Grabner barely registered a blip on the Fantasy radar this season until last week, collecting three goals, five points, a plus-4 rating, seven shots on goal, three hits and a block in three games with the Leafs. It’s pretty impressive, still, he has just four goals, eight points, a plus-6 rating, four penalty minutes and 36 shots on goal in 29 games played this season.
The Wire Troll: Frank Vatrano Impresses in Boston Read Post »
Even though Clarkson left Saturday’s game early, he was able to play in Monday’s contest. Remember that he returned from a back woe less than a week ago.
Hockey Hospital: Beau Bennett Back on the Bench Read Post »
The Pens were 4-3-3 in their past 10 at the time of the coaching change, dropping a point in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Friday. The move is rather an intriguing one, considering Pittsburgh was on the losing end of a tie with the Boston Bruins for the last wild card spot in the East, and just seven points behind the Metropolitan-leading Washington Capitals at the time.
The Wire Troll: Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes Hit Pittsburgh Penguins Read Post »
The Pens are kind of stuck in the middle of the Metropolitan Division, and were recently passed in the standings by the Devils, which likely prompted the move (although it’s been building for some time). Overall, Pittsburgh was 58-37-15 under Johnston.
Mike Johnston Fired Read Post »
While we wouldn’t suggest you go run out and grab Jarnkrok now, he does have interesting potential given the offense he flashed in the minors and the fact he drafted relatively high. It’s possible that he starts heating up in Fisher’s absence.
Hockey Hospital: Garret Sparks is Flying in Toronto Read Post »
“Coots” is one of the league’s hottest players over the last week, scoring two goals and four points with a plus-5 rating, two penalty minutes, eight shots on goal, a hit and four blocked shots. Philly is 6-2-2 in its past 10 games, but still three points out of a playoff spot in the East if the postseason started today. Still, even if the team continues to inexplicably struggle to beat crap teams in its own building, Flyers fans, players and coaching staff now have something to feel good about, and Fantasy GMs should, too.
The Wire Troll: Sam Reinhart Tips the Sabres’ Sword Read Post »
In the seven games Price was injured earlier in the season, Condon posted three wins and played well. With Price out again, Condon will get more starts for the hot Canadiens and should provide good value. The Habs aren’t afraid to use Condon a lot as evidenced by the fact that they started him in seven straight games.
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