Jared McCann is stepping up for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Wire Troll: Jared McCann Moves Up Penguin Depth Chart

However, thanks to injuries and trades, he suddenly finds himself as the last man left standing in the Buffalo crease, so if you’re super desperate for a starting goalie in a very deep league, this is your man. Tokarski has started back-to-back games for the Sabres, and he looked better on Thursday, so perhaps there’s hope. It’s been five years since he last played an NHL game before this run, so you’ve got to figure this is his final shot… so if nothing else, the incentive is there for him.

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Ilya Mikheyev is getting a chance to get going for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Wire Troll: Ilya Mikheyev Shakes Off Sophomore Slump

Well, Covid put a quick end to his hot play, but this season he’s picked up right where he left off, recording four points in the last two games and nearly a point per game overall while proving a nice source of hits. Brown’s also racking up more PM this season, and while he’s playing on the top line and garnering plenty of PP time, he needs to be owned.

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Jason Dickinson has taken on a bigger role for the Dallas Stars.

The Wire Troll: Jason Dickinson Stepping Up in Dallas

He’s slowed since then (although did pick up his first assist on Thursday), so obviously we need to adjust our expectations a bit, but it’s clear he’s poised to break out. Is Comtois the answer to Anaheim’s scoring woes? Well, we’d like to see him get a bit more PT, as his ice time is down for the second straight season, but if the opportunity comes to him, he’s got major potential.

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