The Wire Troll: Do the Caps Have Another Great Goalie in Ilya Samsonov?

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Continuing his career season, Pageau exploded on Wednesday, scoring on all three of his shots, one of which was the game-winner, while going +4 with two penalty minutes. The pending UFA may simply be adding to his trade value as rumours suggest the Sens won’t be able to re-sign him, so may deal him this season. And with six goals in his last five games, and currently sitting at a 50-goal pace, Pageau is going to fetch plenty.

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Dillon Brooks is stepping up for the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Wire Troll: Dillon Brooks Dealing in Memphis

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If the Warriors continue to falter and decide to blow it up, Burks is rumoured to be on the block. And right now, all he’s doing is increasing his trade value as another guard getting extra PT with all the backcourt injuries in Golden State. On Wednesday, he went off for 28 points, eight boards, three assists and two steals, and after burning his way through three teams last season, he’s settled in as a key bench player for the Warriors. For now.

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Lars Eller seems to keep getting better for the Washington Capitals.

The Wire Troll: Tyler Toffoli on the Trade Block

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Eller has been hot lately, racking up five points over his last five games, while going +2 with 10 shots and one short-handed marker. He slipped a tad offensively last season, but with 10 points in his first 14 games, he could he headed for a career best. Eller was seeing time on the second line earlier this season, but he’s now spearheading the third line.

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Aron Baynes will be asked to carry a bigger workload for the Phoenix Suns.

The Wire Troll: Aron Baynes Rising in Phoenix

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Hill looks like he’s going to provide value as the Bucks’ sixth man this season, and the fact that he went a team-best +16 in season opener underscores how valuable he is to this team. Always a solid free throw shooter, he flirted with a double-double on Thursday, and it’s looking like he’s going to get much more PT than he received after getting dealt to Milwaukee last season. Hill’s an athletic guard, but has generally been limited by his defense, so coming off the bench suits his game better.

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Sam Lafferty has emerged as a force for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Wire Troll: Sam Lafferty Providing Great Value

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Tanev has been a real boon to the Pens’ special teams, killing penalties (even scoring a shorty) and drawing plenty of penalties as well. He’s recorded points in three straight games, and is well on pace to shatter his career season from 2018-19, when he put up 29 points in 80 games for the Jets. Tanev has yet to take a penalty, but his only goal was a game-winner.

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Kris Russell is a shot-blocking demon for the Edmonton Oilers.

The Wire Troll: Kris Russell Could Get Early PT Boost

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Another youngster with a boatload of potential, Nylander looked really dangerous in the Hawks’ season debut, taking advantage of a turnover and then using the screen nicely for a goal. Remember that this dude went eighth overall in 2016, but after failing to make much of an impact for the Sabres, he was dealt to Chicago in early July. It’s a great move for Nylander, and he’s far more likely to see significant action for the Hawks (getting over 15 minutes in the first game).

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