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Matt Duchene(Center)(C)|Dallas Stars DAL

Line Change

Matt Duchene will be centering a line that has P.A. Parenteau and Gabriel Landeskog on the wings.

Duchene has yet to put up the numbers the Avalanche expected when picking him third overall. Playing with newcomer Parenteau and 2011-12 Rookie of the year Landeskog is a great opportunity for Duchene to get back on track.

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Mike Chambers 2013-01-14T12:43:32.000Z

Joe Finley(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Waiver Move

Joe Finley (D) claimed off waivers by Isles from Buff.

The 6'8" defenseman now joins his third team in the last three seasons. (Washington/Buffalo)

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Darren Dreger 2018-07-18T17:53:21.511Z

Nik Antropov(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Injury

Nik Antropov is dealing with an upper-body injury and hasn’t passed his physical.

Antropov will be assessed later in the week but his availability for the start of the season is still unknown.

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Ken Wiebe 2018-07-18T17:53:28.326Z

Brayden Schenn(Center)(C)|New York Islanders NYI

Line Change

Hartnell-Giroux-B Schenn;

Schenn is expected to play a big role for the Flyers this year. There's no bigger role than the first line along side one of the leagues best playmakers (Giroux). If he stays on this line, he could be a great fantasy commodity.

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Bill Meltzer 2013-01-14T11:26:59.000Z

Kyle Okposo(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Moulson-Tavares-Okposo;

Okposo getting a chance to fill the absence of P.A Parenteau on the Isles first line. Okposo gets a great chance to produce playing with Tavares and Moulson, and could make him a solid late round sleeper.

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B.D. Gallof 2013-01-14T11:04:19.000Z

Marcus Johansson(Left Wing)(LW)|Minnesota Wild MIN

Line Change

First Line: 90 (Johansson) -19 (Backstrom) -8 (Ovechkin)

Johansson has a chance to have a good season. If Johansson can stick with Oveckin and Backstrom he could be a good addition to your fantasy team.

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Sky Kerstein 2013-01-14T10:57:47.000Z

Dougie Hamilton(Defenseman)(D)|New Jersey Devils NJD

Line Change

Second PP Unit: Dennis Seidenberg, Dougie Hamilton, Chris Bourque, Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand

Hamilton has good offensive instincts and if he can score on the Power Play it would make him worth a fantasy roster spot.

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DJ Bean 2013-01-14T10:45:49.000Z

Marian Gaborik(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Marian Gaborik lining up on the left side.

Gaborik should gain dual eligibility at LW and RW with the move.

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Larry Brooks 2013-01-14T10:24:41.000Z

Dave Bolland(Center)(C)|

Line Change

Bolland skated between Patrick Sharp and Patrick Kane on the Blackhawks’ No. 2 line.

If the season starts with this line together, this should give Bolland a big boost in fantasy value.

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Tracey Myers 2013-01-14T09:50:07.000Z

Tom Poti(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Call up / Send down

The Capitals on Sunday morning sent defenseman Tom Poti to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League on a conditioning assignment.

Instead of reporting to camp, Poti will take a crack at playing some AHL games first.

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Stephen Whyno 2018-07-18T17:53:34.568Z

Tomas Vokoun(Goalie)(G)|Inactive INA

Goalie Start

Bylsma: Fleury and Vokoun will play a fair amount" of games with Fleury getting the majority.

No surprise here but Vokoun could become an useful backup play.

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Seth Rorabaugh 2018-07-18T17:53:34.444Z

Anton Babchuk(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Injury

Also Flames D Anton Babchuk has a shoulder injury and expected to be out three weeks.

Babchuk has been able to put some inconsistent scoring streaks together in the past but the introduction of Wideman will limit Babchuk's chances.

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Randy Sportak 2018-07-18T17:53:11.911Z

Derek Roy(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Eriksson-Roy-Jagr;

If this top line sticks, Roy could be poised for a rebound from 44 points in 80 games last season with the Sabres.

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Mark Stepneski 2013-01-13T15:59:39.000Z

Justin Faulk(Defenseman)(D)|Detroit Red Wings DET

Line Change

First PP unit features Skinner-E. Staal-Semin with Corvo and Faulk on D.

Corvo and Faulk appear to be the D-men to own if you want some of the Canes' powerplay.

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Michael Smith 2013-01-13T15:39:38.000Z

Joe Corvo(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Line Change

First PP unit features Skinner-E. Staal-Semin with Corvo and Faulk on D.

Corvo and Faulk appear to be the D-men to own if you want some of the Canes' powerplay.

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Michael Smith 2018-07-18T17:53:21.453Z

Cam Barker(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Goalie Start

Hearing Canucks have agreed to terms on one year, $700 K pro-rated deal with d-man Cam Barker.

Barker joins an already crowded Canucks D.

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Pierre LeBrun 2018-07-18T17:53:14.438Z

Adam Henrique(Center)(C)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Injury

Adam Henrique (surgery left thumb) will be examined Monday. It could be two weeks after that, Lamoriello said.

Henrique will only miss a handful of games while Elias covers his top line center role for the time being.

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Rich Chere 2013-01-13T13:06:08.000Z

Jonathan Huberdeau(Left Wing)(LW)|Calgary Flames CGY

Line Change

Dineen will play Huby at LW

Huberdeau should gain dual eligibility at LW and C partway through the season.

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Harvey Fialkov 2013-01-13T13:00:00.000Z

Jakub Voracek(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Voracek with Hartnell , G, Simmonds and Kimmo on PP unit.

This is the expected line with Briere out but Voracek could impress and get a bump in rankings because of it. Especially if he still has RW eligibility in your league.

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Sam Carchidi 2013-01-13T12:52:13.000Z

Dan Ellis(Goalie)(G)|

Signing

Ellis signing is official for #Canes: one-year, one-way at prorated $650,000.

Ellis won't be fantasy relevant unless Cam Ward suffers an injury.

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Michael Smith 2013-01-13T12:49:42.000Z

NHL Player News: Your Ultimate Source for Hockey Player News

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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.

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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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