - Dobby starts the December 12th game against the Preds, and Rads scores the first goal. 1/12

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I’m putting this entire thing under a read-more because damn, anon, you went hard with this one

Dobby is off his game the rest of the night, and gets pulled after letting in four goals. The Bruins lose the game 5-3, and afterwards Dobby nests for the first time in years - no one knows why - not even Dobby himself - he's only ever nested once before in his entire career, and it doesn't happen again for the rest of the season. Dobby then leaves the Bruins in free agency, and signs with the Stars as their backup. He doesn't know why, but something is telling him he should do it.

December 28th 2018, the Stars are visiting the Preds, and Dobby has been given the nod to go in net. He stars to feel off during warmups, and somehow manages to keep finding Radulov on the ice, for what will be the first game they've faced each other since the BOS/NSH game where Dobby nested. The Stars don't notice that he's a little off, but Pekka Rinne - himself an old hat at nesting - does, and he also notices that Khudobin is fixating on Radulov of all people? Then the game happens.

Dobby gets a 49-save shutout in Nashville, and Pekka *knows* what's coming next. After the game he grabs someone's jersey before it can be sent for washing, and asks a member of staff to take it to the visitors locker room. "Why?" they ask, confused. "Goalie stuff." He tells them. "Make sure that they give it to Khudobin." They do, and the Stars go back to Dallas to face Detroit, and the next day announce that Khudobin is out for "undisclosed reasons" and that Oettinger has been called up.

Word on the goalie grapevine is that Khudobin is nesting again, which is unheard of - someone not known for nesting doing it twice in two years? Juuse Saros mentions that Pekka had a Preds jersey sent to the Dallas locker room, and that gets the Russian goalies talking amongst themselves. When *was* Khudobin's first recorded nesting? January 2006. Shortly after Russia lost 0-5 to Canada in the 2006 World U20 Championship - aka the last time Radulov and Khudobin played on a team together.

Armed with this knowledge, they use the secret Russian NHL phone tree/gossip circle to get a hold of Radulov and tell him "You need to talk to Khudobin. It's important." So when they next have a window of time where they're both free, Radulov calls, and Dobby is shifty af on the phone, and pretends not to know what Rads is talking about, which makes him very suspicious. Once again the phone tree/gossip circle comes into play and he manages to get a hold of the Stars two Russian players

Nichushkin and Gurianov (who is up temporarily), Nichuskin doesn't know much, but Gurianov says he overheard Bishop saying something to the goalie coaches about a "nest-mate". Armed with this information, Radulov goes up to Rinne during their next practise to ask about it, but Rinne tells him "Not at the rink. Come to my house after practise." So Radulov goes, and Pekka sits him down with a coffee and explains nest-mates. In short, it's someone a goalie feels a deep connection to.

A longer explanation is that a goalies nest-mate is their ideal nesting partner. Someone they feel safe with, and can trust to look after them in their most vulnerable moments. Someone they know will protect them. "Here's the funny thing about nesting goalies." Pekka tells him. "Certain things can trigger the nesting instinct. A major change or upset, like losing an important game or series. Perhaps even having to play and defend their net against 'attacks' from their nest-mate.

Radulov just sits there and stares at Rinne, who is fixing him with a piercing stare. "Do you understand" And Radulov is *convinced* It isn't him. Fast forward to the playoffs, and it's the Preds vs the Stars. Dobby doesn't play, but Radulov finds himself paying attention to him when he can, and often finds Khudobin looking back. The games happen, the Preds are eliminated in 6 and the Stars are off to the second round. In the handshake line Radulov notices Dobby is off and pays attention.

In the off-season Radulov meets with management asks for a trade from Nashville. He is later dealt to New Jersey with P.K. Subban for Steven Santini, Jeremy Davies and draft picks. New Jersey then trade Radulov to the Stars in exchange for Connor Carrick and a couple more draft picks. Once he's informed that the trades have gone through, Radulov finds out through the phone tree/gossip circle where Khudobin is and goes to his front door.

He knocks on the door, and once he's in front of Dobby he opens his arms and says "Sorry I've been an idiot. I'm on your team for next year now, and so if you need someone to help protect your nest, I'd like to offer." Dobby stares at him, before throwing himself at Radulov and burying his face into Radulov's neck. Then, when the 2019-20 season starts and the Stars get into a 1-7-1 losing streak, and Khudobin nests again, Radulov is there to help keep him and his nest safe.

Making sure that Dobby knows how much he is loved and appreciated. This ends up being the shortest, easiest nesting Dobby has ever had, and it's all down to the fact that Radulov pulled his head out of the clouds and saw what was in front of him. 12/12 SORRY THIS WAS SO LONG, AND THANK YOU FOR TAKING THIS JOURNEY WITH ME.

#holy shit holy shit you really went balls to the wall #I am IMPRESSED #Anton Khudobin/Alexander Radulov #goalies #nesting fic #hockey #truly I have been visited by the AU fairy tonight #bless #Hey nonny no #you should totally brush this up and put it on AO3

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travishhessler · 4 years ago

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finnishhockeyplayers · 7 years ago

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Postgame: BOS vs. NSH, Rinne

#pekka rinne #nhl #Nashville Predators #hockey

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freenewstoday · 4 years ago

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NHL Playoff Watch Daily: It's Throwdown Thursday!

7:19 AM ET

Tim KavanaghESPN.com

Tim Kavanagh is a senior NHL editor for ESPN. He’s a native of upstate New York.

While the playoff races for the No. 4 seeds around the NHL sometimes get more attention, on Thursday night the spotlight will be on the teams vying for the top spot in three of the four divisions.

From the East, the New York Islanders will play host to the Washington Capitals, with the home team having won each game in the season series thus far. These teams are knotted at 62 points apiece, though Washington has more regulation wins (24-21), and holds the advantage in head-to-head games (for now, at least).

The Central Division clash features the Carolina Hurricanes visiting the Florida Panthers, and this one will stream live on ESPN+. The Canes have had their way with the Cats thus far, leading the season series 5-1, outscoring the Panthers 22-13 in the process. These teams are also tied in standings points (and regulation wins), though Carolina has two games in hand.

Finally, the North Division showdown pits the host Winnipeg Jets against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto has a four-point lead in the standings, but Winnipeg has a game in hand.

Thursday night will be another occasion to deploy your extra screens, since all three of those matchups — and seven of the 10 on the slate — start at 7 p.m. ET.

As we enter the final stretch of the regular season, it’s time to check in on all the playoff races — along with the teams jockeying for position in the 2021 NHL draft lottery.

Note: Playoff chances are via Money Puck. Tragic numbers are courtesy of Damian Echevarrieta of the NHL.

