NHL Hockey Player News

Vejmelka will start Saturday in Boston.

Vejmelka will get his second start of the 2022-23 season after struggling in the Coyote's opener allowing six goals on 53 shots. He will hope the team in front of him is a bit more defensively sound as 53 Shots is the most against for any game this season.

Karel Vejmelka
Raanta led the Hurricanes onto the ice for warmups.

Raanta will surprisingly likely take the goal as the Hurricanes take on the Sharks Friday. The 33-year-old veteran enters his second season in Carolina after posting a respectable .912 SV% and 2.45 GAA backing up Frederik Andersen a season ago.

Antti Raanta
Raanta is expected to start Friday in San Jose.

Raanta will surprisingly likely take the goal as the Hurricanes take on the Sharks Friday. The 33-year-old veteran enters his second season in Carolina after posting a respectable .912 SV% and 2.45 GAA backing up Frederik Andersen a season ago.

Antti Raanta
The Oilers sent Devin Shore to Bakersfield (AHL).

Shore played 7:04 TOI in the Oilers' season opener, but Kailer Yamamoto and Warren Foegele were back on the ice for practice on Friday, suggesting they'll be back in the lineup on Saturday. So, Shore heads back to the AHL with Philip Broberg taking his spot on the NHL roster.

Devin Shore
Grzelcyk (shoulder) could play next week.

Grzelcyk continues to make progress and was upgraded to "day-to-day" on Friday. The Bruins anticipate that Grzelcyk could play as soon as the end of next week. Grzelcyk will likely take over for Hampus Lindholm on PP1 while Charlie McAvoy is still sidelined, making him a decent waiver wire addition for teams in need of blueline help.

Matt Grzelcyk
Swayman will start Saturday vs. the Coyotes.

Swayman will get his first start of the 2022-23 season Saturday for the 1-0-0 Bruins. The 23-year-old netminder has enjoyed a strong two-year career with the Bruins so far, winning 30 of his 49 starts while allowing a 2.23 GAA alongside a .920 SV%.

Jeremy Swayman
Owen Tippet is considered day-to-day with Upper-body Injury

Owen Tippet left Thursday nights game against the Devils with an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old 2017 first-round pick was only able to play 4:20 before heading to the Flyers' dressing room to end his night. Tippett produced seven points (4G/3A) in 21 games after being dealt to the Flyers as part of the Claude Giroux mega deal in 2021-22.

Owen Tippett
Vasilevskiy is in the starter's crease at the Lightning's morning skate.

Vasilevskiy will get his second straight start of the season after dropping the Lightning's opener in a 3-1 loss to New York. Regardless of the results, Vasilevskiy stood on his head stopping 36 of 39 shots. He draws a much easier matchup than the opener as Tampa heads on the road to Columbus.

Andrei Vasilevskiy

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Who are the top NHL players to watch this season?

There’s never been more talent scattered across the NHL than there is this season. With living legends like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin still setting records left-and-right, alongside today’s current superstars such as Connor McDavid and Nathan Mackinnon, the level of talent in the NHL is at an all-time high. Along with these established stars, there’s plenty of budding stars emerging every season such as Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, and Matvei Michkov.

What are the latest updates on NHL player suspensions or disciplinary actions?

Already this season we’ve seen the hammer brought down by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Notable suspensions and fines include Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs who was given a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot who was dealt a three-game suspension, also for an illegal hit to the head.

In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

How are NHL player performances impacting fantasy hockey?

NHL player performances make a direct impact on the outcome of any fantasy hockey matchup. Staying up to date with the latest news and performances of your team’s players can be the difference between winning and losing.

Some notable fantasy hockey performers that flew under the radar in most drafts this year include Martin Necas (123 ADP) of the Carolina Hurricanes and Kiefer Sherwood of the Vancouver Canucks. While sleeper picks are always a great get, nothing is worse than a bust taken early on. Some of the most disappointing players of the fantasy hockey season includes Zach Hyman (28 ADP) of the Edmonton Oilers and Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars (33 ADP).

Whether you’re checking out how your current rostered players are performing or scouting for hidden gems on the waiver wire, the latest player news can help you make your next winning move this season.

Which NHL players are having breakout or comeback seasons?

Every season there are several players who have breakout years, establishing themselves as some of the best up-and-coming stars in the league. In the 2024-25 season early breakout candidates have emerged such as Dylan Strome of the Washington Capitals (on-pace for his first 100-point season) and Ivan Barbashev of the Vegas Golden Knights (on-pace for career-high in points).

Additionally, nothing beats a comeback story, and that can be said about surging veterans such as Anze Koipitar of the Los Angeles Kings, and Matt Duchene of the Dallas Stars.

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How does NHL player news impact betting lines?

Player news has a massive impact on the latest hockey betting lines. From daily game lines and prop bets, to Stanley Cup futures bets, every trade, roster change, and injury can shake up the odds set by oddsmakers.

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