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Ryan Bourque(C)|
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The Rangers trimmed their roster by eight this morning, down to 25, with defensemen Tim Erixon and Blake Parlett and forwards Ryan Bourque, Carl Hagelin, John Mitchell, Kris Newbury and Dale Weise being re-assigned to Connecticut (AHL).

No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL

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Ranger Rants 2011-10-01T17:56:15.000Z
Ryan Bourque
Blake Parlett(D)|INA
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The Rangers trimmed their roster by eight this morning, down to 25, with defensemen Tim Erixon and Blake Parlett and forwards Ryan Bourque, Carl Hagelin, John Mitchell, Kris Newbury and Dale Weise being re-assigned to Connecticut (AHL).

No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL

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Ranger Rants 2018-07-18T17:53:12.719Z
Tim Erixon(D)|
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The Rangers trimmed their roster by eight this morning, down to 25, with defensemen Tim Erixon and Blake Parlett and forwards Ryan Bourque, Carl Hagelin, John Mitchell, Kris Newbury and Dale Weise being re-assigned to Connecticut (AHL).

No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.

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Ranger Rants 2011-10-01T17:55:02.000Z
Tim Erixon
Joe Corvo(D)|INA
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Between Corvo and Chara, who owns the fastest slap-shot in the NHL, the B’s should be able to create great scoring chances on the power play if they can work the puck back to the point.

Corvo played on the top power play unit to excellent results. Last season he scored 11 goals and 40 points over 82 games; 23 of those points came with the man advantage. Feel free to draft him in standard mixed leagues.

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Mark Scheifele(C)|WPG
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“Look at the stats from the league. He’s a pretty good player. I’ve seen enough to know that over the course of games that I’ve watched him that he’s an excellent player and I don’t only look at what he presents, in terms of skill. It’s his mind that’s so sharp.”

Scheifele continues to impress the team's brass with his near dominant outings. Scheifele scored 22 goals and 75 points in 66 games with the Barrie Colts of the OHL. If he makes the team, expect him to play a relatively prominent role on a scoring line.

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Winnipeg Sun 2011-10-01T17:49:48.000Z
Mark Scheifele
Carlo Colaiacovo(D)|
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Payne says Colaiacovo has a chest injury and is day to day. Could practice tomorrow.

Definitely a good sign for the often-injured Colaiacovo. Last season he scored six goals and 26 points but sits behind Kevin Shattenkirk and Alex Pietrangelo on the depth chart. Expect Kent Huskins and Mark Cundari to take over for him in the meantime.

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JP Rutherford 2011-10-01T17:45:47.000Z
Carlo Colaiacovo
Patrik Berglund(C)|
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"At this point in the year, compared to last year, his skating looks much, much stronger," coach Davis Payne said after Friday's practice. "So he's driving to some areas with the intention to put that puck on net. That's great.

Berglund should play a more physical game which could lead to an uptick in goals. The Swedish center scored a career high 22 goals but could be looking at 30 should he continue to center the top line. Expect a breakout year in his fourth season in the NHL.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-10-01T17:42:56.000Z
Patrik Berglund

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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).

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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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