Jump ahead: Current playoff matchups Race for No. 1 pick

East Division

Points: 62 Regulation wins: 24 Playoff position: E1 Games left: 10 Next game: @ NYI (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 99.1% Tragic number: N/A

Points: 62 Regulation wins: 21 Playoff position: E2 Games left: 10 Next game: vs. WSH (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 98.4% Tragic number: N/A

Points: 61 Regulation wins: 22 Playoff position: E3 Games left: 10 Next game: vs. NJ (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 99.4% Tragic number: N/A

Points: 58 Regulation wins: 19 Playoff position: E4 Games left: 12 Next game: @ BUF (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 96.2% Tragic number: N/A

Points: 52 Regulation wins: 20 Playoff position: N/A Games left: 10 Next game: vs. PHI (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 6.8% Tragic number: 15

Points: 47 Regulation wins: 13 Playoff position: N/A Games left: 11 Next game: @ NYR (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 0.2% Tragic number: 11

Points: 34 Regulation wins: 11 Playoff position: N/A Games left: 11 Next game: @ PIT (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 0% Tragic number: E

Points: 31 Regulation wins: 9 Playoff position: N/A Games left: 10 Next game: vs. BOS (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 0% Tragic number: E

Central Division

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Points: 65 Regulation wins: 22 Playoff position: C1 Games left: 11 Next game: @ FLA (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 100% Tragic number: N/A

Points: 65 Regulation wins: 22 Playoff position: C2 Games left: 9 Next game: vs. CAR (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 100% Tragic number: N/A

Points: 62 Regulation wins: 24 Playoff position: C3 Games left: 10 Next game: vs. CBJ (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 100% Tragic number: N/A

Points: 52 Regulation wins: 17 Playoff position: C4 Games left: 8 Next game: @ CHI (Apr. 23) Playoff chances: 37.5% Tragic number: N/A

Points: 50 Regulation wins: 16 Playoff position: N/A Games left: 11 Next game: @ DET (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 57.6% Tragic number: 20

Points: 49 Regulation wins: 14 Playoff position: N/A Games left: 9 Next game: vs. NSH (Apr. 23) Playoff chances: 4.9% Tragic number: 15

Points: 39 Regulation wins: 14 Playoff position: N/A Games left: 8 Next game: vs. DAL (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 0% Tragic number: 3

Points: 39 Regulation wins: 11 Playoff position: N/A Games left: 8 Next game: @ TB (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 0% Tragic number: 3

North Division

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Points: 61 Regulation wins: 22 Playoff position: N1 Games left: 10 Next game: @ WPG (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 100% Tragic number: N/A

Points: 57 Regulation wins: 21 Playoff position: N2 Games left: 11 Next game: vs. TOR (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 99.9% Tragic number: N/A

Points: 56 Regulation wins: 25 Playoff position: N3 Games left: 11 Next game: @ WPG (Apr. 26) Playoff chances: 98.9% Tragic number: N/A

Points: 49 Regulation wins: 18 Playoff position: N4 Games left: 12 Next game: @ CGY (Apr. 23) Playoff chances: 85.3% Tragic number: N/A

Points: 41 Regulation wins: 16 Playoff position: N/A Games left: 11 Next game: vs. MTL (Apr. 23) Playoff chances: 8.4% Tragic number: 14

Points: 39 Regulation wins: 12 Playoff position: N/A Games left: 17 Next game: vs. OTT (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 7.6% Tragic number: 24

Points: 36 Regulation wins: 12 Playoff position: N/A Games left: 10 Next game: @ VAN (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 0% Tragic number: 7

West Division

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Points: 68 Regulation wins: 26 Playoff position: W1 Games left: 10 Next game: @ ANA (Apr. 24) Playoff chances: 100% Tragic number: N/A

Points: 64 Regulation wins: 27 Playoff position: W2 Games left: 13 Next game: @ STL (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 100% Tragic number: N/A

Points: 61 Regulation wins: 24 Playoff position: W3 Games left: 11 Next game: @ LA (Apr. 23) Playoff chances: 100% Tragic number: N/A

Points: 45 Regulation wins: 16 Playoff position: W4 Games left: 9 Next game: @ LA (Apr. 24) Playoff chances: 21.9% Tragic number: N/A

Points: 44 Regulation wins: 13 Playoff position: N/A Games left: 13 Next game: vs. COL (Apr. 22) Playoff chances: 46.2% Tragic number: 25

Points: 41 Regulation wins: 12 Playoff position: N/A Games left: 10 Next game: vs. MIN (Apr. 24) Playoff chances: 6.3% Tragic number: 18

Points: 40 Regulation wins: 15 Playoff position: N/A Games left: 13 Next game: vs. MIN (Apr. 23) Playoff chances: 25.5% Tragic number: 21

Points: 35 Regulation wins: 9 Playoff position: N/A Games left: 9 Next game: vs. VGS (Apr. 24) Playoff chances: 0% Tragic number: 8

Current playoff matchups

East Division

No. 1 Washington Capitals vs. No. 4 Boston Bruins No. 2 New York Islanders vs. No. 3 Pittsburgh Penguins

Central Division

No. 1 Carolina Hurricanes vs. No. 4 Nashville Predators No. 2 Florida Panthers vs. No. 3 Tampa Bay Lightning

North Division

No. 1 Toronto Maple Leafs vs. No. 4 Montreal Canadiens No. 2 Winnipeg Jets vs. No. 3 Edmonton Oilers

West Division

No. 1 Vegas Golden Knights vs. No. 4 Arizona Coyotes No. 2 Colorado Avalanche vs. No. 3 Minnesota Wild

Race for the No. 1 pick

The NHL uses a draft lottery to determine the order at the top of the first round, so the team that finishes in last place is not guaranteed the No. 1 selection. New for 2021, a team may move up a maximum of 10 spots if it wins the lottery, so only 11 teams are eligible for the draw for the No. 1 pick. Full details on the process can be found here.

• Who will be the top pick this summer? » • Early top-32 prospect rankings » • How COVID-19 will impact evaluations »

Points: 31 Regulation wins: 9

Points: 34 Regulation wins: 11

Points: 35 Regulation wins: 9

Points: 36 Regulation wins: 12

Points: 39 Regulation wins: 11

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Points: 39 Regulation wins: 14

Points: 40 Regulation wins: 15

Points: 41 Regulation wins: 12

Points: 41 Regulation wins: 16

Points: 44 Regulation wins: 13

Points: 47 Regulation wins: 13

Points: 47 Regulation wins: 14

Points: 50 Regulation wins: 16

Points: 52 Regulation wins: 20

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bostonbakedbean90 · 2 years ago

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🥅Swayman shutout night!!!!🥅

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thrashermaxey · 6 years ago

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Looking Ahead: Jared McCann Loving Life In Pittsburgh

All fantasy owners need help in the short term AND the long term. The Looking Ahead feature identifies one player to plug into lineups in the short term, a second to invest in for the long term, a third to bench for the coming week, and a fourth who will struggle to meet expectations for some time. All players discussed are selected based on their upcoming schedule.

Most stats updated through Thursday, March 7th

The Immediate Fix (Grab this guy and use him for the next several days)

Jared McCann, C, Pittsburgh Penguins (Available in 95 percent of Yahoo! Leagues) – Pittsburgh wasn’t listed in the Love ‘Em section this week (spoiler alert!) although they have a fantastic schedule, and McCann should be able to take advantage of his newfound role over the next couple weeks. That newfound role for those not in the know is the top line wing alongside Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel, although he doesn’t collect any power play time (yet).

McCann has been in that spot for the past three games now and has picked up 1G-3A in those games, with seven shots and a +6. He’s played at least 16 minutes in all three games – a huge bump from the 12 minutes he was getting in a third-line role – and has seen in increase in his peripherals: +0.3 shots/game and +0.4 blks & hits/game. The only downside to McCann’s new role is he’s no longer taking faceoffs, so those in faceoff leagues should tread carefully as he’s still listed as a centre. Beyond that, grab him and reap the rewards until he gets bumped back down.

The Building Block (Buy now, sit back and enjoy the production)

Jakub Vrana, W, Washington Capitals (Available in a nice 69 percent of Yahoo! Leagues) – He’s had a fairly inconsistent season, but Vrana’s really solidified his role as a second-line winger and contributor on the second power-play unit for Washington, which is a role rife for production; his average time on ice is relatively low at only 14:12/game, but on the season Vrana has put up 19G-22A (1G/3A on the PP) and has fired 131 shots on goal through his 67 games.

