Zack Britton will earn saves for the New York Yankees.

The Wire Troll: Zack Britton Gets Boost in the Bronx

Considering how big a step Alfaro took in his first season in Miami and how hard it is to find a quality starting catcher, his ownership rates seem surprisingly low. Yes, he whiffs a ton (his 50.4 per cent swing rate on pitches outside the strike zone last year is the third highest in the game over the last five years), but he plays a ton of games and flashed emerging power last year. Alfaro has worked hard during the break with some Marlin hurlers and is ready to take the next step with his game offensively — especially if he can improve his strike zone judgment and start to make use of his speed.

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Victor Olofsson had a tremendous rookie season for the Buffalo Sabres.

2019-20 NHL Wire Troll All-Star Team

When we recommended Toffoli, it was under the assumption he’d get traded to a team that would value him after he had worn out his welcome in LA. Well, he was better in November and then caught fire in December (15-5-6-11) to help up his value. By February, Toffoli was averaging a point per game, and when he was finally dealt to the Canucks, he rewarded them with 10 points in 10 games before the pause. In seeing more ice than ever after the deal, he provided Vancouver with more size, a winning background and some sweet scoring prowess.

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Brayden McNabb has been a hit master for the Vegas Golden Knights.

The Wire Troll: Brayden McNabb Bashing Opponents

The Flames signed Mackey, an undrafted free agent out of Minnesota State (Mankato) after he put up an impressive 24 points in 36 games. The 23-year-old American native has decent size (6’2″, 183) and shoots left. In three college seasons, he totaled 61 points, but really broke out this season, earning WCHA First All-Star Team honours. Mackey is known as a top-notch skater and very capable two-way blueliner.

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Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk is beginning to step up for the Detroit Pistons.

The Wire Troll: Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk Going Downtown in Detroit

Harris is a versatile player capable of attacking from all angles. Before a quiet game against Dallas on Wednesday, he had at least 14 points in three straight and has been sinking more buckets this month than at any point this season. Pretty much a full-time starter in Denver for the last five seasons, Harris dealt with a minor eye woe last game, but given the current NBA situation, this is a non-factor going forward.

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Nikita Gusev is having a strong rookie season for the New Jersey Devils.

The Wire Troll: Jonathan Quick Jumps Back in Time

Not your typical rookie — the Russian born Gusev is 27 — he’s still enjoying a very fine debut season. On Tuesday, his six-game point streak was snapped, but he’s coming off a very strong February (10 points in 14 games) and has been getting plenty of PP time of late. Gusev looks like a very fine option both in redraft leagues and in DFS play.

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Cameron Johnson is starting to deliver for the Phoenix Suns.

The Wire Troll: Cameron Johnson Could Thrive Down the Stretch

Milton has been providing some key contributions to the Sixers lately, scoring 17 or more in three of the last four and on Thursday adding four assists, three boards, two blocks and a steal. He’s perfect from the line this month (not that he gets there that often, mind you), but most impressive is that he’s been playing at a top 30 level over the last week, so grab Milton while you can.

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