This is my week eleven 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) Anthony Duclair, Ott, (47% Yahoo ownership): Duclair was 17%
owned on December 1st, and caught fire, scoring 10 PTS in 6 GP so
far this month. He’s been near the top of the most added list for the last 14
days, and this upcoming week is a fantastic time to stream him in any format, with
the Senators playing 4 games, including Monday-Tuesday. If your league values
goals more than assists, then Duclair is even more appealing, as 12 of his last
15 PTS have been snipes.
2) Joonas Korpisalo, Cbj, (50% Yahoo ownership): It was not a
great start to the season for Korpisalo, but he has very much turned a corner
and found stability. Over the last 30 days, Korps has posted a 2.24 GAA and
.920 SV%. The Blue Jackets play 4 games this week, 3 of those against really
bad teams. There should be some easy wins on the slate. I added Korpisalo as a
streamer in a 12-team standard league a few weeks ago, and he’s been too good
to drop. I’ll be riding this at least 1 more week.
3) Andre Burakovsky, Col, (48% Yahoo ownership): Burakovsky has
not posted an impressive stat line since his return from a brief “upper body”
injury, but he’s once again listed as playing on the top line with Nathan
MacKinnon, and I certainly want to own this guy so long as that assignment lasts.
Rantanen and Landeskog will always be a threat to take back their former roles
on MacKinnon’s wings, but I’ll happily roll the dice with anyone who gets that
job, even if only on a temporary basis.
4) Ryan Graves, Col, (44% Yahoo ownership): Graves ownership is
currently inflated far beyond its logical equilibrium and he’s not someone who
should be holding a permanent roster spot in standard sized leagues. Having
said that, this is a good week to own him in shallower category leagues that
reward shots, hits, and +/-. Over his last 10 GP, Graves has posted 6 PTS, with
23 blocks, 15 hits, 22 shots, and a +12. Not all of that is sustainable, but
for at least the next 7 days, Graves is a good streaming option. I’d be looking
to sell high after Christmas.
5) Zack Kassian, Edm, (47% Yahoo ownership): Kassian is once
again a great asset to own in leagues that count hits and the Oilers have a
fantastic streaming schedule coming up with a 4-game week, 3 of those game on
light schedule nights when he’ll be easy to fit into your roster. In his last
11 GP, Kassian has scored 7 PTS with 23 shots and 29 hits. The Zack Attack
looks safe to hold his job playing with McDavid and Draisaitl. Most of his
value comes from that deployment.
Last Week: David Krejci, Joonas Donskoi, Tristan Jarry, Ryan Suter, Jason Zucker
Best Deep League Adds (under 20% ownership):
1) Gustav Nyquist, Cbj, (19% Yahoo ownership): Nyquist scored an
impressive 12 PTS in November, but only 2 thus far in December (6 GP). The speedster
was hot and has since cooled off. Given the BJs enticing schedule this week,
Nyquist deserves strong consideration if you’re looking for a high upside
streamer. He’s currently listed on the 2nd line with Atkinson and
Texier, and has been a fixture on the top power play unit for most of the
season.
2) Samuel Girard, Col, (13% Yahoo ownership): A recent injury to
Cale Makar has launched Girard onto the top power play unit Colorado, which
resulted in 6:28 of PP time for Girard in their last game against New Jersey,
where he recorded an assist. It’s uncertain when Makar will return, but in the
meantime more people should be buying stock in Girard with that power play
deployment. He doesn’t shoot or hit much, so he can hurt your peripherals in
category leagues; this is a points play.
3) Calle Jarnkrok, Nsh, (14% Yahoo ownership): I’m not surprised
to see Jarnkrok up on Nashville’s top line with Johansen and Forsberg, but it’s
mildly astounding to see him also playing on the top power play unit. This all
helps explain how he has managed to post 10 PTS in his last 14 GP. Jarnkrok’s
equilibrium ownership value floated around 1% for most of last season. The
Preds play 4 games this week, and at least 2 of those will be tough matches
(NYI, Bos).
4) Anders Nilsson, Ott, (17% Yahoo ownership): It’s been an up
and down season for Nilsson, who is always a risk to hurt your rate stats, but
a good volume play when the Sens have a busy schedule. Over his last 10 GP,
Nilsson has posted a 3.05 GAA and .904 SV%. The Sens play Florida-Tampa on
Mon-Tue, and those are 2 of the highest scoring teams in the league. The Thu-Sat
games against Nsh-Phi, are less dangerous.
5) Oliver Bjorkstrand, Cbj, (10% Yahoo ownership): I could almost
cut and paste everything from the Nyquist analysis and paste it beside
Bjorkstrand, one difference being Bjorks is up on the top line with Dubois, which
translates into about 2 minutes of extra ice time per game. This is a talented
player who has benefited from the exodus of scorers from the Blue Jackets
line-up over the summer.
Last Week: Malcom Subban, Kevin Fiala, Mats Zuccarello, Tanner Pearson, Nate
Schmidt
The 1% (best adds 1% owned or less):
1) Dante Fabbro, Nsh: Fabbro is on pace to score 21 PTS as a
rookie, and hasn’t yet reached the level where he’s relevant in most fantasy
leagues. He’s a quality prospect for dynasty formats. The Preds have a 4-game
schedule and Fabbro has posted 4 PTS in his last 10 GP, so he’s a decent
streaming option in those very deep leagues.
2) Tyler Ennis, Ott: The name Ennis has been popping up often
lately when I’m searching for 1% owned players to recommend in a fantasy
report. He has scored 9 PTS in his last 15 GP, averaging 14:23 of ice time. The
Sens have a 4-game slate this week, so if you’re looking for streamers in a
deep league with slim pickings on waivers, Ennis is on my list.
3) Derek Ryan, Cgy: It’s not a great streaming week for Calgary
Flames, but Ryan has been seeing time on a line with Johnny Gaudreau since the
coaching change in Calgary and has scored 6 PTS in his last 6 GP. There is
currently volatility in those line combinations, but anyone playing with John
Hockey needs to be more than 1% owned. Look for that number to climb significant
if the assignment sticks.
Last Week: Alex Iafallo, Jonas Brodin, Scott Laughton
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