Nobody should expect Vrana to suddenly jump up to 19 minutes/game through the end of the season, but his rate stats are fantastic: of qualified forwards (500+ minutes) at 5v5, Vrana sits 15th with 1.27 Goals/60 and 80th with 1.2 Assists/60, ranking 32nd overall in Points/60. That would reasonably project for an additional 8-9 points over the Caps’ remaining 15 games, but Vrana is also wielding a hot stick these days with 1G-3A in his past five games, so that projection is more of a floor. This late in the season at that ownership and with the Caps’ remaining schedule, he’s a strong consideration for a pickup.

The Odd Man Out (His short-term value is cause for concern)

T.J. Brodie, D, Calgary Flames (Owned in 32 percent of Yahoo! Leagues) – Brodie has been a top-pair defenseman with Mark Giordano for the past season and a half and before that reaped the benefits of playing with Dougie Hamilton; he’s cleared 30 points every season for the past six, averages 22:52/game for his career, and plays on a current division leader – so why worry?

*dramatic pause*

Rasmus Andersson.

In Brodie’s past five games, he’s seen ice time of 18:33, 22:46, 19:55, 20:32 and 18:06 – four of those well below his career average, but also below his season average of 21:42. He’s lost his top pairing role in three of those five games, with Andersson slipping onto the top pair, and Brodie has also ceded the point on the second power-play unit to Rasmus.

There’s not much in the way of point production to be expected from Brodie, which is why he’s only 32% owned in the first place, but in the 15 games since February 1st (when Andersson started playing more), Brodie has put up only six points which is a significant drop off his average leading up to that mark.

The Anchors (They’ll do nothing but disappoint even over the long haul)

James van Riemsdyk, W, Philadelphia Flyers (Owned in 52 percent of Yahoo! Leagues) – A real disappointment for the bulk of the season, JvR has put up 19G-16A in 51 games and has stopped producing in the peripheral categories: 2.27 SOG/game this year compared to the 3.1/game he averaged in Toronto and 0.58 combined Hits & Blks/game compared to the 1.3/game as a Leaf.

A large part of the disappointing production from JvR this season is the team around him, as he’s carried over the third-line winger/top power play net-front guy role that he had in Toronto, but he’s playing with players like Scott Laughton and Michael Raffl rather than Nazem Kadri and Patrick Marleau. The biggest concern with van Riemsdyk is that he’s shooting a career-high 16.4%, a full 4.6% higher than his career average, and taking so few shots.

There may be some points in the very near future coming from JvR due to injuries on the Flyers, but as soon as Jakub Voracek returns, van Riemsdyk will slide back into the depths of mediocrity and poor production from whence he came. Drop him soon if not immediately.

Love ‘Em (These squads are sure to pay dividends in the coming days)

Toronto – The Maple Leafs lead the way this week, with seven games upcoming between March 8th and 20th. Not only do they have a great schedule by getting the most games possible, but they get to play some defensive tire fires in Edmonton, Chicago, Philadelphia, Ottawa and Buffalo with their two remaining games coming against Nashville and Tampa Bay. They’ve scored five or more in five of their past ten games, and are loaded with fantasy studs – stock up.

Washington – Like the Leafs, the Caps have a loaded schedule, with seven games in the period; unfortunately their seven games aren’t as enticing as Toronto’s, but the Caps will get to play against the Devils (twice!), Flyers and Pens, as well as the the Jets and Lightning (also twice!) Only three of their games come at home, but they should be filling nets for most of March.

Arizona – Christian Dvorak is back, Vinnie Hinostroza is the hottest player on Earth, and the Coyotes are almost in a playoff position even with all the injuries they’ve suffered this season – absolutely wild to think about. In their past five games they’ve scored 17 times and have won four of five, and their upcoming schedule is both packed (six games) and has great matchups (Kings, Hawks, Ducks, Oilers, Lightning as well as the Blues.)

Leave ‘Em (These squads will leave fantasy owners sorely disappointed in the short term)

Los Angeles – They’re essentially irrelevant from a fantasy perspective at this point in the season anyway, but the Kings’ schedule doesn’t help them any: the Kings play only five times between March 8th and 20th, including tough matchups against Arizona, Nashville and Winnipeg (as well as matches vs. the Ducks and Panthers.)

Colorado – The Avs went back to a loaded top line/three non-scoring lines which hurt their fantasy appeal outside of the big 3, and like the Kings have a short schedule with only five games in this period. On the plus side, four of the five games Colorado play will be at home, and they face some soft competition in Anaheim, Buffalo and the Binghamton New Jersey Devils. Their other two games are against Carolina and Minnesota, with the game against the Wild coming on the road.

Montreal – The start of Montreal’s next stretch comes in the worst way, with the second half of a road back-to-back (against Anaheim) kicking off their period. Because the Habs’ California road trip comes to an end Friday night, Montreal has a few extra days off this week, not playing again until the 12th (at home vs. Detroit.) They only have three games beyond that, playing the Islanders, Blackhawks and Flyers.

