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Dainius Zubrus was moved to left wing on the third line with Ryan Carter and Nick Palmieri.

Zubrus continues to shuffle around the lineup, as he has most of his Devils career. The veteran has eight goals and 14 points in 28 games which makes him a nice option in deeper leagues.

Dainius Zubrus
David Clarkson has replaced Dainius Zubrus at right wing on the line with Petr Sykora and Patrik Elias.

Clarkson is tied for the team lead with nine goals so his move to a scoring line is not surprising. As one of the few players who can add 20 goals and over 100 PIM, Clarkson should be close to universally owned.

David Clarkson
goaltender Antero Niittymaki and forward James Sheppard have been taken off of I.R., according to the team’s official website.

Sounds like Niittymaki will come off the IR and could be going down to Worchester for a conditioning stint. It will be interesting to see what the team does with their new three-headed monster.

The San Jose Sharks today recalled defenseman Matt Irwin from the Worcester Sharks. Irwin, 24, is tied for the team lead with 16 points in 21 games played. Irwin has never appeared in an NHL game

Irwin could draw in for the veteran Colin White, who typically doesn't play in back-to-back games.

Matt Irwin
Forward Jason Williams, who was recalled from the Penguins' farm team in Wilkes-Barre Saturday after it was determined that Jordan Staal would be unable to play against the New York Islanders, has been returned to the Baby Penguins.

Williams played on the fourth line and the point of the second power play unit. He has no fantasy hockey value at this point.

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RALEIGH, NC – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has recalled forward Drayson Bowman from the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Bowman will only play if Jeff Skinner has not recovered from the flu.

Drayson Bowman
Calgary, AB – The Calgary Flames announced today they have recalled forward Roman Horak and defenseman Brett Carson from Abbotsford of the American Hockey League while assigning forward Greg Nemisz to Abbotsford.

Nemisz will likely be the first callup from Abbotsford if the team needs an offense-oriented forward.

Calgary, AB – The Calgary Flames announced today they have recalled forward Roman Horak and defenseman Brett Carson from Abbotsford of the American Hockey League while assigning forward Greg Nemisz to Abbotsford.

Carson has very little fantasy hockey value as he figures to play as a depth defenseman.

Calgary, AB – The Calgary Flames announced today they have recalled forward Roman Horak and defenseman Brett Carson from Abbotsford of the American Hockey League while assigning forward Greg Nemisz to Abbotsford.

Horak scored two goals and nine points through 25 games and figures to center a line on the big club.

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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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