This is my week twenty one fantasy hockey report for those competing in
head to head categories or rotisserie leagues. There are both standard and deep
league acquisition targets. This is more of a “waiver wire” report, looking for
those who are more likely to be available in your league as opposed to the
universally owned players. I also do not recommend any players who play 2 games
or less over the next 7 days (Monday to Sunday), with a preference for those
with 4 or more games.
Best Standard League Adds (20% to 60% Yahoo ownership):
1) Justin Schultz, D, Pit, (37%
Yahoo ownership): Schultz was over 50% owned before an injury cost him a few months of the season. He’s back, and over the last 2 weeks has been logging big
minutes for the Penguins, scoring 6 PTS in his last 8 GP. He’s worth adding and
holding in standard leagues as he continues to play on one of the best power
play units in the NHL. Schultz could lose power play time when Letang returns
from injury, so keep an eye on that.
2) Josh Bailey, W, NYI, (36%
Yahoo ownership): The Islanders are going to be playing against the Ottawa
Senators twice this week, which gives the whole team a big value boost. Anyone
from that team who you can plug into your roster is good bet, and my favourite
of the widely available options is Bailey, who has scored 11 PTS in his last 15
GP. His shot and hit totals are disappointing, but he’s got the potential to
put up some big point totals this week. Brock Nelson is another player I'd consider.
3) Jake DeBrusk, W, Bos, (46%
Yahoo ownership): DeBrusk’s ownership had dropped to the 20% zone in December
and January, but he’s been surging down the stretch, scoring 13 PTS in his last
9 GP (with 27 shots). The Bruins play 4 games this week, including one against
the Ottawa Senators. DeBrusk has been one of the most added players in fantasy in the
last 14 days. The red flag for Jake is his ice time lacks consistency. The
Bruins have been playing great and in their last game DeBrusk was 7th
in forward ice time.
4) Anthony Mantha, W, Det, (31%
Yahoo ownership): The last 2 weeks have seen Mantha catch fire with 12 PTS in
his last 9 GP (including 34 shots and 11 hits). The Red Wings play 4 games this
week with a few shaky goaltenders on the itinerary. He had been questionable
for Saturday’s game with the flu, but still managed to play, recording an assist.
Hopefully Mantha will be fully healthy by Tuesday.
5) Darcy Kuemper, G, Ari, (51%
Yahoo ownership): If Kuemper is still on your waiver wire, he’s a must add in nearly
all formats. He’s playing almost every game for the Coyotes and has won 9 of
his last 10 starts. Over the last month Kuemps has posted a 2.35 GAA and a .925
SV% while his team has been red hot driving for the playoffs. Arizona plays
Ana, Cgy, and LA. The Calgary game will be tough, but the others are not.
Last Week: Frank Vatrano, Reilly
Smith, Brian Elliot, Shea Theodore, Vincent Trocheck
Best Deep League Adds (under 20% ownership):
1) Danton Heinen, W, Bos, (11%
Yahoo ownership): Daily Faceoff still has him listed on the top line with
Bergeron and Marchand, the Bruins are rolling, play Ottawa Saturday, and Heinen
has scored 11 PTS in his last 12 GP. I’m definitely buying Heinen stock this
week.
2) Cal Clutterbuck, W, NYI, (2%
Yahoo ownership): Over his last 6 GP, Clutterbuck has scored 4 PTS with 19
hits. With the Senators coming up twice this week, the guy with the cool name
is a nice streaming target if your league counts hits, or if your league still even counts
games Ottawa…
3) Johnny Boychuk, D, NYI, (10%
Yahoo ownership): This is probably the best deep league defense streaming option with the
Senators coming up twice. I’m not big on JB as a long-term add. Over his last
15 GP he has scored 4 PTS with 26 shots and 20 hits. This is 100% a short-term
play given his team’s schedule.
4) Jordan Eberle, W, NYI, (20%
Yahoo ownership): Have I mentioned that the Islanders play Ottawa twice? That
team is in a free fall. Eberle’s ownership is right around where it belongs, but
he’s worth a stream in shallower leagues for Tuesday Thursday.
5) Ryan Miller, G, Ana, (9%
Yahoo ownership): It may be foolish of me to recommend a Ducks goalie for the
Fantasy Hockey playoffs, but in 4 GP since returning from injury, Miller has
been good (2.02 GAA and .933 SV%). If you are in a deep league with limited
options, Anaheim plays 4 games and it should not be a terribly difficult
schedule.
Last Week: Carl Soderberg, Alex
Killorn, James Reimer, Nikita Zadorov, J.T Compher
The 1% (best adds 1% owned or less):
1) Valteri Filppula, C, NYI:
Blah blah blah Ottawa twice blah blah blah.
2) Jared McCann, C, Pit: Over
his last 7 GP, McCann has scored 4 PTS, with 13 shots, 10 hits, and a +6. His
play has improved since going to Pittsburgh, and the Pens have a good schedule
coming up.
3) Filip Hronek, D, Det: The
Red Wings look to be going all in on Hronek to close out the schedule, as he’s
been up over 22 minutes for the last 3 games and has scored 4 PTS in his last 6
GP. The Wings play 4 games this week. Hronek is worth a stream in really deep
formats.
Last Week: Troy Stecher, Matt
Calvert, Riley Sheahan
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