March 8 to March 14

Best Bets

WPG 4.095 – Away CAR WSH – Home SJS BOS

ANH 3.9425 – Away ARI- Home MTL LAK NSH

WSH 3.905 – Away PIT PHI- Home NJD WPG

ARI 3.885 – Away CHI STL – Home LAK ANH

SJS 3.8575 – Away MIN WPG – Home STL FLA

Steer Clear

VGK 2.0425 – Away VAN CGY – Home

CGY 2.1525 – Away – Home VGK NJD

VAN 2.205 – Away – Home VGK NYR

COL 2.415 – Away – Home BUF CAR

LAK 2.7975 – Away ARI ANH – Home NSH

March 9 to March 15

Best Bets

CBJ 4.2525 – Away NYI – Home PIT BOS CAR

DAL 4.105 – Away BUF MIN – Home CHI VGK

TOR 4.1 – Away EDM – Home TBL CHI PHI

NYR 4.095 – Away EDM VAN CGY- Home NJD

PHI 4.0475 – Away NYI TOR- Home OTT WSH

Steer Clear

MIN 2.1525 – Away – Home SJS DAL

FLA 2.1575 – Away SJS – Home DET

MTL 2.205 – Away NYI – Home DET

CAR 2.66 – Away NSH COL CBJ- Home

LAK 2.7975 – Away ARI ANH – Home NSH

March 10 to March 16

Best Bets

CBJ 4.2575 – Away NYI BOS- Home BOS CAR

CGY 4.21 – Away WPG- Home VGK NJD NYR

TOR 4.195 – Away OTT- Home TBL CHI PHI

PIT 4.09 – Away BUF – Home BOS WSH STL

ARI 4.0425 – Away CHI STL – Home ANH EDM

Steer Clear

VGK 1.9475 – Away CGY DAL – Home

COL 2.2575 – Away – Home CAR ANH

VAN 2.2575 – Away – Home NYR NJD

NSH 2.66 – Away ANH LAK SJS- Home

LAK 2.8975 – Away ANH – Home NSH FLA

March 11 to March 17

Best Bets

MIN 4.41 – – Home SJS DAL NYR NYI

CBJ 4.2575 – Away NYI BOS – Home BOS CAR

BUF 4.2375 – Away CAR – Home DAL PIT STL

TOR 4.195 – Away OTT – Home TBL CHI PHI

EDM 4.1575 – Away ARI VGK- Home NYR NJD

Steer Clear

BOS 2.6025 – Away CBJ WPG – Home CBJ

LAK 1.995 – Away – Home NSH FLA

FLA 2.66 – Away SJS LAK ANH- Home

VGK 2.0475 – Away DAL – Home EDM

NSH 2.66 – Away ANH LAK SJS – Home

March 12 to March 18

Best Bets

VAN 4.3 – Away DAL CHI- Home NYR NJD

DAL 4.1575 – Away BUF MIN – Home VGK VAN

PIT 4.09 – Away BUF – Home WSH STL PHI

BUF 4.2375 – Away CAR – Home DAL PIT STL

STL 3.995 – Away OTT PIT BUF – Home ARI

Steer Clear

CAR 1.9625 – Away CBJ – Home BUF

COL 2.1 – Away – Home ANH NJD

OTT 2.1 – Away – Home STL TOR

BOS 2.6025 – Away CBJ WPG – Home CBJ

FLA 2.66 – Away SJS LAK ANH – Home

March 13 to March 19

Best Bets

MIN 4.4625 – – Home DAL NYR NYI COL

VAN 4.3 – Away DAL CHI – Home NYR NJD

PIT 4.285 – Away BUF CAR- Home STL PHI

DAL 4.1625 – Away MIN – Home VGK VAN FLA

NYI 4.1525 – Away DET MIN – Home MTL BOS

Steer Clear

OTT 2.1 – Away – Home STL TOR

BOS 2.7925 – Away WPG NYI- Home CBJ

WSH 2.8025 – Away PHI TBL NJD- Home

NSH 2.8075 – Away LAK SJS – Home TOR

ARI 2.9025 – Away TBL – Home ANH EDM

March 14 to March 20

Best Bets

MIN 4.4625 – – Home DAL NYR NYI COL

VAN 4.3 – Away DAL CHI – Home NJD OTT

PIT 4.285 – Away BUF CAR – Home STL PHI

BUF 4.185 – Away CAR – Home PIT STL TOR

DAL 4.1625 – Away MIN – Home VGK VAN FLA

Steer Clear

CHI 2.2525 – Away MTL – Home VAN

BOS 2.7925 – Away WPG NYI – Home CBJ

NSH 2.8075 – Away LAK SJS – Home TOR

EDM 2.85 – Away ARI VGK STL – Home

ARI 2.9025 – Away TBL – Home ANH EDM

from All About Sports https://dobberhockey.com/hockey-home/looking-ahead/looking-ahead-jared-mccann-loving-life-in-pittsburgh/

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minnie-rocker-xx · 8 years ago

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my nhl playoffs bracket (1st round) that no one asked for.

I'm just so pumped for the upcoming two or so months full of amazing playoff hockey. I don't really care for who wins or loses. EAST: -Montréal Canadiens vs New York Rangers : MTL in 6 (plz beat them up im begging u) -Boston Bruins vs Ottawa Senators : BOS in 6 (they could kill eachother for all I care XD) -Colombus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburg Penguins : PIT in 7 (okai, being a lil biased here, but I actually feel like this series could really go either ways) -Toronto Maple Leafs vs Washington Capitals : TOR in 6 (I love the Caps, but they just keep choking everytime they get in the playoffs, plus I feel like the Leafs have the momentum, so yeah, idk we'll see) WEST : -Saint-Louis Blues vs Minnesota Wild : STL in 6 (the Wild has been playing really poorely lately so idk if they're gonna get their shit together in time for game one of if they're just gonna go 'well that was a fun four games, now time for golf') -San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers : EDM in 6 (this is def gonna be a close one. Cuz the Sharks went to the finals last year and made it to 2nd round a couple times in the last few years while the Oilers were out of the playoffs for the last 7 years (i think?correct me if im wrong), but now with the whole ''McJesus effect'', I really feel like they could be hard to beat.) -Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks : CGY in 7 (idk, they're flaming hot rn) -Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks : NSH in 6 (being biased again sorry not sorry I want PK to win the cup okai he deserves it. But the Hawks have a lot of experience in the playoffs so yeah. This could also mean that they could get tired faster idk. I just want a preds-habs duel in the finals mkay leave m3 alone) So yeah that was that. (I wanna see other brackets, tag me in them plz Im bored as heck)

#nhl playoffs 2017 #bracket #shut up drea #no one asked u #but u did it anyways :3

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NHL Power Rankings: Trade-deadline sticking points for all 31 teams

The NHL trade deadline is Monday, and because this season is so unusual, each team is operating under its own unique circumstance. For this week’s NHL Power Rankings, we identified a sticking point for every team heading into the deadline.

How we rank: The ESPN hockey editorial staff submits selections ranking teams 1 to 31 — taking into account game results, injuries and upcoming schedule — and those results are tabulated in the list featured here.

Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to our Week 11 edition, published on March 31. Points percentages are through the games of April 6.

Previous ranking: 4 Points percentage: .737 Next seven days: @ MIN (Apr. 7); @ ANA (Apr. 9, 11); vs. ARI (Apr. 12)

Getting a reinforcement in goal needs to be a sticking point for Colorado. The Avalanche were derailed by goalie injuries in last year’s playoffs. For as good as this team is, it is one Philipp Grubauer injury away from disaster.

Previous ranking: 7 Points percentage: .700 Next seven days: @ CAR (Apr. 8); @ DAL (Apr. 10, 13)

The Panthers could be a player on or before Monday; they’re contending ahead of expectations, have plenty of cap space and an owner hungry to win. Florida could involve goalie Chris Driedger as part of a trade, but if the return isn’t great, he is worth keeping for the stretch run and playoffs.

Previous ranking: 5 Points percentage: .692 Next seven days: vs. BOS (Apr. 8); @ BUF (Apr. 9); @ BOS (Apr. 11); vs. PHI (Apr. 13)

The Capitals landing a defenseman at the deadline has become a recent annual tradition. But this season, it’s probably not in the plans. They’re not as weak at the position, and to engineer that trade, Washington would have to move salary out.

Previous ranking: 2 Points percentage: .724 Next seven days: vs. FLA (Apr. 8); vs. DET (Apr. 10, 12)

The Canes have the cap space to go after anyone — and they just might, especially if it’s a right-shot defenseman. Carolina could part with a first-round pick or any recent draftees, but 2020 first-rounder Seth Jarvis would be a sticking point.

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Previous ranking: 3 Points percentage: .692 Next seven days: @ CBJ (Apr. 8); @ NSH (Apr. 10, 13)

General manager Julien BriseBois has been harping for weeks (months?) that the Lightning don’t have cap space, so a trade is unlikely. We’ll see if they stick to this, or if the Panthers and Canes push BriseBois to do something creative and unexpected.

Previous ranking: 1 Points percentage: .703 Next seven days: @ STL (Apr. 7); vs. ARI (Apr. 9, 11); @ LA (Apr. 12)

For the Golden Knights, it’s all about the salary cap — and Vegas doesn’t have any wiggle room right now. The Golden Knights played one game last week in which they were forced to dress only 17 players because of cap constraints, and another game with 16.

Previous ranking: 9 Points percentage: .705 Next seven days: vs. MTL (Apr. 7); vs. OTT (Apr. 10); @ MTL (Apr. 12); vs. CGY (Apr. 13)

The Maple Leafs could be looking to add a player (like a goalie or a forward), but cost certainty is going to be a big deal. For the cap-strapped team, getting a player with term remaining on his contract is of no small concern.

Previous ranking: 8 Points percentage: .641 Next seven days: @ NYR (Apr. 8); @ NJ (Apr. 9, 11)

The challenge for GM Ron Hextall and president Brian Burke: Reward a team that has worked hard all season and could have a shot at the Stanley Cup — without mortgaging too much of the future. Unfortunately, former GM Jim Rutherford did too much of the latter in service of the former.

Previous ranking: 10 Points percentage: .692 Next seven days: vs. PHI (Apr. 8); vs. NYR (Apr. 9, 11)

We all believe the Islanders are looking for an Anders Lee replacement. A Kyle Palmieri trade feels like an inevitability, but getting into a bidding war would give New York pause. There are plenty of other stealth moves GM Lou Lamoriello could make.

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Previous ranking: 6 Points percentage: .649 Next seven days: vs. COL (Apr. 7); @ STL (Apr. 9, 10); vs. STL (Apr. 12)

GM Bill Guerin has said he’s not afraid to ruffle feathers; after all, he nearly traded Zach Parise to the Isles at last year’s deadline. Minnesota knows it will likely lose a good player in the Seattle expansion draft, but positioning itself for that process is still a consideration.

Previous ranking: 13 Points percentage: .639 Next seven days: @ WSH (Apr. 8); @ PHI (Apr. 10); vs. WSH (Apr. 11); vs. BUF (Apr. 13)

For the Bruins, this deadline is all about whether they feel they can give up yet another first-rounder. Boston gave up a first-round draft pick in 2020 (for Ondrej Kase) and in 2018 (for Rick Nash). Can they afford to go that route again?

Previous ranking: 11 Points percentage: .628 Next seven days: @ MTL (Apr. 8, 10); @ OTT (Apr. 12)

The Jets are looking good, and they are probably looking to add a player (likely a veteran defensive-minded defenseman) at the trade deadline. But if any team asks about Cole Perfetti or Ville Heinola in return, the Jets are far less likely to listen.

Previous ranking: 12 Points percentage: .615 Next seven days: @ OTT (Apr. 7, 8); @ CGY (Apr. 10); vs. VAN (Apr. 12)

The Oilers will likely be quiet, maybe trading for a depth center at most. But whatever Edmonton does, the team is not wanting to give up more draft picks — especially since it is already without a second- and third-rounder in 2021.

Previous ranking: 14 Points percentage: .614 Next seven days: @ TOR (Apr. 7); vs. WPG (Apr. 8, 10); vs. TOR (Apr. 12)

GM Marc Bergevin stealthily added Eric Staal on March 26, and it doesn’t feel like he’s done. The team was believed to be in on adding a defenseman, but Brendan Gallagher‘s fractured thumb could force a change in plans.

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Previous ranking: 17 Points percentage: .551 Next seven days: @ LA (Apr. 7); @ VGS (Apr. 9, 11); @ COL (Apr. 12)

The Coyotes were poised to be a big player at the deadline — and hopefully begin to restock their draft-pick stash and prospect pipeline — but the fact they’re still in the playoff mix could halt that. Upcoming results against the Kings and Golden Knights could dictate what the Yotes do.

Previous ranking: 18 Points percentage: .539 Next seven days: vs. PIT (Apr. 8); @ NYI (Apr. 9, 11); @ NJ (Apr. 13)

New York isn’t likely to make a big splash at the deadline. The Rangers have hoped someone would trade for Tony DeAngelo, but the defenseman’s dismissal from the roster is a non-starter for a lot of teams.

Previous ranking: 19 Points percentage: .539 Next seven days: @ NYI (Apr. 8); vs. BOS (Apr. 10); vs. BUF (Apr. 11); @ WSH (Apr. 13)

Playoff-bound teams would love to trade for Scott Laughton, the do-everything grinder. Even though he’s a pending free agent, he could be a non-starter for the Flyers. Laughton is simply too valuable to give up.

Previous ranking: 16 Points percentage: .538 Next seven days: @ DET (Apr. 8); vs. TB (Apr. 10); vs. DAL (Apr. 11); vs. TB (Apr. 13)

Now that the team has turned things around, thanks to a recent six-game winning streak, it seems that making the playoffs might be a sticking point for GM David Poile; he won’t want to diminish the team’s chances. So all the talk about a Mattias Ekholm trade might be moot.

Previous ranking: 26 Points percentage: .500 Next seven days: vs. LA (Apr. 9, 10); vs. ANA (Apr. 12)

The Sharks keep winning, which has brought them into the playoff race. Look out for San Jose as a destination for players with big contracts — if the trade comes with young players, prospects or draft picks. Young talent is what the Sharks need most right now.

Previous ranking: 20 Points percentage: .513 Next seven days: vs. DAL (Apr. 8); @ CBJ (Apr. 10, 12)

Everything for the Blackhawks is in context of the long view. The rebuild isn’t over in the eyes of management. If a deal doesn’t help the team for next season and beyond, that’s going to be a sticking point.

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Previous ranking: 22 Points percentage: .486 Next seven days: @ CHI (Apr. 8); vs. FLA (Apr. 10); @ NSH (Apr. 11); vs. FLA (Apr. 13)

The Stars traded Jamie Oleksiak to the Penguins in 2017 and then reacquired him in 2019. If the defenseman is traded again, does Dallas jeopardize the chance to sign him as a free agent this summer?

Previous ranking: 15 Points percentage: .500 Next seven days: vs. VGS (Apr. 7); vs. MIN (Apr. 9, 10); @ MIN (Apr. 12)

GM Doug Armstrong is known for bold moves, and this team feels like it could use an injection of energy. However, the Blues’ recent poor play — they are on a seven-game losing streak — could be a reason to stand pat.

Previous ranking: 23 Points percentage: .473 Next seven days: @ EDM (Apr. 12)

A COVID outbreak has befallen the Canucks, and Vancouver is out of action for the foreseeable future. Health of players and their families is of the greatest concern, but it could also alter GM Jim Benning’s deadline plans.

Previous ranking: 21 Points percentage: .459 Next seven days: vs. ARI (Apr. 7); @ SJ (Apr. 9, 10); vs. VGS (Apr. 12)

The Kings are still lurking in the playoff race, but that doesn’t really complicate the big-picture rebuild — it just shows L.A. is a little ahead of schedule. The moves GM Rob Blake makes at the deadline could hinge on whether L.A. believes it will sign Alex Iafallo to an extension.

Previous ranking: 25 Points percentage: .463 Next seven days: vs. TB (Apr. 8); vs. CHI (Apr. 10, 12)

If the Blue Jackets want to trade away players, David Savard is a good bet to be one of them. But what will they do with captain Nick Foligno? He’s too important to the team in the event of a potential playoff run, but the pending free agent is also of interest to many other teams.

Previous ranking: 27 Points percentage: .432 Next seven days: @ BUF (Apr. 8); vs. PIT (Apr. 9, 11); vs. NYR (Apr. 13)

It appears that Kyle Palmieri is on his way out of town. The Devils ideally would like to recoup the second-round pick they dealt to Vegas in the Nikita Gusev trade, though New Jersey does possess the Isles’ 2021 second-rounder (from the Andy Greene deal last season).

Previous ranking: 24 Points percentage: .438 Next seven days: vs. EDM (Apr. 10; @ TOR (Apr. 13)

The sputtering Flames are going to do something, and they’ll probably trade away some pending UFAs. That said, a Johnny Gaudreau trade is much more likely over the summer, when the Flames can involve more teams and get a better return.

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Previous ranking: 28 Points percentage: .390 Next seven days: vs. NSH (Apr. 8); @ CAR (Apr. 10, 12)

It’s a good bet the Red Wings will, once again, be trading away a handful of players next week, and there is plenty of interest on Detroit’s roster. GM Steve Yzerman‘s sticking point might be players with term; those trades are better done in the summer.

Previous ranking: 29 Points percentage: .385 Next seven days: vs. EDM (Apr. 7, 8); @ TOR (Apr. 10); vs. WPG (Apr. 12)

Once again, the Senators are likely looking to be trading players away at the deadline, especially those on expiring contracts. Ottawa is without fourth- and fifth-round picks in the upcoming draft, so it’s going to be important to remedy that shortcoming.

Previous ranking: 30 Points percentage: .388 Next seven days: vs. COL (Apr. 9, 11); @ SJ (Apr. 12)

The Ducks continue to retool; there are a lot of veterans of interest to contenders (especially if the Ducks are willing to retain some salary), but how many will GM Bob Murray actually trade? The biggest sticking point is Rickard Rakell.

Previous ranking: 31 Points percentage: .316 Next seven days: vs. NJ (Apr. 8); vs. WSH (Apr. 9); @ PHI (Apr. 11); @ BOS (Apr. 13)

The Sabres were a mess in March, which should lead to them trading many players away at the deadline. While pending free agents such as Taylor Hall and Brandon Montour seem likely to go, parting with foundational pieces could be a sticking point; those are moves for summertime.

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thrashermaxey · 6 years ago

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Looking Ahead: Kerfoot Moves To Top Line

Most stats updated through Wednesday, February 27

The Immediate Fix (Grab this guy and use him for the next several days)

Alex Kerfoot, W, Colorado Avalanche (Available in 95 percent of Yahoo! Leagues) – With the Avs’ great schedule over the next two weeks, Alex Kerfoot is in a great position to contribute as a fill-in, and should be available in most leagues as he’s only 5% owned.

Kerfoot has been the beneficiary of Colorado splitting up “the Big 3”, as Kerfoot has slid into Gabriel Landeskog’s spot on the top line alongside Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen. In his past four games (since the switch), Kerfoot has put up 1G-3A with five shots on net, and has played two full minutes above his season average in those games. While it’s a small sample, Colorado grabbing points in all of those games bodes well for keeping the lines as they are, which means Kerfoot should hold value over the next few games. Beyond the top-line duties, he also slots into the second power-play unit.

The Building Block (Buy now, sit back and enjoy the production)

Ryan Donato, W, Minnesota Wild (Available in 83 percent of Yahoo! Leagues) – His ownership has already jumped 12% this week on the back of his six points (1G/5A in four games since getting traded to the Wild, but he’s still not owned nearly as much as he should be.

Donato’s playing top power-play minutes with Minnesota although only third line minutes at even strength, but he’s averaging 15:19 since the move, and he’s firing the puck a ton: 23 shot attempts already (5.75/game) with 11 getting to the net (2.75). While Donato’s true shooting talent probably isn’t the 20.1% he hit last year in his rookie campaign with Boston, it’s probably closer to the 12-15% he shot in college and the AHL than the 8.1% he’s hit in his 38 combined games this season.

He’s a prospect with a ton of pedigree given a great opportunity in Minnesota, and is a must-add in keeper leagues, and he should contribute greatly in one-year leagues (especially salary cap ones).

The Odd Man Out (His short-term value is cause for concern)

Anze Kopitar, C, Los Angeles Kings (Owned in 85 percent of Yahoo! Leagues) – Shooting 13.6% on the year – a full 1% higher than his career average – hasn’t been enough to make Kopitar relevant this season. He’s put up only 17G-27A on the year and is on pace for the second-worst season of his career after his best season last year.

Kopitar’s normally a possession darling but this season has a dismal 46.63% CorsiFor% and has been even worse at home at 44.91%, which is a decent signpost of the slow erosion in the quality of his play – this is a 10% drop over last season. At 31, Kopitar’s best years are behind him, but on a dismal Los Angeles team that’s got nowhere near the star power of earlier seasons, that degradation has happened a lot quicker than expected. He’s still a fantasy asset, but keeper owners should definitely be rid of him and season-long owners should keep him to the side with the light schedule the Kings have upcoming.

The Anchors (They’ll do nothing but disappoint even over the long haul)

Alex Tuch, W, Vegas Golden Knights (Owned in 35 percent of Yahoo! Leagues) – The addition of Mark Stone to the Golden Knights is a great hockey move, but it’s a heavy price for Alex Tuch owners as Tuch’s value has plummeted post-trade. Tuch went from playing on a second line with Paul Stastny and Max Pacioretty (or Brandon Pirri) and top power-play minutes, to the second PP unit and the third line with Cody Eakin and a revolving door of wingers.

In his time away from Stastny at 5v5 (433m without vs. 339m with), Tuch sees a noticeable drop in his shot attempt rate, shot on goal rate, scoring chance rate, and high-danger chance rate – although the on-ice shooting percentage goes up, so his actual GF/60 rate drops slightly. With 24 of Tuch’s 43 points coming with one of Stastny or Pacioretty, his role change is more impactful than for most players. With so many of Vegas’ wingers signed long-term, consider moving Tuch in keepers if you have a late trade deadline.

Love ‘Em (These squads are sure to pay dividends in the coming days)

Florida – In their past ten games, Florida has scored a whopping 37 goals, and that includes getting shutout by Dallas. Their top-six have been clicking extremely well, and their power play has scored in two of their past three games. The Cats will get to play Carolina, Ottawa, Minnesota and Detroit at home, and Pittsburgh and Boston on the road.

NY Islanders – After dealing with the return of John Tavares, the Islanders get a whack of home games to start off March: Washington, Philadelphia (twice!), Ottawa and Columbus all visit Brooklyn and Long Island, which means four very enticing home games against bad defensive teams. Beyond those five games, the Islanders also take a quick trip to Ottawa, which is another scheduling gift. Lock in the Isles’ big guns and don’t look back.

Colorado – The Avs have scored 23 goals in their past five games since breaking up the big 3. With four wins and an OT loss in those games, and get to face some of the dregs of the NHL. Home games against Detroit and Buffalo are the real highlights, but the Avs will also play Anaheim and Dallas on the road. Beyond those easy pickin’ games, Colorado will also play a road game against San Jose and home to Carolina.

Leave ‘Em (These squads will leave fantasy owners sorely disappointed in the short term)

Los Angeles – In their past five games, the Kings have scored just eight goals, and brought their losing streak to NINE games. Beyond the lack of scoring, which is vaguely expected on a team of Anze Kopitar and a bucket of pucks, the Kings have had trouble defensively as well with 21 goals allowed in those same five games – which rules out any value Jonathan Quick or Jack Campbell would have.

Nashville – The Preds made some strong moves at the deadline in shipping out Kevin Fiala and Ryan Hartman to bring in Mikael Granlund and Wayne Simmonds, but they won’t be seeing much ice time to kick off March. Nashville plays road games at Minnesota, Winnipeg and Anaheim, and home games against Carolina and Minnesota. Wait for some clarity on their line combinations, and wait for their light schedule to clear up.

New Jersey – This is breaking the typical rule of “volume makes a difference”, as the Devils play seven times through the first two weeks of March – this is the most games teams can see in a two-week stretch – but with so many injuries, New Jersey is a glorified AHL team and has next-to-no value. They’re missing Miles Wood, Taylor Hall, Jesper Bratt and Kyle Palmieri and have traded away Brian Boyle and Marcus Johansson, so the only remaining values are Nico Hischier and…Travis Zajac? Blake Coleman? It’s barren. Skip them.

March 1 to March 7

Best Bets

FLA 4.22 – Away PIT BOS- Home CAR OTT

NYI 4.195 – Away OTT- Home WSH PHI OTT

NYR 4.19 – Away DAL DET- Home MTL WSH

ANH 4.1525 – Away ARI – Home VGK COL STL

COL 4.0575 – Away SJS ANH DAL- Home DET

Steer Clear

WPG 2.6075 – Away CBJ TBL – Home NSH

NSH 2.7025 – Away WPG MIN – Home MIN

NJD 2.8925 – Away BOS – Home PHI CBJ

CHI 2.9125 – Away LAK SJS – Home BUF

PHI 2.94 – Away NJD NYI – Home WSH

March 2 to March 8

Best Bets

FLA 5.165 – Away PIT BOS – Home CAR OTT MIN

MIN 4.555 – Away CGY NSH TBL FLA- Home NSH

ANH 4.2575 – Away ARI – Home COL STL MTL

OTT 3.905 – Away TBL FLA NYI – Home NYI

CBJ 3.9 – Away NJD PIT – Home EDM WPG

Steer Clear

NSH 1.8 – Away MIN – Home MIN

PHI 1.9425 – Away NYI – Home WSH

VGK 2.2575 – Away – Home VAN CGY

SJS 2.31 – Away – Home CHI MTL

NJD 2.6975 – Away BOS WSH- Home CBJ

March 3 to March 9

Best Bets

NYI 4.3 – Away OTT – Home PHI OTT PHI

COL 4.2625 – Away ANH DAL – Home DET BUF

ANH 4.2575 – Away ARI – Home COL STL MTL

NYR 4.1375 – Away DAL DET – Home WSH NJD

VAN 4 – Away VGK EDM – Home TOR VGK

Steer Clear

MTL 2.66 – Away LAK SJS ANH – Home

STL 2.66 – Away ANH LAK SJS- Home

PIT 2.75 – Away CBJ- Home FLA CBJ

NJD 2.7925 – Away WSH NYR- Home CBJ

CAR 2.8025 – Away BOS NSH- Home WPG

March 4 to March 10

Best Bets

BOS 4.32 – Away PIT- Home CAR FLA OTT

LAK 4.0575 – Away ARI ANH- Home MTL STL

ANH 4.0475 – Away ARI – Home STL MTL LAK

CGY 4 – Away VGK ARI – Home TOR VGK

FLA 3.9575 – Away PIT BOS – Home MIN DET

Steer Clear

NSH 2.205 – Away – Home MIN CAR

PHI 1.9425 – Away NYI – Home WSH

SJS 2.205 – Away – Home MTL STL

CHI 2.1525 – Away DAL – Home BUF

MIN 2.66 – Away NSH TBL FLA – Home

March 5 to March 11

Best Bets

COL 4.62 – Away DAL – Home DET BUF CAR

NYR 4.1425 – Away DAL DET EDM- Home NJD

NYI 4.1425 – Away OTT – Home OTT PHI CBJ

BOS 4.32 – Away PIT – Home CAR FLA OTT

TBL 4.1 – Away TOR- Home WPG MIN DET

Steer Clear

BUF 2.0425 – Away CHI COL – Home

NSH 2.205 – Away – Home MIN CAR

MTL 2.66 – Away LAK SJS ANH – Home

STL 2.66 – Away ANH LAK SJS – Home

NJD 2.7925 – Away WSH NYR – Home CBJ

March 6 to March 12

Best Bets

CGY 4.0525 – Away VGK ARI – Home VGK NJD

ANH 4.0425 – Home STL MTL LAK NSH

DET 4.005 – Away TBL FLA MTL- Home NYR

SJS 3.9625 – Away MIN WPG- Home MTL STL

ARI 3.9375 – Away CHI STL- Home CGY LAK

Steer Clear

NSH 2.1625 – Away ANH- Home CAR

CAR 2.85 – Away NSH COL – Home WPG

NJD 2.85 – Away WSH NYR CGY- Home

MIN 2.855 – Away TBL FLA – Home SJS

LAK 2.9025 – Away ARI ANH – Home STL

March 7 to March 13

Best Bets

EDM 4.515 – – Home VAN TOR NYR NJD

NYR 4.2375 – Away DET EDM VAN- Home NJD

CHI 4.1525 – Away DAL TOR- Home BUF ARI

DET 4.005 – Away TBL FLA MTL – Home NYR

SJS 3.9625 – Away MIN WPG – Home MTL STL

Steer Clear

VGK 2.0425 – Away VAN CGY – Home

PHI 2.1525 – Away NYI – Home OTT

NSH 2.1625 – Away ANH – Home CAR

STL 2.8075 – Away LAK SJS – Home ARI

CAR 2.85 – Away NSH COL – Home WPG

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from All About Sports https://dobberhockey.com/hockey-home/looking-ahead/looking-ahead-kerfoot-moves-to-top-line/

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Looking Ahead: St. Louis Won’t Give You The Blues

Stats updated through Wednesday, January 2

Don’t forget that the Midseason Guide will be available one week from now (January 11). Inside you’ll find second-half projections, sleepers, advanced stats, historical trends, prospects you need to know, and more!

The Immediate Fix (Grab this guy and use him for the next several days)

Mackenzie Blackwood, G, New Jersey Devils (Available in 55 percent of Yahoo! Leagues) – The cat’s already out of the bag when it comes to Blackwood thanks to his back-to-back shutouts heading into the New Year; Blackwood’s jumped 33% on Yahoo! in a week and will soon pass the 50% threshold, but the former OHL Goalie of the Year has taken the starting job in Jersey while Cory Schneider is on the mend and Keith Kinkaid holds a 3.02 GAA and 0.901SV%.

Expectations should be kept in check for Blackwood as he’s still just 22 years old and has only 83 AHL games and seven NHL games in his career, but his numbers have been strong if not sparkling: in the small NHL sample, Blackwood’s picked up the aforementioned two shutouts, but he’s also sitting on a 1.91 GAA and 0.945 SV% and has picked up four quality starts. Even his last game, a five goal-loss to the Stars, Blackwood had to make 35 saves and ended up with an 0.875 on the game. Pick him up if he’s available and roll with him.

The Building Block (Buy now, sit back and enjoy the production)

Sven Baertschi, W, Vancouver Canucks (Available in 96 percent of Yahoo! Leagues) – Since coming back from a concussion that took him out of the lineup near the end of October, Baertschi has picked up three points in three games (1G-2A) while getting six shots on net, but more important is his plum role on the Canucks; Baertschi gets to play his even-strength minutes alongside Elias Pettersson and Brock Boeser, and plays with them (as well as Bo Horvat and Alex Edler) on the top power play unit.

Although his career numbers don’t jump out as being anything special – his career high is 35 points in 68 games although he put up 29 in 53 last season – Baertschi lit up the WHL when he was younger and has always had a scoring pedigree. Given his top-six role on the Canucks who lack scoring wingers outside of Boeser, you can count of Baertschi to produce above-average numbers the rest of the way.

Honourable mention since the Canucks have a light schedule in January: David Perron (Available in 79% of Yahoo! Leagues)

The Odd Man Out (His short-term value is cause for concern)

Jason Zucker, W, Minnesota Wild (Owned in 55 percent of Yahoo! Leagues) – This is extremely painful to write as a Zucker owner in my main league, but coming off a year where he put up 33G-31A for the Wild, Zucker has been a major disappointment to date: through 37 games, he’s put up 10G-10A while seeing his ice time increase on the Wild’s top line. A large reason for Zucker’s big year last season was the resurgence of Eric Staal, who was in on 37% of Zucker’s points last year and has been in on 45% of Zucker’s points this year; as Staal goes, so too goes Zucker.

There are some reasons to lessen concern though which is why he’s not an anchor, such as his role on the Wild as well as the fact that Zucker is shooting 3% less than his career average. With his ice time sitting around 17 minutes a game and getting play on the top power play unit, Zucker should be able to pick up more points in the second half but he shouldn’t be counted on at the moment.

The Anchors (They’ll do nothing but disappoint even over the long haul)

Neal Pionk, D, NY Rangers (Owned in 52 percent of Yahoo! Leagues) – His scoring line on the season looks good, as he’s got a 5G-14A line over 37 games – which is great for a second-year defenseman, but that can be expected to dry up as David Quinn continues to roll out a five-forward power play unit. Given 12 of Pionk’s 19 points have come on the power play (2G-10A), so much of his value is tied into getting key time with the Rangers’ top power play; beyond the five-forward setup, the Rangers have also plopped Kevin Shattenkirk on the top unit a couple times since Shattenkirk has returned from injury, which also hurts Pionk’s value.

Because he’s so young and his line looks so inviting, the value in a return for Pionk should be fairly high – especially for fantasy players that think they know the league, but don’t read Dobber. He could be flipped easily for a solid asset (Shea Weber, perhaps) in one-year leagues; don’t just dump him back on waivers, but do look to move him.

Love ‘Em (These squads are sure to pay dividends in the coming days)

St. Louis – The Blues have a packed schedule between January 4 and 16, and have some extremely good opportunities to get pucks in the net given their competition: they play the Islanders and Stars twice each (both home and road), as well as games against Montreal, Washington and Philadelphia.

Winnipeg – Although missing Dustin Byfuglien, the Jets shouldn’t hurt too much (they immediately scored four goals in their next game without him), and have a cupcake schedule with seven games between the 4th and 16th. All but two of their seven games are at home – against the Stars, Avs, Wings and Ducks – and their two road games are against the Wild and Penguins.

NY Islanders – With six games during this stretch, the Islanders don’t have the most games, but they do have one of the easiest; the Isles have a cupcake schedule with games against the Blues and Rangers (twice each, home/road), but also play Carolina and the Lightning. The Islanders have been scoring well – 18 goals in their last five – and should keep that up as Mat Barzal lights up the league.

Leave ‘Em (These squads will leave fantasy owners sorely disappointed in the short term)

Vancouver – Nobody has a worse upcoming schedule than the Canucks – expect to see them back here next week – with only four games between the 4th and 16th, although three of the four are at home against easy opposition (the fourth is in Toronto.) Vancouver will play Arizona, Florida and Edmonton.

Florida – The Cats get to play Columbus at home on Saturday night, but then spend the next five games on the road against the Penguins, Oilers, Flames, Canucks and Canadiens. They’ll play the Flames on the second half of a back-to-back, and although their top line has been producing, don’t expect miracles from Florida players (beyond Frank Vatrano who is #TheTruth.)

Los Angeles – As if sitting dead last in goals for wasn’t bad enough, the Kings have only five games during this upcoming period, although home games vs. Ottawa and Edmonton will help anyone score. Unfortunately, their other three games are against the Sharks, Pens and Wild which aren’t easy games. The Kings have only scored five goals twice this season, don’t expect miracles.

January 4 to January 10

Best Bets

NSH 4.94 – Away DET MTL TOR CHI CBJ- Home

STL 4.31 – Away PHI – Home NYI DAL MTL

VGK 4.21 – Away ANH – Home NJD NYR SJS

WSH 4.09 – Away DAL DET BOS- Home PHI

PHI 4.0575 – Away WSH – Home CGY STL DAL

Steer Clear

VAN 2 – Away TOR – Home ARI

BUF 2.0525 – Away BOS – Home NJD

FLA 2.6975 – Away PIT EDM- Home CBJ

CHI 2.85 – Away PIT – Home CGY NSH

COL 3.0075 – Away WPG CGY – Home NYR

January 5 to January 11

Best Bets

STL 4.31 – Away PHI – Home NYI DAL MTL

WPG 4.2675 – Away MIN – Home DAL COL DET

CGY 4.1475 – Away PHI CHI – Home COL FLA

PHI 4.0575 – Away WSH – Home CGY STL DAL

CAR 4.0525 – Away OTT NYI TBL – Home BUF

Steer Clear

COL 1.8525 – Away WPG CGY – Home

VAN 2 – Away TOR – Home ARI

ARI 2.2475 – Away VAN – Home NYR

CBJ 2.75 – Away FLA TBL – Home NSH

DAL 2.8025 – Away WPG STL PHI – Home

January 6 to January 12

Best Bets

VGK 4.3525 – Away CHI- Home NJD NYR SJS

WPG 4.2675 – Away MIN – Home DAL COL DET

STL 4.205 – Away PHI DAL- Home DAL MTL

MIN 4.2 – Away MTL BOS – Home WPG DET

NJD 4.095 – Away VGK BUF – Home TOR PHI

Steer Clear

VAN 1.05 – Away – Home ARI

CBJ 2.655 – Away TBL WSH- Home NSH

FLA 2.755 – Away PIT EDM CGY – Home

NSH 2.8025 – Away TOR CHI CBJ – Home

BOS 2.84 – Away TOR- Home MIN WSH

January 7 to January 13

Best Bets

NYI 4.405 – Away NYR – Home CAR NYR TBL

CGY 4.2475 – Away CHI – Home COL FLA ARI

STL 4.205 – Away PHI DAL – Home DAL MTL

MIN 4.2 – Away MTL BOS – Home WPG DET

TBL 4.195 – Away BUF NYI- Home CBJ CAR

Steer Clear

PIT 2.76 – Away ANH LAK – Home FLA

VAN 2.1 – Away – Home ARI FLA

BOS 2.84 – Away TOR – Home MIN WSH

OTT 2.66 – Away ANH LAK SJS – Home

WSH 2.8925 – Away BOS – Home PHI CBJ

January 8 to January 14

Best Bets

NYI 4.405 – Away NYR – Home CAR NYR TBL

EDM 4.205 – Away SJS – Home FLA ARI BUF

TBL 4.195 – Away BUF NYI – Home CBJ CAR

NJD 4.3 – Away BUF – Home TOR PHI CHI

WPG 4.1625 – Away MIN – Home COL DET ANH

Steer Clear

LAK 2.1 – Away – Home OTT PIT

VAN 2.1 – Away – Home ARI FLA

OTT 2.66 – Away ANH LAK SJS – Home

PIT 2.76 – Away ANH LAK – Home FLA

DET 2.9125 – Away WPG MIN – Home MTL

January 9 to January 15

Best Bets

TBL 4.3 – Away BUF NYI DAL- Home CAR

NYI 4.195 – Away NYR – Home NYR TBL STL

NYR 4.1675 – Away NYI CBJ – Home NYI CAR

WPG 4.11 – Away MIN – Home DET ANH VGK

ANH 4.095 – Away WPG DET- Home OTT PIT

Steer Clear

VAN 2.1 – Away – Home ARI FLA

OTT 2.66 – Away ANH LAK SJS – Home

PIT 2.66 – Away ANH LAK SJS- Home

DET 2.755 – Away WPG MIN – Home ANH

COL 2.945 – Away CGY MTL TOR – Home

January 10 to January 16

Best Bets

EDM 4.3475 – Away VAN- Home FLA ARI BUF

TBL 4.3 – Away BUF NYI DAL – Home CAR

NYI 4.195 – Away NYR – Home NYR TBL STL

NYR 4.1675 – Away NYI CBJ – Home NYI CAR

WPG 4.11 – Away MIN – Home DET ANH VGK

Steer Clear

CHI 2.0475 – Away NJD – Home VGK

PIT 2.66 – Away ANH LAK SJS – Home

DET 2.755 – Away WPG MIN – Home ANH

OTT 2.86 – Away LAK SJS – Home COL

NSH 2.8925 – Away CBJ CAR – Home WSH

from All About Sports https://dobberhockey.com/hockey-home/looking-ahead/looking-ahead-st-louis-wont-give-you-the-blues/

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